This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco and from Cusco airport to the hotel. You will have some time to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude.

Later, we will pick you up from your hotel to explore the city of Cusco and the surroundings. The tour will start at the Plaza De Armas and Cathedral. We’ll walk around the main square and visit the famous 12-angled stone, then continue along the Street of the Sun to finally arrive at the Temple of the Sun (Korincancha). After visiting the most important temple of the Inca Empire, we will go to San Pedro Market to see Cusco life, customs, food, and much more. We will finish the tour at the Plaza de Armas.

Included: Transportation, flight, walking city guided tour, entry to all sites, breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Las Ruinas or similar

 After a healthy breakfast you will start the Imperial City Cusco tour. You will visit four archaeological sites: Sacsayhuaman, an incredible site of huge stones where the Incas showed to the conquistadors the power of their Empire; Q’enqo, a ceremonial center; Puca Pucara, a control point that served as a kind of
customs office, and Tambomachay, a sacred place where Incas worshipped the water. 

Included: Transportation, guided tour, entry to all sites, breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Las Ruinas or similar 

The tour bus will pick you up between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., where you will head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, we will stop to marvel at the classic view of the Urubamba River as it snakes its way through the valley. Your journey continues to the small village of Pisac, where you will see one of the most famous, colorful, and traditional handicraft markets in the region. Then you’re off to a trip to the archeological complex of Pisac, where our knowledgeable guide will explain the history of Inca architecture.

Afterward our professional driver will take us to the next stop, Urubamba, where we will taste the best regional food. Then you will head to the most exciting archeological site of Ollantaytambo, known as the Inca living city. It still has the original streets, with channels of water flowing in from every side. You will
travel to the upper part of Ollantaytambo to see the biggest sculpture of their main God called Wiracocha carved into the mountain. Then you will be transferred to the train station and take the train to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night.

Included: Transportation, Sacred Valley guided tour, entry to all sites, breakfast and lunch
Accommodations: Hotel Tierra Viva or similar

We will have an early breakfast and then take the bus, which leaves at 6:30 a.m. to get to Machu Picchu, so that we can be at the citadel early to see the sunrise. We will have a thorough explanation of the Inca construction; a walking tour is given by your guide for about 2 hours. After that, you can explore the mysterious city by yourself. If you want to climb Huayna Picchu and appreciate Machu Picchu from a
different vantage point, it is recommended to book in advance (not included). Later, we will descend back to Aguas Calientes, take the train back to Cusco, and return to your hotel.

Included: Transportation, guided tour, entrance fee, breakfast
Accommodations: Hotel Las Ruinas or similar

 We will pick you up early (5 a.m.) from your Cusco hotel and set out on a drive through the South Valley. Once we reach the Inkintuyoc Bridge, we will have breakfast. We then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. You will be immediately surprised by herds of alpacas and llamas. Throughout the hike, we
will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. We will also hike through villages and interact with the locals, then stop for a box lunch along the trail.

Back on the trail, we will encounter more of the traditional elements of this trek. There’s the prospect of seeing chinchillas and vicunas! Vicunas are the only non-domesticated animal of the llama family in Peru. Many red mountains are also a highlight of this portion of the hike.  

 After a total hike of approximately 3 1/2 hours, we finally reach the destination we came to see: Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). After getting over the initial shock of its beauty, you will have time to explore the area, take pictures, and soak up the environment. At this point, it is time to go back down. We will hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 3 hours. Our bus will be waiting for us when we
return. 

We will embark on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is 6 p.m. 

There will be other tours available with less hiking for this day.

Included: Guided tour, entrance fee, transportation, breakfast, box lunch
Accommodations: Hotel Las Ruinas or similar

When you have finished, you will be seen off like royalty. After you eat a hearty regional breakfast, we will deliver you in style to the airport, where your flight awaits. We’ll help with whatever your need: check-ins, tickets, luggage, etc.

Included: Transportation, breakfast