We’re currently situated at Machu Picchu, captivated by its invigorating ambiance. We plan to relish this encounter to the maximum, from dawn to dusk, unravelling the enigmas embedded in each stone. Machu Picchu awaits our exploration in our unique style.
Day 1: Welcome to Lima, City of Kings and the Larco Museum of Cultures
Lima - Embark on an exclusive tour of Lima’s Historical Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beginning at the Convent of Santo Domingo, where the Universidad Mayor de San Marcos, the oldest university in America, was established. This site boasts the country’s oldest choir stalls and a historic library containing 25,000 books, including 15th-century prints. It also holds the remains of notable saints. The tour proceeds through the Plaza Mayor, visiting the Government Palace, the Municipality, and the Cathedral, which displays colonial Lima’s art. It concludes at the Larco Museum, providing insights into ancient Peruvian cultures through its collection of gold artifacts, textiles, and ceramics, including access to the museum’s warehouse for a closer look at historical art forms.
Day 2: Cusco, Capital of the Inca Empire
Cusco - Upon arrival in Cusco, guests are greeted at the airport and transferred to their hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy an exclusive city tour starting at the Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristobal Square) for a panoramic view of the city. Next, visit the San Pedro Market to experience local flavors and learn about the area’s products in this comprehensive market that supplies the entire city. Later, the Qorikancha Temple welcomes visitors with its splendor and magnificence, featuring walls that were once covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, stroll down Hatun Rumiyoc Street, encountering the palace of Inca Roca, now the Archbishop’s Palace, and take time to admire the world-famous Twelve Angled Stone. Continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral, which houses colonial works of incredible value.
Day 3: Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman - In the morning, escape the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel with colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscapes in harmony with the environment. Afterwards, continue to the Inca sanctuary of Q’enqo, featuring a surprising altar for sacrifices embedded within its rocky formation. Finally, arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectural excellence considered one of the pillars of the Andean worldview. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city further. The included admissions passport grants access to additional points of interest not covered in the tour.
Day 4: Sacred Valley: Inca and Colonial Pisac, Inkariy Museum and Yucay Live Culture Center
Awana Kancha - The Sacred Valley of the Incas welcomes visitors today. The first stop is the Inca village of Pisac, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. From the mountain’s summit, enjoy a great view of the colonial village of Pisac. Stroll through the colonial village and shop at the artisan workshops. Later, tour the Inkariy Museum to explore exhibits representing the pre-Hispanic cultures of ancient Peru. After lunch, visit the Yucay Live Culture Center, a tourist complex where local settlers demonstrate traditional textile weaving and dyeing techniques, adobe making, traditional chicha preparation, and offer a close encounter with Andean camels: llamas and alpacas. Overnight stay in the area.
Day 5: Sacred Valley: Moray Terraces, Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo Living Inca Village
Moray - Discover marvelous places in the Sacred Valley of the Incas today. Visit the Inca Terraces of Moray, a laboratory designed to recreate 20 different microclimates and ensure the empire’s agricultural production. Continue to the Village of Maras for a tour of the famous and ancient salt mines, which have been exploited since time immemorial. The contrast between the white wells and the clayey land creates a picturesque landscape perfect for photography. After lunch, tour the streets, plazas, and terraces of Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca village. Enter the archaeological site overlooking the village to observe the techniques the Incas used to work on the stones in the Sun Temple, which remains unfinished. At the appropriate time, depart from the village train station to reach the town of Machu Picchu, located at the mountain’s base. Overnight stay in the area.
Day 6: Machu Picchu, Lost Citadel
Aguas Calientes - The much-anticipated day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Board the train at Ollantaytambo station and depart on the selected train. Arrive at the Machu Picchu station, where staff will assist with boarding the bus that ascends a winding road, offering a spectacular view of the Urubamba River, which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, welcomes visitors with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites, and urban areas. The entire place exudes energy. After lunch, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco for lodging.
Day 7: Farewell Day
Cusco - Departure transfer.
- 6 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Round trip railway ticket to Machu Picchu
- Lunch
- Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
- All entrance fees included
- All tours & excursions included
- All transfers to airport, hotel, and railway station
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Air fare Lima-Cusco-Lima
- Passport name, number, expiration date, and country of issuance are required at the time of booking for all participants. Failure to provide this information may result in your tour not being confirmed.
- You should book your flight from Lima to Cusco in the morning since the first tour in Cusco begins at 13:30 hrs.
- When booking, please provide the flight itinerary for both international and domestic flights.
- The itinerary begins in Lima and end in Cusco.
- Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
