5 Nights / 6 Days
Lima – Cusco
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 about your trip 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 (6:30pm to 8.00pm) The entrance ticket is included in the package.
| Overnight in Cusco |
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| 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) |
Cusco - Sacred Valley Vip - (Super Valle) - Cusco
Breakfast at the Hotel
Pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 06:30 a.m. and 06:55 a.m. to begin our journey to the north of the region. Our first stop is at the Chinchero Archaeological Center, where we will stop at a local community to discover the Textile Interpretation Center. Then, we will visit the Moray Archaeological Site, known as the Inca Agricultural Laboratory, and continue the trip to the Salt Mines to explore its famous Salt Mines. Later, we will head to the town of Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious Buffet Lunch that combines the best of Peruvian and Andean cuisine. After lunch, we will go to the Archaeological Site of Ollantaytambo, formerly an Inca dairy farm and starting point to Machu Picchu. Here, we will immerse ourselves in history by exploring its iconic stone terraces, the Temple of the Sun and the fountain of the Princess Baths. On our way back to Cusco, we will make a stop in Pisac. We will ascend to the majestic archaeological Site built on the top of a mountain. Upon descending, we will have the opportunity to visit its vibrant artesanal market, where local expert artisans offer unique pieces. The day will culminate with our return to Cusco, around 19:00 p.m. to 19:30 p.m.
| Overnight in Cusco |
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| 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) |
Cusco – Machu Picchu Full Day - Cusco
Breakfast at the Hotel
You will be picked up from your hotel very early in the morning around 4.30a.m. and we will head to the train station at Ollantaytambo for our train departure at 6.20a.m. We board the Expedition train and go to the town of Aguas Calientes and arrive at 8.00a.m. Here on arrival your professional English/Spanish-speaking guide will be waiting for you to drive to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. We will take a short bus ride to the Machu Picchu complex, where we visit the incredible architecture and the mysterious temples left by the Incas. Your guide will help you to understand the sophisticated ideas and technology of this highly advanced culture.
If you still have energy, you can also climb the mountain of Machu Picchu (which means Old Mountain) at 3000m.or 9840 fee It takes about one hour and a half to get to the top ($70.00 USD – optional) the other option to visit the Huayna Picchu Mountain takes around one hour depending on your fitness. The Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu 2667m. Or 8751 Fee ticket reservation is 3 months in advance and is only for over 12 years of age ($70.00 USD – optional) Once the official tour is over, we will have enough time to visit the Puerta Del Sol – Sun Gate, or explore the Sanctuary on our own before returning to Cusco by train in the afternoon.
The suggested time to descend from Machu Picchu to the city of Aguas Calientes is 1.00pm. It is recommended to arrive 30 minutes before the departure of the train.
| Expedition Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo or Poroy (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 |
Trekking to Rainbow Mountain – Cusco
Breakfast at the Hotel
The adventure begins very early at 04:30 a.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 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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
| HOTELS | CATEGORY | VALID |
|---|---|---|
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CUSCO
Hotel San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast |
Economic
⭐⭐⭐ |
SINGLE ROOM PRICE
DOBLE ROOM PRICE
TRIPLE ROOM PRICE
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CUSCO
Hotel San Agustín Internacional, Siete ventanas, and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast |
⭐⭐⭐ |
SINGLE ROOM PRICE
DOBLE ROOM PRICE
TRIPLE ROOM PRICE
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CUSCO
Hotel San Agustín El Dorado, José Antonio Cusco, and others in the same category + Buffet Breakfast |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
SINGLE ROOM PRICE
DOBLE ROOM PRICE
TRIPLE ROOM PRICE
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*Note: Please note that all hotels and room types are subject to availability, and that we will confirm them once your reservation is made. Prices may be modified during holidays or the peak tourism season. Also, we work with many hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes, so if there is a specific hotel not listed that you prefer, please let us know and we can provide you with a price, or you can also reserve your hotels directly.
| Discounts |
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| Children 0-2 years old – Free |
| Children 10-17 years old – $40 USD off |
| *To receive the child discount you must send us a copy of the child’s passport |
| Vistadome Train | Our price includes train tickets in the Expedition train, however, if you would like to upgrade your return train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco to the Vistadome train the price is an additional $45 USD per person. Please note that because of the train schedule this option is only available for your return train, and not for the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. |
| Entrance Ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain | If you are interested in climbing Huayna Picchu Mountain, the mountain overlooking Machu Picchu inca city, there is an additional fee of USD $70.00 per person for us to buy your entrance ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike Huayna Picchu mountain and we will reserve it for you. |
| Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain | If you are interested in climbing Machu Picchu Mountain, the mountain overlooking Machu Picchu, there is an additional fee of USD $70.00 per person for us to buy your entrance ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike Machu Picchu Mountain, and we will reserve it for you. |
| Buffet lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant | It is located in the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge hotel (former Orient Express); It is the only one that is located, very close to the entrance to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. The price is an additional USD $45.00 per person. |
| Small backpack |
| Camera - Extra batteries as they run out faster under cold conditions |
| Suncream, moisturiser |
| Insect repellant - Min 20% DEET (For Machupicchu) |
| Toilet paper |
| Personal first aid kit |
| Snacks - Biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc |
| Water bottle |
| Cash in Soles/$USD |
| YOU MUST BRING YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT |
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