Departure every day.
Essence alive in the capital of the Incas.
This package is designed for those who would like to know all about the secrets of the capital of the Incas "Cusco".
In this package you can enjoy more free time, walk the streets of Cusco, visit its handcrafted neighborhoods, in addition observe more of Cusco people and its intimate habits.
You'll be delighted to see all the beauty of Cusco and its energy.
Advice: Be prepare to receive the magical energy that only Cusco can give.
Arrival and transfer in Cusco
At the schedule time, our uniformed personnel will be waiting for your arrival at Cusco airport or the bus terminal, carrying a sign with your name on. We will, then, take you to the hotel. The tourist mobility service we offer is fully equipped for your comfort. Travel time will vary depending of the location of your hotel.
Arrival at the hotel, registration and accommodation.
Later.
13:30 pm CITY TOUR.
At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel at 14:00 pm to begin our tour of the city, where our professional guide will provide you with all the necessary information on all the attractions that we will visit. The tour guide will be attentive to any questions and / or needs that each of our visitors require.
Places to be visited:
The main temple of the Sun known as the "Qoricancha". Then, "Sacsayhuaman" known as the head of the Puma in reference to the city of Cusco which was built in a shape of a Puma, and the head of the puma was exactly Sacsayhuaman. After that, we visit Qenqo temple in honor of mother Earth or Pachamama. We then continue with our bus to Pucapucara that, in Inkas time, was an entry control to the sacred city of Cusco. Later on, visit of Tambomachay Inka temple in honor of the natural element of water.
We return to Cusco. You can decide to either stay in the main beautiful square of Cusco of be taken to your hotel.
9:00am. We will pick you up from your hotel to begin our tour. This tour will take you to Maras a colonial town which gives us great Andean landscapes worthy of international postcards. This village offers the attractions of the salt mines of Maras since pre-Inca and which even today continues being exploited. Later on, a visit to the terraces of Moray, which are recognized as an Inka center of agricultural experiment, in this form they were obtaining great varieties of new food products.
In this tour we will witness the activity of weaving, using.
Inca techniques and natural colors, customs that are still today so clearly present in their daily lives.
On the way back to Cusco, we can see beautiful snowy peaks and large hectares of seeding, which will give us beautiful moments and memories.
8:30 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel to start our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will leave the city to reach the viewpoint of Taray, from here we can enjoy the beautiful Inca terraces and existing farmland which surround the sacred river of the Incas "Willcamayuc". Later on, we´ll visit Pisaq the archaeological Park, also the Indian market which is as colorful as the local people.
The Pisaq Andean Market is the best place to shop for crafts and souvenirs.
After some free time we will continue our journey to the village of Urubamba, where will have lunch at a delicious buffet.
Continuing our journey we'll reach the last living Inca town "Ollantaytambo".
Ollantaytambo is remembered as a mythical love story, a drama of love that prevails against all obstacles. It is believed that this city was built by General Inka Ollanta in a time of rebellion against the Royal army of the Inka to prevent its binding to the beautiful princess Cusi Qoyllor "beautiful star".
After a 40 minutes' drive we will reach Chinchero which is surrounded by the colonial houses, where we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions, terraces and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dresses, all surrounded by the local temple, where you will appreciate the painting of local people who later where well-known as the creator of the "Escuela.
Cusqueña" founders. The Colonial church is rich in art and jewelry and well appreciated by their population.
Lunch is included on this tour in the town of Urubamba.
19:00pm Arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
6:30 a.m. Transfer from hotel to the train station.
From Cusco we will take the train to Machupicchu village, and arrive in this town at 10:30 am, immediately after we will board a bus to Machupicchu Inca City.
11:00 a.m. Beginning of our 2 hours guided tour of the main Inka palaces and its attractions.
After that, you can enjoy this world wonder at your own discretion and pace.
It is highly recommended visiting the house of the chosen, the Intiwatana (the sundial, marking the seasons), Kallancas (sheds for warriors), baths and aqueducts, as well as the large areas with terraces.
You can also if you want climb the sacred mountain of Huayna Picchu, visit the sun gate and Inka bridge or anything you want to do at your convenience.
Today if you want to visit the Hot Springs, you´ll have enough time to enjoy it.
In according time we will approach the railway station to board the train and begin our journey back to Ollantaytambo and then take a touristic bus to Cusco.
The train usually returns at 18:30pm.
22:30 p.m. Arrival in Cusco.
Transfer to your hotel.
9:00 am We will pick you up from your hotel, immediately we will depart for the south valley of Cusco which gives us cultural diversities.
People are distinguished from one another , throughout this valley.
As Oropesa, known as the Peruvian capital of bread. Tipon which is known for its traditional foods like baked guinea pig. We will also pass through Saylla, offering to people the cusquenian Chicharron which are "little pieces of roosted pork, with boiled corn and a Andean mint salad".
Tipon is also an Archaeological park that hosts large water sources from Inka time and also enormous Inca terraces. It is said that it was a place of exile for the Inca Wiracocha, when he left the city of Cusco in a time of war.
Pikillacta: This city sits on top of Huacarpay lagoon, and corresponds to the Pre-Inca Culture of Wari.
We will then visit Andahuaylillas a colonial Church, where we´ll find a beautiful colonial temple known as the Sistine Chapel of America. In this temple you can admire beautiful paintings of great Peruvians and foreigners artists.
The Colonial temple is rich in jewelry and art.
After a great day, we will return to Cusco, making brief stops to visit some of the villages mentioned above.
Arrival in Cusco at around 15:00 pm.
In according time and depending of your itinerary, we'll provide you the transfer from your hotel to the airport or bus station, assistance by our staff.
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Every day of the year (please check availability in our groups).
1950 - 3350m. / 6398 - 9840 f.
Cusco, Sacred Valley, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, South Valley of Cusco, Saylla, Andahuaylillas, Pikillaqta, Tipon.
- Daily departures are available along the year.
- All private service departure dates are adapted to your request any day you choose.
Vegetarian option at no extra cost. Check our regular menú
due to the altitude of the highest point in Cusco we recommend a period of at least 2 days for acclimatization in Cusco at 3350m/9840ft.
Vegetarian option at no extra cost. Check our regular menú
DAY 1: easy
DAY 2: easy
DAY 3: easy
DAY 4: easy
DAY 5: easy
DAY 6: easy
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