5 Days Christmas in Cusco and Machu Picchu, Perú 2023

Arrive in Cusco during the morning by air flight! Guided visit to the Cathedral of Cusco and the Coricancha temple in the afternoon

During the morning, at any time, arrive at the Cusco airport. When you arrive at the Cusco airport, go to the waiting room to meet our KONDOR PATH TOURS team for the transfer service to the Hotel.

At 13:30, enjoy the guided visit to the Cathedral of Cusco and the beautiful Inca temple of Coricancha – Today’s excursion is light to acclimatize to the Andes of Cusco.

EXPLORE: The tour begins at 1:30 p.m.

1. The Cathedral of Cusco, the Sagrada Familia and Capilla del Triunfo church, and the beautiful Andean canvases
2. The Coricancha Temple – The main temple of the Inca empire contains the rooms of the rainbow, lightning, sun, moon, etc.

Tour to Machu Picchu by train from the Poroy train station – Return to Cusco at night to continue celebrating Christmas in Cusco.

Early in the morning, we travel by private vehicle to the Poroy train station for about 25 minutes to board the train service that goes to Machu Picchu Pueblo “3 hours and a half trip”.

Once we arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo, we board the bus service to the Machu Picchu ruins. “25-minute ride” – Enjoy the fantastic guided tour of Machu Picchu for 2 hours, visiting different Inca temples with fascinating panoramic views.

In the afternoon, we board the train service to return to the Poroy train station and then to the city of Cusco – We return to Cusco at approximately 7:30 p.m.

NOTE: In the center of Cusco, by the main square, the Christmas Eve party takes place where the Cusqueños run through the main square at midnight carrying a suitcase, “customs and traditions of Cusco.” Visitors can organize their Christmas Eve in any restaurant to celebrate Inca Christmas.

Train schedule: Outbound Journey

• Train Company: PERURAIL
  • Travel route: Poroy to Machu Picchuu Pueblo
  • Class: VISTADOME train Peru N° 33
  • Departure from Poroy: 6:40
    • At the station: 6:10
  • Arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo: 9:54

Train schedules: Inbound Journey

• Train Company: PERU-RAIL
  • Service: From Aguas Calientes Peru train station to Poroy
  • Class: VISTADOME train Peru N° 34
  • Departure: 15:20
    • At the station: 14:50
  • Arrival at Poroy Train Station: 19:05
  • Arrival to Cusco by KONDOR PATH TOURS transport: 19:30

Indeed, they will have celebrated Christmas Eve until midnight in Cusco, so today is free time in the morning! In the afternoon, enjoy the City Tour Cusco (4 ruins)

Just 10 minutes from the center of Cusco to the northwest and on the city’s outskirts, visit the beautiful megalithic construction of Sacsayhuaman! Continue exploring the sacred Inca plazas of Qenqo with its underground passage and views of the landscape towards Cusco.

The penultimate Inca ruin is Puca Pucara, or the Red Fortress, where the Incas controlled the people and agricultural products from the Sacred Valley in Inca times. Finally, enjoy a 10-minute walk to the Tambomachay Inca Water Temple to make a wish to Mother Nature represented in Tambomachay.

Explore: The tour starts at 1:30 p.m.

• Sacsayhuaman Inca ruins
• Qenqo ruins
• Puca Pucara
• Tambomachay

Explore the enchanting Sacred Valley of Cusco, visiting incredible Inca ruins.

It is a fascinating tourist circuit through the Sacred Valley of the Incas by vehicle with some minimal short walks. All the photographic angles of the Sacred Valley stand out for the presence of the Andes of Cusco with its eternal glaciers.

Visit the Inca complex of Pisac with its exuberant Inca terrace systems built on different parts of the great Pisac mountain. In the colonial town of Pisac, we have some free time to search for Andean souvenirs made locally by the families of Pisac.

The two ruins of Ollantaytambo and Chinchero highlight its Inca walls with magnificent temples preserved today, such as the temple of the sun, the terrace system, and the colonial churches. We return to Cusco by the Chinchero road.

Visit: The tour starts at 8:00 a.m.

1. Pisac Inca ruins
2. The Colonial Pisac Indian Market
3. Ollantaytambo
4. Chinchero

Lunch: Buffet lunch

Return to Cusco via Cachimayo and Poroy.

AM Enjoy the colorful hike to Rainbow Mountain – Transfer service in the afternoon to Cusco airport.

In recent years, the Rainbow Mountain circuit has become an essential destination after Machu Picchu; if you are in Cusco, you must visit Vinicunca. We left the colorful tourist circuit for the last day because of the elevations of the Andes; after several days touring Cusco and Machu Picchu, your body gradually adapts to the Andes; that is why we left the adventure to the rainbow mountain on the last day. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views from the top of the rainbow mountain in splendor.

• Beginning of the vehicular trip: 05:00 “3 hours of travel”
• Start walk: At Llactoc 4,900 meters/16,076 feet.
• Distance: 7 km/ 4.3 miles
• Walking distance: 100 minutes – round trip walk
• Summit: 5,100 meters/ 16,732 feet.
• Lunch: Box lunch.
• Return to Cusco: Between 15:00 to 16:30

INFORMATIVE NOTE OF TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

We recommend organizing your air flight from Cusco to Lima or another destination between 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. so you can enjoy your rainbow mountain tour quietly! If you stay more days in Cusco, we will gladly organize your transfer to the airport on the date and time you indicate.