Andean Crossing

Upon arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, our transportation service and a representative will meet you for transfer to your selected hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley).
One night accommodation in Urubamba at selected hotel.

During the morning you will be transferred from your hotel in Cusco to Chinchero. This is a small and picturesque Inca village where you will learn about the traditional textiles and craftsmanship of the area. Similarly, you will enjoy wonderful views of the Sacred Valley from above and visit the beautiful chapel that preserves original paintings from the Cusco school inside. From Chinchero you will begin a hike to Urquillos, a locality located at 2980 meters above sea level where Inca terraces, a temple and colonial haciendas are preserved. You will enjoy a box lunch during the hike. After visiting the site, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
Level: Moderate, mostly downhill
Duration: 6 - 7 hours (approximately 2 ½ hours of hiking)
Maximum altitude: Chinchero 12,040 feet / 3,670 m.a.s.l.
Distance on foot: 4.9 miles / 8 km
One night accommodation in Urubamba at selected hotel and breakfast included.

You will be picked up from your hotel and head to Huilloc where you will learn about the customs of this community and participate in a demonstration of one of the ancestral activities of Andean life: the process of making garments using traditional techniques, understanding the meaning of their iconography. A resident will show you the weaving process of typical Huilloc clothing. In addition to the opportunity to appreciate this traditional activity, you can purchase one of these beautiful garments, contributing to the spiritual strengthening and identity of this Inca village, making this a complete and special experience. Then, you will travel to the Pumamarca archaeological site, composed of structures such as terraces, roads and canals. You will have a delicious box lunch on the way. Subsequently, you will visit the village of Ollantaytambo which has been continuously inhabited since the Inca Empire era. Finally, you will be transferred from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
Level: Moderate
Duration: 6 - 7 hours approximately
Maximum altitude: Huilloc 12,467 feet / 3,800 m.a.s.l.
Distance on foot: 8.7 miles / 14 km
One night accommodation in Urubamba at selected hotel and breakfast included.

You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Ollantaytambo station where you will board the train that will take you to kilometer 104 of the railway line, where you will begin the hike. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Urubamba river and passing through the Chachabamba archaeological complex, you will ascend to the magnificent Wiñayhuayna archaeological complex (2,700 m.a.s.l) where you will enjoy a box lunch with views of the wonderful landscapes. You will continue appreciating the vegetation that characterizes the place and head towards Inti Punku or the Gate of the Sun. From here, you will have the first panoramic view of the Machu Picchu citadel (2,430 m.a.s.l). Then, on the descent, a bus will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes. Here you will check in at your selected hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers.
*Please note that the pickup range for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time. Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of Inca Trail entries in advance due to limited capacity.
One night accommodation in Machu Picchu at selected hotel and breakfast included.

In the morning, after breakfast, you will ascend to the Machu Picchu citadel. You will enjoy a guided tour through the royal circuit of Machu Picchu, this 2-hour and 30-minute tour covers the lower area of the archaeological center, highlighting the Inca's House, the Condor Temple and the Three Doorways area. This route provides a more detailed experience of the urban area of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, you will board the train on a one-and-a-half hour journey to Ollantaytambo, and our transportation will accompany you back to your hotel in Cusco.
*The circuit included in the Inca Trail entrance to Machu Picchu citadel is the royal or circuit 3B.
Level: Moderate
Maximum altitude: Inti Punku 7,970 feet / 2,720 m.a.s.l.
Distance on foot: 12 km - 8 miles.
You will enjoy a delicious lunch menu at Café Inkaterra with a unique view of the Vilcanota river. This restaurant combines Andean cuisine and architecture with contemporary trends, creating a meal with original flavor and fusion style.
One night accommodation in Cusco at selected hotel, breakfast and lunch included.

Free day to enjoy the city of Cusco.
One night accommodation in Cusco at selected hotel and breakfast included.

Transportation with a representative will take you from your selected hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco.
Breakfast included.