Upon your arrival in the city of Cusco, either by air to the Cusco airport (Alejandro Velasco Astete) or at the bus terminal.

Our team will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and we’ll take you in a private tourist vehicle to your hotel. During the journey, we’ll share the fascinating history of the place you’ve arrived at.

We will check you in at your hotel and provide you with all the information about the 5-day, 4-night Cusco program, as well as recommendations to make your stay in the city of Cusco enjoyable.

We recommend you take your first day off, as acclimatizing to the altitude is essential for a wonderful stay. Stroll through the beautiful streets of Cusco (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983) and enjoy the Plaza Mayor. Explore and discover this beautiful city on foot.

Accommodation in the City of Cusco.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.

Note: Bring a small backpack with only the essentials for spending one night in the town of Machu Picchu.

We will pick you up from your hotel to board the transport to begin the adventure to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which is nestled in the middle of the Andes guided by the Vilcanota River.

We will make a stop at the famous Taray viewpoint, from where you can appreciate the Sacred Valley between mountains, with the great sacred Vilcanota River flowing through the middle.

Continuing your journey, we will go to the Archaeological Center of Pisac, where you will see the great agricultural work that the Incas did, building terraces in the mountains, respecting the geography of the place, simply wonderful.

You will enter the Pisac Archaeological Center (named after a bird called Pisaca). You will see the main enclosures and structures built by the Incas, the funerary centers, the houses where the ancient Incas lived, and the surrounding natural environment.

We will go down to the town of Pisac, where its traditional market is located, and you will walk through its small streets full of local handicrafts.

You’ll travel along the banks of the Vilcanota River to the town of Urubamba, where you’ll find the Tunupa Restaurant, a beautiful colonial-style establishment located right on the riverbank. The lunch offered is a buffet with a variety of traditional dishes, from appetizers and main courses to delicious desserts; you’ll be captivated by the exquisite cuisine.

Continuing the tour, you will visit the impressive Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site, located in the town of the same name. This ancient town showcases the use of adobe and stone in its architecture.

You will explore the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo from within, you will climb some steps to the so-called Temple of the Sun, made up of perfectly joined megalithic stones, simply incredible.

From this place you can see the entire town of Ollantaytambo and you will have the feeling of having gone back to the times of the Incas, the constructions, the mountains that surround this town, protected by the great Wiracocha.

After your visit to Ollantaytambo, you will head to the Ollantaytambo train station. From there, you will board the train that will take you to the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes).

You will travel by train during the day, with beautiful views of the Andes, accompanied by the Vilcanota River, and you will witness this great train journey to the Wonder of Machu Picchu.

You’ll be surrounded by the ever-changing landscapes of the Andes and the Amazon basin. During the train journey, you’ll witness the dramatic transformation of the flora and fauna. The train ride takes 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) (2,040 meters above sea level).

Upon arrival at the Machu Picchu Pueblo train station, we will be waiting for you. This town is very small, surrounded by mountains, and there are no taxis, so we will walk to your hotel. Your tour guide will give you all the information for the following day.

Walk through the streets of this tourist town, where you will find many restaurants of all kinds, and return to the hotel to rest up for the next day.

Overnight stay in the town of Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes).

Breakfast at the hotel.

The big day to explore Machu Picchu has arrived. Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and you will walk together to the bus station. From there, you will take a 25-minute zigzagging ride along the Hiram Bingham Highway, ascending from Machu Picchu Pueblo to the wonder of Machu Picchu.

You will arrive at the main gate of Machu Picchu. Before entering Machu Picchu, we recommend using the restroom facilities (bathroom) because there is no restroom inside Machu Picchu.

Enter Machu Picchu with our tour guide. You will present your tickets along with your passport or ID. You will feel a great thrill at being able to set foot on the land where the Incas once walked.

You will walk along a steep path until you reach a place called the upper platform. This route is Circuit 2 (subject to availability) and is the best route for experiencing Machu Picchu.

From this vantage point, you’ll have the incredible experience of seeing Machu Picchu in all its splendor and taking that much-desired classic photo. Our tour guide will tell you the fascinating history of the place you’re standing on and will take the best postcard-perfect photos for you to cherish in your mind, heart, and camera.

Route or circuit 2 within Machu Picchu is the best route. It will allow you to explore the upper part of Machu Picchu (classic photo). You will walk with our tour guide (private service), visiting the agricultural area, the dry moat, the granite chaos, the Temple of the Sun viewpoint, the Plaza of the Temples (Three Windows, Priest’s House), the Sacred Rock, the Twelve Openings, the Qolqas, the Water Mirrors, the Temple of the Condor, the Plaza de Pisonay, and many other places.

Experience the mystique that surrounds this magical dreamlike place, built on the top of the Andes surrounded by mountains; from the top you can see the Vilcanota River, with incredible flora and fauna.

Machu Picchu has been considered one of the 7 wonders of the world since 2007, and it is also a mixed World Heritage Site (1983). You will leave Machu Picchu recharged with energy, with hundreds of photos and videos.

You’ll board the bus again, which will take you back to Machu Picchu Pueblo; it’s a 25-minute ride. The bus will drop you off in Machu Picchu Pueblo, where you can have lunch at any of the many restaurants in town.

At the scheduled time you will return to the only train station in the town; you will need to be there half an hour before the train’s departure.

You will travel by train back from the town of Machu Picchu, on a day trip, a fascinating 1 hour 45 minute train journey, until you reach the Ollantaytambo station, where we will be waiting for you with a transport, to bring you back for 2 hours, to the city of Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.

Accommodation in the City of Cusco.

Note: It will be a big day, you need to dress very warmly.

The great adventure begins. Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a 1 hour 45 minute journey to the southern part of Cusco. As dawn breaks, you will arrive at the village of Cusipata (3,310 meters above sea level), where the restaurant is located and where your breakfast is included.

Recharge your energy and you will return to the transport and go along a trail, between mountains with a rugged and unique geography, on the route you can see the rustic constructions of the inhabitants who live along the route, you will arrive at a place called Chillihuani (4,500 m.a.s.l.), the place where the hike begins.

You will be accompanied by our tour guide; before starting the hike, our tour guide will give you recommendations for the hike.

You will have three options to continue your adventure:

1. Walking: This is the first option, you will go along a one-hour trail with small ups and downs and 30 minutes along a steep path, until you reach the viewpoint of the 7 Colors Mountain.
2. Motorcycle: You’ll also have the option of going by motorcycle (which has an additional cost). You don’t need to know how to ride a motorcycle; someone will take you, and you’ll ride on the back. The motorcycle will only go on the flat part of the trail, and you’ll have to walk for 30 minutes to reach the top of the mountain viewpoint.
3. Horse: As a last option you will have to rent a horse (it has an additional cost), they are gentle horses, you can ride them, don’t worry there will be a person who leads the horse (muleteer), just like the motorcycle the horse will go on the flat part of the road and you will have to walk along the steep path until you reach the top of the viewpoint of the 7 Colors Mountain.

You will feel a great sense of satisfaction upon reaching the viewpoint of the 7 Colors Mountain (5,000 meters above sea level), you will forget the feeling of lack of oxygen, upon seeing the impressive natural formation of the 7 colors mountain.

From the summit, you’ll be able to see the incredible Andes mountain range that surrounds this place, a breathtaking display of Andean nature. You’ll have time to take photos and videos of this rugged landscape.

You will descend the same path you ascended, walk back, observing the diverse flora and fauna surrounding this area, and continue to the end of the path where the parking lot is located. You will then board the transport and travel for 1 hour back to the town of Cusipata, the location of the restaurant, where we include a varied lunch to help you regain your strength.

You’ll board the transport again for the 1 hour 45 minute ride back to Cusco. Time to rest at your hotel, satisfied with having conquered Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).

Accommodation in the City of Cusco.

Breakfast at your hotel.

Enjoy your last hours in the city of Cusco, walk through its streets again, buy your last souvenirs, take your last photos, and say goodbye to the land of the Incas with a “see you later” (Tupananchiskama).

We will pick you up at your hotel at the scheduled time to discuss the services offered. As a token of our appreciation, we will provide you with a souvenir to take with you and display in the best place in your home, so you never forget this trip to this ancient land.

We’ll drop you off at Cusco Airport so you can catch your return flight.

It was a great adventure in the land of the Incas. We are very happy and grateful for their trust in us.

End of our services.