Arequipa Cusco Machu Picchu Tour 7 days

📅DAY 1: LIMA – AREQUIPA Exploring the White City

Upon your arrival in the charming city of Arequipa, our team will greet 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 will begin a City Tour full of history and colonial architecture. We will explore the fascinating Monastery of Santa Catalina, walk through the Plaza de Armas, visit the Cathedral of Arequipa, the San Francisco Square, the El Fierro estate, and the beautiful colonial mansions of La Compañía de Jesús.

The experience ends at the famous Yanahuara Viewpoint, where you will have a privileged view of the impressive Misti volcano, the natural symbol of the city. After the tour, you can have dinner downtown and return to the hotel.

Overnight in Arequipa

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

After breakfast, we will depart at 8:30 a.m. towards the impressive Colca Valley. During the trip, you will enjoy stunning Andean landscapes and see the Chachani volcano, Pampa Cañahuas (vicuña reserve), the Chucura snow-capped mountain, and the Toqra lagoons.

We will stop at the Andes Viewpoint, with a view of the Ampato snow-capped mountain, famous for the discovery of the “Juanita Mummy,” and other majestic peaks such as Hualca Hualca.

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

Overnight in Chivay

📅DAY 3: COLCA – CRUZ DEL CÓNDOR – AREQUIPA – CUSCO

We will have breakfast very early and head to the Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint, where we will witness the spectacular flight of these Andean birds in one of the deepest canyons in the world.

On the way back, we will visit picturesque towns such as Yanque, Maca, and Pinchollo, and explore archaeological remains such as hanging tombs, stone carvings, and Inca terraces.

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

Overnight on board the bus to Cusco

📅DAY 4: CUSCO AND SURROUNDINGS | Imperial Inca City

Upon arrival in Cusco, our team will be waiting for you at the bus station to transfer you to your hotel and give you time to rest.

In the afternoon, we will start a tour of the main historical treasures of the city:

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

We will finish in the Plaza de Armas, perfect for continuing to explore on your own.

Overnight in Cusco

📅DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES

After breakfast, we will depart for the legendary Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be Pisac, where you will admire its agricultural terraces and visit its colorful handicraft market.

At noon, we will enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba, surrounded by mountains and nature. In the afternoon, we will explore the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo, built with huge blocks of perfectly carved stone.

From the Ollantaytambo train station, we will board the panoramic train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes

📅DAY 6: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO | The Lost City

Today you will experience one of the most anticipated moments: the visit to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. After a 25-minute bus ride, we will arrive at the Sanctuary and begin the 2-hour guided tour.

You will discover its temples, terraces, squares, and channels, surrounded by an impressive natural environment full of energy. After the visit, you will have free time to stroll through Aguas Calientes or enjoy its hot springs.

In the afternoon, you will return by train to Ollantaytambo, where we will be waiting to transfer you back to Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco

📅DAY 7: CUSCO – AIRPORT

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