10 Days Cusco Magic, Peru Tour

At 09:30 am, we will visit the town of Chinchero. This traditional Andean town is known as “the birthplace of the rainbow,” and it has the full complement of photogenic attractions: Incan ruins, Andean village houses, an elaborate colonial church built on Incan foundations, and, of course, the lively marketplace. Visit the market to buy vegetables from the local traders, and Andean handicrafts from the Quechua stallholders.

We will continue to Moray, where you will find “the Inca laboratory.” The circles were used for the development of different strains of crops. Between the highest and lowest terraces is a difference of up to 15 degrees. Although the difference between neighboring terraces is very small, it is great enough to create distinct microclimates that change growing conditions and allow the propagation of a huge variety of plants each, with slightly different growing requirements.

There is an optional hike to the ancient town of Maras (approx. 2 hours) with its outstanding Spanish door arches and vast church. We then drop down into the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the salt pans of Salineras. Here, more than 5,000 terraces are still in production and many families of Maras bring their salt on mules to the Urubamba marker.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

• Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
• Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / —

We start the day by picking you up from your hotel to transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station for a 1.5-hour ride. You will also meet your tour guide and pass a control point at the Inca Trail. We’ll begin with a three-hour uphill hike toward the archaeological complex of Wiñaywayna, where you will have time to explore and listen to a guided explanation of the ruins.

Afterward, you will eat lunch and walk for another two hours to the Intipunku Sun Gate, from where you will have a spectacular view of Machu Picchu. After that we will continue walking for about 45 minutes toward Machu Picchu and spend time taking pictures and enjoying the magic of the ancient city. Afterward, you will take a bus for 30 minutes to the nearby town of Aguas Calientes where you will spend a night in the hotel and enjoy a delicious dinner in one of the town’s restaurants.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Visit this unique Incan citadel and its surrounding complexes on a private visit. Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Incan Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces, and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting on the eastern slopes of the Andes encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna. Entrances to the citadel are included.

In the afternoon we will board the bus to Aguas Calientes where you will take the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo. Transfer to your hotel in Sacred Valley.

Overnight in Sacred valley

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch /–

Optional activities (See Brochure – starting the day in sacred valley)

Overnight in Sacred Valley

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch 

Optional activities (See Brochure– starting the day in sacred valley)

Overnight in Cusco

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch 

09:30hs This morning starts with a visit to Cusco’s city, visit to Qoricancha Temple and Santo Domingo Church together form perhaps the most vivid illustration in Cusco of Andean culture’s collision with Western Europe and the Cathedral of Cusco, found on one of the streets of Cusco’s main square.

Accompanied by your guide, you will walk to San Pedro Market and San Blas district, one of the oldest and most picturesque neighborhoods in Cusco. Just two blocks away from the Plaza de Armas (main square). For centuries it has been home to artisans and craftspeople skilled in metalwork, pottery, painting, and carving. Today it continues to attract admirers enjoying the numerous craft displays and art exhibitions, as well as the vibrant bars and restaurants.

14:30hs Visit the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which overlooks the city of Cusco. You will be impressed by the beauty and monumental scale of this important Incan construction. Continue to Qenqo, one of the finest examples of artfully carved rock showing complex patterns of steps, seats, geometric reliefs, and puma design.

Overnight in Cusco

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch 

This experience might be one of the most powerful. It is hard to say, they are all overwhelming in beauty/energy / and awe. We are going to have a 1.5-hour session at this location. Rainbow mountain. You have just watched the video. Manifest your experience here. We are here to bring you to a private location to hold your space directly in the middle of this magical land.

Early morning pick-up at 06:00 am from your hotel, where you will journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow-capped peaks, herds of alpaca, and arrive at the ultimate destination – the painted hills hidden deep within the Andes. Throughout your journey, you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate Mountain towering in the distance. You will experience firsthand how locals live in the mountains. Our tours are immersive. We want to bring you firsthand into the culture.

Upon your arrival to Qesiuno, which is the starting point, you will enjoy your fresh breakfast on the way. As you get closer to Rainbow Mountain, you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the Rainbow Mountain, and finally, with one last push, you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360-degree view of the beautiful landscapes that make up this sacred land.

You will have some free time to enjoy the scenery before starting the hike to Qesiuno for your box lunch served on the way. After your lunch and your hike, you will return to your hotel.

It’s time to get to our hotel for the night. This adventure took all day long. But it was worth every second. What a magical experience today is going to be.

Overnight in Cusco

Meals included: Breakfast /Box Lunch /–

Optional activities (See Brochure – Starting the day Cusco)

Overnight in Cusco

Meals included: Breakfast /Box Lunch 

At the agreed-upon time, please meet your Nature Horizons representative at the lobby for your private transfer to Cusco Airport for your scheduled flight home.

Meals included: Breakfast