Explore Cusco deeply. An itinerary crafted with an emphasis on unique particulars throughout each phase of the journey, ensuring an extraordinary bond with both physique and soul. Here, the terrestrial energy surges with remarkable potency.
Day 01: Welcome to Lima, City of Kings and the Larco Museum of Cultures
Lima - Embark on an exclusive and immersive tour of Lima’s Historical Center, starting with the Convent of Santo Domingo, a cornerstone of the city’s foundation. Visit the Universidad Mayor de San Marcos, the oldest university in the Americas, featuring the country’s oldest choir stalls and a library with 25,000 books, including some from the 15th century. The remains of notable saints lie here as well. Continue through the Plaza Mayor, exploring the Government Palace, Municipality, and the Cathedral, a historical gem of colonial Lima. The tour concludes at the Larco Museum, showcasing ancient Peruvian cultures through gold artifacts, textiles, and erotic ceramics, offering insight into Peru’s historical worldview.
Day 2: Cusco, Capital of the Inca Empire
Cusco - In the afternoon, exclusive stroll in the city that starts with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristobal Square) to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city. Afterwards, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has it all and supplies the entire city. Later, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence, with walls that used to be covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down the street Hatun Rumiyoc finding in our way the palace Inca Roca, today´s Archbishops Palace, and we will have time to admire the world famous Twelve Angled Stone. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral that houses colonial works of incredible value.
Day 03: Inca Village of Chinchero, Terraces of Moray and the Inca Village of Ollantaytambo
Cusco - This day we shall visit the most outstanding places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will depart towards the Village of Chinchero, the most typical and colorful of the Sacred Valley. This village is famous for its weaving women. Short stop in a textiles center to appreciate the old Inca techniques for the dyeing and spinning using alpaca wool. After visiting the Inca plaza with its beautiful colonial church, we will continue towards Moray, a beautiful Inca archaeological site made up of concentric agricultural terraces that served as a lab to recreate microclimates. Lunch. Later visit to the last living village of the Incas, Ollantaytambo. Also, a visit to the Temple of the ten windows, the bath of the princess, and the Sun Temple. The postcard pictures that we will take from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Lodging in the area.
Day 04: Machu Picchu, the Lost City
Machu Picchu - The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at the Ollantaytambo station. Departure in the selected train. Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance, from our staff to board the bus that will ascend up a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba river which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will greet us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. Lunch. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Lodging.
Day 05: Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman - In the morning, we will leave behind the crowds in order to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscape in total communion with the environment. Afterwards, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence which is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Free afternoon to enjoy the city.
Free afternoon for additional activities, or to cruise around the streets of Cusco. The passport of admissions that is included in this trip gives you access to other points of interest that are not visited
Day 6: Farewell
Cusco - Departure transfer.
- Train ticket according selected category
- All transfers between airports and railway station to/from hotels
- Lunch
- Admission tickets to attractions included
- Breakfast
- 5 nights of accommodation
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- International and domestic flights.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
- When booking your flight from Lima to Cusco, it must be in the morning. Arrival by noon is too late.
- Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
- Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart
- Important: The guiding service is bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
