TRIP LENGTH: 7 Days
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
FROM: $ 649 USD
Expedition | Cusco
Exotic Cusco
"Feel the energy of the town of Aguas Calientes with this magnificent trip, where you can visit the incredible llacta of Machupicchu (wonder of the world), this ancient Inca city is one of the most precious treasures of Peru. It was built in the middle from the 15th century and it is believed that it was one of the residences of the ninth Inca of Tahuantinsuyo, Pachacútec, although there are also the remains of a sanctuary. Its name means old mountain, and refers to the place where it is located at about 2,453 meters above sea level, in a rocky premonitory between Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu."
EXPEDITION
- Max Altitude: 5,020 m
- Route: Exotic Cusco
- Availability: Jan – Dec
- Difficulty: Moderate
TRAVEL PROGRAM
DAY 1: Cusco in + City Tour Cusco + Qoricancha + 04 Archaeological Ruins
- Arrival in the city of Cusco, welcome, assistance and transfer to the hotel. rest of the morning rest for acclimatization. We start with the pick-up from their respective hotels to start with our first point of visit, the Qoricancha, legendary Temple of the Sun and main ceremonial place of the Inca Empire, which, together with the Santo Domingo Convent, display a fascinating combination of Inca and colonial architecture. We continue to the venerable Cathedral of Cusco, with its wonderful altars carved in various styles. colonial paintings and splendid paintings from the Cusco School of colonial art.
- Then we went up to heights of the city, to the impressive archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, one of the largest works of the Incas, where gigantic walls of megalithic stones are perfectly placed, and the best views of the city of Cusco are appreciated. From there we visit Qenqo, an ancient place of ceremonies and sacrifices, followed by the Inca military post of Pucapucara (or red stone) tube ends specifically military, it was the control point for entering Cusco and also served as a place rest and we finished in Tambomachay, it was a center of adoration and worship of water, the Incas gave it. They asked the Gods for the rains to come for their crops and for them to be fertile. Return to Cusco.
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 2: Excursion. Full Day Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Breakfast at the hotel
- We start with the pick-up from your hotel between 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. heading to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, first point, Pisac, an important archaeological complex located on top of a steep hill, with huge platforms (or terraces) and Inca temples of solid and perfect building. We visit the artisan market of Pisac, one of the best known in Peru and in the middle day We will have lunch buffet style in an excellent tourist restaurant in the town of Urubamba. We continue to Ollantaytambo, with its great walls and ancient canals, considered one of the few towns continuously inhabited since the time of the Incas. There you can explore the huge
- Fortress, once, place of legendary battles and ancient religious ceremonies. The tour concludes in Chinchero, with its attractive square, ancient Inca walls and a beautiful landscape of agricultural fields, peaks and snow-capped mountains. We return to your hotel in Cusco around 7:00 p.m.
- Lunch
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 3: Excursion. Full Day Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Leaving early from your hotel with our tourist mobility, we will arrive at the train station of Ollantaytambo to have a 2-hour trip to the town of Aguas Calientes, from there we will have a short bus ride will take us to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the Ancient world. As you stroll through the complex, you will be able to admire the impressive architecture. While our guide will share interesting theories about the history and importance of Machu Picchu for the Incas. The great views and the magic of the place are incomparable. After two hours of travel, you will have free time to meet or rest and take the energies of this great place. Time coordinated we go down by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and finally we take the return train to Cusco, where our transfer and mobility will be waiting to transport you to your hotel.
- Lunch
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 4: Excursion. Full Day Laguna Huamantay
- A true mountain excursion, the tour starts leaving your hotel between 4 and 4:30 am. We travel to the quiet town of Mollepata, and continue towards the Soraypampa valley. After have breakfast and a rest, we start the 7 km walk. (round trip) towards the lagoon, enjoying great views of the majestic Nevado Humantay (4,200 m.s.n.m.) along the way.
- We arrive at the charming Humantay Lagoon in an hour and a half to two hours, depending on the pace of the walk. On the shores of the lagoon, the tranquility of its waters and the impressive views of the snow-capped mountains lend themselves to an extraordinary experience. We will also see the well-known Nevado Salkantay at the bottom of the valley, both at the going as the return. We will have lunch and you will have time to rest and take many photos before returning to Cusco, at the end of a beautiful day of hiking in the Andes.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 5: Excursion. Half Day Maras y Moray (Salt Mines)
- Breakfast at the hotel
- We start the tour with the pick-up from your hotel, between 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. One hour from Cusco, Moray is considered an Inca agricultural research center, a unique place where each ring of terraces provided different micro-climatic conditions, which made it possible to observe and improve the various crops that were produced at different heights.
- We continue towards the old salt mine of Maras, where the water salt that comes down from the mountain fills thousands of wells and evaporates, producing salt of high culinary quality. Here, a unique visual panorama in the world is perceived, perfect for taking beautiful photos. We return to your hotel in Cusco around 2:00 p.m.
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 6: Excursion. Full Day Mountain of 7 Colors (Vinicunca)
- One of the most spectacular geological formations in the world, the famous Vinicunca mountain, also known as the Mountain of Seven Colors or the Rainbow Mountain, shows off a combination of magical colors on its soils that delight the eye and enchant the traveler. We leave your hotel early, between 4 and 4:30 am, heading to the town of Cusipata, where we have breakfast around 7 am. After about 40 more minutes on the way, we begin the two-hour walk until we reach the legendary mountain, at about 5,020 meters above sea level. Once there you will be able to appreciate the wonderful combination of colors and geological soils, with time to photograph the incredible landscape and take a break. The return to mobility is 2 hours, and we will have lunch before returning to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 5:30 p.m.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Overnight in Cusco
Day 6: Cusco Out
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Coordinated time the pick-up will be made to transfer it to the Velasco Astete international airport for board the flight to return to the city of origin.
What is included?
- Transfer Airport-Hotel-Airport
- 6 Nights of accommodation in Cusco + breakfasts (Hotel ***) Price Double Room
- General tourist ticket
- HD City tours + Qoricancha + 04 archaeological complexes
- FD Sacred Valley of the Incas + tourist lunch
- FD Machu Picchu by tourist train + tourist lunch (3 times)
- Income to the Inca citadel
- Transportation from Hotel-EST. Trains-Hotel
- Professional guide (English – Spanish)
- Consettur Bus (Up and Down)
- HD Maras – Moray (salt mines)
- Mountain of 7 colors + entrance tickets + breakfast and lunch
- Humantay Lagoon + entrance tickets + breakfast and lunch
- First aid kit
- Permanent support
- Alcohol or gel
- Oxygen balloon
What is not included?
- Air tickets and taxes.
- Meals not mentioned in the program.
- Expenses not specified in the program.
- Do not apply for high seasons (Holy Week, Inti Raymi, National Holidays, New Year, international events).
*Note: Excursions include entrance fees, guidance in Spanish and English, and assistance during the trip
What to take?
- Respect and comply with the Protocols and Guidelines for Surveillance, Prevention and control against COVID-19.
- Masks
- Alcohol or gel
- Gloves
- Trekking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Personal hygiene implements
- Sunglasses
- Warm jacket
- Photographic camera
- A backpack to carry your important belongings on the tour
- Insect repellent
- Snacks: Energy bars, chocolate, candies, dried fruits, etc.
- Extra money in dollars or soles.
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