Itinerary
- Day 1
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- Visit Casa Intrepid for coca tea, coffee, or water refill
- Explore Cusco at your own pace
- Dinner at a local Peruvian restaurant
- Day 2
Cusco - Piuray SUP
Cusco - Piuray SUP- Meals
- Lunch (Homemade lunch cooked by the local Andean community)
Included Activities
- Stand-up paddle board or kayak on Piuray Lake with safety briefing
- Visit to authentic local Andean community
- Demonstration of ancient weaving, dyeing, and camelid fibre production techniques
- Homemade lunch cooked by the community
Landmarks Piuray Lake Sacred Valley 
- Day 3
Cusco - Pisac
Cusco - PisacIncluded Activities
- Full-day mountain biking from Laguna de Huacarpay to Pisac
- Ride through Valle del Rio WillkaMayu (Amazon tributary)
- Entrance to Inca site of Pisac
- Exploration of Pisac town and local market
Landmarks Laguna de Huacarpay Pisac Inca Site Urubamba River Pisac Market 
- Day 4
Pisac - Cusco
Pisac - Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Tambomachay archaeological site
- Downhill hike from Tambomachay to Cusco
- Visit to Sacsayhuaman Inca Ceremonial Center
- Stop at Cristo Blanco statue viewpoint
- Pass through San Blas neighbourhood
- Trek briefing at Casa Intrepid
Optional Activities
- Orientation walk with trip leader exploring Cusco's main attractions
- Visit to Qoricancha Temple
- Visit to San Pedro Market
- Visit to main square and 12 Angled Stone
- Visit to Regocijo Square
- Lunch in San Blas neighbourhood
- Dinner at a local Peruvian restaurant
Landmarks Tambomachay Sacsayhuaman Cristo Blanco San Blas Qoricancha Temple San Pedro Market 12 Angled Stone Regocijo Square - Day 5
Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo- Meals
- Lunch (Riverside feast)
Included Activities
- Visit to AMA Restaurant in Urubamba with snack and drinks
- White-water rafting on Urubamba River with safety briefing and paddle practice
- Navigation through Grade 2 and 3 rapids
- Riverside feast for lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore Ollantaytambo town in the evening
Landmarks Urubamba River Ollantaytambo Sacred Valley 
- Day 6
Ollantaytambo - Various
Ollantaytambo - Various- Meals
- Dinner (Nourishing meal prepared by cook (Route 1))
Included Activities
- Route 1: Minivan transport to 82 km marker, crew meeting, uphill trek to 3100 m campsite, views of Ollantaytambo, Huillca Raccay, and Llactapata Inca sites, views of Veronica Peak, evening meal at campsite
- Route 2: Early start and drive to Choquequilla ceremonial site, climb Qory Song'o hill for valley views, exploration of sacred tombs, Perolniyoc Cascade lookout stop, arrival at 3700 m campsite, exploration of Q'orimarca archaeological site
- Route 3: Short drive to Pisac, visit to Pisac Market, return drive to Cusco with afternoon arrival
Optional Activities
- Route 3: San Pedro Market visit for local food shopping
- Route 3: Dinner at a recommended local restaurant
Landmarks Ollantaytambo 82 km Marker Huillca Raccay Llactapata Veronica Peak Choquequilla Qory Song'o Q'orimarca Pisac Market San Pedro Market - Day 7
Inca Trail/Quarry Trail/Cusco
Inca Trail/Quarry Trail/Cusco- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch stop (Route 2))
Included Activities
- Route 1: 5-hour steep ascent to Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) at 4200 m, descent to Pacaymayo Valley campsite
- Route 2: 3-hour hike to Puccaqasa pass, lunch stop, 2-hour hike to Kuychicassa pass, descent to Intipunku sun gate and campsite
- Route 3: Taxi to Tambomachay, 3 to 4 hours walk to Cusco with stops at Puka Pukara, Quenqo, and Saksaywaman
Optional Activities
- Route 3: Visit Merida art gallery and workshop
- Route 3: Visit Mendivil art gallery and workshop
- Route 3: Visit Olave art gallery and workshop
- Route 3: Dinner at a recommended restaurant
Landmarks Warmiwanusca (Dead Woman's Pass) Pacaymayo Valley Puccaqasa Pass Kuychicassa Pass Intipunku Nevado Veronica Tambomachay Puka Pukara Quenqo Saksaywaman - Day 8
Inca Trail/Quarry Trail/Cusco - Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes
Inca Trail/Quarry Trail/Cusco - Machu Picchu/Aguas CalientesIncluded Activities
- Route 1: Climb to Runkuracay Pass at 3980 m, descent to Sayacmarca ruins, pass third pass to Phuyupatamarca at 3850 m, descent via Inca steps to Winay Wayna
- Route 2: Downhill hike through Kachiqata quarry, exploration of Ollantaytambo, train to Aguas Calientes
- Route 3: Drive to Ollantaytambo, 1.5-hour train through Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Runkuracay Pass Cordillera Vilcabamba Sayacmarca Phuyupatamarca Winay Wayna Kachiqata Quarry Ollantaytambo Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes 
- Day 9
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Machu Picchu - Cusco- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at 4 am (Route 1)), Lunch (Lunch together in Aguas Calientes (Route 2 and 3))
Included Activities
- Route 1: Final 2.5-hour trek to Intipunku (Sun Gate), entry to Machu Picchu
- Route 2 and 3: Early morning bus to Machu Picchu, guided tour of temples, palaces, and living quarters, bus to Aguas Calientes, scenic train to Ollantaytambo, drive to Cusco
Landmarks Intipunku Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo - Day 10
Cusco
CuscoOptional Activities
- Purchase Boleto Turistico for museum access
- Visit Contemporary Art Museum
- Visit Regional History Museum
- Visit Qosqo Native Art Museum
- Extended stay in Cusco
Landmarks Contemporary Art Museum Regional History Museum Qosqo Native Art Museum
