Archaeological Cusco 6 Days / 5 Nights

Description

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Cusco with our “archaeological tour” of 6 days and 5 nights. This program is ideal for families with children and seniors, no physical effort is required for the tours. Explore all the archaeological legacy of the ancient Inca empire and live an unparalleled experience to experience up close the architecture, agricultural development and social organization that the Incas had.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO / CITY TOUR cusco

Arrival to the city of Cusco, reception at the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

13:00 hrs, start of the city tour. Our tour begins with a visit to the Temple of QORICANCHA, and then we will board our mobility to go to the archaeological centers as SAQSAYWAMAN which has a strategic location from where you can have a panoramic view of Cusco, this is very famous for the huge polished and molded stones. Then we will go to a mystical temple of the Incas known as QENQO where in Inca times religious sacrifices were made. Then, we will visit the control and military center of the Incas called PUKA PUKARA, finally we will visit the Temple of TAMBOMACHAY where the water fountains stand out. Return to the hotel around 18:30 hrs. Overnight in Cusco.

Tours in Cusco, enjoy a visit to the Plaza de Armas.

DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

It is an excursion that begins at 08:00 am. First you will visit the archaeological complex of PISAQ place where they highlight its impressive agricultural terraces, then you will have the opportunity to negotiate with suppliers in the typical craft market of Pisaq.

Afterwards, we will continue our trip to the city of Urubamba where we will have a buffet lunch. After lunch you will go to the town of OLLANTAYTAMBO nominated as “living Inca city” for preserving the original urban design of the Inca era, in this town you will visit the archaeological park that awaits the temple of the sun composed of a megalithic construction, also highlights the temple of the 10 niches, the face of the Andean god Tunupa, etc..

Later, you will go to Ollantaytambo train station to board the train that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes, the train ride lasts 1 ½ hours, there you will be picked up by our staff that will take you to your assigned hotel. That same night you will be visited by our local tour guide to coordinate the next day’s tour. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 3: MACHUPICCHU

At the coordinated time, you will board the bus for a 25 minute ride to the entrance point of the Inca citadel of Machupicchu. We will visit the Inca citadel for about 2 hours, during which time our guide will show and explain everything about this world wonder.

The work of our guide ends when you have completed the tour of the circuit inside the Inca citadel, then you will have the afternoon free so you can have lunch on your own, until the departure time of the train.

To return to Cusco it is necessary to be half an hour earlier at the train station, according to the schedule assigned on the ticket. Then you will board the train that will take you to the town of Ollantaytambo, where you will be picked up by our bus that will take you back to the city of Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 4: SALT PANS, MARAS - MORAY

At 08:30 a.m. you will go to the salt mines of MARAS where you will find the famous “salt mines”, which are made up of about 5000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m² each. This salt mine was exploited since pre-Inca times.

Then, passing through the town of Maras you will visit the archaeological center of MORAY, these are depressions or gigantic natural holes in the surface of the land, which were used to build terraces or agricultural terraces with their respective irrigation canals in their contours; for its climatic conditions and other characteristics it was an important center of domestication, acclimatization and hybridization of wild plant species that were modified or adapted for human consumption.

Later you will go to the town of CHINCHERO to visit the church and the archaeological park of the place, you will also have the opportunity to enter a textile production center where they still use ancient techniques of weaving and dyeing wool. This tour ends at 15:00 hrs. Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 5: SOUTH VALLEY

At 08:30 a.m. you will start the tour towards the southern valley of Cusco, where you will find two important archaeological complexes: “TIPÓN”, which is a unique example of the hydraulic engineering of the Incas, and then “PIKILLACTA” considered as an archaeological group of Pre-Inca period. You will also visit ANDAHUAYLILLAS where the picturesque church known as “The Sistine of America” is located.

On the way back you will have enough time to have lunch on your own. During the trip you will observe the towns of Saylla, Tipon and Oropesa, the latter town famous for its large breads called “chutas”, Tipon for its dishes based on guinea pig (guinea pig); and Saylla famous for its delicious pork rinds. We will arrive in Cusco at 15:30 hrs approximately. Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 6: CUSCO / DEPARTURE

At the coordinated time, departure transfer to Cusco airport. End of service.

Transfer Airport – Hotel – Airport.
04 nights accommodation in Cusco.
01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
Buffet lunch in the
Sacred Valley tour.
Tourist transportation in the tours.
Professional guide in the tours.
BTG (General Tourist Ticket).
Entrance ticket to Qorikancha.
Entrance ticket to Machupicchu.
Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes.
Tourist train ticket VOYAGER or EXPEDITION (route Ollantaytambo – Machupicchu and vice versa).
First aid kit.
Orientation and permanent monitoring to the passenger.

Airfare.
Meals not mentioned.
Entrance to the church of
Andahuaylillas (15 soles).
Entrance to the salt mines (20 soles).
Consumption or personal expenses of the passengers.

Prices are based on double, matrimonial or triple rooms. Those who wish to occupy a single room will have to pay the corresponding difference, according to the category of the selected hotel.
Children from 3 to 17 years old enjoy discounts, please consult with our reservations department.
Children from 0 to 2 years old do not pay, as long as they share the services with their parents.
To enter the Waynapicchu circuit, reservations must be made 3 – 4 months in advance (the cost of the ticket is 210 soles).
This tour package is flexible, at the request of the client it is possible to modify both the itinerary and the hotel, for which it will have to be re-quoted.
Also, you can request a quote in private tour service if you prefer.

Wear appropriate clothing for hiking and weather changes.
Do not forget to bring sun protection and insect repellent.
Stay hydrated during the excursions with enough water.
Listen carefully to the guide’s explanations during the visits.
Respect the regulations and the environment at archeological and natural sites.
Be physically prepared for medium level hikes.

PRICES PER PERSON IN SHARED TOUR

DESCRIPTION (Hotels and similar)	Prices in U.S. dollars
2-STAR HOTEL - Hotel Panaka - Hotel Andean Wasi	USD. 540
3-STAR HOTEL - Hotel Prisma - Hotel San Agustín Internacional	USD. 630
4-STAR HOTEL - Hotel San Agustín Plaza - Hotel José Antonio	USD. 755

Prices are based on double, matrimonial, or triple rooms. Individuals who wish to occupy a single room will need to pay the corresponding difference, according to the selected hotel category.
Children aged 3 to 17 years old enjoy discounts. Please consult with our reservation department.
Children aged 0 to 2 years old stay free of charge, provided they share services with their parents.
To enter the Waynapicchu circuit, reservations must be made 3-4 months in advance (ticket cost is 210 soles).
This tourist package is flexible; upon request of the client, modifications can be made to both the itinerary and the hotel, for which a new quote will be provided.
Additionally, you can request a quote for private tour services if preferred.