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Any time we are here to help you get the most from your visit. All private service departure dates are adapted to your request. We recommend earlier start times for our tours to ensure that you have enough time to enjoy each place we visit, without rushing and without the crowds. All our training, organization, conservation, preservation, flora, fauna polices, and environment are in accordance with the local authorities.
MONUMENTAL CUSCO
(6 DAYS – 5 NIGHTS)
PRIVATE TOURS
TOURS EVERY DAY
MINIMUM : 2 Passengers
PRICES : On request
DAY ONE
Arrival and meet at Lima airport and flight to Cusco Capital of the Incan Empire. Meet at Cusco and transfer to………………….Hotel. Day at leisure. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY TWO
NEARBY RUINS HALF DAY TOUR
We recommend this superb practice before any Inca trail hikes to acclimatize walking around up and down hill and learning to control your breathing and hiking speed, with a packed lunch.
We Visit:
From 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
(Tambomachay, Pucapucara, Q'enqo, Saqsaywaman and San Cristóbal)
Our Archeological Guided Walk starts by collecting you from Hotel. We have 15 minutes van ride to Tambomachay ruin. We then start hiking from Tambomachay located about 9 kms (6 miles) towards the northeast of Cusco city. Its altitude is at 3,750 mts (12,200 ft). It is called the sacred bathing place for the Inca rulers “the Incas' Bath”, and was probably a centre of water worship. It is known that the Incas revered water as one of the principal elements of life.
A half km away is Pucapucara , about 8.5 kms (5.3 miles) from Cusco at an altitude of 3,750 mts. (12,200 ft). It was originally thought to be a military checkpoint on a main road to the Amazon. It was also a collective lodge offering food and shelter for travelers, as well as for the retinue escorting the Inca in his retirement in Tambomachay. Ahead is the Huayllarqocha community. It is a spectacular view point of the highest mountain Ausangate.
We then start descending about 2 kms downhill to reach Q'enqo towards the southeast of Pucapucara. It was an Inca shrine (huaca) with a circular amphitheater and a stone block that is said to represent a puma. This ceremonial center was dedicated to the worship of mother earth (PachaMama).
One km northwest is Saqsaywaman towards the northeast of Cusco. Its altitude is at 3,600 mts (11,800 ft). It is a bold demonstration of ancient construction skills. Made of massive stones weighing up to 17,000 kg (125 tons), this ruin was called The Fortress by the Spanish. It was more than simply a military structure. Some authors say the zigzagging shape of the walls represented the god of lightning, an important Inca deity. As we travel further downhill we reach the church of San Cristobal and next to it the imposing remains of the palace of Manco Capac, the first Inca. Finally, four blocks ahead from San Cristobal is the Plaza de Armas.
End of the day.
DAY THREE
WALKING HALF DAY TOUR
WE VISIT:
From 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
(The Plaza de Armas, Saqsayhuaman, San cristóbal, Q'enqo, the Moon Temple and the San Blas)
Our Enigmatical Guided Walk starts by collecting you from your Hotel. We meet in the center of the city Plaza de Armas. Its altitude is 3,400 m (11,000 ft). We then start walking up towards the monumental temple of Saqsayhuaman , it is around half an hour's walk 3 km (2 miles) from the City. It is northeast 200 m (656 ft) above the City. Half way up hill is the church of San Cristobal and next to it the imposing remains Palace of Manco Capac, the first Inca.
Continuing east from Saqsayhuaman is Q'enqo . Its altitude is 3,600 m (11,600 ft). It was the mother earth temple. There are carvings everywhere and under the sedimentary stone hill is the most amazing Inca altar.
Towards the northeast is The Moon Temple . It is 1 km (0.62 miles) away on the ancient Incan road towards the antisuyo (the Amazon way). And then we start descending to The San Blas neighborhood. Three blocks ahead from San Blas is The Main Square the end of the hike.
DAY FOUR
SACRED VALLEY TOUR
WE VISIT:
From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
(The P'isaq Market, Ollantaytambo ruins and the town)
Our Guded Sacred Valley tour starts by collecting you from your Hotel, we then have 40 minutes van ride to The P'isaq Market is highly recommended for its Sunday market. The peasants from the surrounding communities descend from the mountains in order to perform their commercial transactions. The colorful clothing of peasants is very showy. Their native hats make them very easy to distinguish. At 11:00 a.m. there is a catholic mass in the church for the local populace in Incan language.
After the market visit, we will enjoy Lunch at a restaurant. We then have a demonstration of Inca beer preparation in an Andean bar (Ajahuasy).
Afterwards, we travel to Ollantaytambo Town which is about 68 kms. (47.2 miles) northwest of Cusco; its altitude is 2,700 mts. (8,856 ft). It was a Royal estate of the Inca Pachacuteq, which stands at a strategic spot, enclosed in hills that hide some of the most impressive ruins from Inca and Pre-Inca times. The town is one of the best surviving Inca settlements still inhabited, in blocks called Canchas, one Cancha housed several families.
Moreover, we will have a fantastic Ceramic demonstration in pre-Inca and Inca style. We then return to Cusco. We ended up leaving you in your Hotel.
End of the day.
DAY FIVE
MACHUPICCHU TOUR
WE VISIT:
From 6:00 am to 7:00 pm
(Cusco, Machupicchu, the Guardian House, the Tour and Cusco)
Our Guided Rediscovering tour starts by collecting you from your Hotel. We then have 10 minutes van transfer to the train station. At 6:00 am we take the first train in Cusco or at 8:00 am in the Sacred Valley to Machupicchu located at Killometre 112 (69 miles) northwest of Cusco. Its altitude is 2,450 mts (8,038ft). This is without doubt one of the most fascinating wonders and mysterious cities in the world. We take the bus to Machupicchu Inca city.
Afterwards, we start walking up to the Guardian House . On the way up; we will enjoy the fantastic views of city, the landscape and the postcard pictures from the best look out points.
After this we will begin the tour . The tour consists of walking and visiting each sector, section by section. It is a meeting with the Inca legacy and its energy is connected step by step with each enclosure, temple, and altar with nature. The city is incredible in any season.
After the tour we will enjoy lunch at a restaurant. In the afternoon we will return to Cusco by train and transfer to Hotel, we ended up leaving you in your Hotel .
End of the day.
DAY SIX
CUSCO - LIMA
Transfer to airport for your flight to Lima. Depending on your flight time optional tours of the city and its museums are available.
End of service.
Service Included:
• Transfer Airport – Htl – Airport.
• Bus Private transportation by vehicles.
• Train Tickets to Machupicchu and return to Cusco.
• BTC Tourist Ticket fee to visit historic sites and Machupicchu.
• Guide Private and bilingual on your tours.
• Meals In Cusco and Machupicchu are excellent, clean and safe.
• Hotels In Cusco, Lima and Machupicchu.
Service No Included:
Alcoholic beverages, extras, tips, taxes, additional tours, laundry service, insurance, air tickets.
IMPORTANT: The names, passport number, occupation and nationality provided must be the same as shown on your passport. In each booking please indicate passengers' full name, gender, age and date of birth.
If you don't have an operator in Cusco, our personel can take care of the reconfirmation of any domestic flights. Please ask for more information when making your reservation.
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