Explore Cusco and nearby ruins.  Explore Old Town with a local guide, visit Cusco Cathedral, Qorikancha temple, Saksayuaman fortress, and other Inca ruins, and enjoy panoramic city views. 

Visit the alpaca farm, feed them, and take selfies with friendly domestic animals.

Drive down to the Sacred Valley of Incas (~1.5-2hrs), and stay at a comfortable rustic-style hotel in the countryside.

The altitude of Cusco  is 11200" /3400m

The altitude of Sacred Valley is 9420"/2900m

Take it slow today, enjoy the amenities of your nice hotel before you head to explore the nearby Ollantaytambo ruins and ancient towns with cobblestone streets and vibrant markets.

Ollantaytambo is known for its well-preserved Inca ruins, which include a massive fortress and temple complex surrounded by stunning Andean mountain peaks.

Ollantaytambo was an important administrative and religious center during the time of the Inca Empire. The ruins found there are believed to have been both a fortress and a ceremonial site.

Return to the hotel in the afternoon, where your guide will give you a short briefing about the upcoming trek. 

The rest of the evening is free to get ready for the trek and repack for the 2 days of upcoming adventure.

Overnight in a hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Woke up early today.

Pickup from the hotel around 5:30 AM. 

To get to the trailhead, you take a short train ride first. 

The hike starts at an elevation of 2,000m /6500ft, the starting point of your day trek. 

Then you will set off to visit our first Inca site, and then along the trail, we will have tremendous views of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba River, and other surrounding Inca Sites.

After 3 hours of hiking, we’ll reach the most beautiful Incan site on the Inca Trail, Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young) at 2,600 m/8,500 ft. Opportunity to see the elaborate water fountains, temples, and agricultural terraces, and learn about the history of the Incas. 

Homemade fresh lunch will be served at our private campsite by our crew Chef. You’ll also be offered to refill your water bottles and get a little rest.

From Wiñay Wayna, we’ll walk to the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu!

This is where we’ll see the picturesque landscape of the famous Machu Picchu. After taking in the once-in-a-lifetime views, we’ll begin our descent to Machu Picchu.

One of the many advantages of this trek is that by the time you reach Machu Picchu, the day travelers will have left. This leaves you with the whole area to explore with no interruptions. 

After taking photos and exploring the area, we will head to the town of Aguas Calientes, visiting thermal hot springs on the way if time allows.

We recommend going to bed early to make the most of the next day.

Stay at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Walking distance of the day:  Inca Trail – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu (15 km / 9 mi)

Elevation gain: 600m/ 1900ft up and drop

Elevation of the trailhead (start): 2000m / 6500ft

The highest point of the trail: 2600m / 8500 ft

Elevation of Aguas Calientes (finish): 2040m / 6700ft

Today we will be among the first visitors to Machu Picchu!

Take one of the first shuttle buses to Machu Picchu (25-minute ride). The gate opens at 6 AM. A guided 3-hour tour around the archeological site awaits, and then you will have time to walk up to Uayna Picchu mountain to see the incredible views over the archeological site.

Return to Aguas Calientes. After having lunch in town, proceed to the railway station and take an afternoon train to the Sacred Valley of Incas, where you will be met on arrival by our representatives and taken back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of Incas.

Machu Picchu altitude: 2400m/7900 ft

Sacred Valley of Incas altitude (overnight): 2870m/9420 ft

Breakfast and check out

Time to relax before heading to the next destination.

Today, visit Maras and Moray, the two remarkable archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 

Maras is known for its salt mines, where salt is harvested from terraced pools. The panoramic view of Maras is unique and impressive. 

Moray features concentric agricultural terraces that allowed the Incas to experiment with different crops and microclimates. Both sites showcase the ingenuity of the Inca civilization and their deep connection with the land. Visiting Maras and Moray provides a unique glimpse into ancient Inca practices and their remarkable achievements.

On the way to Cusco, watch the weaving process at Chinchero village with the possibility to dress up like locals and take amazing photos wearing ponchos and traditional Peruvian sombreros.

Back in Cusco in the late afternoon, overnight in hotel

Be ready again for an early wake-up.

Early pick-up from the hotel. Take a 3-hour drive to the trailhead, where you start the gradual uphill hike to the colorful Vinicunca Mountain (aka Rainbow Mountain). 

Don't forget warm clothes; the mornings are cold, and it can be windy on a trek.

Spectacular views of the Ausangate mountain massif and Cordillera Vilcanota will impress you on the way. 

After being well-acclimatized in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, this trek won't be too difficult for you. The route is a gradual incline, not steep. But if you feel like renting a horse, that's possible to do from locals.

On return to the trailhead, a hot lunch will be waiting for you. 

Overnight in Cusco

Total walking distance: 8 km  

Trailhead altitude (starting point): 4326m/14189"

Rainbow Mt altitude (highest point): 5020m/16466'

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the airport for your next destination - Lima. Suggested arrival in Lima around noon. 

A local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to explore the main city attractions (tour 4 hours).

Lima is a gastronomic paradise where you can savor world-renowned cuisine with stunning ocean views! You will explore the Miraflores/Barranco neighborhood for top-notch seafood. And you won't miss the chance to pair exquisite dishes with amazing ocean views over the Pacific, creating a dining experience that's as unforgettable as the flavors. 

Back to the airport to check in for your international flight back home.