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- Historic center of Cusco:<\/strong> Plaza de Armas, traditional streets and neighborhoods.<\/li>\n
- Sacsayhuam\u00e1n and Qoricancha:<\/strong> The most important archaeological sites of the Inca city.<\/li>\n
- Sacred Valley (Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo):<\/strong> A mystical connection with Inca history.<\/li>\n
- Machu Picchu:<\/strong> The Inca citadel, a wonder of the modern world.<\/li>\n
- Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) or Humantay Lagoon:<\/strong> The most spectacular natural scenery in the Andes (your choice for the last day).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nDay-by-day itinerary:<\/b><\/h3>\n
Day 1: Arrival and Walking Tour of the historic center<\/h3>\n
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- Depending on your flight \u2013 Pick-up at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport and transfer to your hotel<\/li>\n
- Rest of the morning free to acclimatize<\/li>\n
- 14:00<\/strong> \u2013 Start of the Walking Tour: Plaza de Armas, Cusco<\/li>\n
- 14:15<\/strong> \u2013 The Twelve-Angled Stone<\/li>\n
- 14:40<\/strong> \u2013 San Blas neighborhood<\/li>\n
- 15:10<\/strong> \u2013 Sapantiana Aqueduct<\/li>\n
- 15:40<\/strong> \u2013 Traditional streets (Siete Culebras, Siete Borreguitos, Siete Diablitos, Angelitos)<\/li>\n
- 16:00<\/strong> \u2013 End of the tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Day 2: Cusco City Tour \u2013 Qoricancha and Sacsayhuam\u00e1n<\/h3>\n
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- 07:30<\/strong> \u2013 Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco<\/li>\n
- 08:00<\/strong> \u2013 Start of the City Tour: Cusco Cathedral and Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)<\/li>\n
- 10:30<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to the Sacsayhuam\u00e1n archaeological complex<\/li>\n
- 12:00<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to Q’enqo and Puka Pukara<\/li>\n
- 13:00<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to Tambomachay<\/li>\n
- 14:00<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch on your own in Cusco's historic center (not included)<\/li>\n
- 16:00<\/strong> \u2013 Return and transfer to your hotel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nDay 3: Sacred Valley \u2013 Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo<\/h3>\n
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- 08:00<\/strong> \u2013 Hotel pick-up, departure to Maras<\/li>\n
- 09:30<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to the circular terraces of Moray<\/li>\n
- 11:00<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to the Maras Salt Mines<\/li>\n
- 13:00<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch in Urubamba (included)<\/li>\n
- 15:00<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex<\/li>\n
- 17:30<\/strong> \u2013 Return to the city of Cusco<\/li>\n
- 19:00<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival and transfer to your hotel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nDay 4: Machu Picchu Full Day<\/h3>\n
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- 04:00<\/strong> \u2013 Hotel pick-up, van transfer to Ollantaytambo<\/li>\n
- 06:10<\/strong> \u2013 Scenic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes<\/li>\n
- 07:40<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival in Aguas Calientes and bus transfer up to the citadel<\/li>\n
- 08:30<\/strong> \u2013 Guided visit to Machu Picchu (approx. 2.5 hours)<\/li>\n
- 11:00<\/strong> \u2013 Free time for photos and exploring<\/li>\n
- 13:00<\/strong> \u2013 Return to Aguas Calientes, lunch on your own (not included)<\/li>\n
- 15:32<\/strong> \u2013 Train back to Ollantaytambo<\/li>\n
- 17:30<\/strong> \u2013 Van transfer back to the city of Cusco<\/li>\n
- 19:30<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival and transfer to your hotel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Day 5: Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) or Humantay Lagoon \u2013 your choice<\/h3>\n
On the last day you choose one of these two mountain excursions, according to your preference:<\/p>\n
Option A \u2013 Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca):<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- 04:30<\/strong> \u2013 Hotel pick-up, departure to Cusipata<\/li>\n
- 07:00<\/strong> \u2013 Breakfast on the way (included)<\/li>\n
- 08:00<\/strong> \u2013 Start of the hike up to the viewpoint (approx. 2 hours)<\/li>\n
- 10:00<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival at the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint (5,036 m \/ 16,521 ft)<\/li>\n
- 11:00<\/strong> \u2013 Descent<\/li>\n
- 12:30<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch (included)<\/li>\n
- 13:30<\/strong> \u2013 Van ride back to Cusco<\/li>\n
- 17:00<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival in Cusco, end of services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nOption B \u2013 Humantay Lagoon:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- 04:30<\/strong> \u2013 Hotel pick-up, departure to Mollepata<\/li>\n
- 07:00<\/strong> \u2013 Breakfast in Mollepata (included)<\/li>\n
- 08:30<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival in Soraypampa and start of the hike (approx. 1.5 hours)<\/li>\n
- 10:30<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival at Humantay Lagoon (4,200 m \/ 13,780 ft) and free time<\/li>\n
- 11:30<\/strong> \u2013 Descent to Soraypampa<\/li>\n
- 13:30<\/strong> \u2013 Lunch (included)<\/li>\n
- 15:00<\/strong> \u2013 Van ride back to Cusco<\/li>\n
- 18:00<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival in Cusco, end of services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What's included?<\/h2>\n
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- Complete transfers:<\/strong> airport pick-up, transfers to the train stations and tourist transport to all excursions<\/li>\n
- 4 nights of accommodation in Cusco<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Walking Tour and Cusco City Tour<\/strong> (Qoricancha, Sacsayhuam\u00e1n, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay) with a professional guide<\/li>\n
- Integral Tourist Ticket (Boleto Tur\u00edstico Integral)<\/strong> (covers the Cusco and Sacred Valley sites in the program)<\/li>\n
- Tourist transport and professional guide for the Sacred Valley:<\/strong> Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo, with lunch in Urubamba (included)<\/li>\n
- Train logistics:<\/strong> round-trip train tickets (Expedition\/Executive service) Ollantaytambo \u2013 Aguas Calientes \u2013 Ollantaytambo<\/li>\n
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket<\/strong> (subject to availability) and Consettur bus Aguas Calientes \u2013 Machu Picchu \u2013 Aguas Calientes<\/li>\n
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu<\/strong> (2 to 2.5 hours) with a professional bilingual guide (Spanish\/English)<\/li>\n
- Mountain excursion of your choice<\/strong> (Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lagoon) with transport, breakfast on the way and lunch included<\/li>\n
- Safety equipment:<\/strong> trekking poles and oxygen cylinders on the high-altitude tours<\/li>\n
- Local experts:<\/strong> certified professional guides (Spanish\/English)<\/li>\n
- 24\/7 assistance<\/strong> throughout your trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What's not included?<\/h2>\n
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- International or domestic flights (we can advise you on booking them)<\/li>\n
- Meals not listed as included (dinners and some lunches)<\/li>\n
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain or Huchuy Picchu (optional and subject to availability)<\/li>\n
- Tips for the guide, driver or service staff<\/li>\n
- Personal expenses, souvenirs or extra snacks<\/li>\n
- Travel insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nImportant:<\/strong> this program includes a single Integral Tourist Ticket (Boleto Tur\u00edstico Integral) per passenger for the entire route. To issue the train ticket to Machu Picchu, we need each passenger's passport details at the time of booking.<\/p>\n
- 4 nights of accommodation in Cusco<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 07:00<\/strong> \u2013 Breakfast in Mollepata (included)<\/li>\n
- 07:00<\/strong> \u2013 Breakfast on the way (included)<\/li>\n
- 06:10<\/strong> \u2013 Scenic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes<\/li>\n
- 09:30<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to the circular terraces of Moray<\/li>\n
- 08:00<\/strong> \u2013 Start of the City Tour: Cusco Cathedral and Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)<\/li>\n
- 14:15<\/strong> \u2013 The Twelve-Angled Stone<\/li>\n
- Sacsayhuam\u00e1n and Qoricancha:<\/strong> The most important archaeological sites of the Inca city.<\/li>\n