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OVERVIEW
Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime exploring the main attractions of Cusco in this 7-day tour package! Get ready to integrate into the fascinating Inca culture and history by visiting archaeological gems such as Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Our itinerary will take you to tour the wonderful city of Cusco, ancient capital of the Inca empire, where you will admire colonial and Inca relics. Then you will enter the Sacred Valley to reveal the secrets of Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray and more.
The culmination point will be to reach the lost citadel of Machu Picchu through walks in the middle of an impressive landscape. You will also discover Cusco off the beaten path in destinations such as Laguna Humantay and the mountain of 7 colors.
Join this adventure to discover the treasures of the navel of the world in Cusco, Peru!
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Itinerary -Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata- Challacancha – Soraypampa
Day 1: Welcome to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire
Our staff will be waiting for you upon arrival at the airport to welcome you and transfer you comfortably to your hotel in the city of Cusco.
Once installed, you will have the rest of the day free to rest and acclimatize to the altitude of the city, located at 3,400 meters above sea level. We recommend taking things slowly and avoiding intense physical exertion.
If you feel energetic, you can take the opportunity to tour the beautiful historic center of Cusco and its surroundings on your own. Stroll through the majestic Plaza de Armas, discover beautiful colonial churches such as the Cathedral and La Compañía de Jesús, and explore the traditional San Blas neighborhood with its stone streets. The first contact with the magical Inca capital will be an unforgettable experience.
As night falls, get a good night's rest at your hotel to prepare for the incredible journey that awaits you the next day. Tomorrow the adventure begins!
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Day 2: Excursion to Maras and Moray on ATVs
Day 2: Excursion to Maras and Moray on ATVs
Get ready for an exciting excursion aboard off-road ATVs to the incredible archaeological sites of Maras and Moray.
After breakfast, we will depart towards the fascinating circular platforms of Moray, used by the Incas as an agricultural laboratory to acclimatize various crops in different microclimates. You will be able to admire up close this magnificent system of terraces that sank more than 150 meters, forming a gigantic natural amphitheater.
We will continue our ATV adventure to the Maras salt mines, where you can see hundreds of small pools built by the Incas for salt extraction and that are still used in the same way after hundreds of years. The contrast of the white wells with the green valley is incredible.
Finally return to Cusco.
An experience full of emotion and adrenaline exploring beautiful landscapes and Inca ruins!
Free afternoon…
Accommodation in Cusco.
Includes: ATV transportation, entrances to archaeological sites of Moray and Salineras de Maras, specialized guide.
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Day 03: Tour to Vinicunca Mountain - Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca
Day 03: Tour to Vinicunca Mountain - Mountain of 7 Colors
Experience the excitement of visiting Vinicunca Mountain on this incredible tour from Cusco.
Early in the morning, between 4:30 and 4:45, we will pick you up at your hotel to begin the approximately 2-hour trip south, arriving at the district of Cusipata in the province of Quispicanchi. There you can enjoy a comforting breakfast to energize yourself.
We will continue 1 more hour to the bus station at the foot of the Vinicunca mountain, where we will begin a 4 km walk in total.
Then you will begin the 1 hour and 30 minute ascent on foot to the summit of the Mountain of 7 Colors, whose real name is Vinicunca. Upon reaching the top, you will be rewarded with an extraordinary panoramic view of the Andes with a wide range of colors that give this mountain its name.
Our guide will offer an explanation on the spot before heading back along the same route to the starting point. There we will take transportation back to the restaurant in Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch.
Finally, we will return to Cusco at approximately 4:30 pm, thus culminating a tour full of emotion and contact with the majestic nature of the Vinicunca Mountain. An unforgettable experience!
Accommodation in Cusco.
Explore the magnificent Sacred Valley of the Incas and its incredible ruins during this day tour from Cusco.
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Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Breakfast at the Hotel.
After breakfast, pick up from the Hotel to begin the exploration of the magnificent Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first stop is the vibrant Pisaq craft market, where locals sell beautiful textiles, traditional ceramics and jewelry from the region. We then continue towards the impressive ruins of Pisaq to enjoy an unforgettable view of the valley.
Afterwards we will have lunch at a fantastic local restaurant, where our palates will be delighted with the most exquisite dishes of Peruvian cuisine. The adventure continues exploring the fascinating secrets of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
We will then continue to the Ollantaytambo fortress, a living Inca city with cobblestone streets and ancient water channels still in use for centuries. Visit the imposing archaeological site to learn more about Inca engineering and architecture.
After touring the imposing Sacred Valley of the Incas and discovering its treasures, continue with the train trip to Aguas Calientes, gateway to the lost city of Machu Picchu, our next destination.
Accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Experience the best of Inca legacy in the mystical Sacred Valley during this incredible day tour from Cusco!
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Day 5: Aguas Calientes village - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
Pick up from the Hotel, to discover the secrets of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
We will ascend by bus to the entrance of the Machu Picchu citadel to be among the first to enter. Our guide will reveal all the secrets of this spectacular Inca sanctuary as we tour every corner: the temples, the ceremonial fountains, the agricultural platforms, among other places of interest.
We will have free time to contemplate the majestic views from the viewpoints and take unforgettable photographs of this World Heritage Site.
After a morning exploring the incredible secrets of the Machu Picchu citadel, we returned to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch and full of energy, we boarded the return train that will take us to the Ollantaytambo station.
Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, the transportation was waiting for us that would take us back to the magical city of Cusco, ending our adventure in Machu Picchu with memories that we would treasure forever.
Don't miss this unique experience of exploring Machu Picchu in detail in a single day!
Accommodation in Cusco.
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Day 06: Tour to Humantay Lagoon
Live the adventure of reaching the mystical Laguna Humantay in the Peruvian Andes on this incredible tour from Cusco. Get up close and personal with the majestic beauty of the snow-capped mountains of the Vilcabamba mountain range as you walk along trails full of Inca history.
Our tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 to 4:45 am. We will head by tourist transport to Mollepata, where we will stop to have a comforting breakfast and continue continuing to Soraypampa, the starting point of our walk.
We will ascend along old roads admiring the beautiful landscapes of the valley. Our guide will show us the variety of fauna and flora that inhabit the route to Humantay.
We will arrive at the crystalline Humantay Lagoon, considered a sacred place for the Andean worldview. You can take photos with the imposing Humantay snow-capped mountain in the background and appreciate the beauty of the lake surrounded by mountains.
After enjoying the imposing beauty of Humantay Lagoon, we will take a break to recharge our batteries and begin our return journey. We will begin the descent down it, surrounded by spectacular views of the valley. Upon arriving back in Soraypampa, our transportation will be waiting for us to take us back to the town of Mollepata.
In Mollepata we will stop to enjoy a delicious lunch that will recharge our energies. Satisfied after savoring the local cuisine, we will board the tourist transportation again to begin the return trip to the wonderful city of Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco.
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Day 7: Cusco – Transfer
Breakfast at the Hotel.
We will have the morning free in this fascinating imperial city full of Inca history and culture.
We will take the opportunity to walk through its picturesque streets and visit some places of interest that we have been waiting for. It will also be the ideal time to do some shopping for souvenirs and local crafts in its famous markets.
At the previously coordinated time, our transportation will pick us up to take us to the airport and take the flight back home.
We will say goodbye to magical Cusco after an unforgettable adventure exploring its main tourist attractions and archaeological sites.
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Trek Includes
Airport-hotel-airport transfers in private transportation.
Entrance tickets to all the tourist attractions on the itinerary.
Transportation service throughout the tour.
Guide service in English or Spanish.
05 nights of accommodation in Cusco with breakfast.
01 night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes with breakfast.
City tour of Cusco and 4 Ruins.
Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas with lunch.
Visit to Machu Picchu by Expedition train or Inca Rail (depending on availability).
Tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors with breakfast and lunch.
Excursion to Humantay Lagoon with breakfast and lunch.
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Trek not included
Travel insurance.
Services not detailed in the program.
- High-quality service
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English; other languages only if previously requested)
- Professional cook and assistant
- Horses and mules to carry up to 7 kg of a client’s personal belongings/luggage
- Emergency horse
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle
- Transportation
- Private transportation from your hotel in Cusco to Mollepata/Marcoccasa (Day 1)
- Transporation of your personal belongings/lugagge from Lucmabamba to the “hidroeléctrica” trainstation (Day 4)
- Train ticket from “hidroeléctrica” trainstation to Aguas Calientes (Day 4)
- Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (Day 5)
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (Day 5)
- Bus ticket from Ollantaytambo to Cusco (Day 5)
- Accommodation
- In campsites with high-quality camping equipment (professional tent: Doite Top 4, for 2 people), mattresses, dining tent with table and chairs, hygiene services)
- 2-star Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Entrance Tickets
- Entrance Ticket to Salkantay National Park
- Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu
- Meals: 4 x Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks (If you are vegetarian, please notify us in advance)
- Cooked Water is provided, but you need to bring your own bottle or buy water on the way
Breakfast, first day. The last lunch in Aguas Calientes. The sleeping bag (if you do not have a sleeping bag, there is the possibility of renting one).