Itinerary

Day 1 – Sacred Valley Tour & Train to Aguas Calientes

Your experience begins with a morning pickup in Cusco. From there, you’ll travel through the fertile landscapes of the Sacred Valley, where Inca civilization once thrived.

You’ll visit iconic sites such as:

• Pisac ruins and terraces, perched high above the valley and offering sweeping views of terraced agricultural landscapes.
• Traditional Pisac Market, where local artisans display handcrafted textiles, jewelry, and Andean crafts.
• Ollantaytambo Fortress, an outstanding example of Inca military architecture with massive terraces and sculpted stone walls.

After exploring the Sacred Valley, you’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes — the gateway town to Machu Picchu. Enjoy scenic views as the train winds along the Vilcanota River toward the cloud forest foothills. Once in Aguas Calientes, check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 2 – Machu Picchu Guided Visit & Return to Cusco

This is your Machu Picchu day.

You’ll rise early and take a short shuttle bus up to the entrance of Machu Picchu, where your professional guide will lead you through the citadel’s most important sectors:

• The Main Plaza
• The Temple of the Sun
• The Intihuatana stone
• The Temple of the Three Windows
• Agricultural terraces and residential complexes

You’ll learn about Inca cosmology, architectural genius, and theories about the purpose of this ancient site. After the guided tour, you’ll have free time to explore, photograph, and absorb the atmosphere before descending to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included).

In the afternoon, board the return train to Ollantaytambo, then enjoy private ground transportation back to Cusco. Arrival back in Cusco is typically in the evening.

Day 3 – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) Hike

Your final day begins early with a hotel pickup in Cusco. You’ll head southeast toward the high Andean plains where Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) awaits — one of Peru’s most striking natural formations with striped hues of red, orange, gold, and turquoise.

From the trailhead, you’ll embark on a hike through sweeping high-altitude landscapes. The highest point of the route reaches around 5,200 meters (17,060 ft), so sturdy shoes, warm clothing, and good acclimatization are essential.

Once you reach the summit of Rainbow Mountain, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding Andean peaks and valleys. After time to rest, take photos, and enjoy the scenery, you’ll return to Cusco, typically arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.