DAY 1
Cusco City Tour and nearby Inca ruins
Begin in Cusco at Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, famous for its flawless Inca stonework. Continue to the towering Sacsayhuamán fortress with its panoramic views over the city.
Explore Qenqo and its ceremonial rock carvings, the checkpoint of Puca Pucara, and finish at Tambomachay, the elegant Inca water shrine that showcases Andean engineering.
- Visits
- Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay
- Includes
- Guide, transport, BTC ticket, Qorikancha entrance
- Meals
- Not included on this day
- Transfer
- Airport or terminal to your apartment
DAY 2
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Discover the Sacred Valley, starting in Chinchero, known for its traditional weaving and sweeping Andean views, then the extraordinary circular terraces of Moray.
Visit the dazzling Maras Salt Mines, still worked as in Inca times, the fortress town of Ollantaytambo, and the hillside ruins and vibrant market of Pisac.
- Visits
- Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, Pisac
- Includes
- Transport, guide, entrances, BTC ticket
- Meals
- Breakfast and buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Terrain
- Andean valley
DAY 3
Inca city of Machu Picchu
Depart Cusco around 4:30 AM for the scenic drive through Chinchero and Urubamba to Ollantaytambo, then board the tourist train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.
A short bus climb brings you to the Inca city of Machu Picchu for an in-depth guided tour of its temples, terraces and astonishing architecture. Return by train and bus to Cusco in the evening.
- Departure
- 4:30 AM from Cusco
- Includes
- Train, buses, Machu Picchu entrance, guide, lunch
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Highlight
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Good to know: Your original passport is required to enter Machu Picchu and must match your ticket, so we collect each traveler's passport details when you book.
DAY 4
Humantay Lagoon trek
Leave Cusco at 4:30 AM for Mollepata and Soraypampa, the trailhead at 3,900 m. From here a rewarding climb of about an hour and a half leads to the turquoise Humantay Lagoon at 4,200 m beneath the glaciers.
Take in the glacial scenery and an optional Andean offering ceremony before descending to Mollepata for a hearty buffet lunch and the drive back to Cusco.
- Max altitude
- 4,200 m / 14,108 ft
- Includes
- Breakfast, transport, guide, buffet lunch, poles, oxygen
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
- Difficulty
- Moderate to challenging
DAY 5
Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca
Set off at 4:00 AM for Cusipata and the trailhead at 4,400 m. A gradual three-hour climb leads to the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint at 5,030 m, with its famous mineral bands of color and the striking Red Valley beyond.
Descend to board the bus, enjoy a buffet lunch in Cusipata and return to Cusco by late afternoon. We carry oxygen for everyone's comfort at altitude.
- Max altitude
- 5,030 m / 16,503 ft
- Includes
- Breakfast, transport, guide, buffet lunch, poles, oxygen
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
- Difficulty
- Moderate to challenging
DAY 6
Cusco to Puno scenic route
Travel from Cusco to Puno on the spectacular Andean route, stopping at the colonial chapel of Andahuaylillas, the Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi, the high pass of La Raya (4,335 m) and the pre-Inca site of Pucará.
Enjoy a buffet lunch in Sicuani along the way and arrive in Puno in the late afternoon, where our team transfers you to your lodging.
- Route
- Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, Pucará
- Includes
- Breakfast, buffet lunch, guide, entrances, transport, lodging
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
- Arrival
- Puno around 5:00 PM
DAY 7
Lake Titicaca: Uros and Taquile Islands
Cross Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, to the remarkable Uros Floating Islands, hand-built from totora reeds, where the Uros people share their lake-bound way of life.
Continue to Taquile Island, a UNESCO-recognized home of master weavers, with a gentle hike, sweeping lake views and a traditional lunch in a local family home before returning to Puno.
- Visits
- Uros Floating Islands, Taquile Island
- Includes
- Transfers, motorboat, guide, entrances, lunch
- Meals
- Lunch on Taquile
- Altitude
- 3,812 m / 12,507 ft
DAY 8
Departure day — see you soon
On your final morning we provide a smooth transfer to the airport or bus terminal. As our journey together ends, the INKANET ADVENTURE team thanks you and hopes the memories of Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Andes stay with you forever.
We look forward to welcoming you back for your next Peru adventure. Safe travels.
- Service
- Farewell transfer
- Includes
- Transfer to airport or terminal
- Meals
- As available
