Upon your arrival in Cusco, a city located at 3,400 meters altitude, it is normal to feel the air is slightly thinner. Therefore, our team will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel, where you will experience the famous Coca tea that will help with your acclimatization (not recommended for people with high blood pressure). Next, our team will assist you with check-in and present you with a city map, explaining the main tourist attractions, as well as recommending restaurants, exchange houses, shops and much more. We advise you to rest for a few hours to take full advantage of your free afternoon and evening in Cusco.
Optional Visit:
If you feel your acclimatization went well, take advantage and attend the presentation of typical Andean music and dances at the Qosqo Art Native Center (from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM). We recommend arriving 45 minutes early. The entrance ticket is already included in the package (confirm this information with your travel consultant).
⚠️ Note: During tours and trekking in Cusco, we now have Starlink satellite internet on board our transport.
Overnight: Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
From 9 AM to 11 AM (approximately) — We will have a tour of the Historic Center with our local guide. Our starting point will be the Plaza de Regocijo, located near the Plaza de Armas of Cusco (exclusive courtesy service for our clients only).
From 1 PM to 6 PM (approximately) — We will conduct the Archaeological City Tour. Our reference point for the beginning will be in front of the Church of Santo Domingo, located near the Qoricancha, which means Wall of Gold or Temple of the Sun, here will be our first stop. We will continue with a visit to four other archaeological sites: The Sacsayhuaman Fortress, famous for the celebration of Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun); continuing to Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, the famous Inca shower. Before we finish the tour, we will make a special stop to interact with Peruvian llamas and alpacas. Our return to Cusco is scheduled for around 6:00 PM, on the way back, our team can drop you off at the hotel or at the main square of the city.
Overnight: Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel
This exciting adventure will reveal another side of the Cusco region, away from Peru’s more traditional tourist routes. And to make your day even more unforgettable, you will explore incredible landscapes while developing a new skill: driving a quad bike!
From 8 AM to 6:30 PM (approximately) — Your tour will begin after breakfast. The transfer will be from your hotel to Sencca, where you will receive your quad bike and have time to practice and receive the necessary guidance from our guide. Throughout the journey, we will make strategic stops to learn about and appreciate the landscapes of the Sacred Valley. We will follow the following itinerary, which combines cultural and natural attractions: first, we will visit Apukunaq Tiana, then the Parque Temático Virgen del Carmen, continuing to Laguna Piuray and Laguna Huaypo, with a final stop at the Moray Archaeological Site.
On the return, we will pass through Maras and make a stop for lunch at Laguna Piuray, with a set menu (appetizer + main course + local tea or juice). Check out the complete itinerary of the Quad Bike Circuit in Cusco. The return will be around 5 PM, with direct transfer from Piuray to Cusco, dropping you off at the hotel. You will have the evening free to enjoy on your own or rest.
Overnight: Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
From 8 AM to 5 PM (approximately) — The long-awaited day has arrived to take the tour that precedes the visit to Machu Picchu! In the morning, we will depart to the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas. Soon we will make our first stop at the Taray Viewpoint to appreciate the grand view of the Sacred Valley. Following the itinerary, we will visit the Pisac Archaeological Center, accompanied by our guide. We will also visit a local jewelry shop in Pisac, where we will learn about the symbolism and mysticism present in each handcrafted piece. We will leave Pisac heading to Urubamba, where we will make a stop for lunch.
Next, we will visit Ollantaytambo, a beautiful example of Inca urban planning, where we will have the opportunity to walk through the village streets and interact with the local culture. Our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas ends around 4 PM in Ollantaytambo, to move on to the second part of your day: accommodation at the fantastic glamping Star Dome, on top of the mountains surrounding the last point of our tour. You will be able to enjoy a beautiful sunset directly from your accommodation and contemplate the starry sky of Ollantaytambo.
Overnight: Star Dome, in Ollantaytambo
Breakfast at Star Dome.
After a relaxing night at the cozy Star Dome, in full connection with the majestic Peruvian Andes, the big day arrives to fulfill the dream of discovering the citadel of Machu Picchu!
We will depart from the hotel at 8:00 AM heading to Ollantaytambo station, where we will begin the train journey to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, you will be directed to the bus that will take you to the entrance of the Inca citadel. During the visit, our professional guide will share secrets, histories and mysteries in a guided tour lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. After the tour, you will have free time to explore the site comfortably. At the end, the guide will inform you of the exact time to return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will board the train again bound for Ollantaytambo on the Vistadome Observatory service (bimodal service). Then you will continue the journey by tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Wanchaq station in Cusco. Our team will be waiting for your arrival to provide your return transfer to the hotel.
Exclusive Optional Services:
- Lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel — Located near the gates of the Inca Citadel
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain — A stunning trail with a privileged view of the entire Machu Picchu complex
Overnight: Cusco
The day of adventure has arrived!!
From 4 AM to 6 PM (approximately) — The day will begin very early, before breakfast, which will be served upon arrival in the town of Cusipata. Then we will continue through small Andean villages until we reach the beginning of the route in Chillihuani, located at 4,200 meters altitude. From there, we will begin our hike towards the famous Rainbow Mountain, appreciating landscapes of mountains, valleys, alpacas, llamas and communities. If you do not wish to complete the entire trail, the guide will ask if you are interested in renting a horse (option not included in the package). At the end of the trail, we will reach the highest point, the Colored Mountain, located at 5,200 meters altitude, where we will have free time to appreciate the panoramic view and take photos of this unique landscape. Next, we will begin the descent, which is faster, to the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch. After this invigorating break, we will return to the city of Cusco for a well-deserved rest after this great adventure. If you prefer, the tour can be done on quad bike in private service (consult this option with your travel consultant).
Note: At the beginning of the tour, we provide a bottle of water and make available a trekking pole and a small blanket to protect you from the cold during the bus journey.
Physical Conditioning: It is extremely important to have good physical conditioning to do this tour. It is a route of approximately 2 hours, at an altitude ranging from 4,200 to more than 5,200 meters above sea level. It is recommended not to do this tour in the first few days in Cusco, allowing your body to adapt to the altitude. Consuming coca tea during your stay in Cusco is highly recommended and helps greatly with acclimatization.
Overnight: Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the agreed time, we will transfer you from the hotel to the airport for check-in on your return flight to Brazil. We ask that you be ready at least two hours before your boarding time, ensuring that the transfer occurs punctually. Thank you for traveling with us! We hope to see you again soon to experience new unforgettable experiences with our Machu Picchu travel packages.
Important Tip:
If your flight from Cusco to Lima is leaving in the afternoon, take advantage of the morning to visit the city’s museums such as: Contemporary Art Museum and others. Don’t worry about admission fees, they are all covered in your Integral Tourist Ticket! Additionally, if you wish to make better use of your time, it is possible to take half-day tours with private service, ideal for learning more about Cusco in a personalized and comfortable way.
Important Note on Check-in and Check-out:
For hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes, check-in time is at 1 PM and check-out is at 10 AM.
If you are interested in:
- Early check-in (early hotel entry)
- Late check-out (departure outside standard hours)
These options are subject to hotel availability and may incur additional costs. To confirm these and other information, we recommend consulting with your travel consultant.
