Machu Picchu Unique Adventure 6 Days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Cusco and Cusco Walking Tour
1 stop
1
Cusco Cathedral
On arrival in Cusco, assistance at the airport and transport to your hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest in order to avoid ill effects due to the high altitude. Pick up from the hotel at 14:00pm – walking tour will begin at Colourfull San Pedro market, there's probably no better market to experience Cusqueñan life. Enjoy a first-hand look at how local residents live day-to-day outside the postcard perfection of Cusco’s main square. The guide will explain the history of this market as you wander through the narrow aisles laden with colorful fabrics, meals, fruit juice, breads, crafts, shaman stalls, etc. After we visit Cusco's main square, a busy and vibrant space that marks the colonial center of the city; which features wide stone pathways and well-kept colorful gardens. Then we walked towards the street of Hatun Rumiyoc. The walls of the palace have a Snake and Puma on it. Moreover, there you can observe the well-known 12 angle stone which is a symbol of perfection in Incan Architecture. After, we will head to the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) upon which the Convent of Santo Domingo has been built. Interesting fact: according to a legend, this temple was entirely gold plated which left many conquerors impressed with its magnificence when they came here! Suggested flight schedule --- Lima (09:00am) - Cusco (10:25am)
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Chinchero Colorful Andean Local village and Ollantaytambo
1 stop
2
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Breakfast at hotel; pick up from the hotel at 09:00am our private transport drives us to Chinchero archeological site, a quaint little town that houses an important late 1400´s Incan outpost as well as a charming, traditional church. The locals are well-known for their preservation of traditional Andean spinning and weaving techniques. For this reason, they set up a market in the town square to sell their handmade crafts to visitors. Then transfer to Taucca Andean local village, populated by 20 families and located at an elevation of 3,850 meters. The villagers will share with you their traditional Andean way of life through different activities you can engage in, like weaving demonstrations, plowing with Andean tools, etc. In addition, you will see them spin and dye wool thread using natural dyes as well as weave fabric following their ancient techniques. Finally, you enjoy a traditional lunch made by the community women from ingredients organically grown in their fields. After lunch we will continue to Ollantaytambo, a military, religious, and agricultural center of the Incas located at the top of a mountain. Note: unlike other small towns, this one has maintained its original Incan design including outstanding stone buildings and narrow streets. It was once used as a fortress, administrative and urban center. After the tour we will make our way to the Ollantaytambo train station where we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel. Expedition train --- Ollantaytambo (19:04pm) - Aguas Calientes (20:45pm)
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Visit to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu & Back to Cusco
1 stop
3
Machu Picchu
Breakfast at the hotel; around 06:00am you will ride a bus to Machu Picchu archeological site (2,430m/7,972ft) declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007, the hilltop citadel deserved every bit of its fame. Around 07:30am the guided tour begins, the guide will expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets. You can then wander around the town squares as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered to be the world’s spiritual center by esoteric wisdom. The guided tour takes around two hours. From 10:00am to 12:00pm once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own. From 12:30pm to 13:30pm take bus to Aguas Calientes. From 13:30pm to 15:00pm take lunch at local restaurant in Aguas Calientes. Return to Cusco: later board the train for the return trip to Cusco. You will stop at the Poroy station and then be picked up and driven to your hotel in Cusco. Expedition train --- Aguas Calientes (15:20pm) – Cusco (19:05pm) Note about train tickets: We will attempt to book tickets on this train, but if there are timetable changes or trains are fully booked, we may need to book an alternative service.
14 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Hiking to the Amazing Turquoise Humantay Lagoon
1 stop
4
Humantay Lake
Breakfast at hotel. Pick up from your hotel at 08:00am and drive 4 hours to Soraypampa village 3,800m/12,467ft, along the road we can see magnificent views of the chains of snowcapped Vilcabamba and Mollepata colorful town and the lush Apurimac River Valley. As soon as we get to Soraypampa we will check-in at the local lodge, we will settle in our room. Lunch. After lunch around 13:30pm we start our trek up to the lake with beautiful views surrounding us, we ascend up the mountain 1 hour taking numerous breaks to enjoy the scenery. After conquering the hill, we will gaze down on a turquoise lake, which is surrounded by steep peaks and an impressive glacier. The hike is dominated by Salkantay snow-capped Mountain, towering 20,600 feet with a sheer and snowy face. The equally impressive Humantay Mountain, rising 19,412 feet. Local people give blessing when reaching the crystal-clear waters of Humantay Lake 13,700 feet (4200 meters). When you are ready to hike back down, we will descend to Soraypampa while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of the snowy peaks. You will have the opportunity to spend the night in the middle of the glacier valleys, the sky is so immensely clear at night that you can truly appreciate the stars, constellations, and even comets shooting across the pitch blackness, uninterrupted by the hustle, bustle, or lights of the city. Estimated walking distance: 6 km (3.72 miles) - Estimated walking time: 3 hours.
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Hike to the Andean Condors Flight Viewpoint
1 stop
5
Breakfast at lodge. Optional early morning you can hike again to the Humantay Lagoon. At 09:30am we walk downhill for 20 minutes where our private transport will be waiting for us. On the way, we will pass through the town of Mollepata and the Rio Blanco valley before arriving at the small village of Chonta (2 hours and 30 minutes driving). Around 13:00pm we will begin our easy hike, during this hike we will search for many species including the Black-chested Buzzard-Eagle, Mountain Caracara, Golden-billed Saltator, Sierra Finch, Giant Hummingbird and the Hooded Siskin without losing sight of one of the deepest canyons in the Americas – Apurimac canyon (4,691m / 15,386ft). It is possible to catch sight of the infamous Andean condor swooping across the canyon even before arriving at the viewing points. There are three viewing points, each about 100 meters apart, along the canyons edge. Each viewpoint offers different angles and proximities to these giant birds. At the furthest viewpoint it is possible to see juvenile condors practicing their flights. We will have the chance to observe the predators while enjoying our lunch box, sometimes we can see at a close distance about 8-10 Condors. Around 16:30pm after plenty of time admiring the giants of the sky, the wind and cold may begin to infringe at which point we will start our return hike to the village of Chonta. Our private transport will be awaiting to take us to Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco at 20:00 pm. Estimated walking distance: 5 km (3.10 miles) - Estimated walking time: 2 hours
10 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Departure from Cusco
1 stop
6
Cusco Region
Breakfast at hotel; at the scheduled time our representative will meet you in the hotel lobby, transfer and assistance on your departure. Suggested flight schedule --- Cusco (10:40am) – Lima (12:05pm)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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