FIRST DAY: CITY TOUR

At 1:30 p.m., pick up from the hotel for the City Tour, visit the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) and then visit the ceremonial fortress of Sacsayhuamán with its megalithic walls, the greatest architectural work that the Incas built during their heyday. From the fortress, there is a unique panoramic view of the surrounding area, including the city of Cusco and other archaeological sites such as Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay. Overnight in the city of Cusco

SECOND DAY: SACRED VALLEY

Pick up from your hotel at 7:30 a.m. and head to the citadel of Pisaq, one of the largest Inca metropolises, where you will visit the main sectors such as the largest and best-preserved cemetery with more than 3,000 tombs, visit the goldsmith’s workshop in the village of Pisaq, and have lunch in the province of Urubamba (3-fork restaurant). Then we will head to Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Inca towns, whose streets still maintain the same urban layout as in Inca times, and visit the wonderful archaeological complex located there. Afterwards, we will head to the village of Chinchero (located an hour from Ollanta) to see the palace of Inca Tupac Yupanqui, the tenth Inca ruler. You will also take part in experiential tourism with a visit to a textile center where you will see a demonstration of the use of natural dyes in weaving. Return to Cusco and overnight stay.

THIRD DAY: MARAS, MORAY, SALINERAS:

Pick up from the hotel at 8:30 a.m. for a visit to the unique archaeological complex of Moray.

These are depressions or gigantic natural holes that were used to build agricultural terraces. From here, we will go to the village of San Francisco de Asís de Maras, characterized by its colonial doors with coats of arms of nobles and chiefs from the 16th and 20th centuries. We will go to the house of salt in Maras where you will taste chocolate with salt, Then we will go to the salt mines, where you will see the salt harvest, which has been exploited since Inca times and used as a means of trade. You will also see the famous pink salt used by chefs around the world.

FOURTH DAY: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

Cusco – Cusipata – Vinicunca

Pick up at your hotel between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

You will travel with our transport to the community of CUSIPATA on a paved road for approximately 1.5 hours, where you will have our buffet breakfast. Then you will continue along the Cusipata route for 30 minutes until you reach the town of CHILLIHUANl, where you will pass picturesque places such as TINTINKO, RÍO TIGRE, and observe the Surina mountain through the LLACTO sector.

You will then pass the CUSIPATA checkpoint. From there, we will continue our journey along a trail for approximately 20 minutes until we reach the starting point of our hike. After that, our adventure to the rainbow mountain will begin for approximately 1 hour and a half. Continuing the hike, you will pass through a path that will gradually change the landscape between colorful mountains and small streams of cold water that feed and give life to this valley. You will also be able to enjoy the presence of South American camelids such as llamas, alpacas, and sheep.

We will reach a maximum altitude of 5029 meters above sea level. Summit of the mysterious Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). After the experience, you will return on foot along the same route to the city where the tour began, where our buffet lunch will be waiting for you. You will then return to the city of Cusco around 6:00 p.m.

FIFTH DAY: SOUTHERN VALLEY

Pick up from the hotel at 8:30 a.m. to visit Tipón, the ultimate expression of the Inca hydraulic system in full operation, the group of terraces or andenes, and the religious area.

followed by a visit to one of the pre-Inca citadels, the center of the Wari culture, the famous Piquillaqta with its straight streets, military urban system, buildings over 12 m high, and ending with a visit to the colonial church of Andahuaylillas, one of the greatest expressions of colonial art. Return to Cusco and overnight stay.

SIXTH DAY: HUMANTAY LAGOON

Humantay Lake is located in the foothills of the Vilcabamba mountain range. It is of glacial origin and located in Mollepata (Anta, Cusco). Laguna Humantay is 4,200 meters above sea level, in the Soraypampa area at an altitude of 3,800 meters above sea level on the way to the Salkantay mountain, 3 hours by car from the city of Cusco.

This Humantay Lake tour is designed for adventurous visitors who don’t have many days but love to seek out magical places and witness nature in all its splendor. This is a full-day tour that doesn’t require much experience, just a positive attitude.

If you want to see all the beautiful lagoons that Cusco has to offer, we recommend taking a 7 lagoons tour in Cusco to spend time observing the uniqueness of each one.The adventure begins very early with pickup from your hotel to start the tour to Humantay Lake by tourist bus, then we will head to the town of Mollepata on a 2-hour trip, passing through beautiful and picturesque towns such as Poroy and Limatambo. In the town of Mollepata (2,900 meters above sea level), we will have a delicious breakfast and then continue on our way to the town of Soraypampa (3,900 meters above sea level). From there, we will begin the approximately one-hour hike up to the beautiful Humantay Lake (4,200 meters above sea level).

Humantay Lake is a turquoise mirror of water located on the slopes of the imposing snow-capped Apu Humantay. Its waters come from the melting snow of the Humantay mountain and it is surrounded by the magnificent mountains and glaciers of the Vilcabamba mountain range.

This place is excellent for taking photos, enjoying the landscape, and the crystal-clear color of the lagoon that we will see on the Humantay Lagoon tour. Here, we will have free time to visit and explore the area and the view of Mount Humantay (5,450 meters above sea level) in the Vilcabamba mountain range in the Andes, accompanied by our guide who will explain about this magnificent place. Then we will begin the return trip to Soraypampa, where we will explore the Salkantay Trail (6,271 meters above sea level) and enjoy the view of this sacred mountain, the second highest in the Cusco region. We will then have a delicious lunch before returning to the city, arriving in Cusco at approximately 5:30 p.m., at the end of the Humantay Lake tour.

SEVENTH DAY: MYSTICAL TOUR

Our tour begins at 10 a.m. with departure from the city of Cusco and heads to the dwelling place of the gods. The Dwelling Place of the Gods of Cusco is also known as Apukunaq Tianan del Cusco and is a complex of stone sculptures recently carved by a Cusco native named Michel de Titan Monteagudo Mejía. It is a place with its own magic due to the enormous size of the sculptures, which measure between 4 and 8 meters in height. This modern and wonderful attraction was dedicated to the gods of the Inca culture, such as Pachamama, the Puma, the three-dimensional door, and the Mirador. After this visit, we will head to the labyrinth of goblins or Valley of the Goblins, which was inaugurated in 2021 and is now a new tourist attraction for young and old alike.It is also known as Campana Huancac because one of its rocks, when struck with a stone, emits a sound similar to that of a bell. It has a mythical atmosphere with the presence of various sculptures of goblins that will accompany you throughout the tour, among paths, caves, and rocky labyrinths. It also has various impressive stone sculptures with Andean and environmental themes. We then continue to the south-east to the town of Wasao in the district of Saylla, where we will visit the Huasao wetlands, a natural area where huge wood carvings of fictional figures such as ‘Groot’, ‘Baby Groot’ and ‘Ents’ have been made. These and other figures in the area convey a message of environmental care. The visit to the wetlands is an excellent opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find some nature. We will end with the “Ents of Lord of the Rings” forest, a natural and ecological recreational forest with more than 13 sculptures made from roots and tree trunks located in the town of Wasao itself. The return is at 5 pm, with lunch at the passenger’s expense in Wasao. Farewell, transfer, and end of services.