Between April and October, the Andes tend to have drier days and more stable conditions for Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
PERU · HERITAGE + HISTORY
PERU — MACHU PICCHU
Arrive at the Inca citadel between mountains and clouds.
DURATION7 days
BEST TIMEApr–Oct
EXPERIENCEHeritage + History
COUNTRYPeru
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Cusco → Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Cusco
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Machu Picchu
2Ollantaytambo
3Pisac Market
4Qorikancha
5Panoramic train through the Andes
6Sacred Valley of the Incas
Arriving at Machu Picchu after crossing Cusco and the Sacred Valley turns the citadel into the climax of an entire trip through the Andes.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Cusco
Arrival in Cusco, transfer to the hotel and afternoon acclimatization. Walk through the Plaza de Armas and first views of colonial architecture on ancient Inca foundations.
DAY 2
Historic Cusco
Visit to Qorikancha, the Cathedral and the streets of the historic center. Time to visit the San Pedro Market and observe the mix between Andean traditions and colonial heritage.
DAY 3
Cusco → Sacred Valley
Departure to the Sacred Valley with a stop at Pisac, its archaeological site and market. Continuation between mountains and agricultural fields towards Urubamba.
DAY 4
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Visit to Ollantaytambo, with time to explore the Inca ruins and layout of the village, as well as landscapes and communities in the valley.
DAY 5
Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu
Board the panoramic train through the Urubamba Valley towards Águas Calientes. Arrival and preparation for the visit to the citadel.
DAY 6
Machu Picchu
Early departure to Machu Picchu and guided tour of the citadel, visiting terraces, temples, squares and viewpoints surrounded by the mountains.
DAY 7
Return to Cusco
Return by train through the Sacred Valley and continue to Cusco. Last night for dinner and walking around the historic center.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu reveal the engineering, spirituality and landscape that shaped the Inca world.
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