Explore Peru in a differently, venture into impressive and unforgettable experiences that will allow you to discover the soul of our country. Admire impressive mountain landscapes, learn about the culture, and much more in this wonderful journey along with a great selection of places that we are sure will make this a memorable trip! Arrive in the city of Cusco and immerse yourself in the most impressive and enriching experiences, where you will get to admire beautiful sceneries with mountains as well as meet with local villagers from who you will get to learn a lot about their traditions and lifestyles. Disconnect from modern life and soak this off-the-beaten-path experience! Expect the unexpected in this very new way of discovering the most authentic side of Peru. Venture into the Lares trek to Machu Picchu and Vinicunca rainbow mountain, which will amaze you along with stunning sceneries! Get ready for a trip of a lifetime!
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Speaks: English and Spanish
Welcome to Cusco! Upon arriving, our local guide will be expecting you at the airport, ready to take you to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free to relax and acclimate to the altitude first. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a tour that will take us not only through the top landmarks in Cusco, such as the Main Square, and the "Koricancha" or Temple of the Sun, but you will also walk into its lively neighborhoods and local markets where you'll discover the true magic of this city. This is the perfect way to get a more authentic feel of this fantastic place and its people. Head to San Francisco Church, a spot few people visi. It has impressive colonial architecture, catacombs, and excellent rooftop views of the city.
Included Activities: Guided walking tour of Cusco and all Cusco's sites described above.
Optional activities: Visit Sacsayhuaman Fortress, go to a night folkloric show at Qosqo Center of Native Art.
Transportation: Approx. 25 minutes from Cusco hotel to your hotel
Accommodation options: Casa San Blas Boutique (3-star hotel)
Before the arrival of Europeans, the Incas traveled with hundreds of llamas around their territory to move several products from one town to another. Today, enjoy a leisurely walk in the picturesque surroundings of Urubamba with the beautiful llamas as part of the Llamapack Project. This initiative seeks to value the traditional usage of llamas in herding communities. Your mission today will be to take them out to their grazing spot while you learn all about this noble native animal. After lunch at a nice local restaurant, we'll drive you to Moray, a unique Inca site consisting of circular terraces built upon a natural depression. Afterward, we will visit Maras, an impressive salt-extraction complex composed of thousands of small ponds. Locals have been collecting and selling the salt at the markets of the region since before the Inca times!
Notes about the llama walk:
Trekking distance: 1.5km (1.5 hours hiking)
Altitude: 2700 to 2900 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.)
Included Activities: Guided walk with Llamas in the Sacred Valley and visit Maras salt mines-Moray circular terraces.
Optional activities: Only if time permits, visit the colorful Chinchero village for a weaving demonstration.
Transportation: Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes from your hotel to the point of beginning of the llama walk / 1 hour from Llama point start to Maras-Moray area.
Accommodation options: La Casona de Yucay (3-star hotel)
It’s time to begin our alternative trek to Machu Picchu. We’ll pick you from your hotel and drive through the Sacred Valley to Cuncani Village (3,750 masl /12,303 ft), a small, pleasant community where our trek will begin. Today we will hike for 3 hours and reach our first pass Huillcaccasa (4,200m /13,779 ft), then we will descend through the valley to Quiswarani village (3,700m /12,139ft) for the first campsite, as we make camp you can familiarize with the locals and their way of life.
Included Activities: Visit Cuncani and start hiking
Transportation: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes from Sacred Valley hotel to Cuncani village
Accommodation options: Campsite at Quiswarani village
After a well-rested night, we will have breakfast and continue to Qoyalay Lake, hiking uphill. It will be the beginning point to start our walk to our second Pass, Pachacucuteq (4,400 masl /14,436 ft). Here we will be able to take breathtaking photos of the snowcapped mountains. We continue for two hours downhill and maybe be able to meet with the local communities. Once in Cancha Cancha (3,800 masl /12,467ft) a small village, as we set our camp, you can share and be with the locals.
Included Activities: Explore Qoyalay Lake, hike to Pachacucuteq pass, activities mentioned.
Accommodation options: Campsite at Cancha Cancha
We will end this trek today in Huaran Village, after breakfast from our campsite we will start downhill and spot small houses, and the forest along our path until we reach Huaran Village (2,850 /9,350 ft). This town is located in the Sacred Valley, between Pisac and Urubamba. After lunch, we will head to Ollantaytambo to board the train to Aguas Calientes town, always traveling beside the meandering Urubamba River. Once in town, we'll take you to your comfortable hotel.
Included Activities: Guided hike to Huaran village, the train journey to Macchu Picchu village
Optional activities: If time permits, you can explore the town of Ollantaytambo or hike up to the Pinkuylluna site along with the guide
Transportation: Approx. 1 hour 40 minutes by train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu town.
Accommodation options: Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu (3-star hotel)
Machu Picchu, here we come! After breakfast, take a 30-minute bus up to Machu Picchu, surrounded by an impressive mountain setting. Once here, accompanied by your guide, you'll start exploring every corner of the lost Inca citadel. Depending on your rhythm and interest, the tour may last between 2 and 4 hours. After the visit, we'll head back to town and take the train back to the Sacred Valley and then to Cusco in a private car.
Notes:
· Be sure to be at the train station 30 minutes before the train departure.
· Please bring your passport since it's required when both starting the Inca Trail and entering Machu Picchu.
Included Activities: Guided visit to Machu Picchu citadel
Optional activities: Hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain hike & Machu Picchu Montaña hike will require to spend at least one night in Machu Picchu town (entrance tickets to both mountains are subject to space availability).
Transportation: Approx. 30 minutes from Machu Picchu town to citadel entrance / 1 1/2 hours by train Machu Picchu town to Ollantaytambo station / 1 1/2 hours from Ollantaytambo to Cusco hotel.
Accommodation options: Casa San Blas Boutique (3-star hotel)
Are you ready for it? We start early today as we make our way to the high mountain landscapes of Rainbow Mountain. We leave and travel for about two and a half hours towards the side valleys of the Ausangate Mountain Range, where our hike begins. From here, we'll hike approximately 7 km in total, 3.5 up and 3.5 down towards the peak of Rainbow Mountain. This high-altitude hike begins at about 4,500 m and ends at 5,200 m., making it reasonably demanding. Although it's not an easy adventure, the surreal landscape of the area makes this journey well worth the effort. After some time at the top, we begin our return hike and then drive back to Cusco, where we should be arriving at around 5 pm.
Included Activities: Hike to Vinicunca rainbow mountain
Transportation: Approx. 2 1/2 hours from Cusco to point of beginning of the hike and vice versa
Accommodation options: Casa San Blas Boutique (3-star hotel)
Today, you have free time to explore the area at your leisure. Maybe take a last walk around Cusco's shops and markets. Afterwards, we'll head to Cusco's airport to board your flight to Lima and connecting flight home. Hopefully, you will be heading back full of happy memories, new friends, and great pictures of your time with us!
Optional Activities: If your departure flight time permits, you can visit the nearby sites of Cusco, take a morning culinary tour, or some chocolate lessons at Choco Museum.
Transportation: Approx. 30 minutes from Cusco hotel to local airport / 1 hour by flight from Cusco to Lima
Accommodations
Hotel accommodations as indicated, including all hotel taxes and service charges
Tours and activities
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Local Guides
English speaking local & specialized guides during activities
Transport
All ground transportation for all excursions as indicated
Entrance fees
To sites of interest, museums and national parks
Food
Included meals are noted in the itinerary: B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, BL= Boxed Lunch, D= Dinner
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