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Cusco & Macchu Picchu
Cusco is Peru's "Historical Capital," and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The iconic peaks of Machu Picchu have captured countless visitors who come to enjoy the mystery of the "Lost City." Come and explore the beauty of the city, steeped in Incan culture, and make your way through the Sacred Valley to feel the power and significance of Machu Picchu for yourself.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the world's most popular tours: 43Km full of the stunning combination of Inca ruins, beautiful landscapes, trails surrounded by magnificent mountains, and extraordinary ecological variety.
During this classic 4 day trek we cross three stunning passes and encounter many fascinating ancient sites.
Itinerary, departing from Cusco City year-round except February:
Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo & Wayllabamba
Dead Woman's Pass & Paqaymayu
Incan ruins & archaeological sites
Sun Gate to Machu Picchu
Included in this trip:
All transportation and transfers
Briefing and guide in English
All camping and kitchen supplies
Porter to carry all equipment and food
Guided tour in Machu Picchu
& more! Please request additional information if desired
The trek is rated moderate and any reasonably fit person should be able to cover the route. It is fairly challenging nevertheless, and altitudes of 4200m are reached, so ensuring that you are well acclimatized is important. If arriving from sea level, plan to spend at least two full days in Cusco prior to commencing the trek. This should allow plenty of time for acclimatization and give you sufficient opportunity to visit the city of Cusco and nearby Inca ruins. See Cultural Tours & Day Trips for some possible excursions.
$845 Per person
Perfect for those short on time! This hike travels along the final stretch of the famous Inca Trail. Walk through tropical forests, passing the beautiful remains of the sacred Inca site of Winayhuayna to reach our final destination, Inti Punku or Sun Gate.
Walk approximately 7 hours through tropical forests and have your first view of the incomparable splendor of Machu Picchu, hidden in the forest for almost five centuries, and now South America's greatest travel destination. We recommend this shorter trail for people who have a shorter travel schedule or those with physical limitations.
Itinerary, departing from Cusco year-round except February:
Day 1 - Pick up from hotel in Cusco, ascend to Winayhuayna, 4 hours total hiking to Sun Gate, bus ride back down to hotel in Aguas Calientes
Day 2 - Early morning bus ride up to Machu Picchu, 2 hour walking tour of ruins, several vantage points for views, bus and train back to Cusco
Included in this trip:
Professional English/Spanish guide
All transportation and transfer
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Guided tour through Machu Picchu
Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Adult $655- Student $605
This trek will take you beyond what you ever thought could be a part of your Inca Trail experience. The incredibly varied landscapes include icy glaciers, lush tropical forests and the remnants of the Inca culture, which will give you an insight on the ancient mountainside lifestyle.
The Apu Salkantay (Apu = mountain god) mountain is a sacred mountain of the Vilcabamba mountain range, which is located south of the Citadel of Machu Picchu and it is the tallest peak with 6,264 meters (20,551 ft) above sea level.
Itinerary, departing from Cusco City year-round except February:
Day 1 - Mollepata to Soraypampa
Day 2 - Continue to Huayracmachay and Chaullay
Day 3 - Continue to Sahuayaco and Santa Teresa
Day 4 - Hydroelectric zone, historical sanctuary, Aguas Calientes
Day 5 - 2 hour walking tour of Machu Picchu, hike to Huayna Picchu, bus back to Cusco
Our trek tour has been designed specifically to ensure everyone has a great time, regardless of their age, experience or fitness level. The best time to do this trek is during the dry season, from April to October.
Included in this trip:
All transportation and transfers
Professional English/Spanish guide
Camping equipment
Meals
Cook, horses to carry gear
Entrance to Machu Picchu
1 night hotel stay in Aguas Calientes
Starting at: Adult $855 - Student $795
The Rainbow Mountain of Peru, also known as Vinicunca, is stunning and can be seen on the spectacular Ausangate Trek. The Ausangate Mountain itself is considered a holy mountain (an or mountain spirit) by local Peruvians and is the deity of Cusco. Since pre-Inca times the mountain has been a place of worship and offerings and this tradition continues today.
Most trips that allow you to see the Rainbow Mountains require a trek of at least 6 days. We have designed this hike so that it can be done as a day trip!
On this trek, you will see quaint villages, beautiful adobe style houses, and herds of llamas and alpacas. You will have magnificent views of the Ausangate Glacier (6,385 m / 20,945 ft), the highest mountain in the Cusco region. With uninterrupted beauty and solitude, this is a spectacular trip for trekkers who love a true outdoor adventure.
Itinerary:
We will pick you up early (3a.m.) from your Cusco hotel and set out on a drive through the South Valley. Once we reach the Inkintuyoc Bridge, we will have breakfast. We then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream. You will be immediately surprised by herds of alpacas and llamas. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate Mountain. We will hike through villages and interact with the local residents. We will stop for a box lunch along the trail.
Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this trek. We have the prospect of seeing chinchillas and vicunas. Vicunas are the only non-domesticated animal of the llama family in Peru. Many red mountains are also a highlight of this portion of the hike.
After a total hike of approximately 3 1/2 hours, we finally reach our destination we came to see: The Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft). After getting over the initial shock of its beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak up the environment. At this point, it is time to go back down. We will hike downhill the way we came. The hike will take 3 hours. Our bus will be waiting for us when we return.
We will embark on the 3-hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is 8pm.
Included in this trip:
Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide (additional tour guide for groups of nine people or more)
Pick up from your hotel and transportation to Quesiuno
Return transportation from Quesiuno to your Cusco hotel
One continental breakfast, one box lunch
Entrance fee
Emergency oxygen tank and medical kit.
Not included:
Trekking poles
Tips
$80 group rate, per person
$160 private, per person
Itinerary:
At 5 am we pick you up from the hotel and head out to the town of Paqchanta located 3 hours from Cusco, once we arrive, we will have an energetic breakfast and then we will begin to walk towards the beautiful lagoons of Ausangate.
We will have a 1-hour walk visiting several lagoons, we can also see birds, alpacas, llamas, many vizcachas and with luck you can see the Andean Condor after we see the 7 lagoons, we will have lunch. We will end the day having a relaxing hot spring of Ausangate. Ideal to relax the muscles of the body. To end our trip, we arrived at the city of Cusco about 6:30pm.
Included in this trip:
Touristic transport round trip
Breakfast
Lunch
Entrance fee
$115 per person
Immerse your senses with a trip to the San Pedro Market
where you will get to sample a variety of fruits, breads and cheeses. For centuries, this market has been serving the locals and influencing the modern Peruvian gastronomic scene. Its historical and cultural relevance is mirrored by the picturesque stalls home to some very bizarre and ancient products, such as coca leaves and all things alpaca and llama. You will have fully immersive 1-hour tour of the local San Pedro Market.
After tasting and touring the market, travel back in time with us as we venture to a cozy cooking studio, located inside a colonial-times house where we will enjoy a modern Peruvian cooking class guided by a professional Peruvian chef.
A 3-hour hands-on cooking class where you will learn how to cook 3 Peruvian dishes and make Pisco Sour. The cooking class includes 1 bottle of water and all the ingredients and equipment needed to prepare the meals.
All our menus can be adapted to special dietary needs
We offer 2 daily cooking experiences carefully designed to cater your needs.
Included
Local English-speaking professional chef and guide.
Not included
Transportation, extra alcoholic drinks (available for purchase) and gratuities.
Duration tour: Approximately 4 hours
Schedules: Lunch: 9am - 1pm
Dinner: 3pm – 7pm
Fee: Lunch $75
Dinner $85
Start the day with a healthy breakfast, and then at 8:30am we will go a visit non-profit organization call Awamaki that empower women and girls with education and financial independence. We will meet with one of the members of the organization and will take a journey into the heart of a Quechua community.
The tour begins with a beautiful drive, ascending nearly 1,000m, to the upper Andean community of Patacancha or Huilloc. Upon arrival we will visit the cooperative's weaving center to learn about weaving and its significance in Andean culture. This tour includes a demonstration of the entire process, beginning with how alpaca or sheep wool is hand spun into yarn, how local plants are used as natural dyes, and finally how the yarn is woven into the final product. After the demonstration, you will have the chance to try weaving yourself!
After your weaving lesson, enjoy a home-cooked meal in a weaver’s home including soup and main course. The day will end with a chance to purchase items from the women you met during your tour, providing you a change to bring home a hand-woven memory from your trip.
Included
● English speaking guide
● Transportation from Ollantaytambo main plaza
● Weaving lesson and demonstrations
● Home cooked lunch
Not - Included
● Transfer to Ollantaytambo from other cities.
● Tips
Fee: $ 120 per person (group tour)
A Journey Through Incan Innovation and Andean Tradition
Your day begins with a private pickup at 8:40 a.m. from your hotel for a scenic drive through the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first destination is the picturesque colonial village of Maras, a town that seems suspended in time, where adobe homes and narrow cobblestone streets reflect centuries of Andean heritage.
Just beyond the village lies one of Peru’s most extraordinary sights — the Maras Salt Mines (Salineras de Maras). Dating back to pre-Inca times, this dazzling patchwork of more than 3,000 salt ponds cascades down the mountainside in brilliant shades of white and rose. Local families, who have harvested these natural salt terraces for generations, continue the ancestral process: channeling mineral-rich spring water into the pools, allowing the sun to evaporate the liquid, and carefully collecting the pure salt crystals that remain. The result is one of the world’s oldest examples of sustainable resource use — a living testament to the Andean people’s harmony with nature.
Our journey continues to Moray, an awe-inspiring archaeological site set at 3,450 meters (11,300 ft) above sea level. Here, the Incas designed a series of enormous circular terraces that descend gracefully into the earth. Far more than an architectural marvel, Moray is believed to have been an agricultural laboratory, where Incan scientists experimented with microclimates to perfect the cultivation of crops from across their vast empire. Your expert guide will bring this ancient innovation to life, offering insights into how spirituality, science, and the natural world were deeply interconnected in Incan culture.
We return to Cusco around 2:30 p.m., leaving you with a renewed appreciation for the ingenuity and artistry of the Incan civilization
Included:
Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide
Pick up from your hotel
Entrance fees
Not included:
Tips
$25 group rate – per person
$60 private rate – per person
Where History and Tradition come Alive
A journey through the Sacred Valley is a journey through the living heart of the Andes. Here, snow-capped peaks guard fertile valleys, ancient terraces still breathe with life, and vibrant communities carry forward the traditions of their ancestors.
This full-day experience invites you to slow down and connect — with the land, the people, and the timeless spirit of the Inca civilization that continues to shape the valley’s rhythm today.
Morning: Pisac – The Gateway to the Sacred Valley
Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Cusco into the heart of the Sacred Valley, where the Andean mountains open up to reveal fertile terraces and peaceful villages.
Our first stop is the charming town of Pisac, famous for its traditional market and Inca ruins. Stroll through the colorful stalls where artisans from nearby communities gather to sell vibrant textiles, ceramics, and silver jewelry.
Then, ascend to the Pisac archaeological site, a masterpiece of Inca engineering that overlooks the valley. Here, ancient terraces and temples whisper stories of a civilization deeply connected to the land and its rhythms.
Midday: Urubamba – The Valley’s Heartbeat
Continue your journey along the Urubamba River, winding through breathtaking landscapes dotted with small farming communities.
In the town of Urubamba, pause for a relaxing lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients. Enjoy traditional Andean flavors surrounded by mountain views — the perfect time to reflect on the valley’s beauty and the warmth of its people.
Afternoon: Ollantaytambo – The Living Inca Town
Next, visit Ollantaytambo, one of the most fascinating Inca sites in the region. This town has been continuously inhabited since Inca times and still preserves its original layout.
Explore the impressive fortress that once served as both a ceremonial center and a strategic stronghold. As you climb the terraces, take in panoramic views of the valley and imagine the vibrant life that once filled these stone streets.
Late Afternoon: Chinchero – Weaving the Past and Present
On your return to Cusco, stop at Chinchero, a peaceful Andean village known for its weaving traditions. Visit a local textile cooperative to see how artisans use natural dyes and ancestral techniques to create exquisite textiles rich in symbolism and color.
The colonial church, built atop Inca foundations, stands as a beautiful reminder of the blending of two cultures — a place where history and spirituality intertwine.
Arrive back in Cusco by early evening, carrying with you the spirit of the Sacred Valley — its people, traditions, and timeless beauty.
Included:
Professional Bilingual English speaking tour guide
Transportation
Hotel pick up and drop off
Lunch in Urubamba
Entrance fees of all sites
Not included:
Tips
$45 group rate – per person
$95 private rate – per person
Conquer Peru offers the adventurous traveler who wishes to see Machu Picchu in all its glory, alongside experienced guides who help visitors make the most of their time.
Testimonials
I went on a group trip with Conquer Peru and it was the most incredible experience! I've never been on a trip that packed SO MANY activities and experiences into two weeks, but I truly feel like I got to see the best of the best. Not only did we travel across the entire country, seeing Machu Picchu and the Amazon, Lima and Lake Titicaca, but we knew every restaurant, hotel, and site we visited was an authentic, high quality experience because of Matilde's expertise and knowledge about Peru. It's so fun to travel with a local who can be both a guide and a friend as you take in all the sights. My favorite part was the unique hotels Matilde found for us, like the bungalows along the Amazon river. And of course, Machu Picchu exceeded all my expectations. It really was the trip of a lifetime, thanks to Conquer Peru's organizing!
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