Machu Picchu with Humantay Lagoon

Day 1: Reception at Cusco Airport

Arrival at Cusco Airport, where our team will welcome you. Assistance will be provided for hotel check-in and information about tourist spots, restaurants, shops, and acclimatization tips will be given. It is suggested to have Coca or Muña tea at the hotel to adapt to Cusco's altitude (3400 meters above sea level). The day continues with free time for rest and light walks.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 2: Archaeological City Tour in Cusco

After breakfast at the hotel, the day starts with a visit to archaeological parks like Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. In the afternoon, the historic center of Cusco and its local attractions are explored. Optionally, the tourist ticket includes a music and dance performance at the Centro de Arte Nativo Qosqo.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas and Aguas Calientes

This day begins with exploration of the Sacred Valley, visiting the Pisac Archaeological Center and the Pisac Craft Market. After enjoying a delicious lunch in Cusco, a visit to the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Center is conducted. Then, board the train to Aguas Calientes, where our team will provide transfer to the hotel and details for the Machu Picchu visit.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Day 4: Machu Picchu and Overnight in Cusco

The most awaited day includes a visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world. A bus is taken from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu, followed by a guided tour of the citadel. After free time to explore, descend to Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco by train. Additional service options include admission to Huayna Picchu, Vistadome train ride, and exclusive lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 5: Moray and Salineras

After breakfast at the hotel, the day includes an excursion to Maras and the Moray Archaeological Sites. The fascinating structure of Moray and the Salineras de Maras, consisting of over 3,000 salt ponds, are explored. The tour concludes with a return to Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 6: Laguna Humantay

This day begins early with a trip to Mollepata, breakfast, and a hike to Soraypampa. The beautiful Laguna Humantay at 4200 meters above sea level is visited. Physical preparation for uphill and altitude hiking is recommended. The day concludes with a return to Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

Day 7: Transfer to Cusco Airport

After breakfast, our transfer service will take you to the airport two hours before your flight, marking the end of the tour.

Includes

Hotels with breakfast:

• 06 nights hotel stay in Cusco.
• 01 night hotel stay in Aguas Calientes.

Tours:

• Train (Roundtrip)
• Bus Transportation (Roundtrip)
• Laguna Humantay + Lunch and Admission.
• Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (Private).
• Archaeological City Tour in Cusco (Group).
• Cusco City Tour (Group).
• Admission to Machu Picchu Citadel.
• Admissions to all archaeological parks.
• Moray and Salineras with Box Lunch.
• Sacred Valley of the Incas with lunch (Group)

Transfers:

• Transfer from airport to hotel in Cusco.
• Transfer from Ollantaytambo or Poroy station in Cusco to hotel.
• Transfer from hotel to Cusco airport.

Benefits:

• 24-hour assistance.
• Professional team on all tours and outings.

Not Included

• Travel insurance.
• Domestic or international airfares.
• Meals and beverages not mentioned above.
• Extra expenses: tips, laundry.

DAY 1: Reception at Cusco Airport

Our team will welcome you, assist with your transfer, and help with check-in at the hotel. Then, we will provide information about tourist spots in the city such as restaurants, shops, currency exchange houses, traditional markets, acclimatization tips, and a city map.

We recommend having Coca or Muña tea at the hotel to help you adapt to the altitude of Cusco, which is 3400 meters above sea level. Rest for a few hours, then go for a light walk in the afternoon and enjoy light meals.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 2: Archaeological City Tour in Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Our first outing in the city of Cusco, exploring the historic center, San Pedro Market, and local attractions.
At 1:30 p.m., we will visit the archaeological parks (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay).

Optional: The tourist ticket includes admission to a music and dance performance from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We recommend arriving 30 minutes early at the Centro de Arte Nativo Qosqo located on Av. El Sol.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas and Aguas Calientes

We start the tour to the Sacred Valley visiting Awanacancha (house of South American camelids and textiles), then the Pisac Archaeological Center. Afterward, we explore Pisac's Artisan Market and continue to Urubamba for a buffet lunch with a variety of typical dishes. Later, we visit the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Center, an impressive Inca construction, before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes. Our staff will be waiting to take you to your hotel and provide a briefing for the Machu Picchu visit.

Note: We recommend bringing only a backpack with clothing for both cold and hot weather, personal accessories, documents, hats, and sunscreen. Large suitcases can be left in the storage room at your Cusco hotel.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 4: Machu Picchu and Overnight in Cusco

The long-awaited day has arrived! We will visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world.

Our team will take you to the bus station, which will take you to the entrance of Machu Picchu in 30 minutes. You'll then embark on a guided tour of Machu Picchu to learn about its history. After the tour, you'll have free time to explore and relax. Later, we'll descend back to the town of Aguas Calientes and return to either the Ollantaytambo or Poroy station. Our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

Additional Service:

• Admission to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu. This mountain offers the best view of the citadel.
• Return on the Vistadome train (live show and panoramic windows).
• Exclusive lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel, near the entrance to Machu Picchu.

If you desire these services, please contact our sales team.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 5: Moray and Salineras

Breakfast at the hotel.

At 8:00 a.m., our staff will pick you up at your hotel. We'll visit the town of Maras and then continue to the Moray Archaeological Site, a great example of Inca engineering knowledge. This famous structure was used as an agricultural laboratory, and it is believed that over 250 species of plants were cultivated on these terraces.

Later, we'll continue to the town of Maras, home to over 3,000 man-made salt ponds called Salineras de Maras. We'll end the tour by returning to the city of Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 6: Laguna Humantay

Today starts early at 4:30 am - 05:00 am as we depart for Mollepata, where we'll have breakfast. Then, we'll head to Soraypampa to begin the 1-hour and 30-minute hike to the beautiful Laguna Humantay at 4200 meters above sea level. It's a turquoise-colored lake formed by the melting of the Humantay mountain, impressing all who have the chance to see it.

Note: Some physical preparation is required for this hike. The path to the lake is uphill, at high altitude, and with low temperatures. The hike is moderately difficult. There's an option to rent horses for part of the journey. Bring sunscreen, hats, water, and suitable walking shoes.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 7: Transfer to Cusco Airport

Breakfast at the hotel.

Our transfer will take you to the airport 2 hours before your flight.

End of our services!

Important:

• Cusco: Check-in time at 10 a.m. / Check-out time at 9 a.m.
• Aguas Calientes: Check-in time at 9 a.m. / Check-out time at 10 a.m.

Tip:

If your flight departs in the afternoon, take advantage of the morning to visit the city's museums included in the tourist ticket, such as the Regional Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Qoricancha Museum, and the Museum of Popular Art.

Machu Picchu with Humantay Lagoon 7 Days / 6 Nights

GROUP SERVICE | Price per person (Minimum 2 persons) Train Expedition or The Voyager
3 Hotels | Economy Category		Price
Cusco: San Francisco Plaza, Rojas Inn, Casa Campesina Aguas Calientes: Ferre Boulevard, Flower House, Retama Inn Urubamba (From 10 people): Hotel Pisonay, Hotel Mabey, San Agustín Urubamba		USD 828
3 Hotels | Classic Category		Price
Cusco: San Agustín Internacional, Royal Inca I y II, Sueños del Inka Aguas Calientes: Ferre Machu Picchu, Tara Machu Picchu, Inti Punku, Retama Inn Urubamba (From 10 people): Hacienda Valle Sagrado, San Agustín (Urubamba), Hotel Mabey, Hotel Pisonay		USD 871
4 Hotels | Superior Category		Price
Cusco: Sonesta, Costa del Sol Ramada, Xima, José Antonio Cusco Aguas Calientes: Tierra Viva Machu Picchu, Taypikala, Casa Andina Urubamba (From 10 people): Augusto Valle, San Agustín Recoleta, Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado, Sonesta Posada del Inka (Yucay)		USD 964
The service in this category is in Train THE VOYAGER - IncaRail or Train EXPEDITION - PeruRail, if you prefer to add the service in Train VISTADOME the additional is USD 50.00 per person round trip.

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