Incredible Experience Machu Picchu 7D/6N

Our staff will be waiting for you at the Cusco Airport to take you directly to your hotel. Just let us know your exact arrival time and flight number. Here, you will be welcomed with a hot cup of the famous coca tea. You will have a free afternoon to acclimatize, as the city of Cusco Peru sits at a Cusco altitude of 3,399 m (11,151 feet).

Please be prepared for the fact that the high elevation of Cusco Peru will make you feel more tired than normal upon arrival, so we recommend that you take the afternoon easy to manage the Cusco elevation. If you are feeling fine, enjoy a warm cup of coca tea, which will help you acclimatize quicker.

It is recommended to take a light walk around the historic center, maybe to see The Plaza De Armas and admire the incredible colonial houses and buildings built on top of ancient Inca foundations. It is important to drink a lot of water at this high altitude to assist your acclimatization process. For the first few days, eat light meals as your digestion will be slower. Later on, you will have the opportunity to try the famous guinea pig, a revered dish eaten on special occasions in the Andes.

One thing you must not miss on one of your free days is a visit to the “Centro QOSQO” of Native Art—a show demonstrating traditional dances, costumes, and music of the region. The show begins at 6:00 PM, but we recommend arriving 40 minutes early. If you have the “boleta turistica”, you will have free access to this show.

We suggest a visit to the Plaza de Armas with its colonial and Inca temples, The Regional History Museum, The Contemporary Art Museum, the Museum of The Qoricancha, and the Museum of Popular Art. These historic sites will make your Cusco Peru trip an unforgettable cultural experience.

Today, we will visit some of the most famous archaeological sites in Cusco Peru and its surrounding area. We will begin with a visit to the Cusco Cathedral on the Plaza De Armas, the principal church of this imperial city built on the foundations of the Inca Wiracocha temple. It displays over 300 paintings from the Cusco school of art.

Next, we head to the Qoricancha (“Temple of Gold”), the primary temple constructed by the Incas. We will then travel just outside the city to the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, famous for its giant megalithic stones weighing over 150 tonnes. We will continue to the nearby archaeological site of Q’enqo, a holy place dedicated to Mother Earth, followed by the Inca fortress of Puka Pukara (“Red Castle”). Our final stop is Tambomachay, a sacred temple dedicated to an ancient water cult. Afterward, we will return to Cusco Peru and drop you off at your hotel or the Plaza de Armas.

The City Tour begins in the afternoon. We suggest visiting nearby museums and colonial houses around the Plaza de Armas during your free time.

This day we will visit Inca towns with their picturesque colonial houses. On this unique tour, we will appreciate the treasures hidden within this region near the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

We start at the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray—circular platforms up to 150 meters deep that served as an advanced Inca agricultural laboratory. Next, we visit the colonial town of Maras, which preserves its traditional architecture and stone doorways. Finally, we explore the ancient salt pans of Salineras De Maras, which have been continuously harvested since Inca times. At the end of the tour, we will return to your hotel in Cusco.

Today we embark on an exclusive adventure through the picturesque South Valley of Cusco. We begin in Quispicanchis at the archaeological site of Tipón, an important center of water worship featuring impressive terraces and channels.

Next, we visit the Pre-Inca Wari urban center of Pikillacta to observe architecture distinctly different from Inca stonework. Finally, we visit the village of Andahuaylillas to tour its 16th-century church, known as the Sistine Chapel of America, before a brief stop at the Sacred Stones Museum. Afterward, we return to Cusco.

On this day, you will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas (also known as the Sacred Valley Peru or Cusco Sacred Valley). We start at the mountain archaeological site of Pisac, featuring architectural structures and terraces overlooking the Sacred Valley.

After exploring the Pisac craft market, we travel through Urubamba for a buffet lunch of local Peruvian cuisine. We then visit the fortress and living town of Ollantaytambo in the heart of the Sacred Valley Cusco Peru. Following our guided tour, we board the train bound for Aguas Calientes, where a hotel representative will welcome you upon arrival.

In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for the 20-minute bus ride up to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (also known as the Lost City of the Incas). Ensure you have your Machu Picchu tickets or pass for entry verification.

At a stunning Machu Picchu elevation of 2,430 m (7,972 feet), you will enjoy a 2.5-hour private guided tour through the principal sectors of this world wonder.

After experiencing this iconic Machu Picchu tour, we return by bus to Aguas Calientes for free time and lunch (not included). In the afternoon, we take the train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by private transport back to your hotel in Cusco. This complete Machu Picchu Peru experience highlights the best historic sites in South America.

Depending on your flight departure time, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Cusco airport for your connection. This marks the end of our services for your Machu Picchu tourist trip.