Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima to Cusco to Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Your early morning flight from Lima gets you to Cusco, and from there you'll head into the Sacred Valley. Depending on when you land, you might stop at Pisac Ruins to see the terraces and valley views, or check out Pisac Market if that works better timing-wise. You'll also walk through Ollantaytambo Fortress and the old Inca settlement there. After lunch with traditional Andean food, you'll board a scenic train that takes about 1.5 hours through the cloud forest down to Aguas Calientes, where you'll spend the night.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco 08006, Peru (We will pick you up at the airport in Cusco, 07:00 - 10:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Andean Lunch in Yucay or Urubamba)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Andino or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided Sacred Valley Tour including Pisac Ruins or Pisac Market
- Explore Ollantaytambo Fortress and Inca Town
- Traditional Andean Lunch in Yucay or Urubamba
- Train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Pisac Ruins Pisac Market Ollantaytambo Fortress - Day 2
Machu Picchu
Start before dawn to catch the sunrise at Machu Picchu, which is really the best time to be there. You'll get a guided tour for about 2.5 to 3 hours walking around the sacred temples and palaces, taking in views of the Andean peaks. In the afternoon, head back on the train to Ollantaytambo (1.5 hours), then drive to your hotel in Cusco (another 2 hours).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Inca, Eco Bunnu Inn or similar),
Included Activities
- Guided Machu Picchu sunrise tour (2.5 - 3 hours)
- Explore Sacred Temples and Palaces
- Panoramic views of Andean peaks and valleys
- Train ride from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Climbing Huayna Picchu for aerial views (Entrance fee: $65 per person, not included)
- Climbing Monta\u00f1a Machu Picchu for aerial views (Entrance fee: $65 per person, not included)
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Monta\u00f1a Machu Picchu - Day 3
Cusco to Lima
This morning you'll do a combined tour hitting Koricancha, which was the Temple of the Sun, along with Sacsayhuaman and Kenko, three key archaeological sites around Cusco. After you're done exploring, you'll transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco 08006, Peru (We will Drop you up at the airport in Cusco)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided combined tour of Koricancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Guided tour of Sacsayhuaman
- Guided tour of Kenko
Landmarks Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) Sacsayhuaman Kenko
