Peru · Archaeology

8-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour with Willoc Community Visit

8 Days Round trip from Lima Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the sacred ruins of Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo
  • 02 See the Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuamán, and the 12-angled stone in Cusco
  • 03 Meet the native Willoc community and learn how the Incas lived 600 years ago
  • 04 Go rafting on the Willkamayu River or opt for horseback riding, hiking, or mountain biking

See the best of the Mayan legacy in Peru's ancient cities on this 8-day journey through Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. Explore the ruins of Ollantaytambo and the sacred city of Machu Picchu, meet the native Willoc community, and enjoy rafting on the Willkamayu River or alternative outdoor activities. The tour also includes a city tour of Cusco, with visits to the famous 12-angled stone, the Temple of the Sun, and Sacsayhuamán.

Have lunch with Mama Santuza, the oldest living native woman in this part of the Andes, and watch her perform.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Lima

  • Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel.

2
Day 02

Lima to Cusco and Ollantaytambo

  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Cusco. Then transfer to the hotel in Ollantaytambo.

Have lunch and rest at the hotel. Dinner on your own.

(Water and energy bars provided.)

3
Day 03

Willoc Community and Ollantaytambo Ruins

  • After breakfast, visit the native communities to see how the Incas lived 600 years ago. Hot chocolate and sweet bread will be provided to children in these communities. Have lunch with Mama Santuza, the oldest living native woman in this part of the Andes, and watch her perform.

  • Spend the afternoon exploring the ruins of Ollantaytambo.

  • Return to the hotel.

Dinner on your own.

4
Day 04

Rafting on the Willkamayu River

  • After breakfast, head to the Willkamayu River for river rafting.

  • While rafting, look out for the Inca bridge and Inca wall at the river's edge. See different varieties of birds and enjoy nature. Instead of rafting, you can opt for horseback riding, hiking, or mountain biking.

  • Have your packed lunch by the riverside and return to the hotel.

Dinner on your own.

5
Day 05

Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu

  • After breakfast, take a train to Machu Picchu. Drop your luggage at the hotel.

  • Have lunch and walk along the Sacred River to the waterfalls of Mandor, where you can find different varieties of birds and flora.

  • Return to Aguas Calientes, the town close to Machu Picchu.

Dinner on your own.

6
Day 06

Explore the Ruins of Machu Picchu

  • After breakfast, head out to explore the ruins of Machu Picchu. Have a buffet lunch with a view of the Sacred Mountains.

  • After lunch, return to Ollantaytambo and then continue to Cusco to your hotel.

Dinner on your own.

7
Day 07

Cusco City Tour and Surrounding Sites

  • After breakfast, visit the famous local markets of San Pedro. Then visit the 12 square stones at Inca Roca Palace, the Cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun. Have lunch on the main square at a good Peruvian Japanese restaurant.

  • In the afternoon, visit Sacsayhuamán Temple, Tambomachay, Qenqo, and other famous sites around Cusco. Be ready for a surprise in Sacsayhuamán.

  • Return to the hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner.

8
Day 08

Departure via Lima

  • After breakfast, take the flight to Lima.

  • Enjoy a city tour by bus in Miraflores, Lima. Have lunch at a local Peruvian restaurant.

Bid goodbye and depart for your own destinations.

Machu Picchu ruins, Ollantaytambo ruins, Willkamayu River, Sacsayhuamán

Where this trip takes you

Machu Picchu ruins, Ollantaytambo ruins, Willkamayu River, Sacsayhuamán

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lima 4 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Internal airfares and airport taxes

  • Private ground transportation

  • Accommodation

  • All breakfasts and lunches

  • Farewell dinner

  • Shaman-trained guide

  • Entrance fees to Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, and Cusco

  • Water and energy bars daily

  • Bread and hot chocolate to share with the children

What's Not Included

  • International airfares

  • Dinners

  • Extra beverages

  • Gratuities (bellmen, waiters, guide, drivers)

  • Any other personal expenses

Know before you go

What to bring:

  • Hiking boots, comfortable walking shoes, and sturdy sandals.

  • Waterproof jacket and pants.

  • Thermal clothing for rafting.

  • Windbreaker.

  • Sleeping bag for trekking (optional).

  • Camera, plus extra batteries and memory cards.

  • Flashlight.

  • 220/110V plug adaptor.

  • Insect repellent.

  • Sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat.

  • Bottle of water.

  • School supplies to share with the children while visiting rural mountain communities.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lima Airport (LIM), Avenida Elmer Faucett, Callao District, Peru
Tour start
Lima, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Lima.

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