TOUR DESCRIPTION

DAY ONE

LIMA – CUSCO
Lima, Cusco, the nearby ruins

Upon your arrival we meet you at the airport of the city of Lima. You immediately take an early morning flight to Cusco. On your arrival to the Cusco airport, you will be transferred to hotel ; afterwards you will have most of the morning free to acclimatize to the altitude. Later you will have lunch at a traditional restaurant and in the afternoon we will visit the nearby ruins of the city of Cusco.

NEARBY RUINS
From 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambo Machay ruins

Our tour begins with picking you up from your hotel. We drive up to nearest by Cusco site: Saqsaywaman. This site is situated towards the northeast of Cusco with an altitude of 3600 meters above sea level (11800 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 historians say the zigzagging shape of the walls represented the god of lightning, an important Inca deity.

After Saqsaywaman, we will visit Q’enqo. This site is situated at about 1km towards the east of Saqsaywaman. It was an Inca shrine (huaca) with a circular amphitheater and a stone block that is said to be representing a puma. This ceremonial center was dedicated to the worshipping of mother earth (Pacha Mama) From here we continue our tour with a visit to Pucapucara at approximately 8.5 kilometers (5.3 miles) from Cusco and with an altitude of 3750 meters above sea level (12300 ft). It was originally thought to be a military checkpoint. It was also a collective lodge offering food and shelter for travelers, as well as for the retinue escorting the Inca to his retreat in Tambomachay.

Some meters ahead you will find the site of Tambomachay. Tambomachay is 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 referred to water as one of the principal elements of life. Later you will be transferred to a traditional dinner at a restaurant and overnight at hotel.

DAY TWO

SACRED VALLEY TOUR
From 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Our guided Sacred Valley tour starts by collecting you from your hotel. We then transfer you to Pisac in approximately 40 minutes in order to visit the Pisac Market. This market is a highly recommended artisan market, especially on market days and Sundays. 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 situated at 68 kilometers (47.2 miles) northwest of Cusco; its altitude is 2,700 meters (8,856 ft). This town used to be the 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 and end the tour by dropping you of at your Cusco hotel. Later you will be transferred to a traditional dinner at a restaurant.

DAY THREE

MACHU PICCHU TOUR
From 5:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Cusco, Machu Picchu, the Guardian House, the Tour and Cusco

Our tour begins with picking you up from your hotel. We transfer you to the train station. We either take the first train departing Poroy at 20 minutes from Cusco or the first train departing from Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, to Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu is located at 112 kilometers (69 miles) northwest of Cusco. Its altitude is 2,450 meters (8,038ft). This is without doubt one of the most fascinating wonders and mysterious cities in the world. We take the bus from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu Inca citadel.

We will first start walking up to the Guardian House. On the way up; we will enjoy the fantastic views of city, the landscapes and the views. Our guide will show you the best look out points and places to take stunning photographs.

After this we will begin the tour. The tour consists of walking and visiting each sector, section by section. The tour provides a personal meeting with the Inca legacy and its energy is connected step by step with each enclosure, temple, altar and nature. The city is incredible in any season. After the tour we will enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the village. In the afternoon we will return to Cusco by train and transfer you back to your Cusco hotel.

Later on, you will be transferred to a traditional dinner at a typical restaurant. Overnight at the hotel

DAY FOUR

CUSCO AND LIMA

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Depending on your flight connection, we recommend some optional tours and its museums in Lima, they are available.

ITINERARY TRADITIONAL CUSCO

(4 DAYS – 3 NIGHTS)

• PRIVATE TOURS
• TOURS EVERY DAY
• MINIMUM: 2 Passengers
• PRICES: On request

DAY ONE:

• Upon your arrival we pick you up from the Lima airport
• Later today you will fly to Cusco
• At the Cusco airport you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel
• Most of the morning will be free to acclimatize to the altitude.
• You will enjoy of a tasty lunch at a restaurant
• In the afternoon you will visit the nearby Cusco ruins.
• Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco and to your hotel
• Later you will be transferred to a traditional restaurant for dinner
• After dinner you return to your hotel by yourself

DAY TWO:

• Breakfast included at the hotel
• We will start with a visit of Pisac town and its market.
• You will enjoy a tasty lunch at a restaurant in Urubamba
• We continue our tour with a demonstration of the preparation of Inca beer called Chicha
• Then we will visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo and its Incan settlements
• Back in Cusco we will have a demonstration of the Inca ceramics making in a factory.
• Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco and to your hotel.
• Later you will be transferred to a traditional restaurant for dinner
• After dinner you return to your hotel by yourself

DAY THREE:

• Breakfast included at the hotel
• You will be transferred to the train station of Ollantaytambo
• We will take the train down to Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes)
• Once you get to Aguas Calientes town you will take the bus up to Machu Picchu
• We will start our guided tour by the guardian house
• After walking, visiting and enjoying Machu Picchu, we will have a tasty lunch at a restaurant
• After a little rest we will return to Cusco by train
• Once you get to the train station you will be transferred to your hotel by bus.
• Later you will be transferred to a traditional restaurant for dinner
• After dinner you return to your hotel by yourself

DAY FOUR:

• Breakfast included at the hotel.
• Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.
  
• Depending on your flight connection.
  
• We recommend some optional tours and its museums in Lima, they are available.

Service Included:

• Transfer airport – hotel – airport
• Transfer train station – hotel – train station
• Private bus on your excursions
• Train tickets to Machupicchu and return to Cusco
• Bus tickets Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu
• Tourist tickets to visit historic sites and Machupicchu
• Private and professional guide in Spanish and English
• Meals 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  
• Hotels 3 nights in Cusco

Service No Included:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Extras
• Tips
• Taxes
• Additional tours
• Laundry service
• Insurance
• Air tickets