Cusco Classic Package

This is the first day of our adventure in Cusco. Our staff will pick you up from Cusco Airport according to your flight itinerary. We will take you to your accommodations in Cusco, where you can acclimate to the Cusco altitude 3,360m /11,023ft if you are not used this altitude we recommend to take easy and rest this day.

If you are already acclimated to this altitude, you will explore Cusco on the city tour, you will explore the highlights of Cusco City. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and head over to Plaza de Armas (the Main Square). where you'll learn about the history of Cusco, then visit the cathedral. Here you will have the opportunity to see a wide range of paintings from Cusco’s School of Art and some works in gold leaf. Next, we will head to Qoricancha, or the Sun Temple, to appreciate the perfect Inca architecture in every aspect of this site.

Afterwards, we will drive outside of Cusco city to visit the Inca complex at Sacsayhuaman a spectacular Inca site, where you can see the enormous carved rocks joined with compelling precision. Then we will visit Qenqo, another ceremonial Inca temple, where your guide will explain its significance. Continnuing we head to the next Inca site, Puca Pucara, also known as the "red fortress" due to the reddish tints resulting from the vast amounts of iron in its rocks. The last Inca complex we will visit on this tour is the famous Tambomachay. This temple is dedicated to the water – you will see smooth carved stones, aqueducts that were constructed to carry water from nearby springs until nowadays unknown.

Breakfast and Lunch Meals

Moderate Difficulty

15km/9.3miles (6hours hike round trip) Walking Distance

5 - 6 hours Walking Time

4100 m / 13,451 ft Starting Elevation

4620 m / 15,157 ft Highest Elevation

This is the most popular tour in Cusco, and it is the highlight of everyone's trip there. Vidal Expeditions has designed a special tour that allows you to explore before the crowds arrive. In this tour, we’ll drive from Cusco, across the Andes, into the fertile lands of the Sacred Valley, enjoying the spectacular views.

Our tour will begin with a pickup from your accommodation and a drive to Chinchero. Here we will visit the archaeological site and the colonial church, a clear example of the both culture. We will continue to Moray the site of the circular Inca terraces. You will have plenty of time to explore Moray, while your guide will explain the purpose of this impressive Inca farming laboratory.

Following our itinerary, we will be heading to Maras town. Maras is a picturesque Andean town with a great history and traditions. Here we will enjoy our delicious lunch with a stunning view of the mountains. The next stop will be at salt mines that been used since the Incas time. At the end of the day, you’ll visit the last Inca complex, Ollantaytambo, an important place after Machu Picchu. Finally, after this, you will ride a train to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night.

This day will have an early start. You will wake up very early, and enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, we'll board one of the first buses that leaves from 5:00am to Machu Picchu. This early start will allow us to arrive at Machu Picchu before the crowds and explore the site in peace. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the sunrise as the sun casts a stunning orange glow over the huge mountains.

Your guide will take you to the site so that you can feel the powerful energy of this fantastic archaeological site as you start exploring Machu Picchu. Our guide will show you the most important areas here, then you'll have some free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. If booked in advance, you can climb the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (booking separate ticket) Your guide will show up, accompany you, and provide you with the necessary information to get to the summit. You will return to Aguas Calientes by bus around midday. In Aguas Calientes, you will find a variety of restaurants to have lunch at. After lunch, you will board the train heading to Ollantaytambo, followed by a bus drive to Cusco. We will drop you off at the door of your hotel.

Breakfast and Lunch Meals

Moderate Difficulty

15km/9.3miles (6hours hike round trip) Walking Distance

5 - 6 hours Walking Time

4100 m / 13,451 ft Starting Elevation

4620 m / 15,157 ft Highest Elevation

Day 4 entails an epic adventure to the Peruvian Andes. The day will have a super early start. We will pick you up from your hotel AT 4.00am and drive to Cusipata where you will enjoy a delicious continental breakfast. Then we'll continue our journey to the trailhead at 4630 m (15190 ft). Here we will start hiking along the meandering trail, surrounded by incredible views in the middle of the Andes. As you are ascending, you’ll be rewarded with an impressive view of the Apu Ausangate mountain, at 6385 m (20948 ft).

After hiking for about two hours, we will reach the summit of Rainbow Mountain (5036 m; 16,520 ft). Here you will take your time to admire the incredible Peruvian Andes, where nature creates the best landscape for your eyes. While you are enjoying the views, your guide will explain the natural formations of the colors. You can take your time to explore the area and take incredible photos before the crowds arrive. It’ll take us an hour to descend the same way back down to the bus station. We will board our transport to the restaurant in Cusipata, where you will enjoy a well-deserved delicious buffet lunch. Then, we return to Cusco, and the day will end at the door of your accommodation.

After three intense days, you will take it easy on this last day and visit some local markets where you can purchase some souvenirs. Our walking tour will start at in the Plaza de Armas, our guide will take you to visit the famous San Pedro market. There you will appreciate all the local traditions of meals, fruits, different local products, and fully Peruvian handicrafts. In the afternoon, our staff will transfer you to the Cusco airport.