Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cusco + City Tour

Upon your arrival at the Cusco airport, our travel agency staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the city.
You’ll have free time in the morning to rest and begin acclimatizing to the altitude.

Afternoon: City Tour in Cusco

• We’ll begin with a visit to the Cathedral of Cusco, located in the main square.
• From there, we walk to Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), where Inca and Spanish cultures merge.
• We then head out of the city to visit the impressive archaeological sites of:
  • Sacsayhuamán
  • Qenqo
  • Pukapukara
  • Tambomachay
    After the tour, we return to your hotel in Cusco.
    Overnight stay in Cusco.

Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour + Night in Machupicchu Town

After breakfast, our transport will pick you up from your hotel in central Cusco. (If you’re staying outside the center, please coordinate additional transfer with your travel agent.)

Highlights of the day:

• Taray Viewpoint for stunning panoramic photos of the Sacred Valley
• Guided tour of Pisac Archaeological Site
• Visit to Pisac Artisan Market
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba at a local restaurant
• Guided visit to Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site

After the tour, we go to the train station in Ollantaytambo and board the train to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes) — a scenic journey of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Upon arrival, our staff will escort you to your hotel. That evening, you’ll have a briefing with your guide to prepare for the visit to Machu Picchu.
Overnight stay in Machupicchu Town.

Day 3: Full Day Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco

After breakfast at your hotel, we head to the bus station to board the shuttle to Machu Picchu Sanctuary.

• Enter the citadel and begin a guided tour of approx. 2 hours, visiting key sites such as temples, terraces, and viewpoints.
• After the tour, take the return bus to Aguas Calientes.
• Lunch in town at a local restaurant.
• Board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where private transport will be waiting.
• Transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.
  Overnight stay in Cusco.

Day 4: Humantay Lake Full-Day Tour

Today we depart very early in the morning, skipping hotel breakfast.

• Transfer to Mollepata, where we stop for breakfast.
• Continue to Soraypampa, the starting point of the hike.
• The hike to Humantay Lake takes approx. 1 hour.
• Along the way, our guide will explain the natural and cultural significance of the surroundings.
• At the lake, enjoy free time for photos and guided interpretation.
• Return to Soraypampa for lunch.
• After lunch, we return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
  Overnight stay in Cusco.

Day 5: Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour

Another early morning departure — we leave the hotel before breakfast.

• Transfer to Cusipata (approx. 2 hours)
• Breakfast in Cusipata
• Continue by vehicle for 1 more hour to the start of the hike
• Hike to Rainbow Mountain (1 to 1.5 hours)
• Enjoy panoramic views and take photos at the Vinicunca 7-Color Mountain
• Return hike and transfer back to Cusipata for lunch
• After lunch, return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
  Overnight stay in Cusco.

Day 6: Departure Day

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy free time until your airport transfer.
At the scheduled time, our staff will pick you up and accompany you to the airport.
End of services.

Included in the Program

• Tourist transport for all tours and transfers
• Professional bilingual guide during all excursions
• Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites and tourist attractions
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico)
• Round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu
• Personalized support from our travel team
• Hotel accommodations for 5 nights
• Daily breakfast (except on early tour departures)
• Lunches on all full-day tours

Not Included

• International and domestic flights
• Dinners or meals not mentioned
• Tips and personal expenses
• Additional services not specified

Recommendations

• Travel light: leave your main luggage in Cusco and bring a small backpack for Machu Picchu and tours
• Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks
• Wear comfortable clothes and follow your guide’s advice for altitude and weather
• Bring a camera and extra batteries
• Carry some cash for local purchases and tips

Altitude Acclimatization

We recommend a few hours of rest upon arrival in Cusco to adapt to the altitude.
Coca tea, available in most hotels, helps reduce altitude symptoms.
If you experience any health issues, please inform your travel agent so we can provide support during your trip.