Cusco Cultural 6d-5n

Trip Type

Transport - Hiking

Duration

6 Days

Max. Altitude

5,036 m - 16,522 ft

Group Size

Minimum 2

From:

USD. 685

Description:

Cusco, often referred to as the historical capital of Peru, is a top tourist destination known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning Inca and colonial architecture, and vibrant local traditions. Today, it serves as a gateway to famous sites like Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain and much more. Cusco Cultural 6 Days is a perfect program to enjoy the best of this marvelous region.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival and Welcoming to Cusco City – Cusco City Tour

Pick up from the Airport and Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Morning to rest.
Cusco City Tour (Plaza de Armas, Temple of Sun "Qoricancha Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay).
Hotel in Cusco.

Day 2: Cusco – Sacred Valley of The Incas – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Pick up and start of Sacred Valley Tour (Chinchero “Alpaca Farm and Inca Site, Moray, Salt Mines of Maras, Urubamba “Lunch” and Ollantaytambo).
Train transport from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Day 3: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Ruins - Aguas Calientes - Cusco

Bus transportation from Machupicchu Pueblo to the Inca Citadel of Machupicchu.
Tour in the Citadel of Machupicchu.
Bus transportation from the Inca Citadel of Machupicchu to Machupicchu Pueblo.
Train Transportation from Machupicchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo.
Tourist Bus Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco City.
Hotel in Cusco.

Day 4: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour

Pick up from your hotel and beginning of the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour.
Return to the City of Cusco in the afternoon.
Hotel in Cusco

Day 5: Humantay Lake Full Day Tour

Pick up from your hotel and beginning of the Humantay Lake Tour, early departure from the City of Cusco.
Return to the City of Cusco in the afternoon.
Hotel in Cusco

Day 6: Walking Tour in Cusco Downtown and Viewpoints - Farewell

Pick up from hotel in Cusco City.
Morning to walk along the Cusco Streets and Viewpoints.
Time to buy souvenirs.
Farewell and transfer to the airport in Cusco.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Pick up from the Airport and transfer to your Hotel in the City of Cusco.
City Tour in the City of Cusco (Santo Domingo "Qoricancha", Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay).
Entry tickets for all City Tour attractions.
Sacred Valley Tour (Chinchero “Alpaca Farm and Inca Site, Moray, Salt Mines of Maras, Urubamba “Lunch” and Ollantaytambo).
Entry tickets for all Sacred Valley Tour attractions.
Train Tickets “Tourist Service” Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
3*** Hotel in Aguas Calientes “Machu picchu Town” for 1 night.
Bus Tickets (Aguas Calientes – Machu picchu Ruins – Aguas Calientes).
Entry ticket for Machu Picchu.
Guided service in Machu picchu and all the attractions included in the program.
Tourist Bus Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Humantay Lake Tour “Breakfast and Lunch included”.
Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour “Breakfast and Lunch included”.
Cusco Viewpoints walking tour.
Personalized assistance service throughout the trip.
Transfer to the Airport in Cusco City.

NOT INCLUDED

Food during your stay in Cusco City (Except those included in the Sacred Valley, Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake tours).
Hotel Acommodation in Cusco City.
Additional entrance tickets for the Machu picchu or Huaynapicchu Mountain.
Tips and other expenses not mentioned in the description.

WE RECOMMEND TO BRING

Personal day backpack.
Personal ID or Passport.
Rain jacket or poncho.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat or cap.
Warm and light clothes (the temperature in Cusco City is between 15-28 C° during the day and 10-0 C° during the night).
Hiking shoes and sticks for the Short Inca Trail, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake tours.
Cash in Soles.
Personal bottle of wáter.
Water and snacks.
Camera and fully charged phones.

ADDITIONALS AND UPGRADES

Climb to Huaynapicchu Mountain:

It is a peak located behind the Archaeological Site of Machu Picchu “when we see taken from the classic photo place”, the climb to Huaynapicchu Mountain takes between 45 minutes to 1 hour. The trail consists starting with some flat and downhill sections followed by a long uphill stair until the top, the views are completely different to the regular ones. It is important to book in advance since there are limited spots each day, the price for this circuit is also more expensive than others. CLICK HERE to have more information about the HUAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN.

Climb to Machu Picchu Mountain:

Another additional circuit to do is the Machu Picchu Mountain, the hike up to the top takes between 1 hour and a half to 2 hours through the ancestral trail, the views from each of the resting points are stunning and perfect for the panoramic photos, there is also a limited availability and also with an extra cost. Find the appropriate information about the MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN through THIS LINK.