Trip to Machu Picchu and Mountain View 5D 4N

Day 1: Welcome to Cusco + Walking Tour Acclimatization

1. Cusco
   30m
   Upon arrival in the imperial city of Cusco (3,399 m above sea level), one of our representatives will wait for you with a sign with your name to welcome you most cordially.
   They will receive brief guidance with acclimatization recommendations, height tips, and a complimentary bottle of water or coke matte.
   
   During the journey (15–20 min approx), our representative will give you a general introduction about Cusco, its history, customs and what you can expect from your trip. Once at the hotel, we will help you with check-in and suggest resting briefly to acclimate.
2. Plaza de Armas Cuzco
   30m
   Visit historical and spiritual heart of the city, with colonial and Inca history.
3. Calle Hatun Rumiyoc
   30m
   Famous visit for the stone of 12 angles, an icon of Inca architecture.
4. San Blas
   1h
   Colourful artistic neighbourhood with cobblestone streets, panoramic viewpoint and artisan workshops.
5. Mercado Central de San Pedro
   1h
   Immersion in local aromas, colors and flavors, with tasting of typical fruits and Andean products.
6. Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)
   20m
   You will know colonial architecture with Inca foundations.

Day 2: Mountain View Experience + Maras and Moray + Overnight in Tipis

1. Cusco
   1h
   After a good rest, you will enjoy a traditional Andean breakfast in your hotel before starting a unique day of connection with nature and the living history of the Sacred Valley.
2. Mountain View Experiences
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Our private transport will pick you up to head towards the pampas de Maras, a place surrounded by nature, agricultural fields and a stunning view of the majestic snow-capped Veronica, Chicón and the Urubamba mountain range.
   Upon arrival at the Mountain View Eco Camp, you will be greeted by staff and guided to your comfortably equipped Andean tepees.
3. Maras
   2h
   Enjoy a picnic lunch served outdoors, on a rustic table decorated with Andean textiles, accompanied by natural juices or hot infusions. All this in front of a natural landscape that inspires peace, contemplation and connection with the earth.
   This moment is designed to relax, breathe fresh air and absorb the energy of the environment.
4. Maras Moray Tours
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After lunch, start the adventure. You will have two options:
   
   Option 1 : ATVs
   After a short talk of safety and practice, they will leave on four-wheelers on rural roads to Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory with impressive circular terraces, and then to the Salineras de Maras, a surreal landscape of more than 3,000 active salt pools since pre-Inca times.
   
   Option 2: Transport by car
   For those who prefer a more comfortable route, you can take the same tour by private vehicle, with local guide at each archaeological site.
   
   Time for photos, contemplation and purchase of pink salt or local crafts directly to families in the area.
5. Mountain View Experiences
   1h
   When you return to Mountain View, you can rest in your tepee. In the evening, we optionally invite you to share a campfire under the stars, accompanied by Andean stories, ancient music and local herbal tea.
   
   They will sleep in comfortable tepees inspired by traditional nomadic homes, with direct views of the snowy Sacred Valley. A magical night of silence, starry skies and deep rest.

Day 3: Ollantaytambo Station + Tourist Train to Aguas Calientes

1. Mountain View Experiences
   2h
   Wake up to the sound of nature and the first rays of sunlight illuminating the snowy Sacred Valley. They will enjoy a nutritious breakfast, made with fresh ingredients from the area, ideal to start the day with energy.
2. Ollantaytambo
   1h
   After breakfast, our private transport will take you on a scenic route of approximately 1 hour to Ollantaytambo, to catch the train to Aguas Calientes.
3. Ollantaytambo
   2h
   Together with your guide, you will tour the impressive terraces, temples, water channels and cyclopean structures of this majestic Inca city.
   They will discover its astronomical, agricultural and military function, and understand why the Incas considered this place a sacred energy point.
   
   Free time to take pictures or tour the local artisan market, ideal for buying handmade souvenirs by the inhabitants.
4. Aguas Calientes
   4h
   At the indicated time, they will board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. During the 1h 45 min tour, you can relax by observing through the wide windows the canyons of the Urubamba River, mist-covered mountains, waterfalls and cloud forests – the perfect anteroom for your encounter with Machu Picchu.
   
   Upon arrival at the station, a representative will wait to accompany you to the selected hotel, where you can check-in and take a well-deserved rest.
   
   Tour this charming village surrounded by mountains, visit the craft market or relax in the thermal baths. Guests can also dine in one of the river-view restaurants or hanging gardens.
   
   In the evening, you will have a brief meeting with your guide, who will explain all the details of the tour to Machu Picchu the following day: schedules, recommendations and tips to make the most of the visit.
   
   Rest in comfortable hotel.

Day 4: Machu Picchu + Return to Cusco

1. Aguas Calientes
   1h
   Very early, before dawn, you will enjoy a light breakfast at your hotel. At the coordinated time, the guide will pick you up to take the ecological bus that will take you along a mountain path to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
2. Machu Picchu
   3h
   Today is the big day: you will enter the sacred city of Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world and a World Heritage Site.
   Accompanied by a private professional guide, they will tour the temples, steps, ceremonial grounds, water channels and agricultural terraces that reveal the mastery and wisdom of the Inca civilization.
   
   For 2 to 2.5 hours they will explore the main sectors
3. Aguas Calientes
   1h
   You will return by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes where you will have free time to have lunch (not included) and collect your belongings from the hotel.
4. Ollantaytambo
   2h
   In the afternoon, they will board the scenic train back, a last chance to enjoy the magical landscapes of the high Andean jungle.
5. Cusco
   2h
   Upon arrival, a private transport will wait to take you directly to your hotel in Cusco (1h 45min approx.).
   
   After this intense and unforgettable day, you will rest in your hotel in Cusco.

Day 5: City Archaeological Tour + Airport Transfer

1. Cusco
   1h
   After a night of rest, you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At the agreed time, our guide will pass you to start the last tour of this unforgettable Andean crossing.
2. Tambomachay
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Known as the "Inca Bath", it is a ceremonial water site, symbol of purification and connection with the Pachamama.
3. Complejo Arqueologico Pukapukara
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Old military fortress, with stunning panoramic views of the Cusco Valley. Its reddish walls gave it its name in Quechua.
4. Q'enqo
   40m · Admission ticket included
   Sacred shrine carved from living rock, used for rituals and sacrifices, with underground passageways full of mystery.
5. Sacsayhuaman
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Majestic ceremonial and military complex, famous for its gigantic stones fitted precisely. Here you can marvel at the panoramic view of the entire city of Cusco.
6. 1h · Admission ticket included
   The holiest temple of the Inca empire, covered in gold in ancient times and spiritual center of the Andean worldview. It is located inside the current convent of Santo Domingo.

Pickup details

A representative from Illa Kuntur Travel will pick up the passengers directly at their hotel within the designated pickup area. The exact schedule will be confirmed in advance according to the accommodation location.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels