Fantastic Cusco 6 Days 5 Nights

Arrival in the city of Cusco, reception at the airport or bus terminal; we will be waiting with a sign with your name and then transfer you in our tourist vehicle to the selected hotel.

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin the city tour and visit nearby ruins. We will visit KORICANCHA, the most sacred and important building of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire, also known as the Temple of the Sun.

We will continue the visit to the four archaeological sites surrounding Cusco: SACSAYHUAMAN (a great fortress located 5 km from the city), QENQO (a sacred amphitheater, a center of worship for the Puma god, where human sacrifices were performed), PUCAPUCARA ("red fortress" due to the hue its rocks acquire at dusk), and TAMBOMACHAY (a temple dedicated to the worship of water). Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay: Cusco

Meals: None

INCLUDES:

• Transfers from the airport to the hotel
• Tourist transportation
• Professional guide in Spanish or English
• Entrance to attractions

At 6:30 in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in our bus and begin our visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After a 40-minute journey north of Cusco, we will arrive at the archaeological center of Chinchero, a living town that still preserves its original Inca layout and is located in an important agricultural area. The church and tower date back to colonial times, built on the foundations of Inca temples. Local artisans offer handmade textiles, using ancestral techniques. After our visit, we will continue by bus to Moray, a circular system of agricultural terraces built by taking advantage of the natural depressions in the land. These terraces created microclimates and were used for experimental purposes, such as plant domestication, acclimatization, hybridization, and general agricultural research.

Next, we will visit the Maras Salt Mines, which have been in use since pre-Inca times. There are more than 3,000 shallow salt pools owned by approximately 380 families. The salty water comes from natural springs that filter through the mountain called Qoripukiu ("Golden Spring"). After this, we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba, prepared with fresh ingredients from the Sacred Valley. After lunch, we will continue for another 30 minutes by bus to reach the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. This area was continuously inhabited and, during the Inca period, functioned as a multifunctional settlement, serving as an administrative, military, social, and economic center, as well as a strategic checkpoint for accessing different ecological zones.

After finishing our visit, we will take the bus to the Pisaq archaeological center. The name Pisaq comes from the Quechua word "P’isaca," which refers to a type of partridge. The land here was ingeniously cultivated using a system of terraces with irrigation channels, allowing for the exclusive production of the world's finest corn, known as "Parcay Sara" or giant white corn. The site features distinct religious, urban, social, and economic zones. The Incas typically built settlements on elevated, secure locations that were less vulnerable and avoided using land suitable for agriculture.

Colonial Pisaq was originally just a typical market where locals traded various goods. Today, due to the influx of daily visitors, the market also offers handicrafts. We will return to Cusco at approximately 7:00 PM.

Overnight stay: Cusco

Meals: breakfast at the selected hotel

The Tour Includes:

• Pick-up from your hotel
• Tourist transportation service
• Bilingual guided service (English and Spanish)
• Entrance tickets to tourist attractions

One of the most spectacular geological formations in the world, the famous Vinicunca Mountain, also known as the Rainbow Mountain or Seven-Color Mountain, displays a magical blend of colors on its surface that captivate travelers and delight the eyes.

We depart early from your hotel between 4:00 to 4:30 am, heading towards the town of Cusipata, where we will have breakfast around 7:00 am. After approximately 40 more minutes of driving, we begin a two-hour hike to reach the legendary mountain at an altitude of about 5,020 meters above sea level. Once there, you will witness the incredible combination of colors and unique geological formations, with time to take photos and rest. The return hike to the transport takes about two hours, followed by lunch before heading back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 5:30 pm.

Tour Includes:

• Pick-up from your hotel
• Tourist transportation service
• Bilingual guide service (English and Spanish)
• Entrance tickets to tourist attractions
• Breakfast and lunch

Overnight Stay: Cusco

Meals: Breakfast and lunch at Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca

At the scheduled time, transfer to the train station to begin our journey to the citadel of Machu Picchu. After a 2-hour ride, we will arrive at the Machu Picchu Pueblo station, where we will board buses that will take us to the Lost City of the Incas, “Machu Picchu,” the most famous example of Inca architecture, discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.

We will enjoy a guided tour through the main structures of the citadel, including The Lookout, The Temple of the Three Windows, The Intihuatana, and The Main Square.

At the end of the tour, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, departure from the train station in Aguas Calientes.

7:00 PM - Train departure to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight Stay: Cusco

Meals: None

The Tour Includes:

• Pick-up from your hotel
• Tourist transport service to and from the train station
• Tourist train ticket in the selected category
• Concetur bus from Machu Picchu town to the Inca city of Machu Picchu
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
• Bilingual guided service (English & Spanish)

Our Humantay Lake tour begins with an early pickup from your hotel in Cusco at approximately 4:30 AM. We will board our tourist transport and embark on a journey to Mollepata, a trip that takes around 2 hours. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a delicious and energizing breakfast.

After breakfast, we will register and pay the entrance fee to access the Salkantay route. We then continue our journey by transport towards Humantay Lake, reaching Soraypampa after an additional hour on a dirt road. Along the way, we will be captivated by panoramic views of the majestic Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped mountains, as well as stunning valleys that shape our route to the lake.

Upon arrival at Soraypampa, we will prepare for our hike to Humantay Lake. The ascent takes approximately one hour at a slow and steady pace, allowing us to admire breathtaking landscapes, mountains, and valleys, all under the protection of Apu Salkantay. The lake, famous for its stunning turquoise waters, is located at an altitude of 4,300 meters above sea level, at the foot of the Humantay Glacier.

We will have around 2 hours to explore this magical location, capture countless photographs from different angles, and, for the bold, even take a refreshing dip in its icy waters. Our experienced guide will provide insightful information about the lake’s history and significance.

After our time at the lake, we will begin our descent back to Mollepata, where a well-deserved lunch awaits us at around 2:00 PM. Following lunch, we will board our transport for the return journey to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 PM. Our tour concludes with a drop-off near the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

Overnight Stay: Cusco

Meals: Breakfast and lunch during the Humantay Lake tour

Tour Includes:

• Hotel pickup
• Tourist transport service
• Bilingual guided service (English and Spanish)
• Entrance tickets to tourist attractions
• Breakfast and lunch

Breakfast

At the appropriate time, departure transfer from your hotel to the airport or bus station.

Overnight Stay: None (departure)

Meals: Breakfast at the selected hotel

INCLUDES:

• Transfers from the hotel to the airport or bus terminal
• Tourist transport