Cusco Splendor 6 Days/5 Nights

After breakfast at the scheduled time, you will enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, the former capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins with a visit to the Cathedral, the most imposing monument on the Plaza de Armas. Next, you will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, built atop the Inca temple of Coricancha—one of the most important sites dedicated to sun worship. Ancient chronicles state that its walls were covered in gold leaf and adorned with golden representations of nature. Afterward, head to the hills overlooking Cusco to visit the fortress of Sacsayhuamán; its massive walls offer a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex used for religious purposes, where it is believed the Incas performed rituals related to agriculture. Your tour concludes at Puca Pucará—meaning “Red Fort” in Quechua—an architectural complex likely used for military purposes, featuring various rooms, plazas, baths, aqueducts, and towers. It is believed to have served the Inca entourage while their leader rested at nearby Tambomachay. After the visit, you will return to Cusco’s historic center to conclude the day.
• Overnight in Cusco at the selected hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel; we will pick you up at the scheduled time. You will begin this great adventure by heading to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; along the way, you will make stops at viewpoints that allow you to admire the area’s beauty—a perfect moment to snap unique and incredible photos. Next, you will visit both the Inca and colonial sites of Pisac, exploring one of the Sacred Valley’s most beautiful Inca archaeological complexes, situated atop the mountain overlooking the colonial town of Pisac. You will take a walking tour of the colonial town and have time to shop at the artisan market. Afterward, the tour continues to Urubamba for a lunch break—time to recharge! In the afternoon, you will visit the magnificent archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, a site that was vital to the Incas as a military, religious, and agricultural center. You will visit the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Princess’s Baths (Baños de la Ñusta), and the Temple of the Sun, among other points of interest. The views from the heights of Ollantaytambo will provide a stunning conclusion to this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas before you are transferred to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
• Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes at your selected hotel.

The long-awaited day has arrived. At the scheduled time, you will be taken to the Ollantaytambo train station to depart for a visit to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes station, our staff will assist you in boarding the shuttle that ascends a winding road, offering spectacular views of the Urubamba River as it carves out the famous canyon. The “Lost City of the Incas,” Machu Picchu, awaits you with its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial enclosures, and urban sectors. The entire site radiates a powerful energy. Following a guided tour, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. At the scheduled time, you will return by train to Ollantaytambo station, where our transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
• Overnight stay in Cusco at the selected hotel.

Vinicunca, or the Rainbow Mountain, is a natural masterpiece situated at 5,035 meters above sea level. Its vibrant hues result from the accumulation of minerals over time, shaped by mountain waters, winds, and humidity. Begin this adventure to Vinicunca by departing Cusco very early in the morning—between approximately 4:00 and 4:30 AM. You will head to Cusipata for breakfast before continuing to the hike’s starting point. There, your guide will provide a briefing before the trek begins; the route is surrounded by stunning Andean landscapes and watched over by the majestic Mount Ausangate—one of Cusco’s most significant peaks and a site considered sacred since Inca times. You will arrive at the base of the breathtaking Vinicunca Mountain; its grandeur is sure to leave a lasting impression. You will have time at the viewpoint to rest and take spectacular photos before hiking back to Phullawasipata to board the transport to Cusipata for lunch. Afterward, you will return to your hotel in Cusco.
• Overnight stay in Cusco at the selected hotel.

Today, it is time to bid farewell to Cusco. Before heading to the airport, enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out process; afterwards, our team will be waiting to take you to your flight home. We hope you have spent some incredible days filled with adventure, great times, and new experiences, and that you return home with souvenirs, plenty of photos, and amazing stories to tell and cherish from this journey through magical Peru.