Summary Itinerary
- Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
- Day 2: Sacred Valley Full Day
- Day 3: Machu Picchu Full Day
- Day 4: South Valley Tour
- Day 5: Humantay Lake Tour
- Day 6: Maras & Moray Tour
- Day 7: Rainbow Mountain Tour
- Day 8: End of the Trip
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
- Airport pickup and hotel transfer
- Free time to acclimate
- Afternoon city tour: Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
- Return to hotel
Day 2: Sacred Valley Full Day
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Scenic stop at Taray viewpoint
- Visit to Pisac ruins and artisan market
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Visit to Ollantaytambo ruins
- Visit to Chinchero and its artisan market
- Return to Cusco and overnight
Day 3: Machu Picchu Full Day
- Early breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station
- Train to Aguas Calientes
- Bus to Machu Picchu entrance
- 2-hour guided tour of the citadel
- Return to Aguas Calientes and buffet lunch
- Free time at the artisan market
- Return train and transfer to Cusco
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 4: South Valley Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Tipón (Inca water canals)
- Explore Pikillaqta (pre-Inca site)
- Visit to Andahuaylillas Church (Andean Sistine Chapel)
- Return to Cusco and overnight
Day 5: Humantay Lake Tour
- Early departure to Mollepata
- Breakfast stop in Mollepata
- Drive to Soraypampa and hike to Humantay Lake (approx. 1 hour)
- Photos and explanation from guide
- Lunch in Soraypampa
- Return to Cusco and overnight
Day 6: Maras & Moray Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Stop in Chinchero for textile demonstration
- Visit to Moray (Inca agricultural laboratory)
- Explore the Maras Salt Mines
- Return to Cusco and overnight
Day 7: Rainbow Mountain Full Day
- Early departure to Cusipata
- Breakfast in Cusipata
- Drive to trailhead and hike 1.5 hours to Rainbow Mountain
- Photos and guide explanation
- Return and lunch in Cusipata
- Return to Cusco and overnight
Day 8: End of the Trip
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free time for personal activities
- Transfer to the airport at your scheduled time
Included
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers
- Tourist transportation for all tours
- Professional bilingual guide
- Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites
- Round-trip train to Machu Picchu
- Permanent assistance and coordination from Travel Ruinas
Not Included
- Domestic and international flights
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and personal expenses
Recommendations
- Bring a small backpack for excursions
- Have snacks and water at hand
- Follow the guide’s instructions
- Bring a camera and extra batteries
- Carry local cash for souvenirs and small purchases
- Rest and drink coca tea upon arrival in Cusco for better acclimatization