Day 1: Arrive in Cusco, Peru

After clearing customs, you will board your domestic flight to Cusco where your guide will greet you at the airport and transport you to your hotel. Once settled and if time permits, you will enjoy a walking tour of Cusco followed by dinner in the restaurant of your choice. City Tour begins at the great temple of the sun, known as The Golden Qoricancha, (closed on Sundays) located a few meters from the Plaza de Armas. This impressive temple is considered a sacred and treasured Inca structure. It is said that the temple housed a large group of Inca priests responsible for worshiping  the moon and the sun gods. And at the time the conquistadors arrived, the walls were covered with solid gold and so many gold ornaments and gold  jewelry, that it took weeks to melt all the gold for shipment to Spain. We continue the tour stopping along the ancient Inca streets, to the divine Cathedral of Cusco, considered by many to be one of the most splendid in all of South America. Tour ends at your hotel. (flights arriving Lima late evening can overnight at Wyndham hotel at the airport.  Short 5 min walk from terminal to hotel lobby.)

Day 2: Cusco Outskirts Tour (by foot or by car)

You continue your exploration of the complex urban center of the Incan empire with the Cusco city outskirts tour. Begins with 15 minute drive to the tranquil terraced rocks of Tambomachay ruins (meaning guest house), with aqueducts, waterfalls and canals.  It is said that the Inca emperor came here to bathe and perform religious rites in the water. Choose to walk 7 KM through local farms (or drive on paved road) to the mysterious Qenco temple ruins where sacrifices and mummification took place. Not far are the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, one of the most significant archaeological legacies of the Incas. Due to the complexity of the layout of the massive blocks of stone, some bigger than a car, it is said that the construction of Sacsayhuaman lasted more than 50 years and employed over 20,000 men in the construction.  For those who choose to walk, the terrain is mostly descending through local farms and a beautiful valley with views overlooking the city. Allow 3-4 hours by car / 4-5 hours by foot. Return to hotel. (B)

Day 3:  Your Ceremony in the Sacred Valley

09:30 AM Pick up from your hotel to drive to venue for ceremony.  Choose Valley of the Moon Temple (20 min walk, mostly downhill) or Ruins of Urco, if you prefer to drive to the site.  Exchange vows in the shadow of majestic, snow-capped volcanoes in the Andean Mountains.  The Shaman will conduct the ceremony using special offerings including coca leaves & chicha beer. A wedding cake & champagne are provided after the ceremony.  We drive you to Qechua farm for a "Pachamanca Meal."  A rocky earth oven is constructed on the ground and filled with veggies and meat then enjoyed on site. Continue by car to Ollantaytambo to Hotel, situated in picturesque rural setting. 

*Option for hotel upgrade for $54 pp based on dbl/triple occupancy

Day 4: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu  

Breakfast at the hotel then 5 min walk to the train station for your ride through the beautiful Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes.  Board the shuttle bus for 30 minute ride to Machu Picchu for a private, guided tour of the ruins. Explore the terraces, temples and ancient Inca structures with your guide. Board shuttle bus and return to Aguas Calientes for dinner. 

*Option to upgrade to 5* luxury hotel

Day 5:  Machupicchu - Cusco

Enjoy a late morning at the hotel before you board the train to Ollantaytambo where our driver will be waiting.  Continue by car to the village of Pisac where you have the option to hike 2-3 hours to the ruins overlooking the picturesque valley, or explore the famous market. Return to Cusco to your hotel.  

Day 6: Cusco

Explore the exotic high-altitude city on your own.  Dine, shop or relax.

Day 7: Depart Cusco for Lima

Transfer to airport at least 2 hours prior to scheduled departure.  Conclusion of our service. (or continue to Lake Titicaca)