7 Days - Cusco Experiences

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival and Welcome to the City of Cusco
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Upon arrival at Cusco’s Velasco Astete International Airport, a representative will meet you and transfer you to your selected hotel. After a short briefing and delivery of your tickets, you’ll begin exploring the heart of the Inca Empire. At 1:00 p.m., start the Cusco City Tour, visiting the impressive Temple of Qoricancha, once the most important temple of the Inca civilization. Continue to the majestic Sacsayhuamán fortress, offering stunning panoramic views of the city. The journey continues to Qenqo, a ceremonial site used for ancient rituals, followed by Puka Pukara, a former military checkpoint, and Tambomachay, known for its sacred water fountains. Return to Cusco around 6:30 p.m., where you’ll be dropped off near the main square to enjoy the magical evening atmosphere of the city.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Sacred Valley Tour – Chinchero, Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo
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Sacred Valley
At 6:30 a.m., our transport will pick you up from your hotel to begin the Sacred Valley Tour. We’ll first visit Chinchero, known for its colonial church, Inca ruins, and vibrant textile workshops where ancestral weaving and dyeing techniques are still practiced. Next, we’ll explore the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, believed to have been an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory, followed by the famous Maras Salt Mines, featuring more than 5,000 salt pools still in use today. We’ll then continue to Urubamba for a delicious buffet lunch before heading to Ollantaytambo, the “Living Inca Town,” where you’ll discover the Temple of the Sun, sacred fountains, and impressive Inca architecture. In the evening, we’ll board the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (approx. 1 hour 45 min). Upon arrival, our staff will take you to your hotel. Later, your local guide will meet you to brief you about the next day’s visit to Machu Picchu. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Visit to Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu
Start the day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. About an hour before entering Machu Picchu, we’ll take a 25-minute bus ride up to the majestic Inca Citadel, where our professional guide will be waiting to lead you through this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Enjoy a two-hour guided tour exploring the most iconic and mysterious areas of Machu Picchu, learning about its fascinating history, advanced agricultural terraces, and ingenious irrigation systems. You’ll visit the Temple of the Sun, Main Square, Temple of the Three Windows, Temple of the Condor, and the famous Intihuatana — the Inca solar clock. Discover over 200 structures, including royal mausoleums, sacred enclosures, and ancient observatories. After the tour, return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have free time for lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo and continuing by private transport to Cusco.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Walking & Gastronomic Tour in Cusco
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Cusco
San Cristóbal viewpoint for panoramic city views, then stroll along the colorful Siete Borreguitos Street and visit Hatun Rumiyoc Street to see the famous Stone of Twelve Angles. Continue to Kusicancha, birthplace of Inca ruler Pachacútec, and walk down Loreto Street to the Main Square (Huacaypata). Explore the lively San Pedro Market, full of local products, fruits, and crafts. End the experience with a traditional lunch at a local picantería, tasting authentic Cusqueñan dishes — a perfect blend of culture, history, and flavor.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour
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We’ll pick you up from your hotel between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. and travel about 3 hours to Pacchanta, a village at the base of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain. After a semi-buffet breakfast, we’ll start a scenic hike to the 7 Lakes, each with unique colors and beauty. You’ll visit Pucacocha, Patacocha, Alqacocha, Qomercocha, Orco Otorongo, China Otorongo, and Azulcocha, enjoying breathtaking mountain views and perfect photo spots along the way. After about 2 hours of hiking back, we’ll enjoy a semi-buffet lunch in Pacchanta. To end the day, relax in the natural hot springs surrounded by the Andes — a unique and unforgettable experience. Return to Cusco around 7:00 p.m.
15 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour
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Pick-up from your hotel is at 4:30 a.m. Enjoy scenic views of local wildlife and Andean landscapes as we drive for about 1.5 hours to Cusipata, where we’ll have a delicious breakfast. Then continue to Combapata and onward to Palcoyo, with a short stop at the colonial bridge of Checacupe for photos. Upon arrival, we’ll start a 1-hour moderate hike at over 4,600 meters (15,000 ft) to reach the colorful Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains. Along the way, admire incredible panoramic views and, if you wish, explore the mysterious Stone Forest nearby. After visiting Palcoyo, we’ll return to Cusipata for a tasty Andean lunch, then drive back to Cusco, arriving in the afternoon.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Cusco - End of Services
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Cusco
At the scheduled time, our transport will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight. End of our services.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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