Wonderful Cusco Tour Package 5 Days

Arrival in the city of Cusco, reception at the airport or bus terminal; we will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, followed by a transfer in our tourist vehicle to the selected hotel.

At the scheduled time, we will begin hotel pick-ups to start the city tour and visit nearby ruins. We will explore KORICANCHA, the most sacred and important building of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire, also known as the Temple of the Sun.

We will then visit four archaeological sites surrounding Cusco: SACSAYHUAMAN (a great fortress located 5 km from the city), QENQO (a sacred amphitheater, a center for worshiping the Puma god, and a site where human sacrifices were performed), PUCAPUCARA ("red fortress" due to the hue its rocks take on at dusk), and TAMBOMACHAY (a temple dedicated to water worship). Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay: Cusco

Meals: None

At 6:30 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel in our bus and begin our visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. About 40 minutes north of Cusco, we will arrive at the archaeological center of Chinchero, a living town that still preserves the original Inca layout and is located in an important agricultural area. The colonial-era church and tower were built upon Inca temple foundations. Local artisans offer handmade textiles using ancestral techniques. After our visit, we will continue by bus to Moray, a circular system of agricultural terraces built by taking advantage of natural depressions in the land. These terraces create microclimates and were used for experimental purposes such as plant domestication, acclimatization, hybridization, and other agricultural studies.

Next, we will visit the Maras salt mines, which have been in use since pre-Inca times. There are over 3,000 shallow salt pools, owned by approximately 380 families. The saltwater comes from natural springs that filter from the mountain known as Qoripukiu (Golden Spring). After this visit, we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba, prepared with fresh ingredients from the Sacred Valley. After lunch, we will continue our journey by bus for 30 minutes to the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo, a site that was continuously occupied over time. During the Inca era, Ollantaytambo served as a multifunctional town, acting as an administrative, military, social, and economic center, as well as a checkpoint for access to different ecological zones.

Later, we will board the train from Ollantaytambo station to Machu Picchu Pueblo.

Upon arrival at Machu Picchu Pueblo, our team will be waiting to welcome you and transfer you immediately to your hotel.

Overnight stay: Machu Picchu Pueblo

Meals: Lunch in the Sacred Valley of the Incas

At the coordinated time, we will transfer to the bus station, where we will board the buses that will take us to the Lost City of the Incas, **Machu Picchu**. This is the most famous example of Inca architecture, discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.

We will enjoy a guided tour of the main constructions within the citadel, including: **The Lookout, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Intihuatana, the Main Square**, and more.

At the end of the tour, we will take the bus back down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, we will depart from the train station in Aguas Calientes.

**PM:** Train departure to Cusco. **PM:** Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

One of the most spectacular geological formations in the world, the famous Vinicunca Mountain, also known as the Seven Colors Mountain or Rainbow Mountain, displays a magical combination of vibrant colors that delight the eyes and captivate travelers.

We depart early from your hotel, between 4:00 and 4:30 AM, heading toward the town of Cusipata, where we will have breakfast around 7:00 AM. After approximately 40 more minutes of driving, we will begin a two-hour hike to reach the legendary mountain, located at approximately **5,020 meters above sea level**.

Once at the summit, you will have time to admire the stunning combination of colors and geological formations, capture breathtaking photos, and take a well-deserved break. The return trek to our vehicle takes **two hours**, followed by a delicious lunch before heading back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around **5:30 PM**.

**Breakfast**

At the scheduled time, transfer from your hotel to the airport or bus station for your departure.

Overnight stay: None (departure)

Meals: Breakfast at the selected hotel