Magical Cusco 5 Days / 4 Nights

Description

Discover Cusco and its surroundings in this 5 days and 4 nights tour full of history and nature. You will visit the impressive “fortress” of Saqsaywaman and the Koricancha; you will tour the land of the “rainbow” Chinchero to learn about its handmade art, and then the sacred valley with its picturesque village of Ollantaytambo. and as background dishes you will explore the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the impressive mountain of 7 colors. This touristic itinerary will surprise you every day with its beauty and culture.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO / CITY TOUR AND SURROUNDING ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARKS

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.

DAY 2: SUPER SACRED VALLEY (VIP VALLEY)

This tour starts at 06:30 am. First we will go to the town of CHINCHERO to visit the church and the archaeological park of the place, we will also have the opportunity to enter a textile production center where they still use ancient techniques of weaving and dyeing of wool. Later we will go to the archaeological park of MORAY famous for its circular terraces, then we will visit the SALINERAS de Maras which are about 5000 small ponds that are still exploited for human consumption.

Then, we will head to the city of Urubamba where you will enjoy a delicious 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 period, 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, sacred fountains, 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 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: 7 COLORED MOUNTAIN VINICUNCA

At 04:30 a.m. we will pick you up at your hotel, and then we will start our trip following a paved road towards the town of Cusipata. Then, we will enter by a dirt road until we reach the town of Paucarpata, where we will enjoy our breakfast. After breakfast we will continue our journey to Qomer Qocha, there you will have enough time to get ready, also our tour guide will give you recommendations before the walk. The walking tour has an average duration of 1 hour with a MEDIUM degree of difficulty whose route requires an acceptable physical condition.

Arriving at the mountain you will have an ideal time to take pictures of the memory; then return to Qomer Qocha, there we will board our vehicle that will take us to the restaurant to have lunch for the day, and after a short rest we will return to the city of Cusco, this tour ends at 05:30 p.m. approximately. Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 5: CUSCO / DEPARTURE

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

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

Airfare.
Meals not mentioned.
Entrance to the salt mines Maras (20 soles).
Entrance to the colored mountain Vinicunca (30 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 (Hoteles y similares)	Prices in U.S. dollars
2-STAR HOTEL - Hotel Panaka - Hotel Andean Wasi	USD. 520
3-STAR HOTEL - Hotel Prisma - Hotel San Agustín Internacional	USD. 590
4-STAR HOTEL - Hotel San Agustín Plaza - Hotel José Antonio	USD. 690

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.