You will be transferred from your hotel to Lima Airport to take a flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be escorted to your selected hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the enchanting and magical city of Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire.

First, visit the Santo Domingo Convent, located within the Coricancha Temple. Next, head to the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, the main church of Cusco. Then, explore the ruins of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress in the hills of Cusco, followed by a visit to the Qenqo Archaeological Site. After that, stroll through the Puca Pucara Military Complex and the Tambomachay Ruins, known as the Inca Baths. Finally, return to your hotel.

Note: It is recommended that you book the earliest flight from Lima to Cusco, arrival no later than 10:30am.

Head to the picturesque town of Chinchero. First, explore the stunning agricultural terraces and the 17th-century church, built atop an ancient Inca palace and regarded as one of Peru's earliest Catholic structures. Along the way, stop at a scenic viewpoint to admire the breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley. Next, visit the Living Museum of Yucay, where you can observe textiles, adobe crafts, pottery, and silverware made using ancient Inca techniques. After enjoying a delicious local lunch in the Sacred Valley, proceed to the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, a significant ceremonial center famous for its spectacular agricultural terraces cascading down the hillside. Conclude the day by heading to your hotel to rest and rejuvenate, embracing the renewed spirit of the Inca culture.

*On Sundays, you may also visit the local market.

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel then transfer to the Ollanta station to begin your trip to Machu Picchu. Enjoy the approximately 1.5-hour scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, also known as "Machu Picchu Pueblo", the last stop before entering the most important archaeological site in Peru. In Aguas Calientes, you'll find a craft market, restaurants, and, for those who prefer to spend the night at the foot of the mountain and climb early in the morning, hotels for all budgets. Take a short bus ride up to Machu Picchu, the architectural and engineering masterpiece that once served as a sanctuary and refuge for the Inca ruler Pachacútec. Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain", is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site and one of the seven new wonders of the world. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and then back to Cusco.

You are picked up from the hotel early in the morning, at approximately 4 am and transferred to Cusipata, where the hike begins. The trek is surrounded by beautiful sceneries of the Andes and guarded by the majestic Ausangate Mountain, one of the most important mountains of Cusco, considered a sacred entity since the times of the Incas. Once you reach the viewpoint of the 7-Colour Mountain, appreciate the surroundings from up high. After a few minutes, start descending to Cusipata, where your transfer is waiting for you to return to Cusco. On the way you will stop to savor a lunch. Arrival at the hotel in Cusco at approximately 4 pm. Rest of afternoon at leisure.

Distance: 4 Km. Ascent: 406 meters. Descent: 406 meters. Duration: 3 hours. Language: English.

After the relaxing vacation, we will arrange 24-hour Complimentary English airport drop-off service.