Cusco, Peru 6 Day Itinerary
Cusco, Peru 6-Day Itinerary (Markdown format)
Day 1: Arrival & Acclimatization
- Arrive at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco.
- Check into your hotel for the night, such as Hotel Monasterio by Belmond or Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco.
- Spend the day resting and acclimatizing to the altitude (3,400 meters or 11,152 feet above sea level).
- Visit San Pedro Market for local products and traditional Peruvian cuisine.
- Dinner at Green Point, a popular restaurant in Cusco serving international dishes.
Day 2: Explore Cusco City
- Morning visit to the Sacsayhuaman, an Incan archaeological site with impressive stonework.
- Head downtown to see the Plaza de Armas, the main square of Cusco, and admire its colonial architecture.
- Visit the Cusco Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple.
- Lunch at Mama Simona, a local eatery specializing in Peruvian dishes like Cuy (guinea pig) and Alpaca meat.
- Afternoon visit to the San Blas neighborhood for its beautiful streets, art galleries, and craft stores.
- Dinner at Inka Grill, a Peruvian restaurant with traditional dishes and modern twists.
Day 3: Day Trip to Sacred Valley
- Early morning departure for the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Stops include Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero, with their stunning landscapes, archaeological sites, and traditional Andean villages.
- Lunch at Hacienda Huayocari, a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
- Return to Cusco in the evening.
Day 4: Machu Picchu
- Early morning departure for Aguas Calientes, the town below Machu Picchu.
- Options to reach Aguas Calientes:
- Spend the afternoon exploring Machu Picchu and hiking the Inca Trail.
- Dinner at Inti Raymi Restaurant, offering Peruvian dishes with a modern twist in Aguas Calientes.
Day 5: Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
- Early morning departure to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
- Guided tours are recommended for this trek, as they provide transportation and local guides.
- Return to Cusco in the evening.
Day 6: Departure
- Spend the morning at leisure, shopping for souvenirs or visiting any missed sites in Cusco.
- Transfer to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for your departure.