Embark on a 6-day adventure in Cusco, Peru, exploring archaeological parks, breathtaking landscapes, and the iconic Machupicchu. Discover the wonders of Peru on this unforgettable tour!

Duration: 7 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Flight Lima Cusco - City visit (option)

Cusco - Upon the bus’s morning arrival, our staff will greet you at the terminal and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
*Optionally, you can explore the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral adorned with gold leaf altarpieces and paintings from the Cusco school, and the Temple of the Sun (Q’oricancha). Additionally, you can visit the Inca archaeological sites of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q’enqo, and the impressive Sacsayhuamán, known for its massive stone walls carved and fitted with remarkable precision. Some stones are over 9 feet tall and weigh more than 100 tons.

Walk in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Urubamba - Today, we start our journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, along the Vilcanota River.
We will pick you up from your hotel and travel by bus to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we will visit the Inca citadel of Pisac and its charming traditional market, followed by the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo.
Finally, we will head to the train station to board the tourist train to Aguas Calientes.

Visit of the Historical Sanctuary of Machupicchu

Machu Picchu - Today, we will explore one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the Historical Sanctuary of Machupicchu. In the morning, we will take the tourist bus to the citadel’s entrance and begin a guided tour of its main archaeological sites, including neighborhoods, squares, houses, agricultural areas, passages, observatories, and terraces, with explanations of their functions. After the guided tour, we will return to Aguas Calientes to catch the train to Poroy, where we will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Cusco.

Road to the Mountain of Seven Colors

Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca - Early in the morning, we will depart for the stunning Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca.
On the way, we will stop for a buffet breakfast before continuing to the access point, where we will begin our hike, reaching an altitude of over 5020 meters. At the summit, our guide will explain the geological formations, and we will have time to take photos of the breathtaking scenery. For the adventurous, we will descend via the Red Valley, known for its reddish geology, and then return to Cusco.

Mara salt mines and Moray Laboratory

Salinas de Maras - The tour starts with a pickup from your hotel, followed by a 50 km drive north of Cusco. We will first visit the Salineras de Maras, featuring 4,500 salt pools. Next, we will explore the Moray Agricultural Laboratory, which consists of a series of concentric circular terraces in four natural depressions.

Humantay Lagoon

Humantay Lake - In the morning, we will travel to the town of Mollepata for breakfast. We will then continue to Soraypampa, where we will begin our hike to the Humantay Lagoon. Along the way, we will enjoy the stunning landscapes until we reach Soraypampa and eventually the Humantay Lagoon (4250 m). Here, we will have ample time to appreciate the natural beauty and the snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay mountains. Our guide will demonstrate the use of coca leaves and conduct a small offering to the Apus (Sacred Mountains), in which we will participate. We will then return to Cusco.

Flight to Lima

Lima - At the designated time, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Lima.

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • International flight tickets to Peru
  • Additional features
Additional Information

Discover the essential places in Cusco with our magical Cusco tour in 7 days. You will have expert guides to the main attractions and complete freedom in the cities to explore them at your own pace. The itinerary is designed so that you can discover the essence of Cusco with guides, while still having the opportunity to explore the destinations on your own.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Matinu2024
Jul 7, 2024
Only a nice experience. “Pure life.” - Very grateful for the experience I lived with my family and the group we shared all the tours with. It is really wonderful, because we were able to feed the body through walks and excellent food, new relationships, many emotions and knowledge for the soul and the heart. The hotels, the transfers and the excellent service of the guides. Thank you very much.
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F6886jyandreab
Jun 14, 2024
Making a dream come true - Happy and grateful to the agency for excellent service since my arrival in Peru, they were attentive, responsible, committed to their work, making visiting Peru wonderful, full of magical moments. Super recommended excellent Thank you.
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Marvina191
May 24, 2024
Very happy to have visited Peru and with the travel agency everything was excellent, the attention, commitment and punctuality were excellent. - Super beautiful photos and incredible places Very thankful The super attentive and responsible agency Incredible Machupichu Mr. Dahir and Alejandro, highly recommended
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391izabelan
May 2, 2024
Amazing - Amazing place, historical knowledge The person in charge who attended to us, Jennifer Formiga, was an excellent, dedicated professional who was concerned about us and was very attentive at all times! I recommend ❤️
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Thayná
Apr 22, 2024
Surprising - My experience was incredible, everything proposed was carried out, we didn't have any problems. All our doubts were answered, Jennifer was always willing to help us in any way possible, and the Army who took our photos was very kind and polite in helping us.
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Sightsee01442817801
Apr 19, 2024
I went to Peru alone, the entire illapa team was attentive to my flights, the tours, and me. Thanks for everything - Excellent service, the entire team is punctual, they are very attentive. Only that some tours were short of time to stay at the archaeological site.
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724luisec
Apr 17, 2024
Super - Excellent, everything is good, very well coordinated. Super views. Amazing town very well weather. I recommend it at 100%
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Daylik2024
Apr 17, 2024
Phenomenal - All very nice, super spectacular views. As for the agency that helped us, everything was super spectacular, extraordinary organization and very good communication all the time. I recommend them 100%
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Richard
Apr 16, 2024
I take a piece of Peru with me in my heart, a wonderful experience that I would repeat again and I would do it with Illapa. - Excellent attention, very responsible, with a first-class person, a top-quality travel agency, they are reliable and safe people.
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Frdutra
Jun 19, 2024
Only - Unique experience. Everything organized by travel agent Jennifer Formiga (Ilpapa) makes the experience smoother and more organized. I recommend!
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