1. TOUR OVERVIEW

A 6-day expedition blending the most important cultural treasures of imperial Cusco and the Sacred Valley with the stunning high-mountain ecosystem of Palcoyo. Includes guided visits to Qoricancha, Saqsayhuamán, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, the world wonder of Machu Picchu, and a gentle hike to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain and Stone Forest.

2. DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

DAY 1

Dreamlike Cusco

Reception and private airport transfer to hotel. Guided walking exploration through Cusco city center and San Blas. Recommended lunch at Organika. Free afternoon. (Costa del Sol Hotel, Casa Andina Plaza, or similar).

📍 Recepción traslado 📍 Caminata San Blas 📍 Aclimatación 📍 Almuerzo Organika

DAY 2

Historic Cusco (The Art of Stone and Soul)

09:00 AM pickup for guided tour of Qoricancha, Saqsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Concludes near Plaza de Armas. (Costa del Sol Hotel, Casa Andina Plaza, or similar).

📍 Qoricancha 📍 Saqsayhuamán 📍 Q’enqo 📍 Puka Pukara 📍 Tambomachay

DAY 3

Sacred Valley Circuit & Train to Aguas Calientes

Tour across Sacred Valley (Qorao, Taray, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo). Lunch at AMA social project. Train to Aguas Calientes and overnight. (Casa Andina Hotel, El Mapi, or similar).

📍 Mirador Taray 📍 Mercado Písac 📍 Almuerzo AMA 📍 Fortaleza Ollantaytambo 📍 Tren a Aguas Calientes

DAY 4

Guided Tour in Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco

2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. Buffet lunch at Tinkuy. Return train to Ollantaytambo and private transfer to Cusco. (Costa del Sol Hotel, Casa Andina Plaza, or similar).

📍 Machu Picchu tour 📍 Almuerzo Tinkuy 📍 Tren de retorno 📍 Traslado Cusco

DAY 5

Discover the Magic of Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain

05:00 AM pickup driving to Cusipata and Palcoyo. Gentle hike admiring three rainbow mountains and the Stone Forest. Box lunch and return to Cusco by 17:00 PM. (Costa del Sol Hotel, Casa Andina Plaza, or similar).

📍 Salida 5:00 AM 📍 Cusipata 📍 Caminata Palcoyo 📍 3 Montañas de Colores 📍 Bosque de Piedras 📍 Box Lunch

DAY 6