Today, we have the opportunity to stretch our legs and acclimatise to the high altitude with a delightful hike in the hills above Cusco. First stop is the impressive Inca site of Saqsayhuaman, huge stone ramparts surround a beautiful grass amphitheatre, once the scene of fierce battles it now hosts traditional Inca ceremonies such as Inti raymi and Warachicuy.

Next, we will continue to the Inca water temple of Tambo machay lying at 3700m-12000ft, with its intricately carved water channels this is thought to have been used both for ritual cleansing as well as the worship of water. From here it is all a downhill hike to Cusco, stopping at the temple of the Moon and depending on time other historical sites along the way.

Total hiking distance; 6km-3730ml.L