8-Day Inca Adventure: Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

Begin your day with a transfer from your hotel to Lima Airport for your approximately one-hour flight to Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire.

Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, our team will welcome you and transfer you comfortably to your hotel. Take some time to settle in and acclimate to the altitude while enjoying a traditional cup of coca leaf tea. After a leisurely lunch and some time to rest, get ready to discover the fascinating history of Cusco.

At around 1:30 PM, meet your guide in the hotel lobby and begin your Cusco City Tour. Start in the impressive Plaza de Armas and walk through the charming streets of the historic center, where Inca foundations meet beautiful colonial architecture.

Continue to the Temple of the Sun, or Koricancha, one of Cusco’s most important Inca temples. Discover its remarkable architecture and learn about the role it played in the spiritual life of the Inca Empire.

Your journey continues beyond the city center to four impressive archaeological sites: Saqsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. Explore ancient ceremonial spaces, massive stonework, and sacred sites while taking in spectacular views of the surrounding Andes.

After an afternoon immersed in Inca history and Andean culture, return to your hotel at approximately 6:30 PM.

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

Your day begins with pickup from your hotel lobby at around 7:30 AM. Travel comfortably by private transportation into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, enjoying spectacular mountain scenery along the way. Stop at scenic viewpoints to take in the landscapes and learn about the history and traditions that shaped this remarkable region.

Your first stop is the charming town of Pisac, where you’ll have time to explore its colorful traditional craft market and browse local Andean handicrafts. Then, continue to the impressive Pisac Archaeological Site, perched high above the valley. Walk among ancient agricultural terraces and Inca temples while discovering the ingenuity of this extraordinary civilization.

Continue to Urubamba, where you’ll have time for lunch at a local Andean restaurant. Lunch is not included and costs approximately USD 20 per person. Afterward, follow the scenic route along the Urubamba River toward the historic town of Ollantaytambo.

Explore the remarkable Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site, one of the best-preserved Inca settlements in Peru. Admire its impressive stonework, terraces, and ceremonial structures while learning about ancient Inca construction techniques. In the town, you’ll also see traditional Inca houses that are still inhabited by local families today, keeping centuries-old traditions alive.

After exploring Ollantaytambo, walk to the train station and board your scenic train to Aguas Calientes. During the approximately two-hour journey, relax and enjoy views of lush valleys, snow-capped mountains, the Urubamba River, and ancient agricultural terraces.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, located at approximately 2,000 m (6,560 ft), our staff will meet you outside the train station and accompany you to your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Meet the Tour Guide and take a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, Once you arrive to this great citadel. you must present yout entry ticket and original passports.

Enjoy a 2–3 hour guided tour of the citadel, exploring the best of Machu picchu such as: terraces, temples, plazas, the Guardhouse, and scenic viewpoints, temples, and palaces, then you will have free time or hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain are available for panoramic views (tickets not included, up on request).

We include Circuit 2 by default, as it provides the most comprehensive exploration of Machu Picchu. If it is unavailable, we will offer the best alternative—Circuit 3 or Circuit 1—to ensure an exceptional experience. We strongly recommend booking your Machu Picchu tickets well in advance, as availability is limited and the most popular circuits and schedules sell out quickly.

After exploring Machu Picchu, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy lunch, explore the town and look around the local shops. In the afternoon, you will board the Expedition Train for a 1.5-hour scenic journey to Ollantaytambo. followed by a private van ride back to Cusco. You are expected to arrive at your hotel in Cusco around 7:00 p.m.

Night Hotel in Cusco.

We’ll pick you up between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m., and travel to Cusipata–Paucarpata. As you travel through small Andean towns, you’ll enjoy peaceful morning views of the mountains waking up with the sun. The drive takes about 2 hours.

Next, you’ll stop for a delicious breakfast and purchase any last-minute supplies you need for the trek. Then, you’ll continue for about an hour, passing mysterious mountains and deep valleys.

Once you arrive at the starting point, which is located 3,700 meters above sea level, you’ll start trekking uphill for one hour to Rainbow Mountain.

As you ascend, you’ll be rewarded with unique landscapes unlike anywhere else in the world: glacial peaks, red and rocky hills, and herds of llamas and alpacas grazing in the valleys.

Once you reach the summit of Rainbow Mountain (5,038 m.a.s.l.), you’ll have plenty of time to take it all in—capture unforgettable photos, enjoy the silence of the high Andes, or hike to the viewpoint in Red Valley, or simply absorb the wonder of this unique landscape.

Afterward, you’ll hike back down for an hour, then take a minibus to Cusipata for lunch.

After lunch, we’ll drive back to Cusco, arriving around 4:30 p.m., and drop you off at the main square.

Night Hotel in Cusco.

On our guided bus tour, “Ruta del Sol”, from Cusco to Puno, you’ll explore incredible destinations such as: Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, Pukara, and Puno.

we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer you to the bus station. Your first stop is Andahuaylillas at approximately 8:30 AM, a charming town located 36 kilometers from Cusco. Part of the Andean Baroque Route, Andahuaylillas is renowned for the San Pedro Apóstol Church, often called the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”.  Its interior walls are adorned with exquisite paintings and intricate gold leaf decorations that stretch from floor to ceiling.

Around 11:00 AM, you’ll visit the Raqchi archaeological site, an impressive Inca complex built of stone and adobe. Here, you’ll marvel at the Temple of Wiracocha, with its two naves supported by massive columns and walls rising up to 15 meters high—a remarkable testament to the grandeur of the Inca Empire.

Afterward, we’ll stop for lunch before continuing to La Raya Pass, the highest point of the journey. From There, enjoy breathtaking views of the Peruvian Andes and the snow-capped Chimboya Mountain—a perfect opportunity for photos and to breathe in the crisp Andean air.

Next, you’ll visit the Pucara Lithic Museum, where you can admire stelae and monoliths of various sizes, along with ceramics, textiles, and other culturally significant artifacts from the Pucara archaeological site, which thrived between 100 B.C. and 300 A.D.

Our final destination is the magnificent city of Puno, home to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. We will arrive around 6:30 PM, concluding an unforgettable “Ruta del Sol” journey.

Night Hotel in Puno. 

We’ll pick you up in Puno at 6:45 a.m. and take you to the port to catch the 7:20 a.m. boat across Lake Titicaca.

The first stop is the Uros Floating Islands, located about 30 minutes away.

The Uros people are one of the oldest cultures on the lake. They live on islands made entirely of totora reeds, which they also use to build their homes and boats. They also use the reeds for food and fuel.

Discover how this remarkable community has maintained its centuries-old way of life on the water.

Next, enjoy a one-hour boat ride to Taquile Island, which is famous for its breathtaking views of the lake and its UNESCO-recognized textiles.

Walk along scenic trails to the Plaza de Armas, visit local workshops, and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by a local family.

After this enriching cultural experience, return to the port by boat and head back to your hotel, arriving around 3-4 pm.

Night Hotel in Puno. 

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll arrange for your transfer to Sillustani, home to the remarkable pre-Inca burial towers. These ancient structures, some towering up to 12 meters high, offer a fascinating glimpse into the rituals and beliefs of Past civilizations.

After exploring Sillustani, we´ll continuing driving to Juliaca Airport, which is about 1 hour drive from Puno.

Once at Juliaca Airport, you´ll check in at airline counter and receive your ticket for the flight back to Lima.

After boarding, you’ll embark on a one-hour flight back to Lima. As you soar above the Andean landscapes and say goodbye to the enchanting shores of Lake Titicaca, take a moment to reflect on the incredible experiences and memories you’ve made in Peru.

Our services end upon your arrival in Lima, where you’ll be free to continue your journey or spend more time exploring this vibrant and captivating city.

End of tour.