Cusco Southern Andean Trip

Day 1: Arrival in Cusco

Upon your arrival in Cusco, our staff will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. You will then be transferred to your selected hotel (please note the hotel check-in time). Once there, you can enjoy a warm cup of coca or muña tea, a traditional drink that helps with altitude adjustment.

Day 2: Sacred Valley VIP Tour – Connection to Aguas Calientes

The day begins with pickup from your hotel at 6:30 a.m., after enjoying breakfast.
Our first stop will be Chinchero, where we’ll visit a local textile interpretation center and observe traditional weaving techniques.

Next, we’ll visit the impressive archaeological site of Moray, known as the Inca agricultural laboratory for its unique circular terraces.

Continuing the journey, we’ll arrive at the famous Maras salt mines, made up of over 3,000 small salt ponds still in use today.

Then, we’ll head to Urubamba for a buffet lunch.

After lunch, we’ll visit Ollantaytambo, the only Inca city that still preserves its original urban layout.
From there, we’ll board our train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a representative from your hotel will meet you at the train station and assist you with the transfer to your accommodation.

Day 3: Machu Picchu Full Day

The day begins with pickup from your hotel to transfer you to Wanchaq or Ollantaytambo train station, where you’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you and explain the itinerary. Then, we’ll take the Consettur bus to Machu Picchu, a 30-minute ride.

You’ll enjoy a 2-hour guided tour visiting highlights such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, and more.
Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore the citadel and take photos.

Later, we’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and in the afternoon board the train back to Ollantaytambo or Cusco.
Finally, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 4: Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m.
We will travel for approximately 2 hours to Cusipata, where we’ll stop to enjoy breakfast.

After breakfast, we’ll continue for about one more hour by bus until we reach the starting point of the hike.
The walk takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach our destination at an altitude of 5,020 meters above sea level (16,466 ft).

Once at the top, you’ll have time to explore the area, take photos, and admire the stunning mountain scenery.

Afterward, we’ll descend along the same trail back to the starting point, where our transport will be waiting for us.

We’ll then head to a local restaurant to enjoy lunch, before returning to Cusco.
The bus will drop you off at Plaza Regocijo, in the city center, where you’ll have free time to dine or shop for souvenirs.

Day 5: Humantay Lagoon

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m.
We will then travel for approximately 2.5 hours to reach Mollepata, where we’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast.

After breakfast, we’ll continue our journey to the village of Soraypampa, the starting point of our 1.5 to 2-hour hike to Humantay Lagoon.

Once at the top, you’ll have time to admire the breathtaking landscape and take memorable photos before returning to Mollepata to enjoy lunch.

After lunch, we’ll head back to Cusco, where the tour will conclude around 7:00 p.m. at Plaza Regocijo, near the city center.

Day 6: Route of the Sun

We will begin with the pickup from your hotel at 6:30 a.m. to head to the bus departure point.

Our first stop will be the Church of San Pedro Apóstol, a magnificent temple often referred to as the Sistine Chapel of America.

Next, we will continue to the archaeological site of Raqchi, where you can explore the remains of the ancient Temple of the god Wiracocha.

After this visit, we’ll stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a buffet lunch.

Re-energized, we’ll continue toward La Raya Pass, a spectacular mountain pass located at more than 4,300 meters (14,100 feet) above sea level.

Finally, we’ll visit the Pukara Museum, a cultural interpretation center where we’ll learn about the origins of Andean civilization in the highlands.

We will arrive in Puno around 5:30 p.m., where our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.

Day 7: Lake Titicaca

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel at 7:30 a.m. to transfer you to the port of Puno.

Upon arrival, we’ll take a boat to the Uros Islands, where our guide and the local inhabitants will explain their way of life on Lake Titicaca and how these fascinating floating islands are built and maintained.

At approximately 11:00 a.m., we’ll arrive at Taquile Island, where we’ll visit the main square and have the opportunity to talk with the locals and admire their famous textile art, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. We’ll also see temples, tombs, and ancient terraces that are still preserved today.

Finally, we’ll enjoy a traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients, and then begin our return trip to Puno.

At around 5:00 p.m., we’ll arrive back in Puno, where you’ll be dropped off at the bus terminal to take your return trip to Cusco.

Day 8: Farewell

After a good breakfast, we’ll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Cusco Airport, approximately two hours before your scheduled flight.
Please remember that this is the day for your hotel check-out.

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