Peru Cultural Journeys

Andean Cultural Tours

Brief Itinerary Tour

Day One: Arrival at Cusco airport. Scenic drive to the Sacred Valley and Pisac Inn. Lunch at Pisac Inn. Afternoon to rest, acclimate and explore the cobblestone streets of Pisac. Welcoming dinner.

Day Two: Leisurely drive to visit the ancient baths of Tambomachay, Kenko and the astronomic calendar of Sacsayhuaman. Lunch out in Cusco. Evening Traditional music and dance presentation with Wiñay Taki Ayllu.  Dinner at Pisac Inn.

Day Three: Visit the town and archeological site of Ollantaytambo. Lunch out. Visit the Inca Salt mines still in use today. Dinner at Pisac Inn.

Day Four: Shopping day at Pisac´s colorful Traditional Indian Market. Explore the traditional food market where locals buy their produce. Wonderful opportunity to buy woven goods, sweaters and jewelry. Admire the beautiful faces and calm excitement that transforms Pisac on market days. Lunch and Dinner at Pisac Inn.
 

Day Five: Walk or drive to the Pisac archeological site to explore the agricultural terraces and ceremonial site. Pic nic lunch. Walk or drive down to Pisac. Dinner at Pisac Inn.

DaySix: Scenic drive into the high Andes and walk to the traditional community of Amaru. Participate in a communal work day. Traditional lunch. Spinning and weaving demonstration. Wonderful opportunity to purchase textiles directly from the weavers. Walk and drive back to Pisac. Dinner at Pisac Inn.

Day Seven: With the experience of Amaru fresh in our hearts we get an early start for our day trip to Machu Picchu! We drive through the Sacred Valley to catch the train in Ollantaytambo for a spectacular train ride. Day exploring the ruins. Evening return to Pisac. Dinner at Pisac Inn.
 

Day Eight: Walking tour through Cusco. Visit the main pre-Colombian Inca Temple, Coricancha, and the Plaza de Armas. Lunch out in Cusco. A few free hours for shopping or a museum visit. Farewell dinner celebration at Pisac Inn.

Day Nine: Early breakfast before leaving for the Cusco airport.

The order of your itinerary will change depending on the day you arrive.

These three meals are not included in tour price.