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(CITY TOUR LIMA – CITY TOUR CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY – MACHUPICCHU – VININCUNCA MOUNTAIN – MARAS – MORAY)
Lima, the city of Kings; name acquired by the conquerors in colonial times, place of residence of the nobles who came from Spain to take possession of the conquered lands. It is the capital of Peru where the government system that governs the country is centralized, it is a city that stands out for its relics left in the colonial era such as: The convent of San Francisco, mansions and lots built in the center of Lima and wakas from pre-Hispanic times, also in this city due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean it is the perfect place to taste the flag dish of Peru, “ceviche” and taste the exquisite pisco sour, prepared with Pisco, made from distilled grapes from the farms from Ica (city south of Lima). Lima is the perfect place to taste and enjoy Peruvian cuisine, recognized and awarded internationally for 5 consecutive years.
Cusco is a cosmopolitan city, where the Inca and the European merge, streets full of history and people proud of their past. In Cusco you can visit the Cathedral Basilica of Cusco, which houses valuable paintings from the 17th century; the Qorikancha, temple of the God Inti – the Sun; Sacsayhuaman with its giant and zigzagging walls that leaves everyone who visits it shocked. On the tour to the Sacred Valley you will be able to see the exuberant corn crops that exist along the way and interact with the people of the area in the town of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo in addition to visiting and learning about the archaeological remains, and on the day of the visit At the salt mines of Maras you will be shocked by the artisanal way of exploiting salt. Finally you will meet the enigmatic Machupicchu, hidden among the mountains and still protecting the great mystery, knowledge and spirituality of the Inca Empire.
Reception at the airport by the staff in charge of the Agency, who will direct you to your hotel located in Miraflores (a district near the center of Lima).
At 2 pm. We will pick you up to start the tour in the city.
We will enjoy a tour getting to know Lima in its three stages:
We will begin the tour with a panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid”, an ancient Ceremonial and archaeological Center built in the 4th century AD. and considered Sacred Town of the Inca. Then we will go to the Historic Center of Lima. Where we will appreciate what the old Lima Square was and we will appreciate more than fifty monuments, and colonial buildings within which the Paseo de la Republica, the Alameda Chabuca Granda, the Plaza San Martin, the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, among others. Continuing the tour we will visit the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank where we will appreciate the Collection of Treasures of Peru within which we will find ceramic, gold and textile objects from various pre-Columbian cultures.
We will also find the Monumental Complex of San Francisco, which constitutes the largest example of colonial religious art in America. Where its main attraction is the visit to its underground crypts known as The Catacombs. Finally we will go to the Contemporary Zone of Lima where we will appreciate the main buildings and residential areas of Lima, El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar and the Parque del Amor.
(Duration of the tour approx. 4 hours)
Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport to board the first flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival at the airport in the city of Cusco, a staff from our company will be waiting to welcome you and transport you to your hotel where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to help you acclimatize to the altitude. You will have the morning free to rest and we suggest having a light lunch.
At 10am, we will begin the visit within the city starting with the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral Basilica, the Temple of Santo Domingo – Qorikancha and after that we will take the transportation to go up to the upper part of the city (3700 meters above sea level) to visit the archaeological centers of Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay.
The tour ends at approximately 6:30 pm. leaving them at their hotels or near the Plaza de Armas so they can dine in one of the restaurants that surround the Plaza and also enjoy the night view of the city.
(There are no meals included on this day, but we are always happy to offer suggestions.)
This day begins with an energetic breakfast included at the hotel. According to the combined time the day before, we will pick you up at your hotel to begin the excursion of this great day.
The first place to visit will be Manos de la Comunidad, a place where we can learn about the varieties of camelids that exist in the Peruvian Andes area such as: the guanaco, the alpaca, the vicuña and the llama, we can also enjoy an exhibition of woven with rustic and distinctly Andean materials. After this visit we will head towards the town of Pisaq, heading east, descending to a height of 2970 meters above sea level/ 9700 feet; a place of singular charm for the preservation of the Inca culture in its peasant communities and for the archaeological remains that the Incas left behind. In Pisaq we will visit the artisan market where you can buy different pieces of crafts and handmade fabrics, as well as beautiful jewelry made of silver with Andean designs and inlaid with energy stones and spondyllos brought from Ecuador, the latter highly coveted and valued at the time of the Incas. We will also visit the archaeological center of Pisaq located at a height of 3400 meters above sea level/11154.86 feet, a place divided into neighborhoods showing fine finishes in its places of worship, as well as the mastery of the relief of the mountains and the stone making the construction of terraces. agricultural lands perfectly designed in harmony with nature, with a drainage and irrigation system that will leave you shocked.
After visiting Pisaq we will head towards the city of Urubamba, passing through picturesque towns full of culture and folklore. On the left side we will have the view of the Urubamba, Vilcanota or Wilkamayu river as it was called in the Inca era and after a trip of almost 1h15min we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in one of the best restaurants in the area, where they will offer us dishes from the Peruvian gastronomy.
To finish the tours of this great day, we will go to Ollantaytambo, known as the living Inca city because the layout and design of the town’s streets still maintains the Inca architectural design. In this place we will visit the archaeological center where there is an ostentatious Temple dedicated to the Sun, as well as ceremonial fountains and terraces for agriculture.
At the end of the tour we will go to the train station in the same town where we will board the train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.
Hotel night in Machu Picchu Pueblo or Aguas Calientes.
This day will start very early (time to be confirmed) with breakfast included at the hotel and then pick it up and go to the bus station to go up to the archaeological center, a 25-minute trip until we reach the entrance door. of Machu Picchu, one of the Wonders of the World.
Inside the Citadel of Machupicchu you will receive a guided tour of approximately 3 hours, visiting each important place of this enigmatic and beautiful city at the height of the mountains. Machu Picchu is located in a transition zone leaving the Andes and entering the tropical zone of the Cusco Region so you will see lush vegetation.
The citadel of Machupicchu is within the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu protected by the State, which is in charge of protecting not only the archaeological part but also the flora and fauna of the place.
At the end of the tour at the departure gate you can find the place where you can stamp your passport with the Machu Picchu seal.
To later board the bus down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can get to know the town and also enjoy lunch in one of the town’s restaurants. After that we will go to the train station to board the return train to the city of Cusco.
This day we will leave the hotel very early to head south of the city of Cusco, towards the district of Cusipata. After a 2-hour trip we will arrive at the restaurant where we will enjoy a buffet breakfast, and then continue east for 1 hour to the parking place and start of the walk, (at this place you can rent horses if you wish).
We will reach the viewpoint of the colorful mountain in 1 hour 30 minutes of easy walking. The mountain is at a height of 5,200 meters above sea level and from the viewpoint we can appreciate the beautiful colors that the mountain shows, a product of the sediment of millions of years; We will also have the opportunity to see the highest mountain in Cusco, Ausangate (6,384 meters above sea level), still considered the Apu protector of the city of Cusco. After taking photos and enjoying the landscape, we will begin the descent to the parking place and then return to the restaurant, enjoy a delicious lunch and then return to the city of Cusco.
After breakfast at the Hotel, we will pick you up to start the tour. This day we will go northeast towards the town of Chinchero, 45 minutes from the city. Chinchero is known for its beautiful fabrics with fine finishes, the women in this place still preserve ancestral techniques for dyeing and spinning. Chinchero is also popular for the large expanses of potato crops and the beautiful sunsets, being known as the town of the Rainbow.
After that we will go to the Salineras de Maras, a place where salt has been exploited in an artisanal way since pre-Inca times; salt compared to Himalayan salt for purity, flavor, quality and minerals. And to finish this day’s tour we will go to Moray, a place with circular terraces that was used as an agricultural laboratory and seed experimentation.
Return to Cusco and free afternoon to explore the city.
Breakfast at the hotel and transportation to the airport to the city of Lima and subsequent connection to your country.
In Lima:
In Cusco:
NOTE: Train schedules depend on availability and season.
Optional: Hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain (requires reservation at least 3 months in advance).
NOTE: All changes are possible based on flight arrival and departure schedules.
What you need to bring:
