ICONIC TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU
Duration:
6 Days & 5 Nights
Accommodation:
Hotel
Max. Elevation:
12139 ft amsl
Dificult:
Medium
Stay overnight and explore the sacred valley of the Inkas I depth on this 4days excursion from cusco.it is Inca and colonial History, and visit the workshop of a local artisan. Visit Inka terraces and salt mine, and walk among the archeological of Ollantaytambo to see its Mysterious temple of the the sun.
Itinerary:
DAY 1: ARRIVE TO CUSCO
Arrival to the city of Cusco, transfer from the airport to your hotel. Depending on the time of arrival. You will have a tour of the city of Cusco by the historic streets, Coricancha (the temple of the sun that keeps an imposing Inca architecture), the Cathedral of Cusco which is a colonial architectural marvel and Art.
DAY 2: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY
Today we head out on a full day exploration of the sacred valley of the Incas shortly after living Cusco we’ll stop at the view point; we’ll have panoramic views of the jumbled red roofs of the colonial city spread out for below. our next stop is in the lovely high Andean community of Chinchero we visit a textile corporation and learn more about the weaving tradition that have been passed down among the local people for centuries. Here you have the opportunity to see daily life and relationship. This is one of the towns still conserving the traditions.
We will travel to the Incas ruins of Moray the circular terraces of Moray were used as an agricultural research laboratory for the Incas, we will continue to drive to the small town of Maras and then to the picturesque salt mines originally used by the Incas the villagers from surrounding community’s still mine salt by hand from the spring fed terraced pools. We will continue our scenic journey to the amazing town of Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is a classic Incan city which conserves the traditional Incan urban construction of narrow streets adjacent to flowing streams. As you walk through the stone streets, the gentle sound of flowing water will make it easy for you to imagine the city as it was in the time of the Incas. In the upper part of the town, there is an impressive ceremonial center that was used for water worship and also a mighty fortress that protected the access point to the lower part of the valley.in this amazing town you will spend the night.
DAY 3: MISTERIOUS MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
Start your day with an early breakfast before boarding on a 30 minute in the buss back up to the Iconic and magical site of Machu Picchu. Fulfill your dreams us you explore this historical mysterious with our local guide, who will unravel its mysteries and ingenious construction crafted by the Inca engineers. Take time to sit and feel the energy of Machu Picchu, this 15th –century site, now both a UNESCO world Heritage site and voted one of the new seven Wonders of the World. If you have booked a permit to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain there are two time one is (7am to 8am) (,10am to 11am) after that you will need catch your buss back down to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and train to Ollantaytambo. from where our Inka Trail Peru representative will be waiting to escort you back to your hotel in Cusco.
DAY 4: HUMANTAY LAKE
Our adventure begins early, between 4:30 am and 5:00 am, by boarding the tourist bus that will take us to the town of Mollepata in a journey of approximately 2 hours, passing through beautiful and picturesque towns like Poroy and Limatambo. In Mollepata (2,900 masl), we will have a delicious breakfast before continuing by bus to Soraypampa (3,900 masl). From here, we will start the uphill hike, which lasts about an hour, until we reach the beautiful Humantay Lagoon (4,200 masl).
This place is excellent for taking photos, enjoying the scenery, and admiring the crystal-clear color of the lagoon. After some time visiting and exploring the area, with a view of the Humantay glacier (5,450 masl) in the Vilcabamba mountain range, accompanied by our guide who will explain this magnificent place, we will begin the return hike to Soraypampa. From there, we will explore the Salkantay Trail (6,271 masl) and enjoy the view of this sacred mountain, the second highest in the Cusco region. Later, we will have our delicious lunch and take the transport back to Cusco, arriving at around 5:00 pm.
DAY 5: RAIBOW MOUNTAIN
Start our exciting day very early at 4:30am in the morning pick you up from your hotel to start our ride for 2hours.where we get our delicious breakfast in cusipata. after breakfast we will set off on the 2-hours hike to the peak of Vinicunca Mountain or Rainbow Mountain(5020msm/16470ft). the trail is a gradual uphill with a steep incline in the last part before you reach the summit. Immerse yourself in the splendor natural colors came out from the mountain. Walk back down to bus station and continue to drive to the lunch spot on the way we have llama and alpaca shepherd and small communities still keep the Inka traditions. Late on drive back to Cusco.
DAY 6: TRANSFER HOTEL – AIRPORT
Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport.
Inclusions:
Includes:
PROFESSIONAL AND TRAINED STAFF
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
ACCOMMODATION
- 05 night’s accommodations in 03 hotels (based on double occupation)
MEALS
- 05 breakfasts (at your hotels and during the trek to Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain)
- 02 lunches (Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain)
- 01 dinner (Aguas Calientes, the previous day of your visit to Machu Picchu)
PERMITS AND ENTRANCE
- Entrances to Machu Picchu.
- All entrance fees to the rest of the attractions are mentioned in the package.
TRANSPORT
- All transportation.
- Buses to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
- Voyager (Incarrail) or Expedition (Perurail) train to Machu Picchu.
- Transfer to the airport on the last day.
Not Included:
- · Flights
- Single supplement or single occupancy:
- Meals where are not stated
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee US$75
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
- Tips for your guide & driver
Price:
Inquire.
Travel Recommendations:
- Pack as light as possiblek.
- Bring important documents with you, such as your passport, valid student ID (if applicable), and migration card.
- Carry a small, lightweight backpack for the journey.
- Remember to bring a water reservoir, such as Camelbags, with a capacity of at least 2-3 liters.
- Wear comfortable and lightweight hiking boots with good soles.
- Don’t forget to include toiletries in your checklist, such as sunscreen, facial moisturizer, insect repellent, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, toothbrush and toothpaste, toilet paper, personal medication, and a first aid kit.
- Take into account the backpack size restrictions within Machu Picchu, backpacks larger than 25 liters will not be allowed.
- Don’t forget to bring a sun hat, rain gear, wool hat, camera, music, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and a small plastic bag for waste.
- Bring extra money for souvenirs, drinks, and tips.
- Consider bringing earplugs for a better rest during the trip.
Our reviews
¡Lo recomiendo totalmente!!
Mi experiencia en la agencia y en especial con mi guia, fue fantástica. Me explicó con mucho detalle y de forma entretenido cada lugar que íbamos visitando. ¡¡Lo recomiendo totalmente!! Gracias totales.