5 Days “Cusco – The Sacred Valley & Inca Trail To Machupicchu”

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO & CITY TOUR.

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru. Your adventure begins with a welcoming greeting at Cusco airport to transfer you to your hotel.

In the afternoon your local expert guide will collect you from your hotel for a tour of the Cusco city ” The Puma City” starting out at the Santo Domingo convent monastery. This former colonial monastery was previously the Qoricancha Temple, also known as the “Temple of the Sun” or where the gold shines. One of the most important temples devoted to the worship of the sun (“in our ancient language “Quechua” the Sun is called INTI”). According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Your next stop will be the Plaza de Armas or the main plaza of Cusco.

Finally we are going to visit Cusco’s central market, a wonderful way to discover the Andean culture and daily life. This vibrant spot, with its dazzling displays of fresh produce and fascinating local products, could keep you entertained for hours.

Places That Are Visited:

• Santo Domingo Monhastery / Qoricanca – Temple Of The Sun.
• Main Plaza of Cusco City – Main Square surrounded by the Inca palaces.
• Saqsayhuaman.
• Qenko.
• Puca Pucara.

At night we will have our family buffet dinner, where we will enjoy live show of typical dances from all over Peru, enjoying amazing traditional andean music.

Lodging: Cusco –  Sonesta Hotel Cusco****  or similars.

DAY 2.- QUAD BIKE ATV TOUR – KAYAKING “MAMA PIURAY” & ZIPLINE ADVENTURE.

After a delicious breakfast, You will be collected from your hotel by your expert, local guide, then you will be given the ATV and all the complete equipment such as gloves, helmets and others. You will also be accompanied by our experienced instructor and our professional guide, who will provide you with all the necessary information on the proper use of the ATVs and the complete description of the route. Once we finish this brief orientation, we will begin our trip, through the best of the landscapes of Chinchero, until the Piuray lagoon. During the tour we will have nice spots with wonderful views of the whole archaeological site of Chinchero, the Sacred Valley and extensive fields of Andean crops.

Once we reach the Piuray lagoon (where the ATV tour will be finished), we will start our second adventure “KAYAKING IN MAMA PIURAY”, a beautiful lagoon located in the heart of the Andes. Its waters feed the communities and neighboring agricultural fields and they reflect all their flora, fauna and the mountains that surround it. For about an hour and a half, we paddle through this lagoon in our kayaks, enjoying beautiful moments that allow us to appreciate the nature that surrounds us in all its dimensions.At the end of this fascinating adventure in mama Piuray, we reach the shores at the base camp. Where the local families will welcome us with some hot drinks and ready lunch, share with them a cross cultural experience while enjoying a delicious typical lunch.

Finally, Inti Peru Adventures prepares you to enjoy the best adventure from the heights of Mama Piuray. Walk and enjoy incredible views of the mountains and lagoon of Mama Piuray in our zipline, full of emotion and adrenaline. A unique experience that you can not miss.

Lodging: Cusco –  Sonesta Hotel Cusco****  or similars.

DAY 3: INCA TRAIL 2 DAYS: THE BEGINNING.

Today begins your adventure of a lifetime. We are going to pick you up from your hotel early (depending on train time) and take you to the train station. We travel by train, on a very pictures in route for two and a half hours until we reach kilometer 104 – the start of the trail for us. From here, we have a walk of about 4 hours up to the Incan site Wiñay Wayna (‘Forever Young’) (2680m/8792ft). You have joined the path in time to see the most impressive site on the whole Inca Trail!!

Then, we will continue on to ‘Inti Punku’ (‘Sun gate’) (2730m/8792ft) from where you will have your first dramatic, panoramic view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft). We will walk down the last part of the trail towards the ancient city itself. Before reaching Machu Picchu, we will take a side path off the trail to go down to Aguas Calientes, leaving the visit to Machu Picchu for the next day. In Aguas Calientes we’ll have a family dinner and your guides will deliver the plan for the next morning. A much deserved rest so we’re recharged and ready for Machu Picchu the next day.

Lodging: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu.

Waman Hotel Machupicchu *** o similars.

DAY 4: PRIVATE TOUR OF MACHUPICCHU.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel your private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the Machupicchu citadel, really bringing it to life by detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints. Then after your guided tour, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before an afternoon at your leisure. You can explore the areas around Machu Picchu or carry on exploring the ruins.

We will coordinate the time to meet in Aguas Calientes to board our train back to Ollantaytambo and then we will transfer you in our private bus or van back to Cusco to your hotel, so with this experiences we have completed our service to Machupicchu and the Sacred Valley of The Incas.

Optional:

The trek to the peak of Huayna Picchu: Huayna Picchu is the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. Going back down is quite steep, if you are scared of heights. This is done after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $35 per person to hike. Arrangements need to be made at least one month in advance, due to popularity.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.

The trek to Machu Picchu Mountain: It has the most spectacular view, It is a 1.5 hours hike to the top. Located to the southwest of the citadel of Machu Picchu with a height of 3,050 m (10,007 ft.), This trek offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. The cost is $35 per person to hike.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.

Lodging: Cusco –  Sonesta Hotel Cusco**** or similars.

DAY 5.- FREE MORNING WALKING TOUR & TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT.

After a delicious breakfast, you will have an optional Free Morning Walking Tour of this beatiful archeological city of Cusco.

The walking tour includes the following places:

• Inca Museum.
• Plaza Nazarenas.
• San Blas neighborhood.
• The twelve angle stone.

Then according to your flight schedule we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Lima and then flight home.

End of the tour!!!

✓ All hotels are based on availability. We will not make any changes without your approval. Four and five-star hotels are available – inquire within for rates.

INCLUDED:

• 4 night’s accommodations with 3 stars hotels.
• 4 breakfasts,1 lunches.1 family dinners.
• Meet and greet airport service.
• All transportation.
• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
• All transfers.
• Pick-up from your hotel.
• Train to the beginning of the trail.
• Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco.
• Oxygen botle.
• First aid kit.
• Entrance to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
• Bus tickets to Machu Picchu.
• Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast on day  3 and lunch and dinner on Day 4.
• Entrance Fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Extra US$ 75.
• Tips for Staff.
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

THINGS TO BRING:

• Original Passport.
• ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for a discount price).
• Hiking Boots.
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
• Hat and gloves.
• T-shirts (quick dry).
• Comfortable Trekking Pants.
• Sun hat.
• Sunscreen (SPF 35+).
• Insect repellant (We strongly suggest NATURAL repellant).
• Toiletries and hand sanitiser.
• Personal medication.
• Camera and film.
• Flashlite with spare batteries (or a environmental friendly option).

THIS TOUR RUNS ALSO AS A PRIVATE SERVICE!
****Daily Departure with at least 2 people****

DEPARTURE DATES:

• We offer daily departure dates with at least 2 people minimum.
• Pickup time is up to you.