Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco
After picking you up at the airport, you'll head into Cusco to check out the imperial city's main sights. Start at Plaza de Armas, then walk over to see the Twelve-Angle Stone, a remarkable example of Inca construction. The pre-Columbian art museum gives you good context for what you'll see throughout the week. From there, you'll visit the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and Santo Domingo Monastery, which sits right on top of the temple ruins, showing the layering of history. Before heading to your hotel in the Sacred Valley, stop by San Pedro market to get a feel for local life and grab something to eat if you're hungry.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco 08006, Peru (Pick up at Cusco airport at your arrival, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plaza de Armas
- Visit Twelve-Angle Stone
- Visit pre-Columbian art museum in Cusco
- Visit Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and Santo Domingo Monastery
- Explore San Pedro central market
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Twelve-Angle Stone Pre-Columbian Art Museum in Cusco Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) Santo Domingo Monastery San Pedro market 
- Day 2
Sacred Valley
Your day in the Sacred Valley starts at the Moray archaeological site, where circular terraces create an unusual landscape that researchers still debate about. From there, you'll head to the Maras Salt Flats, where families have harvested salt using the same methods for centuries. The ponds reflect sky and mountains, making it worth spending time with your camera. In the afternoon, you'll see Ollantaytambo Fortress, which controlled the valley and still shows the engineering skill of the Inca. Back at your 4-star hotel with spa facilities, you can opt for a massage if your legs need it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Moray archaeological site
- Visit Maras Salt Flats
- Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress
Optional Activities
- Massage therapy at Aranwa Hotel SPA (1-2 hours)
Landmarks Moray Maras Salt Flats Ollantaytambo Fortress 
- Day 3
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu to Cusco
You'll leave the Sacred Valley and drive to Ollantaytambo Station to catch the train heading toward Aguas Calientes. The journey takes a few hours and winds through the Andes, getting more tropical as you descend. Once you reach Aguas Calientes, you'll board a bus that climbs the switchbacks up to Machu Picchu. You'll have time to walk through the citadel, seeing the temples, residences, and agricultural terraces. Later you'll retrace your steps, taking the bus back down and catching the train back to Ollantaytambo, then driving to Cusco for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 4
Cusco
This is your chance to move at your own pace through Cusco. Whether you want to revisit something from day one or try a neighborhood you haven't seen yet, the day is yours to shape. Walk the cobblestone streets, pop into galleries or shops, grab coffee at a local spot. Dinner tonight is taken care of at a charming restaurant where they're expecting you, so just show up and enjoy some local flavors without planning another meal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a small charming restaurant reserved by the tour operator)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cusco attractions and neighborhoods at leisure
- Day 5
Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)
Your private vehicle heads out from Cusco toward Vinicunca mountain early in the morning. You'll stop at Cusipata village for breakfast to fuel up before the trek. The drive gets you to the trailhead at 4,680m/15,354 feet, where the air is noticeably thinner. From there, you'll walk for about an hour and a half to reach the summit above 5,000m/16,404 feet. The colorful mineral bands of Rainbow Mountain stretch across the ridge, created by oxidized minerals in the rock. After an hour taking in the views and catching your breath, you'll head back down for another 1.5 hours to Cusipata, where lunch is waiting, then it's the drive back to Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Cusipata village), Lunch (Lunch at Cusipata village)
Included Activities
- Trek to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) summit
- Guided tour of Vinicunca
- Entrance fee to Vinicunca mountain
Landmarks Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) Ausangate Mountain 
- Day 6
Cusco to Lima
Your guide will help get you checked in at Cusco airport and through the boarding process. The flight to Lima takes you over the Andes, and on clear days you'll see snow-covered peaks stretching out below. When you land in Lima, your tour concludes, though you'll have plenty of reasons to explore Peru's capital if you're staying longer.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco 08006, Peru (Drop off at Cusco airport for your internal flight, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
