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Cusco Unfolded + Machu Picchu Tour

Tour Description

Cusco Unfolded + Machu Picchu Tour is a thoughtfully designed journey for travelers who want more than a checklist of famous sites. It reveals Cusco as a living city shaped by stone, water, and landscape over thousands of years, where ancient foundations still influence daily life.

Rather than rushing from monument to monument, this experience focuses on understanding the place. Guests explore Cusco’s most important landmarks alongside lesser known locations that are rarely noticed or explained, allowing the city and its surrounding hills to unfold gradually and meaningfully.

The tour is offered in two versions. A three day itinerary balances discovery with comfort, with immersive guided mornings and free afternoons for rest, wandering, or personal exploration. A four day itinerary adds an extra day before Machu Picchu, dedicated to raw pre Inca landscapes beyond the usual tourist routes, offering a deeper and more adventurous perspective for those who want to go further.

Both versions conclude with a full final day dedicated entirely to Machu Picchu. The site is approached not as a lost city, but as a carefully integrated landscape where mountains, water, sky, and stone work together as one.

Cusco + Machu Picchu (3 Days)

Day 1

Morning: Walking tour of Cusco (4–5 hours)

Sites visited: Qorikancha, Kusicancha, Calle Loreto, Twelve Angled Stone, Fourteen Angled Stone, Hatunrumiyoc walls, and Sapantiana.

Afternoon: Free time to explore the city independently.

Day 2

Morning: Half-day archaeological tour (approx. 6 hours)

Sites visited: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, Inkilltambo, and Temple of the Moon (Amaru Markawasi).

Afternoon: Free time. Early night recommended.

Day3

Full Day Machu Picchu

  • Early start with a train journey to Aguas Calientes
  • Guided visit to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary
  • Return train and transfer back to Cusco


Cusco + Machu Picchu (4 Days)

Day 1

Morning: Walking tour of Cusco (4–5 hours)

Sites visited: Qorikancha, Kusicancha, Calle Loreto, Twelve Angled Stone, Fourteen Angled Stone, Hatunrumiyoc walls, and Sapantiana.

Afternoon: Free time to explore the city independently.

Day 2

Morning: Half-day archaeological tour (approx. 6 hours)

Sites visited: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, Inkilltambo, and Temple of the Moon (Amaru Markawasi).

Afternoon: Free time.

Day 3

Morning: Half-day "Wild Stones" tour (3–4 hours).

Sites visited: Balcón del Diablo and Zona X (Lanlakuyoc).

Afternoon: Free time. Early night recommended.

Day 4

Full Day Machu Picchu

  • Early start with a train journey to Aguas Calientes
  • Guided visit to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary
  • Return train and transfer back to Cusco


Why choose our tours

These tours are designed for travelers who want more than a standard city tour and a rushed visit to Machu Picchu. It reveals Cusco as a living stone city shaped over thousands of years, combining essential landmarks with lesser known sites that most visitors never experience.

The itineraries balance depth with comfort, guided discovery with free time, and culture with space to breathe. The optional fourth day offers a more adventurous encounter with raw pre-Inca landscapes for those who want to explore beyond the familiar.

These tours are ideal for first time visitors, culture lovers, and travelers who want something different.

If you would like more information or wish to discuss the tours, please contact us for enquiries.

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