Inca Adventure: Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Best Views Ever - 7 Days



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Genders
- Female60%
- Male40%
Average age
Start / End
- Cusco
- Cusco
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 24Meals included
8Highlights
- Explore the backstreets of Cusco on an insider's tour of the city
- Check out some lesser-visited archaeological sites before hiking to a stunning waterfall in the Sacred Valley
- Wander through the temples and terraces of Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
- Take advantage of free time for optional activities
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Summary
Get immersed head to toe in the land of the Incas on this seven-day, hostel-based adventure high up in the Andes. Explore deep into Cusco on an insider's tour of the city's markets, cobblestone streets, and eye-popping plazas before heading into the Sacred Valley. Make some stops at lesser-visited (but equally awesome) Inca ruins, then hike up to a spectacular waterfall. Next, hop on the train to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of these legendary mountaintop ruins. After your life has been changed forever, head back to Cusco for more bucket-list optional activities like trekking to Rainbow Mountain.
Itinerary
Day 1
Cusco
Arrive at any time, and kick back at the hostel or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. After the welcome meeting you've got plenty of amazing food and drink options nearby the hostel and around the main plaza - who's in?
Day 2
Cusco
Bust out the walking shoes as today we’re going to hit the pavement! Set out on foot with your CEO to the San Pedro market before heading up into the narrow cobblestone backstreets to check out the Sapantiana aqueduct and stairway waterfall, a hidden gem of the city. Continue to San Blas for killer views and scarf down a delicious local lunch at one of the restaurants near the small plaza. Take the rest of the day to continue exploring or grab a drink near the main plaza and watch the world go by.
Day 3
Cusco/Ollantaytambo
You may have seen the typical day tours to the Sacred Valley, well today is definitely not one of them! Head out in a private ride and make the first stop at the lesser-visited (but awesome) Inca ruins of Killarumiyoq, a sanctuary dedicated to the moon. After a visit with our expert guide we'll carry on to another site at Iglesia Ñaupa before setting off on foot along a trail through the mountains to the beautiful waterfall of Perolniyoc. Soak in the scenery while eating a tasty boxed lunch before hiking back out to the bus and continuing to the nearby town of Ollantaytambo. Still want more? Check out the Ollantaytambo ruins at sunset, have a drink at a cafe or just hang out with friends at the hostel.
Day 4
Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes
All aboard! Jump on the morning train and sit back for stunning views of the valley along the Urubamba River. For the hikers amongst us who have pre-booked the 1-day Inca Trail option, you'll get off the train early at km 104 to hike to the Sun Gate with a local guide and see Machu Picchu in the afternoon before meeting up with everyone again in the evening. For the rest of us, we'll arrive in town before lunch and will have the rest of the day to explore, shop, see a nearby waterfall or soak in the local hot springs. Don't stay up too late tonight though, tomorrow's the big day!
Day 5
Aguas Calientes/Cusco
Rise and Shine! The early start today might be a bit painful but it's more than worth it, we swear. Before dawn, take a bus from town up the mountain to Machu Picchu for a guided tour with our local expert. Grab some lunch in Aguas Calientes at one of the many restaurants and then head back to Ollantaytambo by train to catch the bus back to Cusco. If you haven't noticed by now, the nightlife is pretty great in Cusco, and if not.. well, now's your chance to see for yourself.
Day 6
Cusco
Free day in Cusco, yes please! For those that have not gotten enough hiking and feed-worthy moments, you could take on the full-day trek to Rainbow Mountain. Otherwise there are plenty of other things to keep you busy like mountain biking, or exploring the city's museums, markets and shops - or you may just want to relax at the hostel with friends. It's pretty win-win no matter what.
Day 7
Cusco
Depart at any time, or maybe extend your stay in the hostel for a few more days to keep the good times rolling.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hostels (4 nts), Hotel (2 nts)
Meals
Breakfasts: 6, Lunches: 2, Dinners: 0
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
Excellent guide, good accommodations, and got to see a lot of unique places in the area we were touring in! Definitely recommend this itinerary! Just wish that the group size was smaller, 24 people felt really big and often times we were running behind schedule because a few people would not show up on time. Also wish the group doing the Cusco/Machu Picchu trip was a separate tour group/didn't merge with the tour group that did Lima and Cusco because that group had already become pretty cliquey by the time the Cusco tour group arrived. Edwin our tour guide was excellent and I think the tour was good value and we got to see a lot of the Cusco area of Peru in the span of a week. I do think our group size (24) was too big and I signed up for a tour that joined up with a tour that started a week before so it felt hard to connect with those people because they had already formed friendships and mostly chose to stick with those people. I wish there had been two separate groups - the 2 week tour group of Lima and Peru and a separate tour group for the people just doing the Cusco/Machu Picchu tour.
Nora Oct, 2024 VerifiedSuper nice experience! Met lovely people and had a great time! The itinerary was perfect and allowed us to see everything! Accommodations were very nice, comfortable, and safe! The CEO, Alina, was great, she gave us a lot of recommendations in what to do in our free time, where to eat (amazing places and also affordable), and where to shop (including how to recognize real silver and gold, as well as alpaca and baby alpaca fabrics). The local guides were also super knowledgeable and really helpful! The accommodation we stayed in were super nice, especially the hostel in Cusco. The CEO, Alina, was great, she gave us a lot of recommendations in what to do in our free time, where to eat (amazing places and also affordable), and where to shop (including how to recognize real silver and gold, as well as alpaca and baby alpaca fabrics). The local guides were also super knowledgeable and really helpful!
Sara Sep, 2024 Verified
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