Machu Picchu one of the World's wonder
7 Days
| Overview |
Highlights: Lima, Cusco, Andes Mountains, Cusco, Pisaq ruins and market, Ollantaytambo Fortress, the lost city of the Incas Machu Picchu, Putucusi Hike, Mandor Valley Bird watching
Price per person: US$ 845 to US$ 1007
Begin from: Lima End in: Lima Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights Physical Rating: Easy Accommodation: Superior Tourist Class & First Class Hotels
Culture and archaeology in Cusco's highlandThis classic tour offers you the chance to explore Lima's historic centre the "City of Kings", on this trip we discover the beautiful city of Cusco the timeless capital of both the Incas and Conquistadores, is our gateway to the lost city of Machu Picchu, and the ruined fortresses, temples and lively markets, learn about local culture visiting a Sacred Valley of the Incas community. Explore Peru's mixture of colonial and Inca architecture
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| Trip Itinerary |
![]() Day 01 - International Arrival in LimaAssistance at your arrival to Lima International airport and transfer to your hotel, there you will receive a briefing on your tour and vouchers covering all the services included in your tour and additional information on the organization of your Peru trip Meals Included: None Day 02 - Lima / Sightseeing TourMorning free to relax; we recommend you to take a long rest and be prepared to begin with this unforgettable journey through our wonderful country. Lunch on your own Pick up from the Hotel at 13:00, guided sightseeing tour to the most attractive and important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". This excursion offers the best combination of the different attractions in Lima and its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary. In Lima, there were several different pre-Columbian cultures which are dated thousands of years back. Lima was part of the Inca Empire until was founded by the Spaniard Francisco Pizarro on the 18th of January, 1535. Overnight at Lima Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 03 - Flight to Cusco / Sightseeing TourBreakfast at your hotel; transfer to Lima airport for your flight to Cusco, upon arrival reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel, free morning to get acclimatized At 13:30 pick up from the Hotel; guided sightseeing tour in Cusco like Q'oricancha temple of Sun the most important shrines during the Incas time. Visit the Cathedral the most imposing church at the main square. The tour keeps going to Sacsayhuaman, this site is a megalithic work made by the Incas; it stands on a hill looming over the city to the north-yet even these enormous stones are filled with that extraordinary Inca perfection. The next sightseeing is named Q'enqo, it shows a singular limestone outcrop, which was used to religious cult. The tour finishes visiting Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Overnight at Cusco Hotel Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 04 - Cusco / Sacred Valley / OllantaytamboBreakfast at your hotel; this tour is a full day visit to the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, covering the visit Pisaq and Ollantaytambo archaeological sites. The first visit at the village of Qorao where is possible to take beautiful pictures of the landscapes from a lookout site. The next visiting is Pisaq (archaeological site and Indian market). Lunch at Sacred Valley, after lunch, visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle. The Fortress consists of a series of stepped carved stone terraces accessed by long staircases. Overnight at the Sacred Valley of the Incas Ollantaytambo Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch Day 05 - Ollantaytambo / Hike to Putucusi or Mandor Valley Bird watchingBreakfast at your hotel; transfer to the Train Station at 08:30 to catch the train to Aguas Calientes. Arrival at about 10:26 and transfer to the Hotel after a nice lunch, we have two options to visit (you can choose just only one option).
First option: Mandor Valley Bird watching; we walk along the Vilcanota River following the railroad tracks into the Mandor Valley to visit its waterfall. The valley is inhabited by varied and fascinating birdlife, including Speckle-faced Parrots and Green Jays, and we have opportunity to find Cock-of-the-Rock. We will relax and perhaps bathe under the waterfall before walking back to the hotel in the shadow of Machu Picchu.
Second option: Hike Putucusi; Hike up an exhilarating mountain that culminates in a spectacular view of the Machu Picchu citadel from the far side of the Vilcanota valley. On ascent appreciate the stark contrast between the mountain cloud forest and the elfin forest, as well as the interesting variation in trees, orchids and birds. Considered among the faster non professional ascent in the world.
Overnight at the selected hotel in Aguas Calientes and enjoy a delicious dinner Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch Day 06 - Machu Picchu / Back to CuscoBreakfast at your hotel; full day Excursion to Machu Picchu, early transfer to the Bus Stop for the short ride (25 minutes) up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, warehouses, a large central square; and all connected by narrow roads and steps that are surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side. After the tour you'll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure. Opportunity to walk (approx 1 hour) up to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or climb to the top of Wayna Picchu, with a magnificent view of the whole Sanctuary, return in the afternoon by train to Cusco and transfer to your hotel Meals Included: Breakfast Day 07 - Depart Cusco / Lima International departureBreakfast at your hotel; transfer to the airport for departure flight to Lima and then take your connecting flight at home Meals Included: Breakfast |
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Departure for this Package: We have fixed departures all Mondays and Saturdays Price per person
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