Arequipa Cusco Machu Picchu tour 7 days

Travel Itinerary

DAY 1: LIMA – AREQUIPA Exploring the White City

Upon your arrival in the charming city of Arequipa, our team will receive you at the airport and transfer you comfortably to your hotel so you can rest after the trip.

In the afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., we'll begin a City Tour filled with history and colonial architecture. We'll explore the fascinating Santa Catalina Monastery, walk through the Main Plaza, visit the Arequipa Cathedral, San Francisco Square, El Fierro estate and the beautiful colonial mansions of La Compañía de Jesús.

The experience culminates at the famous Yanahuara Viewpoint, where you'll have a privileged view of the imposing Misti volcano, the city's natural symbol. After the tour, you can dine in the center and return to the hotel.

Overnight in Arequipa

DAY 2: AREQUIPA – CHIVAY | Heading to the Colca Valley

After breakfast, we'll depart at 8:30 a.m. heading to the impressive Colca Valley. During the trip, you'll enjoy amazing Andean landscapes and we'll spot the Chachani volcano, Pampa Cañahuas (vicuña reserve), the Chucura snow-capped peak and the Toqra lagoons.

We'll make a stop at the Andes Viewpoint, with a view of the Ampato snow-capped peak, famous for the discovery of "Juanita Mummy," and other majestic peaks like Hualca and Hualca.

At noon, we'll arrive in Chivay, where you'll have free time and the option to take a walk around the surroundings or relax in the La Calera hot springs.

Overnight in Chivay

DAY 3: COLCA – CONDOR CROSS – AREQUIPA – CUSCO

We'll have breakfast very early and head to the Condor Cross Viewpoint, where we'll witness the spectacular flight of these Andean birds in one of the deepest canyons in the world.

On the way back, we'll visit picturesque towns like Yanque, Maca and Pinchollo, and explore archaeological remains like hanging tombs, stone models and Inca terraces.

After lunch in Chivay, we'll return to Arequipa, where we'll board the night bus to Cusco (sleeper bus – approx. 7 hours).

Night aboard the bus to Cusco

DAY 4: CUSCO AND SURROUNDINGS | Imperial Inca City

Upon arriving in Cusco, our team will wait for you at the bus station to transfer you to your hotel and provide rest time.

In the afternoon, we'll begin a tour of the city's main historical treasures:

• The Cathedral of Cusco, with masterpieces from the Cusco school
• The Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, the quintessential Inca ceremonial center
• The surrounding archaeological sites: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay

We'll finish at the Main Plaza, perfect for continuing to explore on your own.

Overnight in Cusco

DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES

After breakfast, we'll depart toward the legendary Sacred Valley of the Incas. We'll begin at the Pisac complex, where you'll admire its agricultural terraces and visit its charming artisan market.

Then, we'll head to Urubamba, where you'll enjoy a buffet lunch with Andean flavors. We'll continue to Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca city where you can still breathe living history.

From here, we'll take the train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes

DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO | The Lost Citadel

Early in the morning, we'll board the bus to the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. During the guided tour, you'll explore this wonder with its temples, plazas, channels and terraces surrounded by impressive nature and mystical energy.

At the end, you can stroll through Aguas Calientes, visit the hot springs or shop. Then you'll take the return train to Ollantaytambo, from where our transport will take you back to Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco

DAY 7: CUSCO – AIRPORT

After breakfast and at the indicated time, we'll transfer you from the hotel to Cusco airport to take your return flight. End of an unforgettable adventure through southern Peru!

Includes

• Airport/terminal – hotel transfers
• 6 nights accommodation (Arequipa, Chivay, Cusco, Aguas Calientes)
• City Tours and guided group excursions
• Entry tickets to all places visited
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish – English)
• Tourist transportation and train tickets
• Breakfasts, some lunches and dinners according to itinerary
• Night bus ticket Arequipa – Cusco
• Round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu
• Entrance to the classic circuit of Machu Picchu
• Guided tour in the citadel

Does not include

• Flights (Lima – Arequipa / Cusco – Lima)
• Meals not detailed
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu (optional)
• Tips
• Services not specified

We Recommend Bringing:

• Bring light clothing for the day and warm clothes for the night
• Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and water bottle
• Comfortable sneakers for walks and stairs
• Swimsuit if you want to visit hot springs or thermal waters
• Passport or ID document at hand
• Coca or muña teas for altitude sickness
• Camera or cell phone with battery to capture all the landscapes