Cusco 360°

Upon arrival in Cusco, an Andexperience representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in the historic center. No visits are planned for this day; it is ideal to rest and acclimate. If you feel energized, you can also explore the historic center of Cusco.

Today you will enjoy your first experience: we will visit the Cusco Cathedral, with its Andean Baroque art and gilded altars of the Cusco School; then the Temple of the Sun, Qoricancha, where Inca walls merge with the Dominican convent. We will finish by exploring nearby archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuamán, with its imposing walls; Qenqo, a center of sacred rituals; Pukapukara, an Inca military site; and Tambomachay, a sacred site.

This day starts from your hotel in Cusco. Our first stop will be Moray, a fascinating Inca agricultural laboratory with circular terraces recreating different microclimates. Then we will visit the Maras Salt Mines, thousands of salt pools that keep the ancestral tradition of artisanal extraction alive. Finally, we will explore Chinchero, “the birthplace of the rainbow,” where you will visit its archaeological site and participate in a traditional textile demonstration with natural dyes. We will return to Cusco around midday, with hearts full of culture, colors, and unique memories of the Sacred Valley.

Today we will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will begin at the impressive ruins of Pisac, enjoying panoramic views, and then visit its artisan market, where locals preserve ancestral techniques. We will continue to Urubamba for a comforting lunch before heading to Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca center that still retains its original layout and fascinating history. Finally, we will reach your hotel in Ollantaytambo, a strategic point to start the Inca Trail the next day.

We begin early. After breakfast at your Ollantaytambo hotel, we will pick you up to take you to the Ollantaytambo station. There we will board the train that runs through the impressive Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River, offering unforgettable landscapes. Upon arrival at kilometer 104, we will start the hike, first visiting the archaeological complex of Chachabamba, surrounded by lush vegetation. The trail ascends among waterfalls, orchids, and mountains to Wiñay Wayna, where we will rest and take photographs. Then we continue to Inti Punku to view Machu Picchu from above, finishing the day in Aguas Calientes to relax and prepare for the visit the next day.

After an early breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and head to the bus station to take the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu for a guided tour of about two and a half hours. During the tour, you will explore sacred temples, ceremonial plazas, and ancestral terraces while learning the history and secrets surrounding this wonder of the world. At the end, you will have free time to explore the site at your own pace or climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (requires prior reserved ticket). Later, we descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and, in the afternoon, return by train to Ollantaytambo and then to Cusco.

We will start with a pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to embark on a 2.5-hour trip to the community of Soraypampa, enjoying a box lunch breakfast along the route. From the starting point, you will begin a hike of approximately 2 hours surrounded by majestic Andean landscapes until reaching the impressive Humantay Lake, famous for the intense turquoise color of its waters and the imposing frame of the Humantay and Salkantay snow-capped mountains. You will have time to rest and take photos. Then, we will head to Choquechurco, where you can enjoy a short walk around this archaeological site with beautiful views, finally taking you to the domes located nearby to spend a magical night in the middle of the valley.

We will start the day with a picnic-style breakfast surrounded by the tranquility of nature. Then we will participate in an ancestral ceremony of payment to the earth, guided by a local shaman, giving thanks to Pachamama with symbolic offerings. After this spiritual experience, we will enjoy a comforting lunch before continuing to the town of Chonta, known for its impressive views of the Andean condor flying among the mountains. After the activity, we will return to your hotel in Cusco, having experienced a unique day connecting with Andean spirituality and the majestic nature of the Andes.

Experience the essence of Cusco by exploring its beautiful historic center, savoring its exquisite cuisine, or simply letting yourself be surrounded by the energy, history, and beauty of this magical city that captivates every visitor.
Remember that you can still use your tourist pass, which includes visits to several museums and the Qosqo de Arte Nativo dance show starting at 7:00 PM.

We will start with a pick-up from your hotel in Cusco for a 2-hour trip to a cozy countryside restaurant, where you will enjoy an Andean breakfast with authentic flavors and breathtaking views. Then we continue to the starting point of the hike, surrounded by majestic Andean landscapes. The trek lasts between 2 and 2.5 hours until reaching the impressive Rainbow Mountain, where you will have time to admire the surroundings and take photographs. After descending, we will enjoy a delicious Andean lunch before returning to Cusco, concluding a day full of unique landscapes and connection with nature.

Our adventure begins early with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco, traveling south through impressive Andean landscapes and villages that preserve their ancestral essence. Along the way, we will stop to photograph the highland lakes Pampamarca, Asnacocha, Acopia, and Pomacanchi, with their intense turquoise tones. Upon arrival at the bridge, you will learn its history, annual reconstruction, and cultural importance, and you will have the opportunity to cross this ancient suspension bridge over the Apurímac River. The day concludes with a traditional lunch before returning to Cusco, after a day full of culture, nature, and authentic Andean experiences.

We hope your experience with Andexperience has been one of the best and that you take home the best memories with us. On this day, we will pick you up from your hotel to take you to Cusco airport.