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Cusco Traditional Package 06 Days, Cusco birthplace of a great and ancient culture and tourist destination in South America has one of the modern wonders of the world, the enigmatic Inca city of Machu Picchu, cosmopolitan city and tourist places in the same town and along the Sacred Valley, here you can also make different adventure tours like the Inca Trail. Salkantay, Lares trek, choquequirao, ausangate, Huchuy qosqo, and enjoy the magic of the Andes the warmth of its people.
*Difficulty level depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization.
Day 01.- Cusco- City Tour: 02.00. p.m.
Arrival in the city of Cusco and transfer from the airport to the Hotel, free morning. They are picked up from your hotel between 10:00 hrs. and 13: 20hrs. You will have a guided tour through the center of the city of Cusco, visit the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha- and then go out to visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, returning to the city between 18:30 hrs.
1.– The Qoricancha
Then we visit the Qoricancha temple, the highest expression of Inca architecture and engineering. The Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha, is also currently the Convent of Santo Domingo.
2.- Sacsayhuaman
The impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman is strategically built on a hill from where you can see all of Cusco. It is famous for its huge carved stones, some of which are 9 meters or 30 feet high and weigh more than 350 tons.
3.- Qenqo
Located four kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco, it has the archaeological groups of Qenqo Grande and Qenqo Chico. Etymologically, it means labyrinth or zigzag, served a purely religious function, being on the outside a semicircular amphitheater with trapezoidal niches and a monolith that simulates a puma which is approximately six meters.
5.- Puka pukara
Puka pukara means “red fortress”, because the calcareous stones with which it is built have acquired the reddish coloration of the terrain, very abundant in iron. It is alleged that it had the function of protecting Tambomachay, an important palace in the Incario. But that, in turn, for its architectural layout and the existence of fountains, aqueducts and multiple enclosures, was a “tambo” that is, a collective shelter that offered inn and food to travelers, as well as the entourage that was to accompany to the Inca in his retirement in Tambomachay.
6.- Tambomachay
Tambomachay, is located about 8 kms. North of Cusco and very close to the ruins of Puka Pukara, it is an archaeological site that was dedicated to the worship of water and so that the head of the Inca Empire could rest. This place is also called Baños del Inca. It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and several waterfalls that run along the rocks. The surprising thing about this is that from a main waterfall, the Incas created 2 secondary waterfalls, which are exactly the same. That is, if one places two empty bottles, one in each waterfall, the two are filled at the same time.
Our service includes:
- Tourist transport
- Professional bilingual tour guide
Not Included:
- Tourist cusco tickets (foreigners 130 soles / peruvians 70 soles)
- Entrance to koricancha
- Extra spences
- Tips.
Day 02.- Sacred Valley:
This trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of the most impressive in your visit to Cusco, we will visit the most traditional archaeological sites such as the typical market of Pisaq, Ollantaytambo and the handicraft market and the chinchero ruins. It is the second most visited place in Cusco after the trip that is made inside the City.
PISAQ.- A small city, visited by many tourists daily, has a very colorful market and an amazing Inca architecture in the place called Complejo Hanaq Pisaq. After the visit we will continue to the town of Urubamba to taste a typical lunch of the area and later to the archaeological center of ollantaytambo.
OLLANTAYTAMBO.- A city where the design of the archaeological complex is confused with the current town. There is a very fine class of architecture, the entrance can be seen as a main square, with its narrow streets, it is the main place to visit within the Sacred Valley tour.
Our Service Includes:
- Tourist transport
- Professional bilingual guide
- Buffet lunch (Urubamba)
It Does Not Include:
- Entrance Tickets (S/.130 soles)
- Personal expenses
- tips
Note: the train to Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu is Ollantaytambo Station (overnight)
Day 03.- Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu:
After breakfast at the hotel, the bus (it takes 25 minutes) by a zigzag path, to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is addressed. Buses begin to depart at 5:30 am (as soon as they fill, leave). If you do not mind taking the bus and prefer to walk along the Inca Trail, just let your guide show the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, which will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Once in Machu Picchu, you will have a private guided tour of 2 hours. Then you have more time to explore the city on your own. If you have reserved a permit to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu, or if you want to walk to the Puerta del Sol which is a rise of 1 hour (is free and available for everyone) is ideal for those postcard images City can do after the tour. Then you have to go back to Aguas Calientes to board the train back to the town of Ollantaytambo and then return to the city of Cusco by bus.
Our Service includes:
- Round trip train service Expedition (out of Ollantaytambo.)
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Bus up and down
- Entrance to the city of Machu Picchu
- Tourist lunch.
- Return to the city of Cusco.
Does not include:
- Extras
- Tips.
Day 04.- Maras – Moray – Salineras:
MARAS.- Maras district is located in the province of Urubamba, department of Cusco, 52km. 3,465 meters above sea level and has natural and cultural attractions. The salt mines, consisting of platforms based saltwater pools has its pre-Inca, Inca, colonial and contemporary home today Maras villagers continue to work in the salt mines. This place becomes a prime attraction for tourists.
MORAY.-It is located two hours from Cusco by Chinchero route is one of the most spectacular views in which there four circular terraces of different size. Experimental agricultural terraces are places of concentration of female energy, which is considered as a magnetic center of the Pacha Mama.
SALINERAS.-In this place we will appreciate mines which people leave the area working to supply the city of Cusco and surrounding areas and formerly also the Incas used to supply the entire empire, return to the city of Cusco.
Our service includes:
- tourist bus service
- professional guide service
- Entrance ticket
Does not include:
- Extra expenses
- Lunch
- Tips.
Day 05.- Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca:
It is an impressive hike in the Andes mountain range (Vilcanota chain) route of the mountain of colors that is very close to a very important mountain for the Andean people, APU AUSANGATE (6,377. Masl) this Apu, bearer of Life is guardian of one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world. Thus, our walk will be accompanied by snowy peaks, glaciers, herds of alpacas, llamas. This hike offers a selection of wildlife and stunning landscapes.
ITINERARY:
We pick you up at your respective hotel at 4.15 to 4.30 am, then start our incredible adventure driving, approximately 2.30 to 3.00 hours in our private van through the southern valley until you reach the town of Tintingo which is at 3,800. msnm, where we will enjoy After a delicious breakfast, then we continue our journey towards the beginning of the trail called Killiwani (4,800. msnm). Along this road there are stunning views of agricultural terraces, canyons and snowy mountains.
Once you reach the beginning of the trail our Guide will give you a small introduction of the area, to finally start a walk of approximately 1.30 hours along a road with a gradual climb of approximately 35 degrees, during the walk we will have the opportunity to appreciate a variety of South American camelids, spectacular systems of this place and beautiful views of the snowy Ausangate.
At 11.45am Approximately we will arrive at our destination the mountain of colors that is 5000.msnm. Here you will have enough time to enjoy this landscape.
After our visit to the mountain of colors we will return to the place where our transport is located for approximately 1.30 hours, then return to Tintingo where our lunch is waiting for us. After lunch and a short break we begin the return trip to the city of Cusco arriving at approximately 5.30.p.m
Services Included:
- Pick up from your respective Hotel
- Round Trip Transportation
- Breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- Bilingual professional guide
- Entrance to the protected area
- Finished blankets
- Canes
- First aid kit
- Oxygen balloon
We Recommend To Take:
- A small backpack
- Thermal clothing
- Trekking shoes
- Sun hat
- Gloves
- Warm coat
- Sunscreen
- Photographic camera.
- Rain jacket / poncho (for safety)
Day 06.-Cusco Free:
Breakfast free time and transfer to the Airport
Included:
- Round trip transfers between airport and hotel (Cusco)
- Round trip transfers between hotel and train station
- Round trip train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
- Round trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
- Ground transportation for scheduled tours
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu & all scheduled attractions (except Cusco Cathedral)
- English speaking guide for all scheduled tours
- Accommodations 2 nights in Cusco (breakfast included)
Not Included
- Entrance to the Cusco Cathedral (25 Peruvian Soles)
- International and domestic flights
- Airport taxes
- Excess baggage
- Additional nights for bad weather o flight cancellation
- Meals not detailed in itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water
- Hotel and train upgrades are available upon request
- Optional tips for guides and drivers
- Your original Passport (student card if your book as student).
- A small day pack with water to drink
- Comfortable shoes or runners
- Camera and rain jacket or poncho
- A fleece or jacket, basic toiletries
- Hat for the sun , sunscream, insect repelent for mosquitoes
- Some extra money for lunch, drinks, snacks and souvenirs