Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco
You'll arrive in Cusco and get settled at your hotel, then have a welcome meeting. The rest of your day is free to check out the ancient Inca capital at your own pace. Head to San Pedro market to see local handicrafts and products, walk past Spanish colonial churches mixed with Inca stone walls, and grab dinner trying traditional or fusion dishes at restaurants around town.
Optional Activities
- Explore Cusco on your own
- Visit San Pedro market
- Explore Spanish churches and mansions
- Dine at local restaurants (organic products recommended)
Landmarks/POIs San Pedro Market 
- Day 2
Cusco
After breakfast, the day is yours to explore Cusco however you like. You could visit archaeological sites like Saqsaywaman, Tambomachay, and Qenqo on your own, or sign up for optional activities like a Peruvian cooking class or chocolate-making workshop if those interest you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Saqsaywaman archaeological site
- Visit Tambomachay archaeological site
- Visit Qenqo archaeological site
- Peruvian cooking class
- Chocolate-making class
Landmarks/POIs Saqsaywaman Tambomachay Qenqo 
- Day 3
Ausangate Trek
Leave your hotel around 4:30 am and drive 3.5 hours through highland scenery to the village of Upis (4,350 m/14,270 ft), where the Ausangate trek starts. You'll meet the muleteers and horses, have breakfast, then start hiking through a valley with llama and alpaca herds. After about 6.5 hours of hiking and lunch at Pampa Rapa, you'll reach the first campsite at Yanacocha (4,650 m/15,250 ft) near a lagoon below Ausangate peak.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at Upis), Lunch (Lunch at Pampa Rapa (4,600 m) prepared with local ingredients), Dinner (Dinner at Yanacocha campsite (4,650 m))
Included Activities
- Ausangate trek Day 1 - hike from Upis to Yanacocha campsite
- Meet local muleteers and horses
- Hike through highland valley with llama and alpaca herds
Landmarks/POIs Ausangate - Day 4
Ausangate Trek
Get up for sunrise and breakfast, then keep hiking through blue and turquoise lagoons at the base of Ausangate. You'll climb to a mountain pass at 5,000 m/16,400 ft with views of the Vilcanota range, jagged peaks, and colorful hills. Later, hike to Ananta for lunch, then head uphill to Warmisaya pass (around 5,000 m/16,400 ft) where you can see Rainbow Mountain far off. After descending about 30 minutes, you'll reach the second campsite at Qomercocha (4,680 m/15,350 ft).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast before trekking), Lunch (Lunch at Ananta (4,650 m)), Dinner (Dinner at Qomercocha campsite (4,680 m))
Included Activities
- Ausangate trek Day 2 - hike from Yanacocha to Qomercocha campsite
- Ascend to second mountain pass (5,000 m)
Landmarks/POIs Vilcanota Range - Day 5
Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)
After an early breakfast, hike about 1.5 hours up to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) at 5,050 m/16,570 ft and spend roughly 45 minutes taking in the colorful striped rock formations created by different minerals. Head back down and have lunch around 12:30 pm at Ananta, then continue for three hours to reach the next campsite at Ausangate Qocha (4,700 m/15,420 ft).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast before hiking to Rainbow Mountain), Lunch (Lunch at Ananta (around 12:30 pm)), Dinner (Dinner at Ausangate Qocha campsite (4,700 m))
Included Activities
- Ausangate trek Day 3 - hike to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) and back
- Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) viewing at 5,050 meters
Landmarks/POIs Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) - Day 6
Palomani Pass
This day's shorter on distance but reaches the trek's highest point. After breakfast, trek to Palomani Pass at 5,130 m/16,830 ft. The tough high-altitude hike pays off with views of a pink lake nestled between colorful mountains and glaciers. You'll descend to a valley for lunch, then hike two more hours to the campsite at Jhampapampa (4,700 m/15,420 ft) where you'll have coca tea, dinner, and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in mountain valley), Dinner (Dinner at Jhampapampa campsite (4,700 m))
Included Activities
- Ausangate trek Day 4 - hike to Palomani Pass (5,130 m)
- Palomani Pass (5,130 m) - highest point of trek
- Day 7
Jhampa Pass
After breakfast, gradually hike uphill to Jhampa Pass at 5,060 m/16,600 ft, the trek's final mountain pass, with views of glaciated peaks straight ahead. It's a two-hour gradual descent from there, passing lakes and watching for alpacas and chinchillas. Reach your last campsite at Ninaparayoq (4,700 m/15,420 ft) for lunch. The afternoon is relaxed since the hardest parts of the trek are done. You'll have dinner and sleep under the Andes sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Excellent breakfast prepared by the chef), Lunch (Hearty lunch upon arrival at Ninaparayoq), Dinner (Dinner at Ninaparayoq campsite (4,700 m))
Included Activities
- Ausangate trek Day 5 - hike to Jhampa Pass (5,060 m) and descend to Ninaparayoq
- Day 8
Ninaparayoq to Pacchanta to Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Start with coca tea and breakfast, then hike downhill for 2.5 hours to the town of Pacchanta where the trek finishes. Relax in hot springs and have lunch, then say goodbye to your trekking staff. Drive about four hours to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley and walk through the town with cobblestone streets and traditional markets. Have dinner at a local restaurant and try pisco sours to celebrate. Around 7 pm, board the train to Aguas Calientes and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hot cup of coca tea and excellent breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Pacchanta while relaxing in hot springs), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Ollantaytambo with pisco sours)
Included Activities
- Final trek hike from Ninaparayoq to Pacchanta
- Relax in Pacchanta local hot springs
- Explore Ollantaytambo town and traditional market
Landmarks/POIs Ollantaytambo 
- Day 9
Machu Picchu
Wake early, have breakfast in Aguas Calientes, and your guide will pick you up around 5:40 am to walk to the bus stop for the zigzag ride up to Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour visiting the House of the Guardian, Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and other sites with views of agricultural terraces and mountains. After the tour, spend time exploring on your own including spots like the Inca Bridge. Return by bus to Aguas Calientes, have lunch, then take the train back to Poroy and Cusco, and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Aguas Calientes), Lunch (Lunch in Aguas Calientes (not included)), Dinner (Dinner (timing and location not specified))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu archaeological site (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit House of the Guardian
- Visit Intihuatana
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- Visit Sacred Plaza
- Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu
- Bus transport to and from Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Visit Inca Bridge
- Explore additional Machu Picchu sites
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu House of the Guardian Intihuatana Temple of the Sun Sacred Plaza Inca Bridge - Day 10
Cusco Departure
After breakfast, you have the day to yourself in Cusco. Spend it exploring, shopping, or resting before your afternoon transfer to the airport for your return flight through Lima.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Cusco at leisure
- Shopping in Cusco
