Magic Cusco

This day, the capital of the Tahuantinsuyo and the Inca empire, Cusco, will be waiting for you to be discovered. Start this wonderful experience as soon as you disembark from your flight, our assistance staff will be waiting for you with a sign indicating your name in the flight reception area of the Cusco airport. He or she will accompany you to your private transportation and together you will travel to your hotel in Cusco.
Once you arrive at your accommodation, our staff will help you check in, give you a briefing, and recommend restaurants for a delicious welcome lunch on your own.
13:30 pm approx. Your first experience with us, the City Tour, will begin. At this time, our guide along with your transportation will be picking you up from your hotel to embark on the adventure. First, explore one of the oldest churches in the American continent and admire its beautiful Renaissance architecture, as well as its religious paintings with Andean influences, also called paintings of the Cuzco School. We are talking about the Cathedral Basilica of Cusco.
Then, we will visit the colonial convent of Santo Domingo, a building built over the ancient Inca temple dedicated to the Sun, called Qoricancha. Here you will appreciate the perfect fusion of Spanish and Inca architecture, along with beautiful colonial paintings.
Finally, we will visit the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman. This is an Inca fortress made with lithic blocks of large dimensions, with a lightning-shaped distribution. In the park, you can also explore the Inca offering and sacrifice center of Qenqo, as well as the Inca ruler’s retreat area of Tambomachay.
After this wonderful tour of Cusco’s Inca and colonial past, your guide and transportation will take you back to your hotel. Here you will enjoy an exquisite dinner, take a bath, rest, and regain energy for the day ahead.

After a refreshing rest, start the day with a delicious and nutritious breakfast at your hotel in Cusco. Then, at the scheduled time, your private guide and transportation will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. As you head north out of Cusco, you will enjoy the contrast between picturesque Andean hills, rolling ravines, and snow-capped mountains. After a 30-minute drive, you will begin the descent into the Sacred Valley, heading to Pisac. During this journey, you will notice a change in the climate from cold and dry to warm.
Pisac will be the first stop at the southeastern end of the Valley. There, in addition to enjoying a more pleasant climate, you will be impressed by the majestic archaeological park of Pisac. This fortress and neighborhood of the Inca elite holds numerous secrets that your guide will reveal to you as you walk through the lower part of the park.
Then, your guide will take you to the Pisac handicraft market, located in the colonial village, where you can explore the colorful Baby Alpaca looms, beautiful paintings depicting the Andean landscape, and high-quality jewelry with Inca iconography. You will also find stone works (quartz) exhibiting various sculptures, which makes the Pisac market considered the best in Peru.
After this unforgettable experience, your guide and private transportation will take you to Ollantaytambo, at the northwest end of the valley. Along the route from east to west, you will observe picturesque Andean houses, vast agricultural fields, and the majestic Vilcanota River that will accompany your journey.
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in an exclusive restaurant. After a pleasant after-dinner conversation, your guide will immerse you in the charm of the small village, whose houses, buildings, and streets maintain the same design of the Inca period, making Ollantaytambo the only living Inca village today. Then, you will explore with your guide the fortress that bears his name, located on the mountain that protects the village. Ollantaytambo was the last Inca stronghold in the Andes before the locals went into the jungle to escape the Spanish conquistadors.
Finally, your guide and transportation will take you to your hotel in Ollantaytambo, where you can rest and remember the beautiful experiences of this day.

Discover Machu Picchu on this special day! Start your adventure with a revitalizing breakfast at your hotel in Ollantaytambo. After you rest, our team will pick you up to take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
Enjoy a tourist class train ride through breathtaking Andean valleys and jungle mountains to Aguas Calientes, a charming village at the foot of Machu Picchu. The journey takes approximately 3 hours.
Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes train station, our staff will be waiting to take you to the bus station, where you will board the CONSETTUR bus to the top of the mountain, where the citadel of Machu Picchu is located. The bus ride takes about 35 minutes.
Upon arrival, in front of the entrance to the archaeological park, you will be met by our guide, ready to begin your tour of the wonders of Machu Picchu. You will learn about the fascinating Inca history and culture while enjoying unparalleled views. The entire tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, ideal for capturing memorable photos of this majestic place and learning about its fascinating history with your guide.
Afterward, your guide will take you on the CONSETTUR bus back to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Finally, you will head to the train station to take your train back to Cusco, where our staff will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

NOTE: Departure times for transportation and trains to Machu Picchu will be confirmed days before your trip, and lunchtime will depend on availability.

After wonderful days full of memories and good feelings, the day of farewell will come. After a delicious breakfast, our assistance staff together with your private transportation will pick you up from your hotel to go to Cusco airport and say goodbye with an affectionate hug.