Sacred Cultural Machu Picchu
5 Days 4 Nights
5 Days 4 Nights
7+ Years
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"We want to make your trip to Cusco and Machu Picchu an unforgettable experience!"
Next, we present a great opportunity to have an unforgettable experience in the Puma city and its authentic gem, in Cusco, Peru.
This program through Cusco and Machu Picchu awaits you with the best of its culture. Your vacation will begin in the Navel of the World, and you will fall in love with the places and corners of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu.
Places to Visit
- Cusco, the Puma City.
- Cusco, the sacred Inca city, was the physical, political, and spiritual center of the Inca Empire. Every aspect of the city reflects its cosmic importance. It is said that the city of Cusco is shaped like a puma, with Saqsaywaman as the puma's head, the body delineated by two rivers, and the main square, Hawkaypata, as the belly. High-ranking inhabitants lived within the puma's silhouette. Everyone else resided outside.
- Moray Terraces.
- Moray is an archaeological site located near Cusco, Peru. It is characterized by several circular terraces and is situated at 3500 m.a.s.l.
- Maras Salt Mines.
- The salt mines consist of approximately 3000 wells, fed by an underground spring. They are located at 3380 meters, 56.8 km from the city of Cusco, in the Sacred Valley. According to legend, the salt is formed from the tears of Ayar Cachi (one of Ayar Manco's brothers, founder of Cusco), who died crying because he could not found the Tahuantinsuyo. The tears were dried by the sun, forming salt flats with pink and lilac tones.
- Machu Picchu Inca Citadel.
- Built before the 15th century, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, in a mountain range at 2430 meters above sea level. The Historic Sanctuary - Machu Picchu National Archaeological Park is a cultural and natural area according to UNESCO. With an area of 37302 hectares, it is one of the most biodiverse areas in Peru and houses more than 60 archaeological monuments articulated through a complex network of Inca roads.
- Living City of Ollantaytambo.
- Ollantaytambo is one of the most impressive fortresses of the Tahuantinsuyo, intended for military and religious life. It was ordered to be built by Pachacutec as a perfect defense. The archaeological site comprises a series of superimposed terraces, showing impressive and large finely carved stone blocks located on the upper terrace, such as the Temple of the Sun.
- Cusco Surroundings.
- We will visit the archaeological site of Tambomachay, then Puca-Pucará, a place that would have served as a "tambo" or resting and lodging place for the Inca. Kenko, an archaeological site where the Sun, Moon, and Stars were celebrated. Finally, before arriving in the city of Cusco, we will visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuamán.
- Department
- Cusco
- Departure / Return Location
- Hotel pick-up / Hotel
- Departure Time
- The start time will be confirmed according to availability
- Return Time
- According to availability
- Day 1: Arrival in Cusco, City Tour
- On the first day of your arrival in this beautiful city, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the morning free. In the afternoon, a visit to the Navel of the World is made.
- The tour begins with a visit to San Cristóbal Plaza to enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Cusco. Afterwards, we visit the typical San Pedro Market, where we will soak up the local flavor and get a closer look at the products that supply the Puma city.
- Then, visit the Temple of Qoricancha, in all its magnificence; Golden Enclosure is its Quechua name, and it was once completely covered in gold. We will also visit the Church of Santo Domingo.
- Later, we will walk through the artisan quarter of San Blas. From San Blas, we will walk down Hatun Rumiyoc street, finding on our way the Inca Roca Palace, now the Archbishop's Palace. We will have time to admire the world-famous Stone of the Twelve Angles. We continue to visit the charming and modern main square of Cusco and its beautiful Cathedral, which houses colonial works of incredible value.
- * Accommodation in Cusco / Duration: 13:00 - 18:00 Hours, (Flexible schedule)
- Day 2: Moray Terraces and Maras Salt Mines - Aguas Calientes
- To begin our tour, our staff will pick you up from your respective hotel.
- Leaving Cusco, we head to Chinchero, where you can visit one of its Textile Production Centers to observe its beautiful textiles and learn about its ancient dyeing and manufacturing techniques. Then we go to the viewpoint to observe and have a panoramic view of the impressive Archaeological Center of Túpac Yupanqui.
- Then we head to the incredible Moray Terraces or agricultural experimental center of Tahuantinsuyo. After this visit, we pass through the picturesque colonial town of Maras and its beautiful square.
- Before our lunch in the city of Urubamba, we visit the Maras salt mines that originate from the mysterious springs of the Sacred Valley and have multiple health benefits.
- Later, experience the living city of Ollantaytambo, where you can appreciate the amazing urban planning of the Incas, with its cobbled and winding streets and its archaeological site with its agricultural terraces and military fortress. From that location, you will enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Sacred Valley.
- Finally, we head to the train station to continue our train journey to Aguas Calientes.
- * Accommodation in Aguas Calientes / Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch / Duration: 08:30 - 20:00 hours, (Flexible schedule)
- Day 3: Aguas Calientes - Secrets of Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo
- After breakfast, we take a bus that takes us to the entrance of Machu Picchu, considered the new spiritual center of the world.
- Time to enjoy and explore the Sacred City of the Incas with the company of our guide, who will inform us of the history and secrets of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After the tour, we have free time to enjoy, relax, and take photos.
- The sacred city will be imprinted in your mind, heart, and soul. Then you will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and take the train back to Ollantaytambo. Finally, we will pick you up to transfer you to your hotel.
- * Accommodation in Ollantaytambo / Meals: Breakfast / Duration: 08:30 - 20:00 hours, (Flexible schedule)
- Day 4: Ollantaytambo - Pisac - Cusco
- The tour begins in the living city of Ollantaytambo. First, we will pick you up from your respective hotel.
- We start after Machu Picchu. After being in the only Inca town inhabited to this day, we head to Pisac, enjoying a unique landscape, on the banks of the Willcamayu River, "Sacred River of the Incas."
- In Pisac, we will visit its unmissable Artisan Market, where you can find different handicrafts, paintings, jewelry, and other items made by the artisans of Pisac, then visit the archaeological complex of Pisac or Intihuatana. Then we will head to the nearby centers of the city of Cusco.
- We visit the archaeological site of Tambomachay, then we will visit Puca-Pucará, a place that would have served as a "tambo" or resting and lodging place for the Inca. Kenko, an archaeological site where the Sun, Moon, and Stars were celebrated. Finally, before arriving in the city of Cusco, we will visit Sacsayhuamán, an Inca construction that stands out for its enormous carved stone walls and for having a wide view of the city of Cusco.
- * Accommodation in Cusco / Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch / Duration: 08:30 - 20:00 hours
- Day 5: Cusco - Departure to Lima
- Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Cusco and at the scheduled time, we will transfer you from your hotel to the airport.
The Tour Includes.
- Airport/hotel/airport pick-up and transfer.
- Tourist transportation to the places to visit.
- Two nights accommodation in Cusco.
- One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
- One night accommodation in Ollantaytambo.
- Four breakfasts.
- Two buffet lunches.
- Entrance tickets to the attractions specified in the Itinerary.
- Train tickets. (Ollantaytambo /Aguas Calientes/Ollantaytambo or Poroy).
- Professional Guide Services.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Bus ticket up and down to Machu Picchu.
- Permanent assistance.
The Tour Does Not Include.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Entrance ticket to Manuel Chavez Ballon Museum.
- Airplane tickets.
Recommendations.
- Drink coca leaf infusion to prevent altitude sickness.
- Drink liquids during your tours.
Everything you should wear and carry in your small backpack
- Wear sneakers or light shoes.
- Raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season.
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- Long pants.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Binoculars, camera or camcorder and films.
- Sunglasses, plastic bags.
- Medicine and/or personal use items (contact lens solution).
- One light backpack or bag per person.
- Carry original documents with which you made your reservation.
- Have your immigration card with you (in case of overnight stay at Machu Picchu town hotel).
- Have small denomination bills and coins in dollars, euros, or soles on hand.
Aidett
Cristian
Raul
