Summary Itinerary
- Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
- Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour – Aguas Calientes
- Day 3: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
- Day 4: Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour
- Day 5: End of the Trip
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
- Pick-up at Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel
- Free time for acclimatization
- Afternoon city tour including the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
- Return to your hotel
Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour – Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Photo stop at Taray viewpoint
- Visit to Pisac archaeological site and artisan market
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Visit to Ollantaytambo archaeological site
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes and hotel check-in
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 3: Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Bus ride to Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Guided tour of approximately 2 hours
- Return to Aguas Calientes and lunch at a local restaurant
- Free time to explore the artisan market
- Train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 4: Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour
- Early morning departure to Cusipata
- Breakfast stop in Cusipata
- Continue to the trailhead
- 1.5-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain
- Time for photos and guide’s explanation at the top
- Descent and buffet lunch in Cusipata
- Return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 5: End of the Trip
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free time for personal activities
- Transfer to the airport at the coordinated time
Included
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers
- Tourist transport for all excursions
- Professional bilingual guide
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites
- Round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu
- Ongoing assistance and coordination from Travel Ruinas
Not Included
- Domestic and international flights
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and personal expenses
Recommendations
- Bring a small backpack for day tours
- Have snacks and water available at all times
- Follow your guide’s instructions during the tours
- Bring a camera and extra batteries
- Carry cash for souvenirs and local purchases
- Allow time to acclimate in Cusco and drink coca tea to help adjust to the altitude