Cusco 7 Days – City Tour, Machu Picchu

NOTE: The schedule will be 09:00 or 13:00, depending on selection. On Sundays, the start will be at 10:00.

The adventure begins when you land at the Cusco Airport, where our guide welcomes you to take you to the accommodation, where you rest for a while to adapt to the height of the city and begin the City Tour.

The tour begins at Coricancha, the famous Temple of the Sun. We will tour its perfectly carved stone walls. We will see how Inca art and colonial influence coexist in this sacred place. We will feel the importance that this temple had in the Inca Empire.

Then we will go to Sacsayhuamán, an imposing fortress. We will walk between giant stone blocks that amaze with their precision. From there we will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the city of Cusco. This site will show us the military and ceremonial greatness of the Incas.

We will continue to Qenqo, a ceremonial space linked to rituals and astronomy. We will walk through its passages carved in rock and see altars where offerings were made. We will feel the mystical atmosphere that is still perceived in this archaeological complex.

Then we will arrive at Puca Pucará, a military fortress with multiple environments. We will observe towers, squares and aqueducts that controlled access to the valley. We will understand how this place was key in the defense of Cusco.

Finally, we will visit Tambomachay, known as the Baños del Inca. We will see water channels carved in stone with great precision. We will listen to the explanation of its ceremonial use dedicated to the cult of water. This place will be the perfect closing for our tour.

We will return to the historic center of Cusco between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. We will culminate our City Tour Cusco - City Tour in Cusco in the Plaza de Armas.

• Start: 07:30 (approx. 12 hours)
• Maximum height: 3,762 meters above sea level.

We will begin our Sacred Valley + Maras and Moray tour between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. with pick-up from hotels in Cusco. 

The first stop is Chinchero, known as "the cradle of the rainbow", famous for its craft market, colonial church and agricultural terraces. Then you visit Moray, with circular terraces used by the Incas for agricultural experiments, and later Maras, where more than 3,000 pre-Inca salt pools form an impressive landscape.

In Urubamba you can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The last stop is Ollantaytambo, with its imposing Inca fortress and panoramic views. The tour concludes here, from where you take the train to Machu Picchu, where a hotel host will meet you and accompany you to your accommodation.

• Start: 07h30 (approx. 10 hours)
• Maximum height: 2,400 meters above sea level.

We will prepare and begin our tour to Machu Picchu. After breakfast, we will take the bus to the historic sanctuary. 

We will enjoy a 2-hour guided tour exploring the main points. At 1:00 p.m., we will return to Aguas Calientes to have free time. You can visit the Stone Chronicles, the thermal baths or explore the town. Then, we will take the train to Ollantaytambo, to head towards Cusco. Finally, around 10:00 p.m., we are back in the City of Cusco, we will arrive at Plaza San Francisco.

• Start: 03h00 (approx. 12 hours)
• Maximum height: 5,200 meters above sea level.

We will pick you up at your hotel to begin the adventure to Vinicunca Mountain. By transport, we will go to Chirihuani to enjoy an Andean breakfast. From Fulawasi, we begin a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes uphill until we reach the Red Valley, access to the majestic Vinicunca Mountain. 

We will explore this mystical site and capture unforgettable moments with photos in the colorful landscapes. Our specialized guide will share the history of Vinicunca Mountain. Afterwards, we will return to Cusipata for lunch before returning to the city of Cusco.

• Start: 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m
• Maximum height: 3,400 meters above sea level.

We will begin our day with the pick-up service at your accommodations between 08:30 and 09:00 AM. We will head towards the South Valley of Cusco, exploring important archaeological sites and admiring unique Andean landscapes. During the journey, we will see rivers, agricultural fields and traditional towns along the Urubamba River.

We will arrive at Tipón, located 27 km from Cusco. We will tour the 12 agricultural terraces still cultivated and the irrigation canals, a masterpiece of Inca hydraulic engineering. The guide will explain to us how the Incas managed water and grew food at these heights.

Our next stop will be Pikillacta, a pre-Inca city of the Wari culture. We will explore its squares, enclosures and walls, understanding the urban organization and military architecture of the time. This site will allow us to understand the cultural transition between the Wari and the Incas in the South Valley of Cusco.

Finally, we will visit the Andahuaylillas Temple, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America”. We will appreciate its baroque murals, canvases and detailed decoration while the guide explains the fusion of art and colonial religion.  This closing will connect us with the spirituality and artistic tradition of the Andean region.

We will return to Cusco, arriving at the historic center at approximately 3:00 p.m., where our tour will conclude.

• Start: 04h30 (approx. 14 hours)
• Maximum height: 4,250 meters above sea level.

After a typical breakfast in Mollepata, we will go to Soraypampa, from where we will begin the 1h30 walk to Humantay Lagoon. This lagoon with turquoise waters, at the foot of the snow-capped Salkantay, is an ideal place to connect with nature and enjoy spectacular views. We will then return to Mollepata for lunch before returning to Cusco.

Depending on your flight schedule, we will coordinate your transfer to Cusco airport. We will give you boarding assistance and final recommendations for your return