Cusco & Machu Picchu 7-Day Touristic package

Your adventure begins with your arrival in the historic city of Cusco, located at 3,350 meters above sea level. A representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you comfortably to your selected hotel. You will have the morning free to gradually acclimatize to the Andean altitude and rest.

HALF-DAY CITY TOUR

Between 12:40 and 12:50 p.m., we will pick you up at your hotel to begin a fascinating city tour, which will reveal the secrets of this impressive colonial city masterfully built on Inca foundations. Our tour includes guided visits to the mystical Coricancha or Temple of the Sun, considered the Royal House of the Sun Cusco and the spiritual center of the empire.

Afterwards, we will explore the four most important archaeological ruins in the surroundings of Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, the impressive megalithic fortress strategically located 5 km from the city; Qenqo, a mysterious sacred amphitheater that functioned as a center of worship for the god Puma and as an astronomical observatory, where ancient rituals and human sacrifices were performed; Pucapucara, known as the “Red Fortress” due to the characteristic reddish hue its rocks acquire at sunset; and finally, Tambomachay, the sacred temple dedicated to the worship of water, a vital element in the Andean worldview.

The tour ends at approximately 6:00 PM, at which time we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco for your first night in the ancient Inca capital.

After breakfast at your hotel, we embark on a fascinating exploration of Cusco’s South Valley, a lesser-known but equally impressive route that harmoniously combines beautiful natural landscapes with extraordinary archaeological sites.

We will visit the perfect works of Inca hydraulic engineering in Tipón, with its sophisticated canals and agricultural terraces; we will explore Pikillacta, an imposing pre-Inca city of the Wari culture that reveals fascinating aspects of the civilizations that preceded the Incas; and we will marvel at the beauty of the Andahuaylillas church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” for its spectacular murals and Baroque ornamentation that fuses European and Andean elements. During the day, we will also enjoy the delicious local cuisine in traditional villages such as Saylla and Huasao, famous for their delicious traditional dishes.

In the afternoon, we will return to the imperial city of Cusco, where you will have free time to rest, stroll through its charming cobblestone streets, or perhaps visit a museum or artisan market on your own. Tonight we will again stay in Cusco.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will enter the mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas, a region of extraordinary scenic beauty especially valued by the Incas for its fertility and strategic location.

We will first visit the charming town of Pisaq, where the traditional mass in Quechua is celebrated on Sundays. We will explore its imposing archaeological complex with monumental stepped agricultural terraces that demonstrate the Inca’s advanced knowledge of sustainable farming techniques.

We will continue our journey through the picturesque towns of Coya, Lamay, Calca, and Urubamba, absorbing the authenticity of Andean life at every stop. At midday, we will enjoy an exquisite buffet lunch to recharge our batteries.

In the afternoon, we will take a guided tour of the impressive archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, a gigantic multifunctional complex that simultaneously served as an agricultural, social, administrative, religious, and military center during the golden age of Tahuantinsuyu.

On our return trip to Cusco, we will stop in Chinchero, an Andean town where we will visit the Andean Textile Centers to appreciate the ancient weaving techniques passed down from generation to generation.

Today we reach the highlight of our trip: a visit to the mythical citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and the most impressive legacy of the Inca Empire.

Early in the morning, we will head to the station to begin our train journey to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village). During this approximately two-hour journey, we will enjoy spectacular views of the Andean landscape as we enter the lush jungle ecosystem. Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, we will take a bus for an exciting 25-minute winding ascent to the entrance of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary.

We will enjoy a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, exploring the main buildings and learning about the extraordinary development of its stone constructions, unique in the world and imbued with profound mystery and ancestral energy.

After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the citadel at your own pace or participate in optional activities such as climbing Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (subject to availability and prior reservation) or hiking to the Sun Gate (Intipunku) for an unparalleled panoramic view.

At the agreed-upon time, we will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking the return train to Ollantaytambo and continuing by bus to our hotel in Cusco.

After breakfast, we prepare to explore two unique archaeological sites that demonstrate the ingenuity and advanced scientific understanding of the Inca civilization: Maras and Moray.

The tour will begin between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. We will first visit Maras, a picturesque Andean town located 3,300 meters above sea level, from where we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Urubamba mountain range, including the imposing snow-capped mountains of La Verónica (5,682 meters above sea level) and Chikón (5,530 meters above sea level).

Nearby, we will explore the famous salt mines, an extraordinary complex of more than 3,000 salt pools used since pre-Inca times through a sophisticated natural evaporation system. We will continue to Moray, located just 7 kilometers southwest of Maras.

This unique archaeological site is characterized by gigantic natural depressions ingeniously exploited by the Incas to build concentric terrace systems, each with its own microclimate and sophisticated irrigation canals.

Moray functioned as an advanced agricultural laboratory, where Inca scientists conducted studies on crop adaptation to different climatic conditions, enabling the development of more than 1,500 varieties of potatoes and 150 types of corn, which represent approximately 60% of the vegetable products consumed in the world today.

In the afternoon, return to Cusco with free time to rest or engage in activities on your own.

Get ready for an especially exciting day as we set out to conquer one of the most impressive and photographed natural wonders of the Peruvian Andes: the spectacular Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain.

We’ll start very early, with pickup between 4:30 and 4:40 a.m., to begin a journey of approximately 2 hours to the picturesque district of Cusipata. There, we’ll enjoy a nutritious Andean breakfast to fuel our energy needs.

Afterward, we’ll continue to the base station, the starting point for our hike to Rainbow Mountain. We’ll begin a moderate 4-kilometer hike (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of gradual ascent).

During the tour, we will connect with Andean nature, observing the rich native flora and fauna, including llamas and alpacas grazing freely. Our gaze will be lifted toward imposing sacred mountains such as Apu Sarinini and especially the majestic Ausangate (6,372 meters above sea level).

Upon reaching the summit, we will contemplate one of the most striking natural spectacles on the planet: multicolored mineral bands that form a true geological rainbow over the mountain. We will have plenty of time to admire this natural wonder and capture memorable photographs.

After this unique experience, we will begin the descent to our starting point and head to a cozy country restaurant in Cusipata to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with typical regional dishes.

We will return to Cusco at approximately 4:30 p.m., with the rest of the day free to rest.

On this final day of our wonderful adventure through the heart of the ancient Inca Empire, we will enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight or transportation schedule, you will have free time to do some last-minute shopping, visit must-see places, or simply take a leisurely stroll through the charming cobblestone streets of historic Cusco, soaking in the magical energy of this ancient city one more time.

At the appropriate time, a representative from our agency will pick you up at your hotel and comfortably transfer you to the airport or bus terminal, thus culminating this transformative journey through the wonders of ancient Peru.