Ecological Cusco 5 Days / 6 Nights

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 5 days and 4 nights experience on the Ecological Cusco tour. From your arrival at Cusco Airport, you will be immersed in a journey full of history, culture and nature. Start with an exciting city tour and visit emblematic sites such as the Temple of Qoricancha and the impressive “fortress” of Saqsaywaman.

Venture to the impressive Humantay Lagoon. Enjoy the hike to this beautiful lagoon, surrounded by imposing mountains and snow-capped peaks. Experience the magic of Machu Picchu on a full day excursion, marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and finally explore the incredible 7 Colors Mountain, a unique experience where you can admire the impressive reddish landscapes of Vinicunca.

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

Arrival to the city of Cusco, reception at the 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 place 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: HUMANTAY LAGOON

Our tour starts at 04:30 am. First we will pick you up at your hotel; Then we will start our journey on a paved road until we reach the town of Mollepata where you will have breakfast. After breakfast we will continue our journey through a dirt road until we reach the town of Soraypampa, from this point we will start the hike for an hour and a half until we reach the Humantay Lagoon (4,200 meters above sea level). At this point we will have enough time to enjoy the scenery and take pictures. The degree of difficulty of this tour is MEDIUM and the tour requires an acceptable physical condition.

After the visit to Humantay, we will descend to Soraypampa to take our vehicle that will take us to the town of Mollepata where we will have lunch for the day. Then we will continue with our return trip to Cusco city, we will arrive around 06:00 pm. Overnight in Cusco.

Visit Humantay Lagoon in 1 Day | Machu Picchu by Car

DAY 3: MACHUPICCHU

Full day excursion to Machupicchu. At approximately 04:30 am you will be picked up from your hotel to be transferred to Ollantaytambo train station, where you will board the 07:45 am train. Then you will travel by train for 1 ½ hours to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will be assisted by our agency staff and then board the bus that will take you to the Inca citadel of Machupicchu (25 minutes ride). We will visit the Inca citadel for about 2 hours, during which time our guide will show you the sacred square, the temple of the three windows, the Intihuatana, the temple of the Sun, the house of the Priests, the Inca baths, etc.

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 return to the town of Ollantaytambo, once there you will be picked up by our staff and then boarded on 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 trek on foot has an average duration of 1 hour with an average degree of difficulty whose route requires an acceptable physical condition, since the arrival point of Vinicunca has an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level.

Arriving at the mountain 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.

Vinicunca, the beautiful mountain of the seven colors.

DAY 5: CUSCO / DEPARTURE

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

Transfer Airport – Hotel – Airport.
04 nights accommodation in Cusco.
01 breakfast and 01 lunch in the tour of the Humantay lagoon.
01 breakfast and 01 lunch on the Vinicunca mountain tour.
Tourist transportation in the tours.
Professional guide in the tours.
BTP (Partial tourist ticket city tour).
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; Oxygen Balloon in the tour of the Mountain of Colors and Humantay Lagoon (Group Use).
Orientation and permanent monitoring to the passenger.

Airfare.
Meals not mentioned.
Entrance to the mountain of colors Vinicunca (30 soles).
Entrance to the Humantay lagoon (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)(Hoteles y similares)	Prices in U.S. dollars
2-STAR HOTEL - Hotel Panaka - Hotel Andean Wasi	USD. 510
3-STAR HOTEL - Hotel Prisma - Hotel San Agustín Internacional	USD. 580
4-STAR HOTEL - Hotel San Agustín Plaza - Hotel José Antonio	USD. 680

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.