Hi everyone! I'm finalizing a 5-day itinerary based out of Cusco (August 26–31) and would love some feedback, especially regarding logistics and hiring private drivers vs. joining guided trekking tours. - Altitude context: By the time we arrive in Cusco, we will have already spent 2 weeks traveling through San Pedro de Atacama, the Salar de Uyuni, La Paz, and Isla del Sol, so altitude acclimatization won't be an issue for us. We're skipping Machu Picchu this time and focusing on off-the-beaten-path Inca ruins. Here is our planned schedule: - Aug 26 (Day 1 - Half Day): Arrive in Cusco in the morning. Afternoon trip (~12:30 PM to 5:30 PM) to Manos de la Comunidad and the Písac archaeological site + market. - Aug 27 (Day 2 - Full Day):Day trek to Waqrapukara. -Aug 28 (Day 3 - Full Day): Sacred Valley — Maras (Salineras), Moray, and Ollantaytambo (fortress). -Aug 29 (Day 4 - Full Day): Ausangate 7 Lakes, circuit on horseback of possibile, followed by the Pacchanta hot springs. - Aug 30 (Day 5 - Full Day): Checacupe ( bridges) + Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain & Stone Forest (Bosque de Piedras). - Aug 31 (Day 6): relaxed day walking around Cusco city center and flight out. --- Advice needed: Private Driver for Days 1, 3, and 5: For Pisac, the Sacred Valley (Maras/Moray/Ollantaytambo), and Palccoyo/Checacupe, our plan is simply to hire a reliable private taxi/driver to wait for us at each stop so we can explore at our own pace. Does this itinerary flow well for those days? Waqrapukara & 7 Lakes (Days 2 & 4): is the trail easy enough to navigate on our own with just a private driver drop-off/pick-up, or is a guided trek strongly recommended? Also, For 7 Lakes of Ausangate, is it easy to arrange a horse rental directly in Pacchanta with a private driver, or is it smoother/cheaper to join a small guided tour? Any trusted driver or local agencies recommendations are welcome! Thanks in advance for your insights!