5 day Machu Picchu and Humantay Lake tour

• Our adventure begins with pickup from the airport or bus station in Cusco, followed by transfer to your hotel in Cusco. You will have the day free to acclimate to the city’s altitude (3,400 m / 11,154 ft).

(We recommend that your flight to Cusco be in the morning or the day before).

• In the afternoon, we will do the city tour in Cusco as part of the acclimatization. We will pick you up from your hotel at 12:50 p.m. and then head to Cusco’s Main Square, where we will begin the tour. The first place to visit will be Qoricancha, known as “The Temple of the Sun,” the most important in the Tawantinsuyo. Then we will drive to the upper part of the city to visit Sacsayhuamán, the great Inca fortress where we will be amazed by the gigantic cyclopean walls.
• After that, we will visit the beautiful eucalyptus forest in Qenqo and also stop at the Cristo Blanco viewpoint, a place with spectacular views of the city of Cusco. We will then continue to Pukapukara, and the last site will be Tambomachay, known as the “Temple dedicated to Water.”
• Finally, we will return to Cusco around 6:30 p.m., where we will drop you off near Cusco’s Main Square so you can enjoy dinner and then rest for the next day’s tour.
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.

• Breakfast at the hotel in Cusco.
• On this second day, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then we will pick you up in our transport at 7:20 a.m. to begin this great adventure through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• The first destination we will visit is Pisac, but before that, we will make a stop at the Taray viewpoint, a place where we will have the pleasure of appreciating the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley and the great Wilkamayu River. Then we will arrive at the archaeological site for a guided visit.
• After visiting Pisac, we will go down to the town and have time to explore its famous handicraft market.
• Continuing, we will head to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a recommended restaurant (if you prefer another restaurant option, please inform the guide).
• Immediately after lunch, we will continue until we reach Ollantaytambo, a magical place where it feels like time has stood still, as the locals still preserve their traditions. In Ollantaytambo, we will have a guided tour through the main sectors of this impressive Inca legacy. Then we will go to the train station and, at the scheduled time, we will board our tourist train that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes in a 1-hour and 40-minute journey.
• Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our staff will be waiting to take you to the hotel and assist with check-in. Later, the guide will contact you to coordinate the visit to Machu Picchu for the next day.
• Afterwards, we recommend resting early to be recharged for the visit to Machu Picchu the following day.
  • Meals: Breakfast and buffet lunch in Urubamba.
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

• Breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• We will visit the Llaqta of Machu Picchu, starting with an early wake-up. After breakfast, we will go with our guide to the eco-bus station that will take us to the entrance of Machu Picchu on a 30-minute ride up the mountain.
• Upon arrival, we will triumphantly enter the citadel of Machu Picchu and enjoy a private guided tour that will give you a unique experience lasting 2 to 3 hours, visiting the most important sectors such as the Guardian’s House, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Plaza, and more.
• After visiting Machu Picchu, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch, and in the afternoon we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and finally continue to the city of Cusco, where we will drop you off at the door of your accommodation.
  • Meals: Breakfast.
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.

• We begin this great adventure with pickup from the hotel in Cusco around 4:30 a.m. We will start driving until we reach the town of Mollepata, where we will stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast and admire the mountains in the morning light (depending on the season).
• Once satisfied, we will continue by transport to Soraypampa, where we will begin the hike and feel the powerful presence of the glaciers. After listening to brief instructions from your guide, we will start our ascent of approximately 2 hours to the beautiful Humantay Lake.
• Remember that you will be walking on very rocky terrain, so we encourage you to go at your own pace without rushing, and we will cheer you on so you can make it.
• When you arrive at the lake, you will realize that all the effort to reach this magical place was worth it. You will have plenty of time to enjoy its beauty, take all the photos you want, and connect with nature.
• We will then return to Soraypampa on a descent of approximately 45 minutes. Upon reaching the bus, we will head to Mollepata to enjoy a well-deserved semi-buffet lunch. Finally, we will return to Cusco on a journey of approximately 3 hours.
• We will arrive in Cusco around 6:00 p.m., where we will drop you off near the Main Square of Cusco.
  • Meals: Breakfast and semi-buffet lunch.
  • Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco.

• Breakfast at the hotel in Cusco.
• On this last day, after a delicious breakfast, you will have the rest of the morning free to relax or take a walk. If you choose to go for a walk, you can visit the following places:
  • Main Square (Plaza de Armas)
  • Nazarenas Square
  • San Blas neighborhood
  • Stone of the Twelve Angles
  • San Pedro local market
• This tour ends with the transfer to the airport, either in the morning or afternoon, depending on the details of your flight to Lima or another destination.
  • Meals: Breakfast.