9-Day Cusco Cultural Immersion & Machu Picchu Tour
Experience Cusco at a deeper pace through archaeological treasures, local traditions, and distinctive landscapes. From Pisac and Machu Picchu to the South Valley, San Blas pottery, and a cooking experience, this nine-day itinerary offers meaningful cultural encounters within the Cusco region.
Experience More of Cusco
Heritage, living traditions, regional food and unforgettable landscapes brought together in one journey.
Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley
Explore important Inca sites and cultural landscapes.
Cusco’s South Valley
Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas.
San Blas Pottery
A neighborhood walk and hands-on pottery activity.
Regional Cuisine
San Pedro Market and a cooking experience with lunch.
Your 9-Day Cultural Itinerary
A deeper exploration of Cusco’s history, living culture, cuisine and landscapes.
DAY 01 Welcome to Cusco & the Sacred Valley
Arrive at Cusco Airport and meet your arranged private transfer to the Sacred Valley. Spend the afternoon settling into your accommodation and resting.
DAY 02 Pisac Archaeology, Market & Landscapes
Explore the archaeological site of Pisac with an English-speaking guide and visit the local market. Enjoy an included lunch and a relaxed afternoon in the valley.
DAY 03 Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo & Train
Explore Moray’s agricultural terraces, the Maras salt pans viewpoint and Ollantaytambo. An included lunch is part of the day’s arrangements. Continue to the train station and travel to Machu Picchu Town.
DAY 04 Machu Picchu Experience
Explore Machu Picchu on your officially reserved route with a private English-speaking guide. Return by train to Ollantaytambo and continue with a private transfer to Cusco.
DAY 05 Cusco Historical & Cultural Tour
Visit Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo and the historic heart of Cusco with your private guide. Enjoy free time to explore the city independently later in the day.
DAY 06 South Valley: Tipón, Pikillaqta & Andahuaylillas
Travel privately through Cusco’s South Valley. Discover the Inca hydraulic terraces at Tipón, the Wari archaeological site of Pikillaqta, and the historic church of Andahuaylillas. Relevant admissions and an included lunch form part of the excursion.
DAY 07 San Blas & Traditional Pottery
Explore the streets and artistic traditions of San Blas. Join a pottery activity with materials and a small piece included. Finishing and collection arrangements are coordinated with the workshop. International shipping is not included.
DAY 08 San Pedro Market & Cooking Experience
Discover regional ingredients at San Pedro Market and join a cooking session. Prepare and enjoy your lunch with ingredients, equipment and a non-alcoholic drink included. The class is shared in Comfort and private in Premium. Premium includes a farewell dinner.
DAY 09 Departure from Cusco
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before the arranged private transfer to Cusco Airport for your onward journey.
What’s Included & What’s Not
What’s Included
- 8 nights of accommodation: 2 Sacred Valley, 1 Machu Picchu Town, and 5 Cusco.
- Double/twin rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast.
- 8 breakfasts and 4 included lunches, including lunch in the cooking experience.
- Private English-speaking guided visit to Machu Picchu with admission and round-trip shuttle bus.
- Round-trip railway service: Expedition in Comfort or Vistadome in Premium.
- Private ground transfers and guided cultural visits.
- Applicable admission tickets for the Cusco and Sacred Valley sites described in the itinerary.
- Moray and Maras salt pans viewpoint admission services.
- South Valley visits to Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas, including relevant admissions and an included lunch.
- San Blas guided walk and pottery activity, with workshop materials and a small piece.
- San Pedro Market and cooking session with ingredients, lunch and non-alcoholic drink.
- Water on excursion days and coordinated luggage arrangements as described in the itinerary.
- Premium only: private cooking experience and three-course farewell dinner.
What’s Not Included
- International and domestic flights.
- Services outside the stated Cusco itinerary.
- Travel insurance and medical expenses.
- Medical treatment, rescue and evacuation.
- Meals and beverages not expressly included.
- Alcohol and optional drinks.
- Voluntary tips and personal shopping.
- Laundry, minibar and other personal expenses.
- Early check-in, late checkout and extra nights.
- Inca Trail and additional Machu Picchu mountains.
- International shipping or special delivery of pottery items.
- Optional activities and unapproved itinerary modifications.
Comfort vs. Premium
Comfort — USD 2,690
Per adult, based on two adults sharing.
- 3-star hotel category
- Expedition train, round-trip
- Private cultural guided visits
- Private scheduled road transfers
- Shared cooking class with lunch
- South Valley and pottery experiences
- Farewell dinner not included
Premium — USD 3,690
Per adult, based on two adults sharing.
- 4-star hotel category
- Vistadome train, round-trip
- Private cultural guided visits
- Private scheduled road transfers
- Private cooking class with lunch
- South Valley and pottery experiences
- Three-course farewell dinner
Trains and Machu Picchu shuttle buses are shared in both categories. Pottery workshop arrangements are specified in the accepted quotation.
Important Travel Information
This journey begins and ends at Cusco Airport. The standard itinerary assumes an arrival before 2:00 p.m. Hotel names, room categories, train timetables and the Machu Picchu entrance route are identified in your accepted quotation.
The San Blas pottery workshop includes materials and a small piece. Finishing and collection arrangements depend on the workshop’s confirmed process. International shipping is excluded.
Some locations have steps, uneven surfaces and elevation. Please discuss any relevant mobility needs before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tour include the South Valley?
Yes. Day 6 includes a guided excursion to Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas, with applicable entrances and lunch.
Is the pottery workshop private?
The workshop format, timing, included materials and collection arrangements will be identified in your accepted quotation. International shipping is not included.
Is the cooking experience included?
Yes. It is shared in Comfort and private in Premium. The session includes ingredients, lunch and a non-alcoholic drink.
Can we change a hotel or add extra nights?
Changes can be requested before booking. Availability, services and any resulting price difference will be confirmed in writing.
Discover Cusco in Greater Depth
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