Cusco in 6 Days and 5 Nights | Discover Machu Picchu and More

Our team will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the meeting point. From there, we will start our tour of the city of Cusco.

Available hours: 08:30 a.m. – 13.00 p.m.

Qorikancha

We will visit the Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, considered one of the most sacred places for the Incas. The site houses an interesting fusion of Inca and colonial architecture, which makes it a unique place to understand the religious history of the city.

Sacsayhuaman

We continue to Sacsayhuaman, an imposing Inca fortress located in the hills above Cusco. Here we will explore the massive stones that make up the walls of this site, known for its impressive architecture and historical importance.

Qenqo

We will visit Qenqo, an Inca ceremonial center, famous for its altar and subway structures. The guide will explain how the Incas performed religious rituals in this place.

Puca Pucara

We will head to Puca Pucara, an ancient fortress that served as a resting and control station on the route to the Sacred Valley. Here we will learn about its function and its relevance in the defense of Cusco.

Tambomachay

We will finish our tour in Tambomachay, the “Bath of the Inca”, a site dedicated to the cult of water and nature. This place is known for its fountains and water channels perfectly built by the Incas.

After having explored Cusco’s main tourist attractions, we will return to the city of Cusco and drop you off near the main square.

01 NIGHT IN CUSCO

Departure from Cusco

• Time: 8:00 a.m. (or according to group preference).
• Tourist transportation from the hotel in Cusco to the Sacred Valley.

Chinchero Artisanal

• Visit to the Chinchero handicrafts market.

Visit to Moray

• Estimated time: 1 hour.
• Explore the circular terraces of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory used for cultivation experiments and plant adaptation.
• Guided explanation of the historical and cultural importance of this archaeological site.

Maras Salt Mines

• Estimated time: 1 hour.
• Discover the impressive salt terraces dating back to pre-Inca times.
• Learn about the salt extraction process and its importance to local communities.
• Opportunity to buy artisanal salt products.

Return to Cusco

• Approximate arrival in Cusco: 1:30 p.m. We will drop you off near the Plaza de Armas.

01 NIGHT IN CUSCO

We will start the tour with thePick up from your hotel between 04:30 a.m. and 04:45 a.m. in our tourist transportation, accompanied by a professional guide. From there, we will embark on a approximately 2 hours drive to the town ofCusipata, located on the outskirts of Cusco, where we will begin our adventure towards the7 Colors Mountain.

06:30 a.m.: Arrival to Cusipata
After a trip of approximately 2 hours, we will arrive at Cusipata, where we will make a brief stop to rest and enjoy alight breakfast .

07:00 a.m.: Start of the trekking to the 7 Colors Mountain
We will start the trekking of approximately1.5 to 2 hours to the top of the 7 Colors Mountain. During the hike, we will enjoy spectacular views of the Andean landscapes.

09:00 a.m.: Arrival at the top of the 7 Colors Mountain
Upon arrival at the top, you will have time to admire the breathtaking view of the vibrant colors of the mountain and take pictures of the landscape. Our guide will provide information about the geology and history of the site.

10:00 a.m.: Return to Cusipata
We will start the descent to Cusipata to take the transport back.

12:30 p.m.: Typical lunch in Cusipata
We will enjoy a typical lunch in Cusipata, where you can taste traditional dishes of the region.

13:30 p.m.: Return to Cusco
We will return to Cusco, arriving approximately at 16:30 p.m. We will drop you off near the main square.

This itinerary is designed to give you a complete and comfortable experience while exploring one of Peru’s most impressive natural wonders.

We will start our tour with the pick up from your hotel, we will spend between 06:30 a.m. to 06:45 a.m. with our tourist transport in the company of our guide and we will start our trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we will visit the following attractions:

• Urubamba

It is the most popular province and district of the Sacred Valley, we will have approximately one hour to enjoy our buffet lunch.

• Fortress of Ollantaytambo

It is one of the most imposing constructions of Inca origin, it stands out because in the high part of this same one is the denominated Temple to the Sun.

• Pisaq archaeological zone

Known for its large set of semicircular terraces and its large cemetery of hanging tombs popularly considered one of the largest in America.

19:00 p.m. Departure by Tourist Train(Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes).

Reception and transfer to your hotel by our guide who will give us  recommendations for our visit to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

01 NIGHT IN AGUAS CALIENTES

We will visit one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World. After visiting the magical town of Aguas Calientes and take a break in its hot springs. We will start our spectacular visit to Machu Picchu.

07:00 a.m. Free time to enjoy the Aguas Calientes Hot Springs.

09:00 a.m. We will board the bus that will take us to the Inca citadel of MACHU PICCHU.

10:00 a.m. Entrance and tour with our tour guide for 2 hours and a half in the Inca citadel of MACHU PICCHU.

12:30 p.m. We will board the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes, time for lunch.

14:00 p.m. We will go to the train station.

14:30 p.m. Departure by train to the town of Ollantaytambo.

16:10 p.m. Arrival to the town of Ollantaytambo.

16:40 p.m. Return by bimodal service to the city of Cusco.

At the end of the tour we will transfer you to your respective hotels within the city of Cusco.

01 NIGHT IN CUSCO

At the end of your tour of Cusco, you will have afree time to relax and enjoy the city at your own pace. During this time, you can relax at your hotel or explore the historic center to make the most of your time in the city. souvenir shopping. Cusco is full of handicraft stores where you will find textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and other typical products of the region, perfect to take home a piece of Peruvian culture.

Once you have enjoyed your free time, will transfer you comfortably to airport or terrapuerto for your departure, making sure you arrive in time for your flight or bus.

This is the perfect ending to your visit to Cusco, allowing you to take with you unforgettable memories of this wonderful city.