Cusco, Sacred Valley, Sky Lodge, Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu

• Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be greeted with a warm welcome and transferred to your hotel to settle in comfortably. In the afternoon, we will begin a walking tour of the city, starting with a panoramic view from Cristo Blanco, located at the top of Pukamuqo.
  
• From this viewpoint, we will descend to the traditional neighborhood of San Blas, known for its bohemian charm and artisan workshops.
  
• We will stroll through iconic streets such as 7 Borreguitos, the San Blas viewpoint, and the famous Hatun Rumiyoc, home to the iconic 12-Angle Stone, an outstanding example of Inca architectural knowledge. After an enriching afternoon, you will return to your hotel to rest.
  
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.

• We will begin the day early with pickup from your hotel to head towards Chinchero, a picturesque Andean town known for its colorful textile traditions and stunning landscapes. Here you will have the opportunity to learn more about the daily life of local communities and admire its terraces and colonial temples built upon Inca foundations.
  
• Our route continues to the Huaypo Lagoon viewpoint, a place surrounded by mountains that invites you to contemplate and breathe in the tranquility of the natural environment.
  
• Next, we will visit the town of Maras, with its traditional stone streets and colonial-style houses, before continuing to the spectacular Maras Salt Mines. Here, more than 3,000 salt pools stretch out, forming a unique landscape that has been worked since pre-Inca times up to the present day.
  
• In the afternoon, we will head to the Pachar area, where one of the most exciting experiences of your trip awaits: a stay at the Skylodge Adventure Suites, the world’s first hanging hotel.
  
• After receiving a safety briefing, you will begin the ascent via the Via Ferrata, a vertical route equipped with steel steps and safety ropes that will take you to your transparent capsule suspended on the mountainside. Once settled in, you can relax and enjoy a special dinner in this exclusive accommodation.
  
• The night will be magical: you will sleep in a hanging capsule with panoramic views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, gazing at the starry sky and feeling the energy of the surrounding Andean mountains.
  
• • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Hotel at Sky Lodge.

• Breakfast at the Skylodge Adventure Suites.
  
• Wake up to a unique view of the Sacred Valley from your hanging capsule. After breakfast, you can choose how to descend the mountain: either by taking the thrilling zip-line, soaring over the valley, or via the Via Ferrata, enjoying every step of the way down.
  
• Once back on solid ground, we will continue to Pisac, where you will explore its impressive archaeological complex and Inca terraces overlooking the valley.
  
• Afterwards, we will head to Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley, where you will enjoy lunch at one of the best restaurants in the area, surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes.
  
• In the afternoon, we will arrive at Ollantaytambo, known as the “living Inca city,” to visit its impressive fortress, an archaeological complex that combines ceremonial and military architecture with spectacular views of the town and its surrounding mountains.
  
• Finally, we will head to the train station to board the tourist service to Aguas Calientes. During the train ride, you can relax and admire the majestic views of the Andean mountain range, cloud forests, and the winding Urubamba River.
  
• Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our team will meet you at the station to transfer you to your hotel and assist with check-in. Later, your guide will visit you to provide information and coordinate the details of your much-anticipated visit to Machu Picchu the following day.
  
• • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

• Breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• Very early, together with our expert guide, you will take the bus that will take you to the entrance of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. During a guided tour, you will explore the main temples, plazas, and terraces of this wonder of the world, learning about its history and the advanced Inca engineering.
  
• After the guided visit, you will begin the ascent to Huayna Picchu, the iconic mountain that towers over the citadel. The hike takes approximately one and a half hours, and from the summit, you will be rewarded with an impressive view of Machu Picchu and its natural surroundings.
  
• Afterward, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have enough time to have lunch and stroll around the town.
• In the afternoon, we will board the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo, where our transport will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
  

Important: Tickets to Huayna Picchu are limited, so it is recommended to book 2 to 3 months in advance.

• • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.

• We will start the adventure very early with pickup from your hotel in Cusco and head by tourist transport to the district of Cusipata, a picturesque Andean town surrounded by mountains. There, we will enjoy a semi-buffet breakfast to give us the necessary energy for the hike.
  
• We will then continue our journey to the starting point of the hike, from where we will begin the trek to Rainbow Mountain. The route takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, gradually ascending until reaching over 5,000 m.a.s.l.
  
• During the hike, you will witness unique landscapes: llamas and alpacas grazing freely, local communities in traditional clothing, and the majesty of the Andean mountain range with its natural hues.
  
• Upon reaching the summit, the long-awaited reward awaits you: the breathtaking panoramic view of Vinicunca, a mountain that dazzles with the variety of colors naturally formed over millions of years. You will have enough time to take in the scenery, capture photographs, and connect with the energy of this sacred destination for the Andean people.
  
• After the visit, we will begin the descent to return to Cusipata, where a comforting lunch awaits us. Finally, we will head back to Cusco, arriving in the afternoon with hearts full of unforgettable landscapes.
  
  • Meals: Semi-buffet Breakfast and Lunch.
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.

• Breakfast at the hotel in Cusco.
• On the last day of your trip, we will transfer you to the Cusco airport at the scheduled time. During the journey, you can reflect on the experiences lived and the unforgettable memories of this adventure.
  
• We bid you farewell with the hope that every moment of this journey has been special and that you take with you the magic of the Andes.
  

See you on the next adventure with Illa Kuntur Travel!

• • Meals: Breakfast.