Great Wonders of Cusco — 8 Days / 7 Nights

Sacsayhuaman, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain

Duration: 8D / 7N Destination: Peru Curated by 7 Seas Tours & Travel

Tour Pricing (USD per person)

Hotel Category Train Single (SGL) Double (DBL) Triple (TPL)
Economy The Voyager $1440 $1160 $1138
Tourist The Voyager $1495 $1176 $1168
Tourist Superior The Voyager $1620 $1230 $1206
First The Voyager $1730 $1330 $1320
First Superior The Voyager $2160 $1548 $1505
Luxury The Voyager $3140 $1995 $1926
Luxury Superior The Voyager $3475 $2156 $2063

Itinerary Overview

Lima Peru cityscape
DAY 1
Welcome to Lima

Arrival to the city of Lima, assistance, and transfer to the hotel. Lima, the capital of Peru, welcomes you with its rich colonial architecture and vibrant culture. Rest and prepare for your incredible Peruvian adventure ahead.

Cusco plaza de armas
DAY 2
Cusco, Capital of the Empire

Arrival to the city of Cusco, assistance, and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, exclusive stroll in the city starting with Plaza de San Cristóbal for panoramic views. Visit San Pedro Market to absorb local flavors, then explore the magnificent Qorikancha Temple with walls once covered in gold. Walk through San Blas artisans' neighborhood down Hatun Rumiyoc street, admiring the famous Twelve Angled Stone and visit the Plaza de Armas Cathedral.

Included Activities

  • Plaza de San Cristóbal panoramic view
  • San Pedro Market visit
  • Qorikancha Temple tour
  • San Blas neighborhood walk
  • Cathedral visit at Plaza de Armas
Sacsayhuaman ruins
DAY 3
Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman

Leave behind the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel with colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscape. Continue to the Inca adoratory of Q'enqo with its surprising altar for sacrifices, then arrive at Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectural excellence considered one of the pillars of Andean cosmovision.

Included Activities

  • Sacsayhuaman citadel exploration
  • Q'enqo Inca adoratory visit
  • Puca Pucará lookout
  • Tambomachay architectural site
Sacred Valley Pisac
DAY 4
Sacred Valley: Inca and Colonial Pisac, Inkariy Museum and Yucay Live Culture Center

The Sacred Valley of the Incas welcomes us today. Visit the beautiful Inca village of Pisac, one of the most stunning archaeological sites with great views of the colonial village below. Tour the Inkariy Museum with exhibits of pre-Hispanic cultures, then visit Yucay Live Culture Center where locals demonstrate traditional weaving, adobe making, chicha preparation, and encounter with Andean camels: llamas and alpacas.

Included Activities

  • Pisac archaeological site tour
  • Colonial Pisac village exploration
  • Inkariy Museum visit
  • Yucay Live Culture Center experience
  • Traditional textile demonstration
  • Llama and alpaca encounter
Maras salt mines
DAY 5
Sacred Valley: Moray Terraces, Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo Living Inca Village

Discover the marvelous Inca Terraces of Moray, an agricultural laboratory recreating 20 different microclimates. Continue to Maras village to tour the famous ancient salt mines still exploited since immemorial times. The contrast between white wells and clayey land creates a perfect photography landscape. Tour Ollantaytambo's streets, plazas and terraces - the last living Inca village, then board the train to Machu Picchu town.

Included Activities

  • Moray agricultural terraces tour
  • Maras salt mines exploration
  • Ollantaytambo archaeological site
  • Train journey to Machu Picchu town
Machu Picchu
DAY 6
Machu Picchu, the Lost City

The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Board the selected train from Ollantaytambo station, then take a bus up the winding road with spectacular views of the Urubamba River canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, greets us with incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. After lunch, return by train to Cusco.

Included Activities

  • Train journey to Machu Picchu
  • Bus ride to the citadel
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Lunch included
  • Return train to Cusco
Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca
DAY 7
Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain

Embark on a great adventure to Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca. Early morning departure by van through Valle Sur to Cusipata village for breakfast. Ascend via community dirt road to 4,800 m.a.s.l., then start a 4km hike observing the snowcapped Ausangate mountain range. Your guide will teach proper altitude walking techniques. The colorfully striped mountains appear gradually until reaching the observation point at 5000 m.a.s.l. where Vinicunca reveals its geological splendor.

Included Activities

  • Van transport to Cusipata
  • Breakfast in Cusipata
  • 4km guided hike to Rainbow Mountain
  • Altitude acclimatization guidance
  • Views of Ausangate mountain range
  • Photography time at 5000m viewpoint
Lima airport
DAY 8
Farewell Day

Transfer to the airport. Departure to Lima to connect with your return flight home. Take with you unforgettable memories of Peru's greatest wonders - from the mystical Machu Picchu to the colorful Rainbow Mountain, and the rich cultural heritage of the Sacred Valley.

What's Included & Not Included

✔ Included

  • Private transfers from airport to hotels
  • Shared transfer to the train station
  • All admission tickets on tours
  • Shared tours with English-Spanish speaking guide
  • Round trip railway ticket to Machu Picchu according to selected hotel category
  • 4 lunches
  • 1 night accommodation in Lima in selected hotels
  • 4 nights accommodation in Cusco in selected hotels
  • 1 night accommodation in Sacred Valley in selected hotels
  • 1 night accommodation in Machu Picchu town in selected hotels
  • Daily breakfast

✗ Not Included

  • International and domestic flight tickets
  • Foreigners staying in Peru for up to 60 days are exempt from the 18% VAT (Value Added Tax)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities