Arrive at Lima Airport. A transportation service and a guide will pick you up from the airport at the scheduled time to transfer you to your hotel in Lima. The Peruvian capital is a modern metropolis full of history, currently undergoing an exciting process of cultural and economic changes. In the afternoon, visit the Magic Water Circuit of Lima, a modern fountain system (certified as the largest in the world by the Guinness World Records) built in La Exposicion Park. The fountain system attracts crowds during summer and winter, consolidating it as one of the new attractions of Lima. After the tour, you will go to a restaurant for a lively dinner and a folkloric show. At the end, return to your hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel in Lima Read more

Lima

In the morning, discover the richness of the coast of Lima on a walk through the Palomino Islands, just six miles from the shore. These islands are home to hundreds of animals, including birds and sea lions. After the tour, disembark at the dock and visit Callao Monumental–an urban art project that seeks to encourage cultural development as a way to integrate the community and improve the quality of life of the residents of the area, as well as the promotion of local artists. As a result of this initiative, the area has been recovered and the artists themselves participate by teaching their techniques to children and young people from nearby neighbourhoods, training new talents and giving them a future job opportunity. The route includes visits to art galleries and bohemian restaurants that have become a new fashionable attraction in the city. Finally, a transport will take you back to your hotel to prepare you for your flight to Cusco the next day. Overnight at the selected hotel in Lima on a bed and breakfast basis. Read more

Lima

A mobility will take you to the airport in Lima to take your flight to Cusco. Once in the Imperial City, a transport will transfer you to your hotel in Sacred Valley. On the way, visit Living Museum of Yucay , a center Andean traditions interpretations, where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware are carried out in the same way in which they used to in antiquity; an original recreation of Inca traditions. In addition, residents of the museum include llamas, sheep and alpacas, and they can be fed. Overnight at the selected hotel in Sacred Valley on a bed and breakfast basis. Read more

Sacred Valley

Dirígete a través del Valle Sagrado al sitio arqueológico de Moray. Al igual que muchos sitios incas, su función exacta sigue siendo un misterio, aunque su diseño en forma de terrazas circulares concéntricas cada vez más amplias implica que cada nivel tenía un microclima diferente. Continúa hasta Maras, donde las lagunas de sal crean un escenario deslumbrante. Los miles de pequeños estanques dan trabajo y ayudan a alimentar a muchas familias locales. En tiempos de los incas, los yacimientos de sal fueron un importante centro económico y de gran valor para la economía imperial. Finalmente, inicia tu recorrido hacia el pueblo de Ollantaytambo. Aprecia de la esencia andina que se respira en el lugar paseando por sus calles – que aún mantiene la planificación urbana inca y es habitado desde entonces – y sube por la icónica fortaleza, construida al lado de la montaña. After the walk, enjoy a delicious lunch enlivened with a show of horses passing before returning to your hotel to rest full of the Inca spirit. Overnight at the selected hotel in Sacred Valley on a bed and breakfast basis. Lunch included. Read more

Sacred Valley

Spend a different day in a fun ride to the small town of Huayllabamba in the Sacred Valley. On the way, you will see local people in their daily activities, like working on their farmland for different products. It also passes through the town of Urquillos, famous for the Inca terraces used for the sowing of corn and its colonial houses such as Pumacahua. Finish the route towards the Huayoccari farm where you can have lunch, but not before admiring the area known as Huycho. Overnight at the selected hotel in Sacred Valley on a bed and breakfast basis. Lunch included. Read more

Sacred Valley

After breakfast at the hotel, a transportation service will pick you up and transfer you to the Ollanta Station to board the train to Aguas Calientes, the nearest town to Machu Picchu. Following a scenic journey through dramatic Andean landscapes, arrive at the station in Aguas Calientes. Here you board a coach for a 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu. The ‘Lost City of the Incas’ is believed to have been built in the 1450s by Inca emperor Pachacuti as a holiday retreat, yet within a century the city would be abandoned following the Spanish conquest. The Spaniards never found it, so it was spared the destruction they brought on other Inca sites. Instead, it was slowly swallowed up by the jungle and hidden from harm. A guided tour explains the origins behind this awe-inspiring citadel, presenting its most prominent landmarks such as the monumental Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial, and the Burial Grounds. Return to Aguas Calientes for and to enjoy the rest of the afternoon free. Overnight at the selected hotel in Aguas Calientes on a bed and breakfast basis. Lunch included. Read more

Aguas Calientes

In the morning, board the train back to Ollanta station, where a vehicle will take you to your hotel in Cusco. After a well-deserved rest, transportation transfers you to the planetarium to live an unforgettable experience. You will participate in an introductory talk to better understand the connection of the Incas with the stars. Then you can observe the constellations projected on the dome and even use telescopes to explore the Cusco sky. This activity allows you to get in touch with the Andean worldview, learning from the relationship between the ancient inhabitants of the area and the universe. An opportunity for introspection while watching the infinite sky. At the end of the visit, you return to your hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel in Cusco on a bed and breakfast basis. Read more

Cusco

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins by visiting the Santo Domingo Convent that was built on the Inca temple of the Coricancha, one of the most important enclosures dedicated to the cult of the sun. The ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered with gold leaf and full of golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of main square. Then head towards the Cusco hills where the fortress of Sacsayhuaman is located, whose imposing walls offer an impressive panoramic view of Cusco. In the afternoon, get sweet in a chocolate preparation workshop where you will also learn about its origin and production processes. Overnight at the selected hotel in Cusco on a bed and breakfast basis. Read more

Cusco

A vehicle will take you to the airport in Cusco to board your flight to Lima.