5 day itinerary
Cusco
Itinerary
Here's an ideal itinerary for 5 days in Cusco:
Day 1: Arrival and Acclimatization
- Arrive in Cusco and check into your hotel
- Take it easy and spend the day acclimatizing to the high altitude
- Explore the city center and visit the , the , and the
- Enjoy a traditional Peruvian dinner at one of the many restaurants in the city center
Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour
- Take a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley, which includes visits to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero
- Explore the and see the impressive
- Visit the and learn about its history
- Stop by the to see traditional textile making techniques
- Return to Cusco in the evening
Day 3: Machu Picchu
- Take an early morning train to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu
- Take a bus up to the and spend the day exploring this incredible wonder of the world
- Take a guided tour of the ruins and learn about the history and significance of Machu Picchu
- Return to Aguas Calientes in the evening and enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in town
Day 4: Cusco City Tour
- Take a half-day tour of Cusco city and visit the , , , and
- Learn about the history and significance of these impressive
- Spend the afternoon exploring the city on your own and shopping for souvenirs
- Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in the city center
Day 5: Departure
- Check out of your hotel and depart for the airport or your next destination
- If you have time before your flight, visit the to buy some last-minute souvenirs or try some local food
- Say goodbye to Cusco and the beautiful Andes mountains!