Sacred Route of Cusco

DAY 1: Arrival in Cusco - Transfer to Hotel

Our team will greet you with a warm welcome, providing transfer and assistance with hotel check-in. You'll receive information about tourist spots, recommendations, and a city map. It's suggested to rest and take gentle walks to acclimatize to the altitude. A Coca or Muña tea at the hotel will facilitate adaptation.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 2: Archaeological City Tour in Cusco

After breakfast, we'll explore the archaeological parks of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay in the morning. In the afternoon, we'll have a tour of the historic center, San Pedro market, and other local attractions. Optionally, there's a music and dance presentation at the Qosqo Native Art Center.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 3: South Valley

We depart at 8:00 a.m. to Tipón, exploring its archaeological remains. Then, we visit Andahuaylillas, known for its artistic church, and the Archaeological Site of Pikillaqta, revealing the Wari culture. The tour concludes with lunch in Saylla and a visit to Huacarpay Lagoon.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 4: Hike to Humantay Lake

We start early towards Mollepata, followed by a hike to Soraypampa and finally Humantay Lake at 4200 m above sea level. The hike requires some physical preparation, and options for horse rental are available. Sunscreen, hat, and proper footwear are recommended.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 5: Sacred Valley of the Incas and Aguas Calientes

We visit the Pisac Archaeological Center and Pisac Craft Market in the morning. After a delicious lunch in Cusco, we explore the Ollantaytambo archaeological site. We then board the train to Aguas Calientes, with recommendations to carry only the essentials.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 6: Private Tour in Machu Picchu – Cusco

The awaited day arrives with the visit to Machu Picchu. After the tour, enjoy free time before returning to Cusco with additional services such as the option to climb Huayna Picchu and enjoy an exclusive lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge Hotel.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 7: Maras Salt Mines and Moray | Cusco

After breakfast, we head northeast of Cusco to explore Moray, an ingenious Inca agricultural laboratory, and the Maras Salt Mines, with over 3000 salt ponds. The day concludes with a return to Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 8: Hike to Rainbow Mountain

We start early to Cusipata for a hike to the stunning Rainbow Mountain. Horse rental or ATV rides are available options. Return to Cusco is after lunch.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 9: Hotel Transfer to Cusco Airport

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport two hours before the return flight.

Includes

Hotels with breakfast:

• 07 nights hotel in Cusco.
• 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Tours:

• Train (Roundtrip)
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Cusco city walk
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu (Private).
• Bus transportation in Aguas Calientes (up and down)
• Archaeological city tour in Cusco (17 people).
• Maras and Moray (17 people).
• Admissions to all archaeological complexes.
• Rainbow Mountain Hike + Meals (Group service)
• Humantay Lake Hike + Meals (Group service)
• Sacred Valley of the Incas tour with lunch (17 people)

All transfers in private:

• Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Cusco.
• Transfer from Cusco or Ollantaytambo station to hotel.
• Transfer from Hotel to Cusco Airport.

Benefits:

• 24-hour assistance.
• Assistance in all transfers.

Not included

• Travel insurance.
• National and international airfares.
• Unmentioned meals and drinks.
• Extra expenses.

DAY 1: Arrival in Cusco - Hotel Transfer

Our team will welcome you, provide transfer, and assist with your hotel check-in, then inform you about the city's tourist spots 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 acclimatize to the altitude of Cusco, which is at 3400 meters above sea level. Rest for a few hours, then go for a walk in the afternoon. Light meals and gentle walks are advised.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 2: Archaeological City Tour in Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.

08:30 am- 09:00 am: We will start the visit to the archaeological parks (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo. Puka pukara and Tambomachay).

03:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.: Our first city tour, exploring the historic center of Cusco, visiting the San Pedro market, and other local attractions.

Optional: The tourist ticket includes entry 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: South Valley

Breakfast at the hotel.
We depart at 8:00 a.m. to Tipón, where you will explore the archaeological remains. Continuing the tour, we will reach Andahuaylillas, a church famous for its artistic richness on every wall space, then proceed to the Archaeological Site of Pikillaqta, where you will learn about the mysterious Wari culture, a pre-Inca civilization. We will then have lunch in Saylla and our last stop, Huacarpay Lagoon.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 4: Hike to Humantay Lake

Today starts very early at 04:30 am -05:00 am as we head to Mollepata for breakfast. We will then continue to Soraypampa, where a 1-hour and 30-minute walk begins. You will discover the beautiful Humantay Lake at 4200 m above sea level, formed by the thaw of the Humantay mountain, its turquoise color and landscape impress everyone who has the opportunity to contemplate it.

Note: This route requires some physical preparation. The path to the lake is uphill. The walk is at high altitude and low temperature. Its level is moderate. There is the option to rent horses for part of the route. Bring sunscreen, hats, water, and good walking shoes.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 5: Sacred Valley of the Incas and Aguas Calientes

Breakfast at the hotel.

We begin the tour to the Sacred Valley by visiting the Pisac Archaeological Center, where you will observe Inca terraces used for the cultivation of various Andean products. On the way back through the town of Pisac, you will visit the Pisac Craft Market, where you can shop. Then we head towards Cusco for our delicious lunch, followed by a visit to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, an impressive Inca construction, ending the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

We board the train from Ollantaytambo station to the town of Aguas Calientes. Our team will be waiting to take you to your hotel and then to your Briefing (Machu Picchu visit schedule).

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

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

DAY 6: Private Tour in Machu Picchu – Cusco

Our 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 in 30 minutes to the entrance of Machu Picchu, where you will begin the tour of the Machu Picchu citadel accompanied by a guide to learn its history. After the tour, you will have free time to explore, rest. Later, we will descend back to the town of Aguas Calientes, to return to the Ollantaytambo or Poroy station where our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

Additional Service:

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

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

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 7: Maras Salt Mines and Moray | Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.

At 8:00 a.m. we head northeast of the city of Cusco. The Maras and Moray Tour will take us 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 will continue to the town of Maras, characterized by its architecture and for hosting over 3,000 man-made salt ponds called Salineras de Maras. We will end the tour by returning to the city of Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 8: Hike to Rainbow Mountain

Today we start very early to the town of Cusipata where you will have breakfast, then start the 3.5 km hike offering a spectacular landscape towards the Rainbow Mountain which is at 5200 m above sea level, we will contemplate the mountain and upon our return lunch will be waiting for us and then our return to Cusco.

Note: This tour requires good physical preparation. Hiking at high altitude and low temperature. There is the option to rent horses for part of the route. This can be done on-site.

Additional Service: There is the option to ride ATVs, if you want these services please contact our sales team.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 9: Hotel 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 10:00 a.m. / Check-out at 9:00 a.m.
• Aguas Calientes: Check-in time at 09:00 a.m. / Check-out at 10:00 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.

Sacred Route of Cusco 9 Days / 8 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 1048
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 1114
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 1237
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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