At the given time, we pick you up from the airport in Cusco or from your hotel. If you are taking a flight from Lima to Cusco, please try to arrive before 11 am to have enough time for lunch since the tour starts around 12.50 pm from your hotel.

City tour and nearby archaeological sites: We pick you up from your hotel and start the tour by visiting Cusco main plaza and the surrounding streets which still have Inca walls. Then we visit the 12-angled Inca stone, representing the architecture masonry of the Inca. Then we continue to the Inca Temple of the Sun, which was called Qorikancha in Inca times. The Coricancha, or Temple of the Sun, was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and it was dedicated to Inti, the Sun God. There, we will find amazing Inca stonework and learn more about the Inca religion and architecture.

Following the tour, we drive towards the hills of Cusco, where the Sacsayhuaman archaeological site is located. There, we will find amazing, huge Inca walls made of huge stone bricks with tons of weight. It was a ceremonial and military center, a marvel at the ingenuity of Inca engineering, believed to worship lightning. We also visit the ceremonial temple of Qenqo and the fountain of Tambomachay. After the tour, we take you back to your hotel.

Included:

• Tourist minivan with wide windows, air conditioning, and a professional driver.
• A professional English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance tickets to visit the mentioned places
• Hotel in Cusco (3-star with a great location)

Full-day tour with lunch included. Around 7 am we pick you up from your hotel and set off towards the north of Cusco. Our first stop is a llama farm where you will see llamas, alpacas, and other South American camelids, as well as learn about Inca weaving techniques.

We continue to Pisac Archeological site where you can find stunning Inca ruins and breathtaking views. Highlights include terraced agricultural areas called Andean Terraces that showcase the Incas' advanced farming techniques. The site also features ceremonial plazas, intricately carved stone structures, and a Sun Temple with an Intihuatana stone, believed to have been used for astronomical observations and rituals. Pisac Archaeological Site is a captivating blend of historical significance and natural beauty.

Next, we visit the Pisac handicraft market, where you can find beautifully handcrafted textiles with intricate Inca motifs, including alpaca wool garments, blankets, and rugs, artisanal ceramics, jewelry made from silver and semi-precious stones, and intricately carved wooden items are also popular offerings.

We continue to the farming village of Urubamba for lunch at a carefully selected tourist restaurant, where you can savor authentic Peruvian cuisine. After a delicious meal, we drive to Maras Inca salt mines to find ancient salt pans showcasing traditional salt production methods from Inca times. Then, we continue to the circular Andean terraces in Moray. These unique circular terraces were used by the Incas for experimental farming and studying the effects of different microclimates on crops.

Finally, we drive towards Ollantaytambo village, considered the last living Inca town, to enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site. There, you will find amazing temples with fine architecture. The site includes ceremonial centers, residential areas, and agricultural terraces, all reflecting the strategic and cultural importance of the Inca Empire.

Spend the night in Ollantaytambo village

Included:

• Tourist van with wide windows, air conditioning, and a professional driver.
• A professional English-speaking tour guide
• Entrance tickets to visit the mentioned places
• Meals: buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant
• Hotel in Ollantaytambo (3-star with a great location)

We will head to Km 82, arriving at approximately 8:00 AM. On the way, we will stop at Ollantaytambo to enjoy breakfast in a local restaurant; then, we'll proceed to Km 82 and pass through the checkpoint to begin our journey to Machu Picchu (ensure you carry your original passport). The initial two hours of the trek are quite manageable, leading us to our first Inca site, Patallacta. This ancient city exemplifies the Inca's diverse lifestyle and offers stunning panoramic views.

Leaving Patallacta, a two-hour hike takes us to Hatunchaca, located on the heart of the Inca Trail, where we'll enjoy lunch. After lunch, a 2-hour hike brings us to Ayapata (3,300 m/10,826 ft), our initial campsite on the legendary Inca Trai. We plan to reach the camp by approximately 5:00 PM, allowing time to prepare the beds in the tent, clean, and enjoy tea time with beautiful views. Dinner will be served later, followed by a well-earned night's rest.

• Campsite Altitude: 3300m – 10826ft
• Highest altitude: 3300m – 10826ft
• Distance: 13.5km – 8 miles
• Duration: 8 hours
• Meals: breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea time, & dinner
• Accommodation: Camping
• Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

Wake up with coffee or coca tea in your tent and prepare for our trek's toughest day. After breakfast, we'll hike for 4 hours to reach Dead Woman's Pass (4,214 m/13,829 ft.), offering stunning views of the high mountains. Next, we descend for two hours into the Pacaymayu Valley, where we'll enjoy lunch prepared by our trekking chefs. After lunch, we'll ascend again for 2 hours to the Runkuraqay Pass (4,000 m/13,123 ft.) and then walk for another 2 hours to our Chaquicocha campsite.

Along the way, we'll explore ancient sites like Runkuraqay and Sayacmarca. After a full 10-hour day of hiking, we will finally arrive at the Chaquicocha campsite (3,600 m/11,811 ft.) just in time to witness a beautiful sunset over the Vilcabamba mountains. If you're still feeling energetic, the clear night sky offers a great opportunity for stargazing.

• Campsite Altitude: (3,600m / 11,811ft)
• Distance: 16km / 10 miles
• Duration: 10 hours
• Meals: Meals: Breakfast, snacks, Lunch, tea time, Dinner
• Accommodation: Camping
• Difficulty: Challenging

On this relaxed day, our five-hour journey to the campsite covers diverse ecosystems and enters the cloud forest. We'll enjoy views of the majestic Salkantay, Cusco's second-highest peak in the Vilcabamba range. Arriving at Phuyupatamarca (3,600 m/11,811 ft), we're greeted with stunning Urubamba River and Machu Picchu Mountain vistas. Then, we will descend for 3 hours to Wiñaywayna (Forever Young). On the way, we will explore two notable Inca sites: Phuyupatamarca (City in the Clouds) and Intipata (Terraces of the Sun), each offering spectacular views of the Andes.
 

We're expected to arrive at our campsite around 1:00 PM, ready for lunch and rest. The afternoon is dedicated to relaxing, chasing llamas, showering, and visiting the Inca site of Wiñaywayna for a thorough exploration. Later, we'll return to our campsite for tea and dinner. 

• Campsite Altitude: (2600 m - 8530 ft)
• Highest altitude: 3600m – 11811ft
• Distance: 16km - 10 miles
• Meals: Breakfast, snacks, Lunch, tea time, Dinner
• Distance: 10km / 6 miles
• Campsite at Wiñaywayna (2600 m - 8530 ft)
• Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

On our most important day – the arrival at the legendary Lost City of the Incas – we wake up very early. After breakfast, we will head to the checkpoint and wait until it opens at 5:30 AM, when we will start our 1-hour hike to the Sun Gate. We will have a fantastic view from this site, and Machu Picchu is just an hour’s hike downhill. Around 7:30 AM, we will arrive at the final control point to begin our 2-hour guided tours. 

Later, you can explore Machu Picchu alone or climb Huayna Picchu Mountain (which must be booked as far in advance as possible). Your guide will explain how to take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes for lunch and return to Cusco by the panoramic Vistadome train and private van, dropping you off at your hotel.

• Final Altitude: 2,430m / 7,972ft (Machu Picchu)
• Distance: 6km - 3.7 miles
• Hike Duration: 2 hours
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu:  2-3 hours
• Meals: Breakfast
• Difficulty: Moderate

Included:

• Guided tour in Machu Picchu.
• Entrance ticket for Machu Picchu.
• Professional English-speaking tour guide.
• Bus tickets from Machu Picchu down to the village
• Panoramic train to Ollantaytambo station.
• Transport back to Cusco and drop off at your hotel.
• Meals: Breakfast.
• Hotel in Cusco: Budget, Superior, or Deluxe, according to your package.

Morning at leisure. This is a good time to explore on your own places not included in the city tour, such as Museo Inka, Museum of Pre-Columbian Art in Cusco, Museum and Convent of San Francisco, Contemporary Art Museum, Chocomuseo, Casa Concha Museum, House of Inca Garcilaso De La Vega, Qoricancha site museum, and more.

We will take you to the airport for your flight back to Lima. Please provide us with your flight information, as you need to check in two hours before departure.
End of the tour 
 

Included:

• Airport transfer: tourist van
• Meals: Breakfast at the hotel