Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Cusco
Cusco- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (Upon your arrival at Cusco Airport, our team will be there to greet you and provide a smooth and comfortable transfer to your Hotel., 04:00 - 23:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (AYNI CUSCO HOTEL OR SIMILAR)
Optional Activities
- Gentle walk in the historic centre of Cusco
- Day 2
Sacred Valley - Chinchero - Moray - Maras to Aguas Calientes
Sacred Valley - Chinchero - Moray - Maras to Aguas Calientes- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Aguas Calientes - Hotel Mamasara Machupicchu or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Visit to Chinchero - Inca stonework and colonial church
- Visit to local textile centre - demonstration of ancestral spinning, dyeing and weaving techniques using alpaca wool and natural dyes
- Visit to Moray - circular agricultural terraces believed to have functioned as an Inca agricultural laboratory
- Visit to Maras salt mines - complex of more than 3,000 evaporation ponds carved into the mountainside
- Train transfer from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley
Landmarks Chinchero Moray Maras Salt Mines - Day 3
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco
Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu to Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Cusco - Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Machu Picchu's iconic and historically significant areas according to assigned circuit
- Shuttle bus transfer from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu entrance
- Shuttle bus transfer from Machu Picchu entrance back to Aguas Calientes
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (round trip included)
- Private transfer from Ollantaytambo to hotel in Cusco
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain hike - 45 minutes up, 45 minutes down, steep and narrow in places (US$ 90 per person, must request in advance)
- Machu Picchu Mountain hike - less steep alternative with wider trails and breathtaking views (US$ 90 per person, must request in advance)
- Upgrade to PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train (from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes) or return Vistadome train (from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo) with panoramic windows, onboard fashion show, cultural performance, and local snack (US$ 120.00 per person round trip)
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Machu Picchu Mountain - Day 4
Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional breakfast in Cusipata), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Cusipata)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Cusco - Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Moderate hike of approximately 2 hours to Rainbow Mountain
- Time at Rainbow Mountain viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Horse rental from local residents to reduce walking time (approximately 90-160 soles, paid directly to local residents in cash; availability and prices may vary)
Landmarks Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) Ausangate - Day 5
Humantay Lake
Humantay Lake- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Mollepata), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Mollepata)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel in Cusco - Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar ***)
Included Activities
- Uphill hike of approximately 2 hours to Humantay Lake
- Time at Humantay Lake for rest, photos and scenic appreciation (approximately 30-40 minutes)
Landmarks Humantay Lake - Day 6
Cusco
Cusco- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco, Peru (We will drop you off at Cusco Airport in accordance with your flight schedule, ensuring you arrive with enough time for check-in and security procedures., 03:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rest, shopping for souvenirs, or walk through the historic centre of Cusco
