CUSCO ADVENTURE AND MACHUPICCHU PROGRAM 5D/4N

FIRST DAY: AIRPORT PICKUP – CITY TOUR

Pickup from the airport to your hotel in Cusco, where you can rest for a while and acclimatize to the altitude. At 1:30 p.m., pickup from the hotel for the City Tour, a perfect experience to begin discovering the magic of this ancient city.

You will visit the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), the most important spiritual center of the Inca Empire, which was once covered in gold plates. Then you will visit the impressive ceremonial fortress of Sacsayhuamán, famous for its gigantic stones fitted together with absolute precision, a testament to the Inca’s advanced knowledge of engineering and architecture.

From the fortress, you will enjoy a unique panoramic view of the surrounding area, including the city of Cusco and other important archaeological sites such as Qenqo, with its mysterious passages; Pukapukara, an ancient Inca military post; and Tambomachay, known as the temple of water.

During the tour, your guide will share stories and legends that will bring each place to life with the glorious past of the Incas.

Overnight in Cusco, ready to continue exploring more wonders the next day.

SECOND DAY: SACRED VALLEY

Pick up from your hotel at 7:30 am and head to the citadel of Pisaq, one of the largest Inca metropolises, where you will visit the main sectors, including the largest and best-preserved cemetery, with more than 3,000 ancestral tombs. Visit the goldsmith workshop in the village of Pisaq.

Lunch will be in the province of Urubamba, where you will enjoy a varied buffet with typical regional flavors.

Then you will head to Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Inca towns, whose streets still preserve the original urban layout of the Inca era. You will visit the wonderful archaeological complex located there.

Afterwards, we will head to the train station to board at 4:30 pm. Overnight hotel in the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes.

THIRD DAY: MACHUPICCHU

The next day, after spending the night in Aguas Calientes, the private guide will pick you up at your hotel at the coordinated time to board the bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu.

You will take a private guided tour of approximately 3 hours, visiting the main areas according to the circuit you have booked.

Machu Picchu has three official circuits:

• Circuit 2: This is the most complete circuit, including the most representative points of the citadel. Advance booking is required as it is in high demand.

• Circuit 1: This is a panoramic tour with general views from the higher parts.

• Circuit 3: This tour only covers the lower part of Machu Picchu and is shorter.

After the guided tour, you will descend back to the town of Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo at 2:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., depending on the time of entry and the circuit chosen.

Upon arrival, transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco. Accommodation at your hotel in the city.

FOURTH DAY: MOUNTAIN OF COLORS ON ATVS PLUS THE RED VALLEY

Mountain of Colors on ATVs through the Red Valley (Josefina Route)

Duration: Full day

Difficulty: Moderate

Maximum altitude: 5,200 m above sea level

Type: ATV adventure + hike

Route: Cusco – Cusipata – Josefina – Red Valley – Vinicunca

Departures: Every day

4:00 a.m. – Pick up from your hotel in Cusco

We leave early for the south of Cusco in private transportation to Cusipata.

6:30 a.m. – Breakfast in Cusipata

Light Andean breakfast at a local restaurant to start the day off right.

7:00 a.m. – Transfer to Josefina (start of ATV tour)

We continue to the Josefina sector, an exclusive and panoramic access point to the Mountain of Colors.

8:00 a.m. – Start of ATV tour

After a brief instruction and safety equipment delivery, we begin the ATV tour through impressive high Andean landscapes.

9:00 a.m. – Hike to Vinicunca

From the Red Valley viewpoint, we walk approximately 45 minutes uphill to the main viewpoint of the Mountain of Seven Colors (Vinicunca).

10:00 a.m. – Time at the top

We enjoy the panoramic views of Vinicunca and the spectacular Red Valley. Free time for photos, videos, and connecting with nature.

11:00 am – Descent and return by ATV

We descend to the meeting point and return by ATV on a different scenic route to Josefina.

01:00 pm – Lunch in Cusipata

Typical Andean lunch at a local restaurant.

2:00 pm – Return to Cusco

After lunch, we return to Cusco. Estimated arrival between 4:30 and 5:00 pm.

FIFTH DAY: Llama Ride, Textile Art, and Andean Flavors, with a visit to Moray and the Salt Mines

The experience begins with a visit to the impressive Maras Salt Mines, where you will learn how local communities continue to extract pink salt in the traditional way since ancient times.

Then, we head to the archaeological complex of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory composed of circular terraces that were used to experiment with crops at different altitudes.

Afterwards, we arrive in Chinchero, where we are welcomed by a local family. Here we participate in the preparation of a delicious Andean Pachamanca, a typical lunch cooked underground with hot stones and local products such as potatoes, beans, and meats.

While the Pachamanca is slowly cooking, we explore the art of traditional weaving with an expert teacher. You will learn about the use of natural dyes, prepare the wool, and weave using ancient techniques. All materials are included, and you can take your weaving home as a souvenir.

Next, we share the Pachamanca fresh out of the oven, enjoying the authentic flavors of the Andes in a family atmosphere.

After lunch, we take a beautiful scenic walk alongside llamas, walking along natural trails and original sections of the Inca Trail, accompanied by live Andean music that enhances the connection with nature.

The day concludes with a moment of traditional music and dance, celebrating the living cultural richness of the Andean peoples.