ARRIVAL CUSCO – AFTERNOON CITY TOUR
City Tour Cusco - Upon arrival, assistance, and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the morning free to acclimatize. In the afternoon, an exclusive tour of the city begins with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will soak up the local flavor and get to know the products of the area more closely. Then, the Koricancha Temple receives us with all its magnificence; Recinto de Oro is its name in Quechua and its lavishness is still felt in those walls that were once completely covered in gold. We will also know the Church of Santo Domingo. From San Blas, the neighborhood of artisans, we will walk down Hatun Rumiyoc street, finding the Inca Roca Palace, today the Archbishop’s Palace, we will have time to admire the world-famous Stone of the Twelve Angles. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit the Cathedral that houses colonial works of incredible value. Accommodation in Cusco.
SACRED VALLEY – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
Pisac Market - Early in the morning, we will leave Cusco at 8:00 AM. We will stop at the city of Pisac (or Pisaq), through which the River of Urubamba flows. Here we will enjoy the weekly market where we can buy textiles, pottery, and other little things. We will then take the bus uphill to the ruins complex of Pisac, an Inca citadel perched on a mountainside.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo - Our journey continues to Ollantaytambo, where we will visit the archaeological complex. In the afternoon, we will travel to Agua Calientes by train, where we’ll spend the night.
MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - After a good night’s sleep, we will travel by bus to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World, The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, which will welcome us with its incredible terraces, stairs, ceremonial places, and urban areas. The energy emanating from everywhere is amazing. After a guided tour of approximately 2.30 hours, at the coordinated time, we will return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Accommodation in Cusco.
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain - We will pick you up from your hotel between 3:00 a.m. at 3:30 a.m. to then make a trip of 2 and a half hours to Pitumarca where you will have a delicious breakfast and then continue our route until we reach k’ayrawiri (4326 mts above sea level) where we will get ready to start the walk. The first part of the walk is approximately 2 hours and a half to 3 hours uphill, during which we’ll be able to see beautiful snowcapped mountains and local people in typical dress with their llamas and alpacas. Once we reach the top (5020 masl) we will have free time to take our pictures of the beautiful Vilcanota mountain range before starting our descent down through the Red Valley. The valley takes its name special pigmentation that gives the soil a reddish color. It will take about 3 hours to reach Japura where our transport will be waiting for us to take us to enjoy a hearty lunch before the transport arrives to take us back to Cusco (arrival between 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m).
TRANSFER OUT HOTEL - AIRPORT CUSCO
Cusco - We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport in Cusco so you can take your flight back home. We at Peru Andes Top hope you enjoyed, like we did, this challenging adventure, with the aim of being able to see you again soon and enjoy another remarkable story together. End of service.
- Bus round trip (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu)
- Lunch
- All tour and intermediate transfers
- Support Staff: Administration and Staff available 24 hours
- Expedition Trains to/from Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast
- All guided excursions in English in shared/group service (up to 15 travelers)
- Meals according to itinerary and Depends on the option selected
- Ticket to Machu Picchu
- Airport transfers
- Lunch in Sacred Valley
- Hotel accommodation according to itinerary and Depends on the option selected
- Optional climb to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
- International and domestic flights and airport taxes
- Personal expenses
- Meals not noted
- Travel insurance
- Tips ( optional)
Welcome to Cusco!
Peru offers so much variety and this itinerary combines it all. After flying across the Andes to Cusco and the Sacred Valley, we will wander some of South America’s best markets and discover a variety of Spanish and Inca heritage. From there, we’ll head to the famed Inca city of Machu Picchu before plunging into the heart of the Andes in search of the mythical rainbow mountains.
Before the tour, your guide will meet you at your hotel for an in-depth briefing. This provides an opportunity to ask any questions you might have.
- WHAT TO BRING:
- During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both free of charge.
- Original passport or identity card
- Small bag for accessories (maximum of 6 kg in the train to and from Aguas Calientes)
- Daypack for personal items
- Comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear (hiking boots or sandals recommended)
- Extra money for souvenirs and handicrafts
- Camera and charger
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Water
- Sunglasses
- Scarf or hat in order to protect against the intense sun
- Warm jacket for the evening
- Personal medications
- UPGRADES
- Train Vistadome RT US$40.00
- Tickets to Huayna Picchu (subject to availability) US$35.00
- Single Supplement US$120.00
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
