Summary Itinerary
- Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
- Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour – Aguas Calientes
- Day 3: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
- Day 4: South Valley Tour
- Day 5: Maras Moray Tour
- Day 6: End of the Trip
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
- Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel
- Free time for acclimatization
- Afternoon guided tour of 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
- Stop at the Taray viewpoint for panoramic photos
- Visit Pisac archaeological site and artisan market
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Explore Ollantaytambo archaeological complex
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes and hotel check-in
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 3: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Bus ride to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Guided tour of the citadel (approx. 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: South Valley Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to Tipón and its impressive water channels
- Explore Pikillaqta, a pre-Inca Wari city
- Visit to the Andahuaylillas Church, known as the Andean Sistine Chapel
- Return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 5: Maras Moray Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure to the Sacred Valley
- Stop in Chinchero to learn about Andean weaving and dyeing techniques
- Visit to Moray, the Inca circular agricultural terraces
- Tour of the Maras Salt Mines, known for their medicinal properties
- Return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 6: End of the Trip
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free time for personal activities
- Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time
Included
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers
- Tourist transportation for all tours
- Professional bilingual guide
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites
- Round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu
- Continuous assistance and support 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
- Carry snacks and water
- Follow your guide’s instructions at all times
- Bring a camera and extra batteries
- Have local cash for souvenirs and small purchases
- Rest upon arrival and drink coca tea to acclimate to the altitude