If you are looking for an adventure, this is the perfect tour for you! In six days, you will visit a wide variety of natural, cultural and archaeological sites in the city of Cusco, you will enjoy the most incredible tourist places such as Qorikancha, Sacsayhuman, puka pukara and Qenqo, likewise, we will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, “Pisac – Ollantaytambo Archaeological Center” followed by the Citadel of Machu Picchu, Laguna Humantay, and finally we will visit one of the most captivating mountains in the world, “The Mountain of 7 Colors“.
 Duration: 6 Days |  Altitude: 2.350 – 5.200 m.a.s.l. |  Accommodation: Hotel |
 Difficulty: Low |  Season: All year |
Overview
DAY 01: CUSCO CITY TOUR
- Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel of your choice
- Afternoon: Cusco City Tour to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay
- Time Schedule: 13:20 – 18:30 hrs. approx.
- Overnight in a Hotel in Cusco
DAY 02: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
- Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour: visits to Pisac – Ollantaytambo – Chinchero
- Time Schedule: 08:00 – 19:00 hrs.
- Overnight in a Hotel in Cusco or in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town)
DAY 03: MACHU PICCHU
- Transfer from Hotel to Train station
- Time Schedule: depending on previous coordination during the reservation
- Visit Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Overnight in a Hotel in Cusco
DAY 04: HUAMANTAY LAKE
- Visit Huamantay Lake
- Time Schedule: 9:00 – 14:00 hrs. approx.
- Overnight in a Hotel in Cusco
DAY 05: VINICUNCA RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
- Overnight in a Hotel in
DAY 06: CUSCO – TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
- Transfer from your Hotel to the Airport or Bus station depending on your travel arrangements
Itinerary
DAY 01: CUSCO CITY TOUR
In the afternoon at around 1 PM, we will pick you up from your Hotel to start the Cusco City Tour.
You will learn all the necessary background information about this fascinating and ancient city, whose colonial outlook was mainly built on top of old Inca foundations. Firstly we will visit the Cathedral which is situated right on the main square, built in an impressive renaissance architectural style it reveals innumerable gilded woodworks and a gorgeous exhibition of many beautiful paintings of the “School of Cusco”. Then we will visit the famous Qorikancha or Temple of the Sun which was considered the Royal House of the Sun of Urin in Cusco.
Afterward, we will visit the four most impressive archeological ruins near Cusco: First Sacsayhuaman a large fortress that was the most important ceremonial ritual site of Cusco, its name meaning when translated the “head of the falcon”. Second Qenqo an ancient amphitheater that was a center of worship, sacrifices, and an astronomical observatory. Third Puca Pucara which means when translated “Red fortress” due to the color of the stones that it is built of. Fourth Tambomachay a temple that was used to worship water.
The tour ends at approximately 6:00 PM
DAY 02: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Breakfast at your hotel.
In the morning at around 8:30 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel and start our visit to the Sacred Valley. We will first visit the city of Pisac a picturesque colonial city of mixed races, where the mass on Sundays is celebrated in Quechua. There we will go up the mountain and visit the impressive archeological complex of Pisac where you will be able to observe the ancient agricultural terraces that were built on the mountain cliffs.
Afterward, we will visit the cities of Coya, Lamay, Calca, and Urubamba.
Then we will make a stop to have a delicious lunch buffet.
Fully energized we will have a guided visit to the village of Ollantaytambo. There, we will visit the archaeological park, where our guide will explain to you the importance of this place as it was a gigantic agricultural, social, administrative, religious, and military point for the Incas during the Tahuantinsuyo era.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the train station of Ollantaytambo to take the train to the town of Machu Picchu called Aguas Calientes. Once you arrive at the train station our staff will be waiting for you to bring you to your hotel.
DAY 03: MACHU PICCHU SANCTUARY
Breakfast at your hotel.
Then we will take you to the bus station that will drive you up the mountain to the “Lost City of the Inkas”, the world-renowned Machu Picchu. This famous example of Inca architecture was re-discovered in 1911 and is nowadays considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World and UNESCO World Heritage.
You will enjoy a guided tour of all the most important buildings of the citadel such as El Mirador, Temple of the Three Windows, Intihuatana, Plaza Mayor, etc. At the end of this tour, we will take the bus to the city of Aguas Calientes, where we will have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will return to Cusco departing by train to Ollantaytambo station and from there you will board a shuttle service that will take you to Cusco.
DAY 04: HUAMANTAY LAKE
Early in the morning at around 4:30 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel to drive to the city of Mollepata (2,900 MSM). After approximately 2 hours, we will have a delicious breakfast in Mollepata and then we will continue by bus for another hour to Soraypampa (3,900 masl).
Place where, we will begin our walk, the ascent will be 1 hour to the Humantay Lagoon (4,200 m.s.n.m.); after a while visiting from all over, located in the Vilcabamba area in the Andes, in the company of our guide who will explain us about this magnificent place. We will start the way back to Soraypampa, where we will explore the sacred mountain path of Salkantay (6,271 meters) which is the second highest mountain in the Cusco region.
Then we will return to the city to enjoy our delicious lunch and then we will return to the city of Cusco.
Hospedagem in Cusco.
DAY 05: VININCUNCA – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
In this programme we will visit one of the natural attractions of the city
of Cusco “The mountain of 7 colours”.
We will start by picking you up from your hotel between 4.30 and 4.45 am,
and then we will travel for 2 hours towards the south, until we reach the
district of Cusipata. Place where we will enjoy our breakfast buffet and a
brief rest.
We will continue for another 1 hour to the bus station, from where we will
start our journey to the Mountain of Colors (4 km).
The walk will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, along the way we
will observe the flora and fauna, among which highlights the presence of Llamas
and Alpacas, we can even see mountains like: Apu Sarinini and Ausangate
which is the highest mountain in Cusco with an altitude of 6372
meters above sea level.
In the Inca mythology of this mountain and the nearby lakes among which is
Sivinacocha from which is born the masculine energy that fertilizes the holy
mother earth “Pachamama”.
After some time of walking we will arrive at the top of the 7
Colours Mountain (hill of the 7 colours), where we will have enough
time to enjoy this beautiful place and take pictures.
After a brief explanation from our professional guide, we will return by the
same path to the point where we started the hike, in order to take the
transport and go to the restaurant in Cusipata, where we can enjoy our buffet
lunch.
After lunch we will start our return trip to Cusco, ending
this beautiful experience.
DAY 06: CUSCO – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
According to your travel plans, we will pick you up from your hotel at the previously coordinated time to transfer you to the airport or to the bus terminal.
Included
TOUR INCLUDES
- Transfer in / out / Cusco.
- 4 Nights of basic accommodation in Cusco with breakfast.
- 01 nights of basic accommodation in Aguas Calientes with breakfast.
- Routed through the mixed city of Cusco (cathedral, Qorikancha, Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay).
- Sacred Valley of the Incas with lunch.
- Machu Picchu: by Expedición Perú Rail or Inca Rail Executive (subject to availability).
- Humantay Tour.
- 7 color mountain tour.
- Services with bilingual professional guide (Spanish or English).
- Entrances to tourist attractions included.
NOT INCLUDED
- National or international airline tickets.
- Services not detailed in the program.
CONTACT US
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All rates are expressed in US dollars (optional for currency exchange) and are programmed per person.
- Rates valid for Peruvians only include IGV.
- All our rates are subject to availability and changes.
- Children under 02 years and 11 months are considered INF (babies), they do not pay for any service and do not have a right to food, bed or seat on the tours.
- DCC (child) is considered a child from 03 to 10 years and 11 months, has a special rate and shares a room with parents.
- Children older than 11 years old are considered adults.
- Minors must travel with an identity document.
- Rates do not apply to festive days, Easter, long weekends, national festivals, Christmas or New Year.
More Information
DID YOU KNOW THAT CUSCO IS CONSIDERED THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CAPITAL OF AMERICA?
Yes, the ancient capital of the Incas is a place full of archaeological sites, museums, temples and more. Magical places like the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the temple of Coricancha, the archaeological centres of Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral of Cusco, visit all these places with the City Tours.
THE CATHEDRAL OF CUSCO OR THE BASILICA CATHEDRAL OF CUSCO
It is the first site that we will visit, it is located in the Plaza de Armas of the city of Cusco or Cuzco; it was built with enormous blocks of stone in 1560, over the Inca palace of Wiracocha in the Sunturwasi, in this wonderful religious construction you can appreciate beautiful wood carvings, works of embossed silver and approximately 300 paintings of the Cusco School.
The Cathedral of Cusco has a Renaissance style façade that contrasts with the Baroque and Plateresque of its lavish interiors where the most significant religious samples of colonial art are preserved.
QORICANCHA OR TEMPLE OF THE SUN
It is one of the most important religious centres of the Inca empire, and it is definitely one of the best examples of the fusion of the Inca and Spanish cultures. It is located 2 blocks from the Main Square of Cusco; it houses paintings of the Cusco School and Inca structures that are true works of art.
Qoricancha was considered as the Royal House of the Sun of the Urin Qosqo for the Incas where they paid the highest obeisance to the God Inti (Sun). It also housed different temples dedicated to their Gods such as: Pachamama (Mother Earth), the Ray (Illapa), Rainbow (Kuychi), Chaska (Venus and the Stars), Quilla (Moon), the Solar Drum where the God Punchao (Golden Child) was located.
Nowadays, it is there where part of the Inti Raymi, also known as the festival of the sun, takes place.
SACSAYHUAMAN OR REAL CASA DEL SOL (ROYAL HOUSE OF THE SUN)
Located 2 Km. from the city of Cusco, it is one of the most enigmatic places on the planet, its 3 superimposed platforms of 390 mt. long, were built with “enormous carved stones” and fitted together with incredible precision; you can appreciate stones up to nine meters high and more than 120 tons of weight. This place is the head of the puma formed by the original layout of the imperial city of Cusco.
In the time of the Incas it was considered the Royal House of the Sun of the Hanan Qosqo for being a religious, administrative and political centre for the Incas. Nowadays, the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun is celebrated here on the 24th of June every year.
QENQO
It is located 1 km. from Sacsayhuaman and 4 km. from the city of Cusco and will be your next stop.
Qenqo was a centre of astronomical and ceremonial Inca cult; it was dedicated to the mother earth. In this place stands out the underground cavern where the mummification of the dead was carried out, an amphitheatre where there was a monolith carved in stone with figures of toads and monkeys of a great size and around it there are trapezoidal niches where the Incas placed their dead; nowadays, only half of the original structure remains.
PUCA PUCARA CUSCO
This will be the next place you will visit, it is located 10 minutes from Qenqo and is known as the red fortress, thanks to the amount of iron present in its stones. It is deduced that this place was used as a military post and resting place, and it is possible that its function was that of a military space. It was the main control point for the entrance to the city of Cusco.
TAMBOMACHAY
It is the last site of the Cusco City Tour, it is located only 100 meters from Pucapucara and 8 km. to the northeast of the city of Cusco; it was used as a centre of worship and water cult. The enclosure is formed by a set of finely carved rocks, waterfalls, canals and aqueducts fed by nearby springs that come from the Ojos de Agua de los Nevados (waterfalls of the snow-capped mountains).
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Hidden beneath the tawny foothills of formidable hills, the beautiful Urubamba River Valley, known as the Sacred Valley.
It lies about 15 km north of Cuzco.
It is well worth exploring this tranquil and attractive corner of the Andes with attractive colonial towns and isolated woven villages. The star attractions are the markets and towering Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, but they are also packed with other Inca sites.
Its countless hiking trails are deservedly gaining in popularity. Adrenaline activities range from rafting to rock climbing.
If you wish to visit the Sacred Valley, the first thing you should do is buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket, with which you will have access to various attractions in the city and the Sacred Valley.
HISTORY OF THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
The Sacred Valley was inhabited by small Andean communities until the conquest of the Incas (mainly under the rule of the emperor Pachacutec from 1438 to 1471), then began a period of important constructions of terraces, temples and cities such as: Ollantaytambo, Moray and even Machu Picchu.
With the arrival of the Spaniards, the rebel Inca Manco Inca fled through the Sacred Valley, setting fire to Chinchero and settling in Ollantaytambo where he fought fiercely against the invaders. Faced with his imminent fall, he settled in the inaccessible jungle and established his reign in Vilcabamba.
With the conquest, the fertile territories of the valley were divided up by the Spaniards. The main temples were destroyed and Christian churches were built in their place.
Despite this, today the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a popular tourist destination. The inhabitants preserve many of the ancestral traditions, even from Inca times.
WHERE IS THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS LOCATED?
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located in the province of Urubamba in Cusco – Peru. It is located 15 kilometres northeast of the city of Cusco.
It is reached by paved road from the city of Cusco. A drive through one of the nearest villages will take you about 40 minutes approximately.
From there you can move around the other villages in the valley. It is even possible to get there by train. And your trip will end in the village of Machu Picchu.
MAIN CITADELS IN THE SACRED VALLEY TO VISIT:
- Pisac
- Urubamba
- Ollantaytambo
- Chinchero
- Maras
- Moray
HISTORY OF MACHU PICCHU
The history of Machu Picchu says that mountain populations from the Vilcabamba and Sacred Valley regions inhabited the Picchu ravine.
In the Middle Horizon period there is a demographic explosion by groups not historically documented but possibly linked to the TAMPU ethnic group of Urubamba and it is believed that these people could be part of the Federation that were rivals of the first Inca of Cusco.
ATTRACTIONS OF MACHU PICCHU
Machu Picchu is simply spectacular, every space within it is fascinating, and no matter where you look, you will be amazed. But within the Inca city there are attractions that stand out from the rest, either for their architectural beauty, their natural beauty, or the intense desire that is generated by wanting to be in them. Here is the list of the most spectacular attractions of Machu Picchu. You will see all these attractions during the Machu Picchu 1 day tour from Cusco.
TERRACES
The terraces or terraces are representative structures of the Inca Empire, they were a very significant advance for the agriculture practiced by the Incas, with which they managed to generate microclimates at different levels of the slopes of the mountains where they used to be built. Machu Picchu had to be a self-sustainable city, so an agricultural sector was assigned in the Inca city, this is where you can see the beautiful platforms next to some Colcas (deposits).
FOUNTAIN STAIRWAY
Water is fundamental to the functioning of any city. Machu Picchu has a whole system of fountains that supplied fresh water to the city and are still in operation to this day. Among them all, the Escalera de Fuentes (Fountain Staircase) stands out, an astonishing work of hydraulic engineering, composed of 16 carefully carved and carved artificial waterfalls, located between the Temple of the Sun and the Royal Palace.
Price
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
We have price alternatives that accommodate all budgets, prices per person, expressed in US Dollars.
Make your quotes and reservations by email [email protected], you can also communicate with one of our sales executives at the telephones detailed below, we will be happy to assist you.
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HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR?
To start the reservation process, please send us the following information:
- Name and surname:
- Passport number:
- Nationality:
- Date of Birth:
- Phone:
- Very important – We need the address and information about the hotel that you are staying at, in the city of Cusco, to be able to pick you up at the time when the tour starts
To confirm reservations it is required to pay 50% in advance and the other 50% can be paid upon arrival at your destination.
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