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Cultural and Magic Tours in Lima & Cusco and Humantay Lake And Rainbow Mountain

Itinerary: Cultural and Magic Tours in Lima & Cusco and Humantay Lake And Rainbow Mountain

Day 1: Lima - City Tour Modern and Colonia

Upon arrival at the Capital of Lima, our staff Peruvian Paths and Adventures will be waiting for you at the International Airport and then you will be taken to the chosen hotel. Our staff will help you register and give you all the information and recommendations such as: Banks, Restaurants, Exchange Houses and others. In the afternoon City Tour of the City.

City of Kings, Join us on a journey through time through the history of Lima, pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern. Visit its ancient spas, its valleys, pre-Hispanic temples and its Plaza Mayor. Get to know its religious life, its colonial architecture, its amusements and entertainment, the particular names of its streets, its evolution, modernization and the lives of its most famous characters from the colonial time.

We will start our colonial and contemporary Lima City Tour with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.

Modern Lima: This tour will take you through the modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. On the way there you will see the Huaca Pucllana, a pyramid shape pre-Inca ceremonial temple that has survived Lima’s massive urban growth.

Colonial Lima: Then you will visit the Historic Center of Lima which was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, In 1991, since it comprises more than 600 historical monuments from the colonial era. In this tour, you will discover a city that was once the center of the Spanish colony of century XVI.

Santo Domingo Convent: You will also visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, where the relics of three Peruvian saints are preserved: Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Martín de Porres and Saint Juan Macías.

Overnight in Lima

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel Arawi Miraflores Express and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel Allpa and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel Arawi Miraflores and others in the same category)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 2: Tour Pachacanac & The Magical Water Circuit + Dinner Show

Breakfast at the Hotel

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel from 09:00a.m. to 14:00p.m., we will visit the splendid “Pachacamac Citadel”, sanctuary of the Pachacamac God, creator of the universe for the ancient Andean peoples. The citadel includes temples, pyramids and palaces. They emphasize the «Temple of the Sun», the «Temple of Pachacamac», the «Acllahuasi» or «Palace of the Virgins of the Sun», among others.
In the afternoon at 18:00p.m. We will begin our night excursion to one of the largest fountains in the world, one of the most attractive places in Lima «The Magical Water Circuit». Where the jets of water jets combine with the rhythm of classical music, and the spectacular lasers mix with the fluids of the water drawing multicolored shapes that make us fantasize for a few minutes with a cybernetic future. Finishing our tour we went to one of the most typical restaurants to have a «Dinner Show». Where we will observe the presentation of typical dances from the three regions of Peru with their respective typical costumes. Finally, our transportation will return us and take us to our hotel where we will spend the night.

Overnight in Lima

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel Arawi Miraflores Express and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel Allpa and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel Arawi Miraflores and others in the same category)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Lima - Cusco

Breakfast at the Hotel

When you arrival in the City of Cusco our staff Peruvian Paths and Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport and then take you to your chosen hotel. At the hotel, you will be greeted with the typical coca tea for acclimatization. Our staff will help you check in and give you all the Information and recommendations such as: Banks, Restaurants, Exchange Houses and others. Finally have a free afternoon to rest and acclimatize.
Optional: Presentation of typical Andean music and dances at the Qosqo Native Art Centre (6:30p.m. to 8.00p.m.) The entrance ticket is included in the package.

Overnight in Cusco

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)

Day 4: City Tour in Cusco

Breakfast at the Hotel

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel we will pick you up at 8:00 a.m. we will take a bus to start the visit of the city of Cusco. The first stop we will do will be in the Main Square of Cusco or also known as Plaza de Armas, Continuing with the tour we will move to the Temple of Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, where we can appreciate the very fine work that the Incas performed on the stone. Then we will take our bus to leave the city of Cusco and visit the archaeological site Sacsayhuaman, where every year in June, the Sun Festival ‘Inti Raymi’ is held, in the Winter Solstice in the Hemisphere. It has a strategic location that offers a complete view of Cusco City to visitors. We will also appreciate the Archaeological Centers of Qenqo, Tambomachay and Pucapucara. Back to the City of Cusco approximately at 13:00p.m.

Overnight in Cusco

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

Breakfast at the Hotel

Pick up from your hotel at 08:00 a.m. We make our first stop at The Andean Animal Refuge where we will find llamas, alpacas, condors, and pumas. Continuing our tour we visit the most important archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley. Here we will have a guided tour exploring the sites for around one hour. This place is best known for having the largest Inca cemetery in the area, and also has religious temples, agricultural terraces, and irrigation systems. Then we go to the colonial town of Pisac where we visit a silverware workshop and learn the process of making silver. Also, we will walk through the traditional markets where you can find a lot of handmade crafts, here we will have time to buy souvenirs. We then go to the town of Urubamba where we stop at a restaurant to have a buffet lunch. To complete our day’s tour, we visit the Archaeological Centre of Ollantaytambo which is another important site in the Sacred Valley having temples and gardens. Also, in this place one of the greatest battles of Spaniards with Incas was celebrated. Finally we go to the train station of Ollantaytambo to take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, upon our arrival you can expect to stay at a cozy hotel with all the comforts. Upon our arrival, a cozy hotel with all the comforts awaits us.
After the tour we will go to the train station. Where we will take the train from Ollantaytambo through the picturesque Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes Town, depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.
Upon our arrival at the train station our Staff will be waiting for us to take us to our Hotel.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel Flower House, Hotel Inka Town and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel La Cabaña, Hotel Waman, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel El Mapi By Inkaterra, Hotel Taypikala Machu Picchu, and others in the same category)

Meals: Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

Day 6: Machu Picchu - Cusco

Breakfast at the Hotel

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel. You will meet your guide and take the 25-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will have a 2 hours and 30 minuts aprox. the tour with your guide. where we will visit the incredible architecture and the mysterious temples left by the Incas.
A professional English-speaking guide will help us understand the sophisticated ideas and technology of this highly advanced culture. The suggested time to descend from Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes is 13:00 p.m depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.

Expedition Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo or Poroy (Cusco)

Upon arrival at the station you will be waiting for a staff of the company to transfer to their respective hotels in Cusco

Overnight in Cusco

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Trekking to Humantay Lake - Cusco

Breakfast at the Hotel

Our pick up will start from 04:00 to 05:00 in the morning, and after a 3-hour trip, while enjoying the views of the exuberant valley of the Apurímac River, we will arrive for breakfast in the town of Mollepata after a brief stop. After breakfast we will continue our trip for an hour and a half by car, the road we will take is dirt (trail) until we reach the community of Soraypampa which is located at an altitude of 3900 masl. Or 12792 feet. During the trip we will observe beautiful landscapes and the impressive snow-capped «Salkantay». From Soraypampa we will undertake a 2 km (1.3 miles) hike. The path is ascending and will take us about an hour and a half to two, while we hike we will see a panorama of snow-capped mountains, impressive natural landscapes and a great diversity of flora and fauna until reaching the «Laguna de Humantay» which is located at an altitude of 4200 meters above sea level. Or 13776 feet.
The «Laguna Humantay» is turquoise in color due to the mineral found at the bottom, the lagoon is fed by the glaciers of the mountain and is considered a jewel of nature and Sacred Lagoon, in addition to delighting in the Humantay lagoon we can enjoy of the impressive views of the mountains that surround it. We will walk down until we reach the community of Soraypampa where we can enjoy a buffet lunch. After lunch we will start the return trip to the city of Cusco. Our tour ends at approximately 5:30 in the afternoon.

Overnight in Cusco

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)

Meals: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch

Day 8: Tour to Maras Moray & Salt Mine And Chinchero

Breakfast at the Hotel

Pick up from your hotel at 8am and we will begin our tour to the northeast of the city of Cusco.
During our tour we will observe impressive landscapes such as: the snow peaked mountains of Salkantay and Veronica and the plains of Maras – where much of the food for our Cusco population comes from. First we will visit the Archaeological Centre of Chinchero and textil center, Archaeological Centre of Moray, this place is more known as a centre of experimentation and investigation of agricultural products in the Inca empire. They are circular terraces that measure 150 meters deep. Continuing with our tour we will visit the town of Maras, where you can appreciate the magnificent colonial architecture in the local constructions. Finally, we visit the salt mines (Salineras) where there are more than 3200 wells of Salt. The local people still continue to extract the same salt that the Incas extracted for human consumption.
At the end of the tour our transport will return to our hotel in Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Trekking to Rainbow Mountain - Cusco

Breakfast at the Hotel

The adventure begins very early at 04:30a.m, and then we go by car for an average of 3 hours south of Cusco. Then we will go to the picturesque town of Pitumarca, south of the city of Cusco. Here we enjoy a delicious Andean breakfast in local Restaurant and we will buy some of the necessary items for our walk, such as water, snacks, etc. Afterwards, we will continue on the road until we reach a dirt road that crosses the mountains and passes through traditional villages and fertile valleys. After this short stop we continue our trip where we observe the multicolored landscapes and the crops that are mixed between the mysterious and snow-capped mountains. See Andean animals such as the llama, alpaca, sheep, vicuñas and also the deep valleys. If it is a clear day, we will be able to see the snowy Ausangate, which is the highest in the province of Cusco at 6,384 masl or 20,945 feet. We arrive at the picturesque town of Chillca which is our starting point for the trek. We will start trekking from 4,350 masl (14,271 ft) and it will take around 1.5 hours to reach the top. This walk is short and gradual, but due to the height we will go slowly and enjoy the view of valleys and mountains, and also herds of llamas and alpacas. We will finish the climb when we reach the top of Cerro Colorado, which is 4,980 meters above sea level (16,338 feet). This incredible mountain has beautiful colors including red, orange, yellow, green and purple which are various minerals. You have the option to climb another 50 meters (164 feet) up to take photos with a panoramic view, and when we are ready we will return the same way. We will go down for an average of 1 hour and we will arrive at the vehicle to return to Cusco. On the way we will have Buffet lunch at the local restaurant, and continue to Cusco where we will drop you off at your hotel around 4:30 p.m.

Overnight in Cusco

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ Economic (Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 3 ⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin Internacional, Hotel Siete Ventanas, and others in the same category)

Accommodations: Hotel 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hotel San Agustin El Dorado, Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category)

Meals: Breakfast, Buffet Lunch

Day 10: Cusco - Lima

Breakfast at the Hotel

After having breakfast at the hotel our company staff will be at the hotel with two hours of knowledge to transfer the hotel to the airport and take your flight with ease to your country of origin.

Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Cusco

Flyht from Cusco to Lima

Meals: Breakfast

IMPORTANT: Please Allow 2 - 3 Days for Acclimatization

The Package include

City Tour Modern and Colonial and Guided tour of the Santo Domingo Convent - Group service
Tour Pachacanac & The Magical Water Circuit + Dinner Show
City tour in Cusco - (Group service maximum 16 people per group)
Tour to Sacred Valley of the Incas with Buffet Lunch - (Group service maximum 16 people per group)
Tour in Machu Picchu – Private Tour Guide speaking English/Spanish - (Private Service)
Trekking to Humantay Lake - (Group service)
Tour to Maras Moray & Sald Mine And Chinchero - (Group service maximum 16 people per group)
Trekking to Rainbow Mountain - (Group service)
Entrance Ticket for all Archaeological complexes
Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu Inca City

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