Taste of Peru: 6 Days in Cusco & Machu Picchu

We will be happy to welcome you to the imperial Cusco city (3,350 meters/ 11,151 feet). We will be attentive to your arrival at the airport or bus terminal, to help you with the transfer to your hotel.

The Cusco city is located in the heart of the Andes mountain range. Therefore, we know how important it is to acclimate well before starting this adventure. This day is important as it will serve you for rest and acclimatization in the city before the next day begins with the Taste of Peru - Pikillaqta.

ROUTE DETAILS:

• Min. Elevation: 3,335 m / 10941.6 ft
• Highest Elevation: 3,335 m / 10941.6 ft
• Campsite Elevation: -----
• Walking Distance:   0 km / 0 m
• Walking time: 0 hours
• Difficulty: Easy
• Weather: Sunny and Cold
• Meals: --
• Accommodation: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar

This day will be special, as we will start with our Peruvian cooking class. Under the supervision of a professional chef, you will learn to prepare step-by-step recipes of the delicious traditional dishes of Peruvian cuisine. In addition, you will know a little of the history of each dish and you will taste a delicious lunch made by yourself.

At the end of the class, we will head towards Ollantaytambo (2,792 meters/9,160 feet), the beautiful Living Inca City. Since it is the only town that retains its streets and houses intact. Here we will spend the night in this enigmatic city of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

ROUTE DETAILS:

• Min. Elevation: 2,800 m /  9186.35 ft
• Highest Elevation: 3,754 m / 12316.27 ft
• Campsite Elevation:  --
• Walking Distance: 4 km / 2.4855 m
• Walking time: 2 hours
• Difficulty: Easy
• Weather: Sunny and Cold
• Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
• Accommodation: Intitambo *** (Ollantaytambo) or similar

Continuing with the tour «06 days Machu Picchu and Cusco Tour». Today we woke up early to move to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Then, we will board our train that will take us to Aguas Calientes (2,050 meters/6,725 feet).

We will board one of the buses that will take us to Machu Picchu (2,430 meters/7,972 feet) after presenting our ticket and passport at the entrance, our guide will begin his explanation of the history of this Inca wonder while we visit the most important sectors of Machu Picchu as the classic viewpoint, the House of the Guardian, the viewpoint of the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Rock or the Set of Water Mirrors.

After finishing the visit to the wonder of the world, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes town.

ROUTE DETAILS:

• Min. Elevation: 2,800 m /  9186.35 ft
• Highest Elevation: 2400 m / 7874.02 ft
• Campsite Elevation:  --
• Walking Distance: --
• Walking time: 2 hours
• Difficulty: Easy
• Weather: Sunny and Humid
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Accommodation: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu Hotel *** or similar

After breakfast, we will board the train to Ollantaytambo (2,792 meters/9,160 feet). Then, we will head towards the Sacred Valley and visit the circular terraces of Moray (3,500 meters/ 11,483 feet).

Afterward, we will go to the small town of Maras to head towards the Maras Salt Mines (3,500 meters / 11,483 feet), where you will find more than 3,000 salt wells that have been used for human consumption since pre-Inca times.

Then we head to the picturesque village of Chinchero (3,762 meters / 12,342 feet), "The Rainbow Village". There we will admire the temple of Chinchero and extensive Inca constructions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in the process of making fine Andean textiles.

Then we will board our transport that will take us back to Cusco city.

ROUTE DETAILS:

• Min. Elevation: 2200 m/ 7217.85  ft
• Highest Elevation: 3500 m / 11482.94 ft
• Campsite Elevation:  ----
• Walking Distance: --
• Walking time: 3 hours
• Difficulty: Easy
• Weather: Sunny and Cold
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar

After breakfast, we will begin our tour characterized by visiting the less popular but most beautiful archaeological places of Cusco city.

The places have a mixture of Colonial, Inca, and Pre-Inca sites that show a memorable image of the history of Cusco. Soon, we will move to start with Tipon (3,560 meters/11,679 feet) which has one of the most incredible irrigation systems. Pikillaqta (3,250 meters/10,662 feet) was one of the administrative centers of wari culture and represents a well-planned urbanism. Finally, to finish we will arrive at Andahuaylillas (3,121 meters/10,240 feet) considered the Sistine Chapel of America that will surprise us with its architecture and works of art of the Cusco School never seen.

ROUTE DETAILS:

• Min. Elevation: 3,335 m / 10941.6 ft
• Highest Elevation: 3560 m / 11679.79
• Campsite Elevation:  --
• Walking Distance: --
• Walking time: 4 hours
• Difficulty: Easy
• Weather: Sunny and Cold
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar

In the morning, you will have the necessary time to relax and visit some places of Cusco City:

• Main Square/Main Square, located at the main cathedral and colonial houses.
• Plaza Nazarenas
• Barrio de San Blas
• The stone of the 12 angles.
• The traditional San Pedro Market.

Consequently, in the afternoon we have completed this incredible experience of Taste of Peru, then you will be transferred by our staff to the airport for your flight to Lima.

ROUTE DETAILS:

• Min. Elevation: 3,335 m / 10941.6 ft
• Highest Elevation:3,335 m / 10941.6 ft
• Campsite Elevation:  ----
• Walking Distance: 0 km
• Walking time: 0 hours
• Difficulty: Easy
• Weather: Sunny and Cold
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: ---