10 days / 9 nights

2024 group depature dates

MARCH 22 - 31

july 19-28

August 16-25

September 27-October 6

This adventure takes you to all the highlights that make the Cusco region one of the best places to visit in Peru. You’ll experience the grandeur of Machu Picchu on a day tour with a visit to many of the places in Sacred Valley that affords travelers a great sense of the local culture, cuisine, and people. Once acclimatized, you will then visit the Ausangate region where the highest peak lies by the same name. In Ausangate, you will marvel at the beauty of the Rainbow Mountains and the Seven Lagoons with a chance to soak in natural hot springs in an authentic local Andean village where you are welcomed as guests.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrival in Cusco

We pick you up at Cusco Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Ollantaytambo. You will have the rest of the day to relax and acclimatize to the altitude. Overnight in Ollantaytambo.

DAY 2

Tour of Machu Picchu

We pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Ollantaytambo train station. The train ride takes 1.5 hours to get to Aguas Caliente. You take the 30-minute bus ride to get to Machupicchu. The tour in Machupicchu will take 2 hours. After the visit, you will return to Aguas Caliente for lunch. Thereafter, you take the train back to Ollantaytambo where you will have the transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Ollantaytambo. Breakfast & lunch included.

DAY 3

Sacred Valley Tour Day 1

We will visit three of the most interesting places around the Sacred Valley: (1) Ollantaytambo - known as the last Incan city where we visit the archeological site and remaining ruins of the city; (2) Moray - an incredible geological formation that was used by the Incas for agricultural purposes and (3) Salt Mines of Maras - one of the most beautiful landscapes around the Sacred Valley. Overnight in Ollantaytambo. Breakfast & lunch included.

DAY 4

Sacred Valley Tour Day 2

We visit two other landmarks around the Sacred Valley that connect you to the local community: (1) Chinchero - a beautiful town with a pre-Inca origin where you learn about the weaving process and natural dying; (2) Pisac - an incredible town in the mountains with colonial architecture and an area famous for the artisans and the handicraft market. Overnight in Cusco. Breakfast & lunch included.

DAY 5

Cusco City Tour

We will start the day with a visit to four archeological sites around Cusco city (Tambomachay, Pukapucara, Qénqo, and Saqsayhuaman). After lunch, we´ll have time to visit the historical part of the city (Q´oricancha, Catedral, and San Pedro market). Overnight in Cusco. Breakfast & lunch included.

DAY 6

Inkilltambo Day Hike & Cusco

You will do the 8-kilometer hike of Inkilltambo. We will start at the main square of the city and follow the Inka trail to Inkilltambo. This is the best way to keep adapting your body to the altitude. The afternoon is free for you to explore Cusco before we continue with the tour the next day which will take us to the highest point of the trip. Staying in Cusco is a way for you to acclimatize to the altitude to prepare you for the rest of your sightseeing. This is the best time to go shopping and try the local cuisine. Overnight in Cusco. Breakfast included.

DAY 7

Palcoyo (Rainbow Mountain) Tour

We will visit one of the most beautiful áreas in the Andes to see three incredible rainbow mountains. We will wake up early for this tour because of the time and distance that it takes to reach Palcoyo where we hike to the highest point of the tour at 4,900 meters. Overnight in Cusco. Breakfast & lunch included.

DAY 8

Pacchanta (Ausangate) Tour

We will travel to Pacchanta, a little village at the foot of the Ausangate mountain, which is the highest mountain in the region. We will spend one night in this village to meet the local families, enjoy the natural hot springs and prepare for our hike the next day. Overnight in Pacchanta. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

DAY 9

Hike to Seven Lagoons

We will have an early morning breakfast at our accommodation. Thereafter, we start our 16 km hike to the Seven Lagoons in the Ausangate area. After the hike, we will drive back to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. Breakfast & lunch included.

DAY 10

Fly home.

We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Cusco airport to catch your flight home. Breakfast included.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Watch the recording of our trip meeting on Peru’s Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Ausangate tour & Huayhuash Circuit Trek via this link.

TRIP STYLE

The day hikes are rated easy to moderate depending on how acclimatized you are to the high altitude in the region. You will be staying in hotels on a shared basis with a one-night stay at a local family’s home.

2024 pricing

PER PERSON FOR A GROUP OF:

1 person: $3980

2 persons: $2890

3-6 persons: $2610

7-10 persons: $2420

Maximum group size: 10

DEPOSIT: $695

A completed booking form and a trip deposit are required to book your spot. Balance is due 90 days prior to the departure date.

Note: The deposit is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Single supplement for hotel stay: $380

Private tours with dates of your choice are available upon request.

For questions, send us an email at equity@browngaltrekker.com.
You must review and agree with the TERMS & CONDITIONS (which include the cancellation policy) and the LIABILITY WAIVER before booking.

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INCLUSIONS

Accommodations in Cusco, Sacred Valley & Pacchanta
Bilingual local guide for all daily activities and tours
Fully licensed driver & private group transport
Machu Picchu park tickets
Round-trip train and bus transport for Machu Picchu
Meals as indicated on the itinerary
All permits to archeological sites as per the itinerary
Airport transfers

EXCLUSIONS

Round-trip international and domestic flights to and from Cusco
Meals outside those indicated on the itinerary
Laundry, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, and all other expenses of personal nature
Tips for guide and driver.

FLIGHTS

Clients must book their own flights and send a copy of their flight itinerary by e-mail to equity@browngaltrekker.com no later than the trip balance due date.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We require that you obtain travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance since your tour involves hiking at high altitude conditions. Note that not all travel insurance companies cover activities at high altitudes. Hence, we recommend Global Rescue for tours that involve high-altitude hiking and adventure/outdoor-type activities.

VISA

Please check ahead of time as to the visa requirements for the country of your choosing. You are responsible for securing your own visa if required.

COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Please make sure to check the most up-to-date Covid-19 entry requirements prior to your travel. You can check out the following websites for information: U.S. Embassy in Peru and Lima Airport Covid-19 Protocols for Arriving Passengers.

GEAR LIST & TRIP NOTES

Upon booking, you will receive trip notes that include the recommended gear list and specific trek information.

Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Ausangate Tour (10 days / 9 nights)