Discover the heart of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in a comprehensive and flexible program that lets you free time to enjoy at your own pace the magic of this beautiful place. With our Cusco Tour you will walk through the narrow cobbled streets of the city, visit the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, enjoy the lovely Sacred Valley of the Incas, and delight in the amazing views as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour to Machu Picchu and finally explore the citadel by your own pace.
Upon arriving to Lima`s Airport, reception by a Peruvian Soul representative and transfer to your hotel in Miraflores, where you are free to relax and wander around at your own pace. Depending on the arrival time we have plenty of suggestions for you so you can make the most of your first day in Lima.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel in Lima
After an early breakfast we have a short drive to the airport to take our 55 minutes flight to the city of Cusco. If possible we will try to get a seat on the left side of the aircraft as some of the best views of the Andes can be seen by this side of the aircraft. Upon arriving at Cuzco airport, we will be met by a Peruvian Soul representative who will welcome us and take us on our private transport towards the Sacred Valley Incas.
Because of its lower elevation (2,870 meters above sea level or 9,415 feet) and its peaceful atmosphere, the Sacred Valley is the perfect place to enjoy your first days in Cusco as you adapt to the high altitude.
On the way to our hotel we`ll stop at Awanacancha, where we can see all the different camelids of Peruvian Andes, and at the traditional Indian market of Pisac, a cozy quechua village, where we shall be able to appreciate many native customs and observe innumerable local products. Sunday is the best day to visit the market because farmers come from all over the region to trade their products, however the market is open everyday and is still a very interesting place to visit. Once in our hotel where we can relax and enjoy it`s facilities during the rest of the day.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel in the Sacred Valley
Today`s tour is in private service.
This morning we`ll set off on a tour to visit the Sacred Valley`s most impressive sites. First we`ll reach Moray, one of the most unusual Inca sites, which seems to have been an agricultural experiment station to adapt crops to different temperatures. Then we continue to Maras, an impressive complex of salt extraction used since before the Inca time.
After this, we`ll travel to Ollantaytambo to visit it`s impressive Inca Fortress, which holds some of the best examples of Inca architecture.
Finally, we`ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant while waiting to board the Expedition Train to the town of of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu). Upon arrival, reception and then we`ll be transferred to our hotel. The rest of the afternoon we`ll be free.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel in Machu Picchu
Today`s services are in private
Today is the big day! After an early rise, we take a bus up the steep zigzagging road to Machu Picchu located on an impressive mountain setting. Once at the citadel we take a private guided tour to explore every corner of the "Lost City of the Incas" and after we will have some free time to continue exploring the citadel at our own pace or, if you wish, we could hike up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for spectacular views of the Citadel and it`s surroundings (these hikes can be included upon request, please inquire about additional price).
There will be free time for lunch and in the afternoon, we`ll descend back to Aguas Calientes to board the return train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station, where we`ll have a private transport waiting to take us back to Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable Hotel in Cusco
Today`s services are in private
This morning we'll embark on a walking city tour which takes us not only through the most touristic sites in Cusco such as the Main Square, Cathedral and Koricancha “Temple of the Sun”, but also along ancient streets where we will discover the magic of Cusco. This tour gives us also free time to wander around by ourselves.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel in Cusco.
Today`s services are in private
Cusco is one of the most interesting cities in Peru and South America. Today we'll have the entire day to explore the streets and plazas of this UNESCO World Heritage City at our own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel in Cusco.
Today, we'll have some free time to maybe take a last walk around Cusco`s shops and markets and then, at the coordinated time, we`ll head to Cusco`s airport to board your flight to Lima and connect with your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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