DAY 1
ARRIVAL TO CUSCO, CITY TOUR
As soon as you arrive in the land of the Incas. Cusco is located in the highlands of Peru, at 11,200 feet above sea level. Agency staff will meet you at the arrival gate of the airport. You will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Our tour of the city of Cusco will begin between 13:30h and 14:00h. First, we will visit the Qorikancha, «The Temple of the Sun», one of the most impressive constructions of Inca Cusco. Afterwards, we will visit an impressive Inca archaeological complex such as Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, PukaPukara and Tambomachay. Finally, our tour will end near the historic center of the city. You may wish to enjoy a nice dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants or we can arrange for you to be dropped off at your hotel, just tell your assigned advisor what you would like to do.
MEALS: Breakfast.
OVERNIGHT: Cusco
DAY 2
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
On this beautiful day we will start our tour very early in the morning, approximately at 6:45 am, with the pick up of our passengers from their respective lodgings, we will start the tour, we will visit the most important archaeological centers of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, (Ollantaytambo, Chinchero) as well as the salt mines of Maras and the archaeological site of Moray, and in the town of Urubamba where we will have our buffet lunch. Once finished the tour in Ollantaytambo, we will go to the train station from where our train will depart, we will arrive in approximately 2 hours to the town of AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICCHU, where we will be received by a staff of the agency that will transfer us on foot to our designated lodging.
MEALS: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch.
OVERNIGHT: Aguas calientes
DAY 3
MACHUPICCHU
Today is the day! In the early hours of the morning, we will begin our tour to the sacred Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Our tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the World will last 2 hours. We will explore the mysteries and magic of the sacred Inca citadel of Machu Picchu visiting the different areas of the city and its main attraction such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarter, the Temple of the Three Windows and several cemeteries. The Wayna Picchu mountain, overlooking the city, can also be climbed if you have purchased an entrance ticket in advance (only 400 tickets are sold per day). After your tour you will have the opportunity to choose where to have lunch whether you want a restaurant in Aguas Calientes or at the entrance of the citadel. Later, you will go to the train station from where you will start your return to Cusco by train. Upon arrival at the corresponding train station, a member of our staff will accompany you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.
MEALS: Breakfast.
OVERNIGHT: Cusco.
DAY 4
VISIT LARCO MUSEUM, FLIGHT LIMA -CUSCO
Today is the day! In the early hours of the morning, we will begin our tour to the sacred Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Our tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the World will last 2 hours. We will explore the mysteries and magic of the sacred Inca citadel of Machu Picchu visiting the different areas of the city and its main attraction such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarter, the Temple of the Three Windows and several cemeteries. The Wayna Picchu mountain, overlooking the city, can also be climbed if you have purchased an entrance ticket in advance (only 400 tickets are sold per day). After your tour you will have the opportunity to choose where to have lunch whether you want a restaurant in Aguas Calientes or at the entrance of the citadel. Later, you will go to the train station from where you will start your return to Cusco by train. Upon arrival at the corresponding train station, a member of our staff will accompany you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.
MEALS: Breakfast.
OVERNIGHT: Cusco.
DAY 5
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Let’s go for a walk ! Our transportation will pick you up and take you for a trip of approximately 3 hours to the town of Cusipata where you will have a light breakfast to be able to ascend the mountain of colors with energy. After breakfast, the guide will give you the necessary indications before the ascent. The hike has an approximate duration of 01:30 hrs of ascent and 01: hr descent, there is also the option to climb the mountain on a horse to enjoy the scenery without much physical effort for an additional cost of 100 soles approximately. Once you arrive at the Vinicunca viewpoint you will have 30 minutes to appreciate the scenery, take pictures, feel the connection with nature and have a very good time in tranquility. After descending the group will meet to share their experiences on the hike and also to return to the city and to have a typical lunch in the town of Cusipata. The tour ends at approximately 06:00 pm at a point very close to the main square of Cusco. Later we will have a farewell dinner and thank the group for having been able to visit Peru and its wonders.
MEALS: Breakfast and Lunch.
OVERNIGHT: Cusco.
DAY 6
TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT – FLIGHT TO LIMA
Today you will depart from Cusco, so, depending on the departure time of your plane, our transfer drivers will take you to the airport. Once you arrive at the airport, thank you for your confidence and your visit in our country the program will conclude.
MEALS: Breakfast.
