Day 6 – Transfer Back to Cusco

Overview

Theme: Easy Travel + Cusco Food Tour

After a restful day in Ollantaytambo, today you drive back to Cusco. Enjoy a relaxed morning before heading out, settle into Cusco for the afternoon, then hit the streets for an evening walking food tour before prepping for Brazil.

Morning in Ollantaytambo

No rush to leave. Take advantage of the morning before heading back:

Sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast
One last walk through the old town if the mood strikes
Pick up any souvenirs from local shops
Check out of hotel by late morning

The Drive Back

Ollantaytambo → Cusco: ~1.5–2 hours by car/van
Same scenic Sacred Valley route in reverse
Your toddler will probably nap in the car

                Heads up: You're going back up in elevation (Cusco is ~600m higher than Ollantaytambo). You've been acclimated for a few days now, so it should feel fine, but take it easy on arrival just in case.
            

Afternoon in Cusco

Check back into your Cusco hotel
Nap, rest, decompress
If you have energy: revisit a favorite spot from Day 2
Rest up before the evening food tour!

Evening: "Eat the Streets" Walking Food Tour

Cap off your Peru adventure with a guided street food tour through Cusco's culinary scene.

Time: 6:00 PM
Provider: Curious Monkey Food Tours Cusco
Meeting Point: Plaza Santa Catalina, Ca. Arequipa 401 — look for the guide by the fountain (puma statue) just past the Monastery Santa Catalina entrance
Booking Ref: 1362038283
Group: 3 adults

Included: Food tasting, local guide, pickup/drop-off, coffee/tea, local taxes

Not included: Gratuities

                Tips: Arrive a few minutes early to sign the waiver. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour ends back at the meeting point.
            

Prep for Brazil

Tomorrow you fly to Manaus—a completely different world. Use the time after the food tour to get organized:

Climate shift: Cool, dry Andes → hot, humid Amazon. Repack accordingly.
Confirm flight times and any connection details
Charge devices, download entertainment for the flight
Make sure your bug spray and permethrin-treated gear are accessible
Review your lodge pickup details for Day 8

                Tomorrow: You fly to Manaus. Have your carry-on packed with a change of lightweight clothes—you'll want to shed layers as soon as you land in the tropics.
            