Itinerary
- Day 1
Cuzco
Optional Activities
- Explore Cuzco independently
- Day 2
Cuzco to Chiquisca
- Meals
- Lunch (Served at Capuliyoc (2,915m)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Cachora (2,910m) to Chiquisca (1,836m) with canyon views
- Lunch at Capuliyoc
Landmarks Apurímac Canyon Padrayoc Mountain Choke Takarpu Mountain 
- Day 3
Chiquisca to Choquequirao
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served at Santa Rosa (2,095m) with local cambray tasting), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Chiquisca to Choquequirao archaeological site
- Cross suspension bridge over Apurímac River
- Visit Santa Rosa village (2,095m) and taste local cambray (sugarcane juice)
- Pass through Marampata village (2,913m)
- Overnight campsite with views of Choquequirao and Apurímac river valley
Landmarks Choquequirao Archaeological Site Apurímac River - Day 4
Choquequirao to Maizal Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Choquequirao archaeological site (3,035m) in early morning light
- Visit Pinchaunuyoc archaeological site (2,500m)
- Hike to Maizal camp (3,000m)
Landmarks Choquequirao Pinchaunuyoc Archaeological Site - Day 5
Maizal to Yanama Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served at Yanama), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through cloud forest to Paso Victoria (3,900m)
- Descend to Yanama village (4,100m)
- Lunch at Yanama with free afternoon time
Landmarks Paso Victoria - Day 6
Yanama to Totora Community
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to high pass at 4,668m with views of Salkantay and Huayanay mountains
- Cross Yanama pass at 4,500m
- Descend through grassy fields to Totora community (4,100m)
- Possible condor sightings
Landmarks Salkantay Mountain Huayanay Mountain Yanama Pass - Day 7
Totora to Santa Teresa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served at Sayahuaco), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Sayahuaco viewing regional flora and fauna
- Transfer to Santa Teresa town (1,700m)
- Lunch at Sayahuaco
Optional Activities
- Relax in hot springs at Santa Teresa (20 soles extra cost)
Landmarks Totora River - Day 8
Santa Teresa to Aguas Calientes
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served at Hydroelectric station (1,900m)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Easy hike along Vilcanota River to Hydroelectric station (1,900m)
- Lunch at Hydroelectric station
- Hike to Aguas Calientes (2,040m)
- Free afternoon to explore Aguas Calientes town
Optional Activities
- Train transfer from Hydroelectric Station to Aguas Calientes (30 USD extra cost)
Landmarks Vilcanota River - Day 9
Machu Picchu and Return to Cuzco
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus to Machu Picchu (5:30 am, 25-minute ride)
- Walking tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours with guide)
- Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu
- Bus return to Aguas Calientes
- Visit local marketplace in Aguas Calientes
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
- Bus from Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu Trek (48 soles - must be booked minimum 2 weeks in advance)
- Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (48 soles - must be booked minimum 1 week in advance)
Landmarks Machu Picchu
