Cusco Traditional 5 days / 4 nights
Summary
Prepare for this beautiful experience, we start the tour in the city of Cusco, visit its typical streets, the temple of the sun called Koricancha, the cathedral adorned with pictures of the Cusco painting, also the visit to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, the next day the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas; appreciate their fields of corn and potatoes. Also visit the experimental center of Moray and the salt mines Maras; finally the longed for visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and appreciate its different religious sites, the agricultural area, which still endure despite the time.
Itinerary
Lima – Cusco
Day 01.- The opportunity to visit and appreciate the Inca culture.
Reception at the airport in the city of Cusco, transfer to the hotel elected, general information by our representative. Afternoon hours, excursion to the imperial city of Cusco in the company of our guide, we begin the visit to the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha, typical and Inca streets; also visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, located in the upper part of the city and ideal for souvenir photos, the Quenco amphitheater, Puca Pucara and the “Ñusta baths”, Tambomachay. Return to the hotel.
Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 02.- Prepare for this pleasant experience.
After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will be present for the excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we start the day with a nice experience, on the way to Pisac, visit the craft center of Awanacancha, appreciate the family of the auquénidos, as the llama , alpaca, vicuña, very fine wool animal and the guanaco. Then we continue to the handicraft market of Pisac, appreciate the local population to maintain the Inca commercial system called “barter, exchange of product by product. Continue the tour and enjoy the country lunch, in the hacienda house “Orihuela”, which still preserves some pieces from the Inca period and some paintings from the Cusqueña School, finally visiting the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, which still preserves its houses and streets Incas, then return to the hotel.
Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 03.- The opportunity to appreciate, the Inca architecture in all its splendor.
Previous breakfast. On the way to the train station in the company of our guide, travel information before boarding the train to the citadel of Machu Picchu. On the way we will see the beautiful snow chain, starting point of the Inca trail, Inca terraces, which were used for agricultural purposes, finally we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station. We will notice the change of climate and our guide, will indicate the transportation by bus to the ruins. Visit to the “Lost City of the Incas”, opportunity to take many photos, then lunch. Return train to the city of Cusco. Hotel night.
Visit to Maras and Moray
Day 04.- After breakfast, our guide will be at the hotel, then head to the town of Chinchero, located 28 km from the city of Cusco. Village surrounded by beautiful landscapes and cultivated fields, agricultural place very important today and the Inca period. We can also appreciate buildings with colonial style and the typical market. Continuing with the excursion, visit the picturesque town of Maras, which is 52 km from Cusco at an altitude of 3,380 meters; traditional place for the salt mines that it owns; currently salt is still extracted. Continue with the visit to Moray, group of terraces or circular terraces of different sizes, in the time of the Incas were used as experimental agricultural center; where they carried out studies of adaptation of plants to new ecosystems. After the visit, enjoy the picnic lunch. Return to the hotel.
Cusco – Lima
Day 05.- Our representative will be present at the agreed time, and accompany you to the airport, for your return trip and take your international flight. End of our services.
Included
Included:
- Transportation airport – hotel – airport.
- 04 hotel nights in Cusco + breakfast.
- City tour and surroundings – Income.
- Excursion Maras, Moray and picnic.
- Excursion to Sacred Valley – Income.
- Lunch in Sacred Valley.
- Train tickets roundtrip by Vistadome tourist train.
- Bus tickets and tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Lunch in Machu Picchu.
- Guide on all excursions.
- Type of Service: Consult.
Not Included:
- Individual Supplement Fee.
- Air flights (National and International).
- Taxes.
- Travel insurance.
- Extra drinks
- Tips.
- Meals not described.
Recommendations:
- Passport.
- Heavy and waterproof clothing.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Backpack, for personal items.
- Photographic camera.
- Cap and sunglasses.
- Sunblock and repellent for Machu Picchu.
- Trip to Machu Picchu, bring a passport.
- Check type of hotel.
- Check type of service.