Cusco: 8-Day Peru Trip with Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Discover ancient archaeological sites in Cusco and along the Sacred Valley on an 8-day trip by train and bus. Explore Machu Picchu, Maras-Moray, and Humantay Lagoon, and hike to Rainbow Mountain.
Embark on an 8-day guided adventure to the landmarks of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Moray ruins, Maras salt pans, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lagoon, and the Inca Bridge of Q'eswachaka, with all transportation and entry tickets included. Uncover the mysteries of the region, and discover the natural beauty and cultural wonders.

Day 1: Pickup from the Airport and City Tour Cusco
Start with a pickup from the airport and transfer to a hotel in Cusco. Kick-off the adventure with a city tour in the afternoon. Visit Koricancha (temple of the sun), Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo (ritual center in a rocky outcrop), PucaPucara (red fortress), and Tambomachay. Return to Cusco in the evening.

Day 2: Sacred Valley Connection
Head to the ruins of Pisac, a Peruvian town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Savor a buffet lunch at Urubamba. Then, travel to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo and later catch a train to Aguas Calientes.

Day 3: Machu Picchu Citadel
Take a bus to the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu and join a 2.5-hour guided excursion of the well-preserved Inca-era stone citadel and archeological complex. Then, return to the town of Aguas Calientes for a delicious lunch. After lunch, head to the train station to take a train to Ollantaytambo where a tour representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.

Day 4: Moray and Maras Salt Pans
Start with a morning pickup from the hotel to visit the circular agricultural terraces of Moray. Then, explore the Maras Salt Mines. Witness thousands of individual salt pools on a hillside, dating back to Incan times. Take the same route back to Cusco in the afternoon.

Day 5: Rainbow Mountain
Get an early start and travel to Tintinco village for a buffet breakfast. Continue your journey to the beginning of the trail, hiking for approximately 2.5 hours until you reach Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m). After soaking in stunning vistas of this geological marvel, begin the descent. Recharge with a buffet lunch and finally return to Cusco in the evening.

Day 6: Humantay Lagoon
Travel to Mollepata to start the day with breakfast. Then, venture to Soraypampa to begin your 1.5-hour hike to the Humantay Lake (5,473 m), a blue-green gem amongst the Peruvian Andes. Then, start your descent to Soraypamp. Transfer to Mollepata for lunch and return to Cusco.

Day 7: Inca Bridge of Q'eswachaka
After a hotel pickup, visit the small volcano of Pabellones located near the town of Yanaoca. Arrive at the last remaining Inca rope bridge. On the way back to Cusco, visit the colonial Inca bridge of Checacupe.

Day 8: Transfer to the airport or bus terminal.
Conclude your adventure with a comfortable and convenient transfer to the airport or bus terminal.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.