6 days tour

06 Day Essential Cusco "The Andean Jewels"

$ 1,399 .00 USD

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06 Day Essential Cusco "The Andean Jewels"

This tour includes:

Guide

Professional English-Speaking Tour Guide during the whole trip

Accommodation

05 nightโ€™s accommodations in 03-star hotels (based on double occupation).

Others

Entrance fee to Machu Picchu. All entrances fees to the rest of the attractions mentioned in the package.

Transport

All transportation. All transfers during the package. The Voyager (Incarrail) or Expedition (Peru Rail) train service to Machu Picchu. Buses in Machu Picchu (Round trip)

Meals

05 breakfasts (at your Hotels and during the trek to Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain) 02 lunches (in Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain)

Not included:

Others

Flights (international & local) Meals where are not stated

Insurance

Flights

Optional

Huayna Picchu entrance fee Single supplement or single occupancy: US$250 (03 stars hotel)

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Itinerary of your trip 06 Day Essential Cusco "The Andean Jewels"

  • Day 1 Arrival In Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Cusco

      • According to your flight schedule in Cusco, an Inkayni Peru Tours representative will be waiting for you at the Cusco Airport with a sign where your name will be written to locate you, and then you will be transferred to your respective hotel.
      • After a 30-40 minute trip to the city center, you will be installed in your hotel. You will have the rest of the day to rest and acclimatize to the altitude of the city and enjoy delicious coca tea.

      ***Lodging in Cusco: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar.

  • Day 2 Tour To Chinchero, Maras & Moray
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tour To Chinchero, Maras & Moray

      • This day begins our adventure through the incredible landscapes of Cusco. We will start with your pick-up from the hotel between 08:00 to 08:30 am, then weโ€™ll go to the colorful town of Chinchero, where we will find Inca wall constructions and its small Church Colonial that awaits a lot of history. Also, we will participate in the elaboration of the Andean fabrics in a textile interpretation center, where our brothers from the town of Chinchero will show us their ancestral art.
      • After this fascinating experience, we will continue with our adventure towards the famous circular cultivation terraces in Moray. There, our ancestors, the Incas, experimented to find out the type of product for each altitudinal floor.
      • Continuing our journey, we will descend towards the Salt mines in Maras (a picturesque place with spectacular landscapes). Here, we will visit the more than 3000 wells of salt. The Incas used this salt for their consumption.
      • Finally, we will go to the Ollantaytambo station to take the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes (the closest town to Machu Picchu). In Aguas Calientes, we will rest and regain strength for the spectacular next day.

      ***Lodging in Aguas Calientes: Golden Sunrise Hotel *** or similar.

  • Day 3 Visit To Machu Picchu Inca Citadel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Visit To Machu Picchu Inca Citadel

      • This day will be one of the best as we will visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu. Therefore, we will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu; then we will register with our entrance tickets and our passport.
      • Our tour guide will provide you with all the information and will take you through the best-known sites of the Inca citadel during 02 hours of on-site guidance. You will enjoy the Historical Sanctuary in all its splendor while capturing spectacular moments with your camera. (If you add the extra entrances for the Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, you can do it after finishing the guidance in the citadel of Machu Picchu).
      • After this incredible experience, we will return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious lunch (not included).
      • In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, upon arrival a representative of the agency will be waiting for you and then be transferred to Cusco in our private transportation.
      • Finally, we will leave you at your respective hotel.

      ***Lodging in Cusco: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar.

  • Day 4 Humantay Lake
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Humantay Lake

      • This day we will start very early between 04:00 to 05:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel to go to the town of Mollepata on a trip of approximately two hours. In Mollepata, we will have a delicious breakfast.
      • Then we will continue to Soraypampa in our transport, the starting point for the walk.
      • We will start the walk of about two hours. In the ascent, we will have the opportunity to observe the diverse flora and fauna that inhabits the area. We will be able to observe some native birds around the area, as well as obtain great views of the snowy mountains surrounding us.
      • Once in the area, we can enjoy our snacks and a good rest while we appreciate spectacular views of the Humantay lake and its turquoise waters. We will have one 30 or 40 min to be able to take the best photographs.
      • We will return along the same route descending from the lake and taking our transport to return to the restaurant and be able to regain our strengths with lunch.
      • In the afternoon after lunch and a short rest, we will return to the city of Cusco.

      ***Lodging in Cusco: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar.

  • Day 5 Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca

      • Very early in the morning between 04:00 to 04:30 am, our transport will pick you up at your hotel to start the tour.
      • We will go to the south of the city, crossing fields, rivers, mountains, and villages. We will travel for about 2 hours until we reach the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy our delicious breakfast.
      • After breakfast, we will travel for another 45 minutes, observing beautiful landscapes, canyons, glaciers, and herds of llamas and alpacas, until we reach the starting point of the hike in Pulawasipata.
      • We will walk for approximately 2 hours until we reach the Mountain of Colors or Winincunca. On the way, we will observe numerous South American camelids with their shepherds dressed in beautiful colorful typical costumes.
      • Upon reaching the top of the Mountain of Colors, we will have enough time to take the photographs and enjoy the landscape. Besides, we can also clearly appreciate the highest snow in Cusco, the Ausangate mountain.
      • Later we will undertake the return along the same path until we reach our transport to return to Cusipata, where we will taste our delicious buffet lunch.
      • After lunch, we will return to Cusco, our vehicle will leave you in the center of the city.

      ***Lodging in Cusco: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar.

  • Day 6 Transfer To The Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To The Airport

      • According to your flight schedule, we will take you to the airport for your departure to Lima or your next destiny.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 60

Age range allowed for this experience.

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