The Traditional Cusco 5 Days Package is one of the most recommended to visit the most important Archaeological Sites in Cusco, with its imposing Inca citadels that will lead us to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
In this package we will carry out the following Circuits.
City Tour Cusco: Initiate with the History and the Great Inca Culture when visiting this city and its surroundings currently considered as Navel of the World, Archaeological Capital of America and Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Moray Salineras: It is an excursion that combines the cultural experiences of the high towns of the Sacred Valley, the adaptation of food plants and community exploitation of the Salineras, with wonderful archaeological sites and Natural landscapes.
Sacred Valley: Inca Agricultural Zone and productive par excellence, considered a privileged place for its abundant water, fertile land and suitable climate for agriculture; since ancient times it is the most important food pantry in the Cusco region.
Machu Picchu: When visiting its most important venues such as the Intihuatana and the Temple of the Sun, take panoramic and postcard photographs from the Casa del Guardián. Enjoy the spectacular scenery on the banks of the Urubamba River during the train ride surrounded by the mountains of the Sacred Valley.
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: RECEPTION IN CUSCO – CITY TOUR
Our service begins with the reception at the airport by our staff and then transfer you to the selected hotel in Cusco, where you will acclimatize by tasting stimulating coca tea for the height of the city of Cusco and receiving an informative talk regarding the Package Travel. In the afternoon we will have the City Tour that includes the following visits: the Qoricancha (temple of the Sun), in addition to visiting the 04 Archaeological Sites furthest outside the city: Sacsayhuamán (largest Inca temple), Qenqo (temple de la Pachamama), Tambomachay (water temple) and finally we visit Pucapucara (Inca military area), at the end of the tour we return to the city of Cusco.
Overnight at your Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 2: MORAY SALINERAS
Our day begins with the pick up from your hotel at 8.00am and then start the tour towards Maras (name of the district where the archaeological sites to visit on this day are located), the first place to visit will be the town of Chinchero where We will stop to contact the last families descendants of the Incas in their own Quechuas houses and appreciate their ancestral daily activities which we can photograph, then we will continue our trip for the visit and photographs of the Moray Archaeological Complex (famous for its terraces or agricultural terraces In circular form).
Later we will drive to the town of Maras to spend some free time in the said town and also to taste the Traditional Chicha de Jora (typical Andean drink). Finally we will go to the Salineras de Maras commonly known as the salt mines, a place where this mineral has been produced since ancient times. After visiting this last charming place we will return to the city of Cusco. Finishing our tour near the Plaza de Principal and at the same time having the whole afternoon free so that they can visit the main museums or places of interest in the city.
Overnight at your Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES
Our day begins with the pick up from your hotel at 8.00am to then start the tour towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the first place to visit will be the Mirador de Taray where we will stop to take panoramic photographs of the Majestic Sacred Valley, then We will continue our trip for the Visit And Photographs of the Archaeological Complex of Pisac (famous for its terraces or agricultural terraces, decorated by different Inca neighborhoods located in the highest points of the mountains and the only place within the Valley where you can see an Inca Cemetery) . Later we will descend to the Town of Pisac to spend some free time at the Artisan Fair and also visit its Silver Jeweler Artisans. From there we go to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious Buffet Lunch.
Then we continue the trip to Ollantaytambo (considered as the Living Inca City by the Inca Architecture present in the Houses where the last Inca descendants still live, in addition to being an access point for the Inca trail to Machu Picchu and the Andean Forest). Finally we go to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes. Arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes we will not go to our hotel.
Overnight at Hotel de Aguas Calientes.
DAY 4: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will board the Bus to go up to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. The guided tour by our Guide in the citadel of Machu Picchu will be visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock , the royal rooms, the temple of the Three Windows and the quarries, for more than two hours approximately. Later you will also be given free time to walk around the citadel, take photographs and be in this relax in this magical and mystical place, if you have included the Entrance Ticket to visit the Huayna Picchu Mountain you can do the walk for approximately 2 hours one way and back (This tour is without Guide). To then descend to Aguas Calientes and take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting for you, for bus transportation to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight at your Hotel in Cusco.
DAY 5: CUSCO
In the morning we will pick you up at the hotel and then transfer you to the airport to board your flight back to your place of origin.
End of Service.
It includes:
- Transfer: Airport – Hotel – Airport.
- Pick up from the hotel in Cusco.
- City Tour Cusco (transportation, guide, tickets).
- Moray Salineras Tour (transport, guide, tickets).
- Sacred Valley (transportation, guide, tickets and Buffet Lunch).
- Private Transportation: Ollantaytambo (Train Station) – Cusco.
- Train Tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- 01 Hotel night in Aguas Calientes 2 ** (Breakfast Included).
- Bus Tickets: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance Tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Professional Guide in English or Spanish Language.
- Transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
Does not include:
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the program.
- Hotel nights in Cusco.
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes (optional buffet USD 25.00).
- Extra activities and tips for staff (optional).
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (additional USD 25.00).
- Travel insurance.
IMPORTANT:
- GLOBETROTTER INCA’S TOURS can help you find a Hotel of your Choice. The hotel reservation is subject to space availability and if you want a higher category hotel they can be category 3 * 4 * and 5 * hotels (make additional payment).
- Be well informed about the circuits, the objects that they must carry, the services that they include and those that they do not include.
- The price of the tour packages is based on one person.
- GLOBETROTTER INCA’S TOURS can program a travel itinerary according to your needs and places you want to visit.
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