Feel the magic
of Cusco.

Arrive in Cusco, settle into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.

Take your flight from Lima to Cusco. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for rest or independent exploration.

The supplied itinerary lists two nights in Cusco with two double rooms for the group.

Explore Cusco's colonial landmarks and the major Inca ceremonial sites around the city.

Your excursion begins with pickup from the hotel lobby. Visit Cusco Cathedral, a colonial religious monument of historic importance, and Qorikancha, the former Temple of the Sun. After the Spanish conquest, the Convent of Santo Domingo was built over Qorikancha's precisely fitted Inca stonework.

Continue to Sacsayhuamán, roughly 3 km from the city and approximately 3,700 meters above sea level, renowned for its enormous, carefully fitted stone walls. See Qenqo, a ceremonial site associated with Inca rituals, and Puka Pukara, the 'Red Fortress' about 7 km outside Cusco at approximately 3,800 meters.

The final archaeological stop is Tambomachay, known for its aqueducts, channels and flowing water. It is traditionally associated with water worship and rest for Inca nobility.

Travel into the Sacred Valley to visit Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Urubamba.

After pickup at your hotel, journey into the Sacred Valley. Discover Pisac, about 33 km from Cusco, known for its archaeological terraces, temples, panoramic mountain views and colorful artisan market.

Continue to Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town and archaeological complex celebrated for its monumental stone terraces, cobbled streets and original water channels. Its fortress played a role in resistance to the Spanish conquest.

Travel through Urubamba, the fertile heart of the Sacred Valley, with its temperate climate and Andean landscapes. The itinerary specifies an overnight stay in the Urubamba Valley for one night with two double rooms.

Ride the tourist train and climb by shuttle bus to the celebrated Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Take the tourist train to Aguas Calientes station, then continue by shuttle bus along the winding mountain road to Machu Picchu. Set in a tropical mountain forest, this 15th-century Inca citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

For this day, the itinerary expressly includes the train ride, shuttle bus, entrance fee and tour guide. In the afternoon, take the Expedition train back toward Cusco and transfer to your hotel on arrival.

The supplied itinerary lists two additional nights in Cusco with two double rooms.

An early departure takes you toward the vividly layered slopes of Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain.

Leave your hotel early for a full-day excursion to Rainbow Mountain, a geological formation in the Cusco region famous for its colorful mineral bands. The itinerary places Vinicunca above 5,200 meters above sea level.

The excursion information lists breakfast, lunch (with a vegetarian option), an entrance fee, oxygen for emergencies and a first-aid box. A horse or quad bike ('cuatrimoto') is identified as available for rent, not as an included service.

Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, warm layers, comfortable walking shoes, water, snacks and some local-currency cash. Trekking poles are optional.

Enjoy a final free morning before your scheduled airport transfer and flight back to Lima.

Spend the morning at leisure in Cusco. At the arranged time, transfer to Cusco airport for your return flight to Lima.

The itinerary states that daily breakfast is included during the tour.