ADVENTURE CUSCO MACHU PICCHU 6 DAYS/ 5 NIGHTS
Adventure Cusco Machu Picchu 6 Days/ 5 Nights
This traditional 5-day program allows us to delve into the living culture of the Incas that still survives in Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire. Every street and every square is full of history and tradition. We will also visit other fascinating places to learn about and appreciate the enigmatic architecture and the great urban planning that they developed in Saqsayhuaman, Pisaq, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: CUSCO CITY TOUR:
According to your fly information we will meet you at the airport to transfer to hotel Urpi Inn, In the afternoon from 13:30 we will start the Cusco tour through the city and the archaeological centers that surround the city. We will visit the Inca temple of Koricancha the Temple of the Sun, located in the center of the city. Then we continue visiting Sacsayhuaman, which is a spectacular Inca Temple, where the Incas practiced ritual offerings and sacrifices. We will visit the archaeological centers of Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, the city tour ends approximately at 18:30 hours, then will be taken to your hotel to visit the Qosqo Native Art Center before dinner, where you will appreciate the presentation of traditional music and dances of Cusco.
DAY 2: TREK PEROLNIYOC INCA RUINS & ÑAUPA IGLESIA
We leave Cusco at 07:00 in private transport and go 1 hour to the community of Socma (3650 meters above sea level) from where we begin the 2-hour walk to reach the Perolniyoc waterfall, after visiting this place we continue climbing for another hour until we reach the archaeological group of Raqaypata, which is a beautiful Inca complex in which we can see its ceremonial center, the food deposits, the priests’ homes, the cultivation terraces and the food deposits.
After visiting this Inca ceremonial center we return to Socma and continue the 30-minute walk to Ñaupa Iglesia, a great ceremonial center, a mystical place par excellence, where we can feel a great energy emanating from this Inca temple, then we walk for half an hour to pick up our transportation and continue to the Inka town of Ollantaytambo, we will walk through its streets full of history and we will walk for an hour to visit the ruins of Pinkulluna, which presents a large number of buildings that were used as qollcas or food warehouses, we will have a complete view of the ruins of Ollantaytambo.
After dinner we spend the night in the town of Ollantaytambo.
DAY 3: TOURS MACHU PICCHU
After the breakfast at the hotel, we go to bus station to travel by bus for 1/2 an hour to visit the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. The Lost City of the Incas is a stone city constructed using sophisticated techniques, with exquisite detail worthy of being one of the seven wonders of the world you will appreciate the temple of the Sun, water fountains,the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters then descend by bus to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon and take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting for you, to transport you by bus to Cusco and drive you to your hotel.
DAY 4: WAQRAPUKA RUINS
Very early at 05:30 we leave Cusco, in private transport for 2 hours to the town of Cusipata where we have breakfast, then we continue 1 hour to Sangrará, a beautiful colonial town from where we take the 40-minute detour to Accopampa (3350 masl) which is the starting point of the walk.
After a short rest, we begin the 2 ½ hour walk. On the way we see the Apurimac canyon, the mountains of the Andes mountain range, high Andean lagoons, alpacas and llamas that the inhabitants raise for their daily sustenance.
Arriving at Waqrapukara we have a 2-hour guided tour where we can appreciate the different constructions that this wonder has. At the end we return by the same road to our transport to return to Cusco.
DAY 5: TOUR RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
We will pick up you from your hotel at 05.30 am and start making your way to the Cusipata village (2 hours) Then we will continue 45 minutes to Chillichuani community from here we start our hike of 2 hrs. We will enjoy the view of numerous mountains around as well as of the Ausangate glacier, andean camels in their natural environment, from the view point we will have about one hour to relax and take amazing pictures of this natural wonder other interesting place to appreciate is the Red Valley for enjoy of this mazing landscape, We then hike back to the starting point of the trek, and from there return to Cusco (arriving at approximately 18.00)
DAY 6: TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport according to your fly time.
INCLUDED:
- Transfers airport – hotel – airport
- hotel accommodation o2 nights in Cusco 01 night in Machupicchu town
- Tours according to your itinerary
- Transportation by private bus
- Touristic train Ollantaytambo – Machupiocchu – Ollantaytambo
- Machu Picchu entrance fees
- English / Spanish speaking tour guide
- Meals (4 breakfast, 3 lunch, 1 dinner )
- Overnight accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Bus Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Transfer to your hotel after the tours
- First aid kit
NOT INCLUDED:
- Tips or additional spending money
PASSENGER MUST BRING:
• Original passport
• Water bottle
• Insect repellent
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Hat
• Comfortable hiking shoes
• Change of clothes including Swimsuit (for hot springs)
• Flashlight
• Rain coat
• First aid kit
Our group sizes small at INKATREKS, allowing us to give you highly personalized service. This lets you enjoy your hike more and better get to know all the other participants, making your experience unique and unforgettable, high level of environmental and social responsibility.
Price for small groups (8 people maximum, 2 people minimum)
$590.00 USD for adults
$540.00 USD for students
The Sacred Valley of the Incas
It is one of the main tourist attractions of the Cusco region. This geographical area is known for its picturesque villages, ancient Inca archaeological sites and beautiful natural landscapes. One of the main tourist attractions in the Sacred Valley is the Inca city of Ollantaytambo, which has huge farming terraces and an impressive fortress built on top of a mountain. Another place of interest in the Sacred Valley is the town of Pisac, which is famous for its handicraft market and impressive archeological site. Other Inca sites such as Chinchero and Moray, which are known for their fascinating agricultural and architectural systems, can also be found in the valley.
Machu Picchu Tour
It is a unique experience that takes visitors to one of the wonders of the ancient world. The citadel of Machu Picchu is an impressive stone structure built by the Incas on top of a mountain. The Machu Picchu tour begins with a train ride through the Urubamba River Valley to the town of Aguas Calientes, which is the gateway to Machu Picchu. Once there, visitors can explore the citadel and discover the history and culture of the Incas. In addition to the ruins, Machu Picchu boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Urubamba River, making it an unforgettable experience for tourists.