DETAILED ITINERARY
This fantastic
tour takes you to all of the traditional Cusco sites but
also the seldom visited South Valley and a splash of adventure
at the end.
Day
1: Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer
to your Hotel.
Day
2: CUSCO
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight
to Cuzco. Upon arrival in Cuzco, we will meet you at the
airport and transfer you to your hotel. Afternoon guided
city tour of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress
overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre Inca architectural
masterpiece; Kenko, a rock sanctuary whose main attraction
is the monolithic altar representing a puma, the red Fortress
of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed
by a spring forming a series of basins continue to the city
of Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha
or Temple of the Sun.Spend the night in your Hotel.
Day
3: SACRED VALLEY TOUR
After breakfast, we will pick you up for a full day tour
of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the village of
Pisac, founded during colonial times and set at the foot
of a hill crowned by the remains of an Inca city. On Sundays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the main square, Indians barter
their products and artisans from all over the area sell
their woven alpaca wool blankets and ponchos, engraved gourds,
antique reproductions, jewelry, etc. On Sundays it is also
the meeting place for mayors from all the villages in the
region, dressed in their traditional costumes to attend
morning mass. After lunch, we will visit Ollantaytambo,
the only Inca town which was not overthrown by the conquistadores,
and explore the ruins which tower above it. Our last stop
is the small town of Chinchero and there unique market.Transfer
to your Hotel.
Day
4: MACHU PICCHU
Transfer to the train station for the morning departure
to Aguas Calientes and then a bus ride up to the timeless
ruins of Machu Picchu ruins. Upon arrival to the ruins,
you will be given a guided visit of Machu Picchu for about
2 hours. There are many theories as to the origins of Machu
Picchu but three of the most popular ideas include a temple
to the sun, a fortress against the jungle inhabitants or
a sanctuary for the Incas. This beautiful city has houses,
temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected
by narrow roads and steps, and is surrounded by terraces
cut into the mountain side which were used for agriculture.
After the tour, free time to enjoy this magical and spiritual
wonder. After the tour, you will have a few hours to explore
at your own pace before taking the afternoon bus back down
to Aguas Calientes and your Hotel.
Day
5: AGUAS CALIENTES-CUSCO
Free day in Aguas Calientes to return to Machu Picchu, relax
in the hot springs, or take the short hike to the private
waterfall reserve of Mandor Pampa. Afternoon train to Cusco
and transfer to your Hotel.
Day
6: RAFTING ON THE UPPER URABAMBA RIVER
After breakfast, we take the van for about one hour to the
rafting lodge with Mayuc, the best rafting company in Cusco.
After a donning your equipment, you will be given a safety
briefing after which you will start your 2 hour wild ride
down the Upper Urabamba River. After your river ride, lunch
will be served and you will also have the chance to warm
up in the on-site sauna. After lunch, we will transfer you
back to Cusco and your Hotel.
Day
7: Transfer to the airport for your return
flight to Lima and then home.
NOTE:
Prices are subject to change based on current Hotel
and airfare rates. Please ask your sale ejecutive for details.
OUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- 6 nights double accommodation
- Transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary
- Tourist Guide
- Flight: Lima-Cusco-Lima
- Ground transport to all portions of your tour
- Vista Dome Train: Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco
- All entrance fees.
OUR PRICE DOES
NOT INCLUDE:
- International air tickets
to South America and associated taxes.
- Meals not specified on the
itinerary.
- All domestic flights require
a US$5.00 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.
- Personal expenses such as telephone
bills, laundry expenses, alcoholic and bottled beverages,
etc.
- Insurance against theft, loss,
illness and/or accident.
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