Explore Cusco, Machu Picchu and New Destinations

• Day 1: Arrival in Cusco, Visit to the Inca Llacta of Cusco.
• Pick-up from the airport, transfer, and accommodation at your chosen hotel.

• The tour begins with a visit to the charming and modern Plaza de Armas in Cusco, along with its beautiful cathedral. Then, we walk to one of the most popular attractions in Cusco, the Twelve-Angle Stone. We continue to the artisans’ neighborhood with its narrow streets frozen in time.
• The next stop is the Santo Domingo Church and Convent, built on the original foundations and walls of the Qoricancha Temple of the Sun. Finally, we visit the traditional San Pedro market, where you can find fresh native products, crafts, typical foods, and more.

• Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisac and Ollantaytambo) - Aguas Calientes.
• We head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, stopping at Qorao to appreciate the beautiful work of local artisans. Here, you can purchase souvenirs and take photos with the local camelids.

• Next, we head to the Taray viewpoint, where you can take excellent photos of the Andes mountain range and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then, we proceed to the traditional town of Pisac, visiting its traditional market and Intihuatana archaeological complex. After an hour’s journey, we arrive in Urubamba for a buffet lunch.
• We then visit the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Center. Walk through the cobblestone and winding streets of this small living city. Finally, we head to the train station to continue our journey by train to Aguas Calientes.
• * Accommodation in Aguas Calientes / Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch / Duration: 08:30 - 20:00 hours

• Day 3: Secrets of Machu Picchu - Pisac.
• After breakfast, we take a bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

• Time to enjoy and explore the Sacred City of the Incas with our guide, who will share the history and secrets of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After the tour, you’ll have free time to enjoy, relax, and take photos.
• The sacred city will remain etched in your mind, heart, and soul. Then, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the return train to Ollantaytambo. We will pick you up to transfer you to Pisac.
• * Accommodation in Pisac / Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch / Duration: 08:30 - 20:00 hours

• Day 4: Kinsa Qocha - Pisac.
• We begin our adventure with pick-up from your hotel, heading to our destination, arriving at the Pampa Llacta Peasant Community in 40 minutes. We leave behind the historic city of Pisac, an important archaeological site in the Sacred Valley.

• In Pampa Llacta, we find the “Potato Park” and will visit it before the trek. There, we’ll see an exhibition of the wide variety of potatoes.
• Then, we immediately prepare all necessary equipment for the hike and head uphill for about an hour to Puma Qocha, marveling at its stunning Andean landscape, which supports the area’s diverse flora and fauna.
• Time to enjoy the charm of Puma Qocha, meaning “Puma Lagoon” in Spanish. We take a walk along the shores and around the lagoon, then descend to Anqas Qocha (Blue Lagoon), where we offer trout fishing programs and enjoy a great lunch.
• We continue descending by transport or biking along a dirt path to Kinsa Qocha (Three Lagoons) and take a short walk along the lagoon’s shores.
• Then, we continue to visit the pre-Inca Pukara Pantilliclla center, located in the Cuyo Grande Peasant Community, where you can see various rustic dwellings and some terraces damaged by time.
• * Accommodation in Pisac / Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch / Duration: 08:00 - 18:00 hours

• Day 5: Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain - Cusco.
• We leave our hotel in Pisac for Combapata, having breakfast en route. We continue our journey to the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, poised to become the new trend.

• During the ascent to Palccoyo, an impressive stone forest will capture our attention, providing the perfect moment for the best photos and to observe varieties of South American camelids.
• The reddish, green, and yellow hues of the mountains leave you speechless. From here, we also observe the imposing Ausangate (the guardian Apu and protector of the city of Cusco).
• After enjoying the scenery, we return by the same route for a hearty lunch. On the way back to Cusco, depending on time, we can visit the beautiful Rumiqolqa gateway, an Inca hydraulic structure along the Qhapaq Ñan.
• * Accommodation in Cusco / Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch / Duration: 05:00 - 18:00 hours

• Day 6: Cusco - Airport Transfer
• Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Cusco, and at the scheduled time, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.

The Tour Includes:

• Pick-up and transfer airport/hotel/airport.
• Tourist transportation to the sites visited.
• Two nights’ accommodation in Cusco.
• One night’s accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
• Two nights’ accommodation in Pisac.
• Five breakfasts.
• Three lunches.
• Entrance tickets.
• Train tickets (Ollantaytambo / Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo).
• Professional guide services.
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Bus ticket up and down to Machu Picchu.
• Continuous assistance.

The Tour Does Not Include:

• Meals not mentioned.
• Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain.
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain.
• Entrance ticket to Manuel Chavez Ballon Museum.
• Airfare.

Recommendations:

• Drink coca leaf tea to prevent altitude sickness.
• Stay hydrated during your tours.

Everything you should wear and carry in your small backpack

• Wear sneakers, light shoes, or tennis shoes.
• Waterproof clothing (long poncho) during the rainy season.
• Long-sleeve shirts.
• Long pants.
• Insect repellent.
• Sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
• Binoculars, camera, or video camera and films.
• Sunglasses and plastic bags.
• Personal medications and/or personal items (e.g., contact lens solution).
• One lightweight backpack or bag per person.
• Bring original documents used for your reservation.
• Carry your migration card (if staying overnight in Machu Picchu town).
• Keep small denominations of dollars, euros, or soles on hand.