Conditions: Minimum 02 Passenger.
Activities:Cultural, Archaeological, Sightseeing.
* The Inti Raymi is available in shared and private service,
please consult us.
Note: Tourist and Tourist
Superior Programs the train service is Backpacker coach. Superior and
Luxury Programs the Train service is Vistadome coach.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner
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Include:
- 05 nights accommodation
- All land transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- All tours include entrances and transportation
- English/spanish speaking guide for all tours mentioned.
- All applicable taxes - except Airport taxes
- Flight tickets Lima / Cusco / Lima
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| PROGRAM
Arrival in Lima. Assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Transfer to Lima's airport to take the flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Visitors should take a short rest in order to adjust to altitude.
Afternoon tour of the city visiting the Korikancha Temple and the Cathedral. Continuing to the surrounding ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking the city, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay
ruins. Return to Cusco in the afternoon.
Day at leisureExcursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas",
a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites.
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, we’ll have the opportunity to bargain with vendors or stroll
at the Pisac's typical Indian market, with a catholic mass service on Sunday (celebrated in Quechua,
the native language).
Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley. In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba
towns to arrive to the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo,
which was built to guard the entry of this part of the valley and protect it from enemies of the
lower jungles; consisting in a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones
accessed by long staircases.
We will have the opportunity to walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town,
religious and agricultural centre during the Inca Empire, and get a clear idea of the military strategy
against possible invasions. On our way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque Andean village of
Chinchero where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies.
Admire its well preserved Inca Wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial
temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes on the portico.
Back to Cusco in the afternoon. Overnight.
Full day tour spotting the impressive festival of the Inti Raymi at the Sacsayhuaman fortress experiencing by yourself this ritual that has been celebrated since the Inca’s times.
The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a four- hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we’ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure.
Return to Cusco by train in the afternoon, transfer to the Hotel.
Transfer to Cusco airport. Flight to Lima. End of services.
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