7 days in Cusco Region Itinerary
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Start: Lima
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Machu Picchu
— 1 night
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Ollantaytambo
— 1 night
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Cusco
— 4 nights
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End: Lima
Mon, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 30
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Machu Picchu — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): explore the ancient world of Winay Wayna. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the distant past at Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu and then indulge in some personalized pampering at SPA Rocas Sagradas.
For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Machu Picchu road trip website.
Lima to Machu Picchu is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Ollantaytambo.
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For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Machu Picchu road trip website.
Lima to Machu Picchu is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Ollantaytambo.
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Ollantaytambo — 1 night
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On the 26th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Hacienda del Chalan, contemplate the long history of Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, then look for gifts at Anaqmisk'i Miel, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Spa Valle Sagrado.
To find ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Ollantaytambo trip itinerary builder site.
Getting from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. April in Ollantaytambo sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to take a shuttle to Cusco.
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Getting from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. April in Ollantaytambo sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to take a shuttle to Cusco.
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Cusco — 4 nights
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Imperial City
On the 30th (Sun), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Spend the 29th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Sacsayhuaman, steep yourself in history at Plaza de Armas, trek along exploor, and pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus.
To see reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cusco vacation website.
You can take a shuttle from Ollantaytambo to Cusco in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Cusco can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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To see reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cusco vacation website.
You can take a shuttle from Ollantaytambo to Cusco in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Cusco can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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Cusco Region travel guide
Most visitors take a trip to Cusco Region for a chance to explore the eponymous city, capital of the mighty Incan Empire for over three centuries. Aside from discovering the World Heritage-listed city, which draws two million annual visitors, most Cusco Region tours involve visits to the legendary Machu Picchu. Known to many history buffs as the "Lost City of the Incas," these photogenic ruins remain one of the world's most visited archeological sites. A comprehensive Cusco Region vacation also includes an exploration of local cuisine, famed for specialties like the alpaca steak and roasted cuy (guinea pig).
