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CUSCO 5 DAYS TOUR
5 daysLima - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco Reserve 30 days in advance
Cusco
City of hidden treasuresNature and history together, this is at the heart of Peru's attraction, especially in Cusco, a place where visitors can relax and explore to enrich themselves, at the same time, create authentic connections, in one of the most amazing places in South America.
Overview
| DAY 01 | Arrival in Lima - Flight to Cusco- Trip to the Sacred Valley |
|---|---|
| DAY 02 | Maras Moray & Salt Mines |
| DAY 03 | Machu Picchu The Secret of the Incas |
| DAY 04 | Machupicchu – optional walks |
| DAY 05 | Transfer to the airport. Flight back home. |
Detailed itinerary Cusco 6 days:
Day 1. Arrival in Lima - Flight to Cusco- Trip to the Sacred Valley
Your tour begins in Lima where our representative will be waiting for
you at your arrival flight to help you with your connecting flight to
Cusco. Shortly after takeoff, the plane climbs over the Andes where the
mountain views are spectacular.
Foto:Archaeological site of Pisaq
Upon arrival in Cusco, our private guide
will be waiting for us. Our journey begins towards the Sacred Valley.
The first stop is Awanacancha, a farm with llamas,
alpacas and vicuñas.
The tour continues through the Corao River canyon, with spectacular
views of the Urubamba Valley. We descend to the bottom of the valley to
the typical town of Pisac, to visit the archaeological
site and the
typical town. We will have lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred
Valley of the Incas.
Lodging in Urubamba.
Day 2. Maras Moray & Salt Mines
Departure from the hotel in the direction of visiting the magnificent
agricultural terraces of Moray where different levels
of terraces are
carved into deep bowls/sinks that were used by the Incas to experiment
and adapt Andean crops to altitude, then we will have the option to
enjoy a nice walk or just drive to visit the town of Maras with the
spectacular view of the mountains and enjoy our picnic lunch prepared by
a nice outdoor caterer in the middle of the landscapes.
After lunch, we
will drive to visit the salt flats of Maras. A hot
spring at the top of
the valley discharges a small stream of salt-laden water, which is
diverted into salt pans and evaporated to produce a salt that is
harvested by local people. We got to see them from the road and then
descend to them. Return to the hotel.
Lodging in Urubamba.
Picture:
Salineras of MarasDay 3. Machu Picchu The Secret of the Incas
09:00 am (approx.) Departure from the hotel to the city of
Ollantaytambo, to see the spectacular temple-fortress
and town of
Ollantaytambo, a site that has changed little since the time of the
Incas. Huge stones were carried more than 16 kilometers to the site, and
the ramps of the building are still there.
At 10:00 am, we will continue
to the train station to board the train to Machupicchu.
The train
journey is one of the most spectacular in the world. The railway line
follows the Urubamba River through the spectacular Vilcanota Canyon to
the Lost City of the Incas. We will have 25 minutes; to drive to visit
the Sacred Center. Our expert guide will share with us the latest
information and personal ideas about Machupicchu.
Lodging in Aguas Calientes.
Day 4. Machupicchu – optional walks
In the morning we will have optional walks, such as Puerta del Sol, Huaynapicchu, or the Temple of the Moon, which vary in length and difficulty but are undoubtedly a great option to enjoy nature around this unique site.
Huayna Picchu:
It is the imposing mountain behind the actual site of Machupicchu. For many people, climbing Huayna Picchu is one of the highlights when visiting Machu Picchu. you will see how the Inca cut some steps out of the rocks and as it winds around the side of a mountain you will see Machupicchu from different angles, the views are impressive and give you an impression of the magnitude of the site. Before reaching the top you will also have to go through a tunnel carved into the rocks and the higher you get the more structures. Some structures and terraces are built-in impossible places that speak to your imagination.
Picture:
Huayna Picchu mountainMachu Picchu Mountain:
Mountain trek offers
incomparable views of the famous Inca sanctuary and panoramic views of
the surrounding mountain landscape. At its summit, Inca priests once
performed rituals on special dates, as well as liturgical greetings to
the Salkantay Apu, one of the mightiest mountains in the Peruvian Andes.
As the trail approaches the base of Machu Picchu Mountain, the steps
become steeper and more challenging.
Buffet lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge
hotel restaurant.
Free time for independent exploration Board the bus
for the 30-minute drive to Aguas Calientes. Collect your luggage and
head to the train station to board the Vistadome train to the Poroy
train station, where our private car will be waiting for you for a
30-minute ride to our hotel in Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco.
Day 5. Transfer to the airport. Flight back home.
Your Andean Exclusive representative will pick you up from your hotel 2 hours before your flight departure and accompany you to the airport.
Include:
- Tickets entrance for City tour
- Tickets entrance for Machu Picchu
- Bus to machu Picchu
- All private transport
- Private tour guide
- Snack in route
Not Include
- Tips
- Food not specified in the program
