Getting to know Cusco, Machu Picchu and Other Destinations
Do not agree only with the typical destinations “unmissable”
Do you want to explore the Inca Empire and fulfill energy? Do you want to go through the Sacred Valley of the Incas? Do you often dream about visiting one of the seven wonders of the world? Do you want to discover incredible places, that no-one has been ever before?
If your answer is, YES! Come along to the spectacular tour designed just for you.
A perfect tour that it will take you to the beautiful Capital of the Incas, while you learn about the Inca architecture, or visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas on the way to Machu Picchu, the most enigmatic city of the Inca Empire. Especially, you will have the chance to explore and discover incredible and wonderful places, which are not so popular for visitors.
Places to visit
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Destination
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DeparturePick up from your hotel / hotel
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Departure Time08:00 A.M. (Subject to change)
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Return Time06:00 P.M. (Subject to change)
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedGetting to know Cusco, Machu Picchu and Other DestinationsPersonal GuideDeparture Taxes
1st Day: Arrival in Cusco, visit the Qosqo Llacta or Cusco city center
Pick up at the airport and transfer to your chosen hotel.
We start at the beautiful and modern Cusco Main Square surrounded by the colossal cathedral. Then, we start walking to the most attractive and picturesque places of this beautiful city like; the famous twelve angle stone, the traditional and colorful district of San Blas and the narrow streets trap in the time.
Cusco is a mix of the Inca culture and religious culture. That’s why our next stop is Santo Domingo convent, built upon the Inca foundations of The Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun. Finally, we walk to San Pedro market to appreciate local products, typical life style, crafts, typical food and others.
2nd Day: The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Pisac & Ollantaytambo) – Aguas Calientes
We drive towards Pisac. During our journey we will pass by Qorao to observe local textile techniques and to get some traditional souvenirs. Here, you can take some great pictures of the lovely llamas and the local life.
Later, we will stop at Taray viewpoint. This astounding natural balcony offers a spectacular view from the Andes and the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will have time to enjoy, contemplate and of course take awesome pictures. Then, we continue to the traditional village of Pisac. There, we visit the traditional market and the famous Intihuatana Archaeological park.
In the afternoon, we drive to Urubamba to have a buffet lunch. After recharging energy, we drive to Ollantaytambo village to visit Ollantaytambo archaeological park. We have the opportunity to see the only Inca living village because of its pavestone and winding streets. Later, we go to the train station to take our train to Aguas Calientes.
* Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
* Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
* Duration: From 08.00 to 20.00 hours
3rd Day: Machu Picchu secrets – Pisac
After breakfast, we take a bus towards Machu Picchu entrance. Machu Picchu is considered as the new spiritual center of the world.
We have a tour in one of the most enigmatic and mysterious construction in the world. Discover the secret of this ancient wonder of the world with our professional guide. After the tour, you have time to enjoy, explore, relax, recharge positive vibes and of course take incredible pictures. The Machu Picchu experience will simply stay in your mind, heart and soul.
In the afternoon, we take a bus down to Aguas Calientes to get lunch and take the train back to Ollantaytambo. We pick you up at your arrival at the train station, then we drive to the hotel in Pisac village.
* Accommodation in Pisac
* Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
* Duration: From 08.30 to 20.00 hours
4th Day: Kinsa Qocha – Pisac
In the morning, we leave Pisac important Inca town in the middle of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We pick you up from your hotel, then we go for about 40 minutes towards Pampa Llacta rural village.
Pampa Llacta is famous because of the Potato Center. We will have an exhibition of the wide range variety of potato before we start the trek to the main destinations.
We get ready all the equipment we will need for the trek. Then, we walk up for about one hour until Puma qocha. The beauty and magnificent of this natural wonder gives life to many of the products, plants and animals typical of this region. We walk along the lagoon and the surroundings to enjoy the view and the unique landscape.
Later, we walk down the mountain to Anqas Qocha or blue lagoon. We have the chance to fish trout in this beautiful natural lagoon. Also, we will have our lunch in this peaceful place.
After lunch, we have two options: we either go down biking or we drive to Kinsa Qocha or the Three Lagoons. Here, we have a relaxing walk by the spectacular lagoons.
Finally, we continue our way down towards Pukara Pantilliclla Pre-Inca construction located in Cuyo Grande rural village. Here, we can observe many urban buildings or constructions. In the other hand, you can see terraces destroyed by the natural exposure of the time.
* Accommodation in Pisac
* Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
* Duration: From 08.00 to 20.00 hours
5th Day: Montaña de Siete colores de Palccoyo – Cusco
Pick up from your hotel, then we head towards Combapata village. After a delicious breakfast, we head to the new trend Palccoyo mountain.
During our trek to Palccoyo, we pass by the mysterious Stone Forest. The natural formation will grab your attention. We stop to take some pictures and observe the natural flora and fauna of the region.
The reddish, greenish and yellowish tones of Palccoyo will leave at a loss of words during the whole trek. It is important to mention that Palccoyo mountain is the result of the same phenomenon of Vinicunca or the rainbow mountain. It originated because of the presence of sedimentary rocks in erosion, which were covered with a white coating on the entire Andes of Peru.
After enjoying the spectacular panoramic views, we return by the same way to get a delicious and replenished lunch. On our way back to Cusco, depending on the time, we can visit the Archaeological Front of Rumicqolqa. Inca hydraulic construction of the passage of the Qhapaq Ñan.
* Accommodation in Cusco
* Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
* Duration: From 05.00 to 18.00
6th Day: Cusco – Lima
After breakfast, you have free time in Cusco depending on your fly back to Lima. Transport from your hotel to the airport.
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