Upon your arrival at Cusco you will head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to acclimatize.

On your way, visit the archaeological vestiges in Maras and Moray. Maras is a surreal view. It is near Moray and it is an impressive complex for the exploitation of salt mines. Its huge salt deposits were used to trade them for other products with other parts of the empire. Moray's archaeological vestiges are composed of mysterious concentric circular terraces which, according to some scholars, would be an agricultural research center. The higher external terraces would be at a higher temperature than the inner ones and could simulate the conditions of various ecological strata of the empire.

Lunch at a typical Peruvian restaurant.
After lunch, transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley ...read less

Today, you will visit the Ollantaytambo Park, stopping at various points of interest along the route.

Ollantaytambo is a typical example of the urban planning of the Incas, whose residents still live in accordance with their old traditions. Pachacutec (1438-1471) conquered the town, destroyed it and built a new one, absorbing it as part of his empire, and it is currently considered one of the most remarkable archaeological complexes of the Inca Empire. Today it has one of the most handicraft markets in all of Cusco.



Then, located at a 25 minute-distance, arrive to the rural community of Huilloc in the province of Urubamba, to perform a traditional Inca practice called Kusi Runa, in which you will participate in a day of Chakra (agriculture). A local interpreter will welcome you and guide you to the house of the owner of the Chakra, who will invite you to a muna infusion.

Symbolically be an integral part of the community, and as a community member you will be dressed with typical clothes of Huilloc (ponchos for men and blankets for women) and use traditional tools. Males will do farming while the women cook for them with local organic products, ending in a spiritual ritual with local music and dance. Therefore, you will have an excellent opportunity to live and experience the everyday way of seeing and acting of the Andean Runa (male). Enjoy a delicious local lunch with the community and then you will visit the Pisac market, which has scores of stands that exhibit and sell local products. You can find textiles, carvings and replicas of ancient Inca objects.

At the end of your trip, transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. ...read less

A transportation service with a guide will pick you up from your hotel in Urubamba at the established time and will drive you to the Ollantaytambo train station.

The guide will assist you at the station. Your Machu Picchu tour begins with a train ride to Aguas Calientes, arriving in approximately two hours. This town is also known as "Machu Picchu pueblo" - the town of Machu Picchu - and is the last stop before entering the most important archaeological site in Peru.

In Aguas Calientes you can find a train station, a craft market, restaurants and hotels of different categories for those who prefer to spend the night at the foot of the mountain and climb it early. Finally, after a short transfer, reach Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca ruler Pachacuti. Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain", is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Once in the citadel, you may optionally also visit the Intipunku (Sun Gate), the Wayna Picchu (subject to space availability) and the Inca Bridge. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. Return to Aguas Calientes for overnight.

For the more adventurous, we recommend hiking the Inca Trail. This is the last segment of the ancient the Inkas used to travel from the Valley to Machu Picchu arriving at the Sun Gate, with a beautiful view of Machu Picchu. ...read less

Today you will climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain.

Huayna Picchu is located north of the citadel of Machu Picchu; it's a mountain of great beauty that displays in its summit a group of terraces apparently used for religious and aesthetic purposes, and an incomplete temple.

Note: entrance fees subject to availability, we recommend booking at least 6 months in advance to ensure availability.

In the afternoon, head to the Aguas Calientes train station to take the train back to Ollantaytambo and start the return to Cusco from there. Check in to your hotel in Cusco upon arrival. ...read less

Start your tour today by visiting Coricancha, also known as the "Temple of the Sun", which was built by the Inca ruler Pachacuti and, upon the arrival of the Spaniards, became the base for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.

Here, during the Inca Empire, reverence was surrendered to the sun, and there was even time when the structure was covered in gold. Next, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in Plaza de Armas square. The construction of the cathedral took almost 100 years to complete, beginning in the mid-16 th century. Hundreds of stones were extracted and transported from the Sacsayhuaman fortress under the command of the Ecclesiastical Council to use for the construction of the church.

Continue your tour to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a magnificent building conceived and built by Inca ruler Pachacuti in the 15th century. The Sacsayhuaman complex was built with megalithic blocks, the transportation and erection of which continue to be a fascinating mystery. The Inti Raymi Sun Festival is reenacted here every year on 24 June during the winter solstice.

Continue on to Quenqo, located only four kilometres from the city of Cusco. Quenqo is an archaeological complex of mainly religious use where it is believed agricultural rituals were performed. Finally, visit Puka Pukara, located seven kilometres from the city of Cusco. Puka Pukara, meaning "Red Fortress", was an architectural complex of alleged military use with multiple spaces, plazas, baths, aqueducts, walls and towers, and it is believed the entourage of the Inca ruler used the space while he rested in Tambomachay.

In the afternoon, you will experience a unique culinary experience overlooking the city's stunning historic downtown from the 11th floor at Rooftop Kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with modern utensils and contains individual kitchen stations where guests will learn to prepare typical Peruvian dishes with the freshest regional ingredients, experiencing a new way of knowing the incredible history and culinary tradition of Peru. First, visit the traditional San Pedro market where the class purchases will be made. You will begin with the preparation of Pisco Sour and will continue with the elaboration of the first dish based on fish. Continue with the preparation of the main dish: Quinotto de Quinua or Lomo Saltado. A magnificent opportunity to know the country through its flavors while enjoying the wonderful view of the Imperial City.

At the end of this gastronomic experience, you will return to your hotel. ...read less

A transportation service with a guide will pick you up from your hotel at the established time and transfer you to the airport.

A transportation service awaits your arrival at the Lima airport to transfer you to your hotel. On the way, you will be accompanied by a guide who will inform you about the attractions the city has to offer and assist you along the way.

In the afternoon, your tour will start in downtown Lima, where you will visit the Main Square, where Lima was first founded as "The City of Kings," in 1535, and it was already known by the name of Lima when Peru proclaimed its independence from the Spanish Crown in 1821. There you may see the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace and the Lima Cathedral. You will then visit the Aliaga House, a viceregal construction delivered by Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains (Jeronimo de Aliaga) when he founded the city. You will then go to Saint Francis' Church, which has an enviable collection of old books and an authentic network of catacombs open to the public.

Next, you will go to Pueblo Libre district to visit the Larco Museum, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle en 1926. The museum, located inside a viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid of the 7th century, houses the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts as well pieces of erotic art. At the end of your tour enjoy some complimentary cocktails and appetizers at Cafe del Museo. ...read less

A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel at the established time and will transfer you to the airport of Lima.(Includes the assistance of an English speaking representative)