The Best Of The Andes, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain & Titi

Upon your arrival at the airport in Cusco, an Inkayni Peru Tours member will be there to greet you and take you to our partner lodge, located in the charming historic district of Cusco. This day will be reserved for resting and acclimatizing to the altitude, approximately 3400 meters (11,000 feet). Meet your expedition group at 5:00 pm Lodging: Ayni Cusco Hotel *** or similar (Cusco).

This day we will begin our adventure up to the high plains, stopping first at Chinchero, an important ancient site for the Inca, known as the birth place of the rainbow. We will visit the main site with its picturesque conlonial church located upon the ancient archaelogical site and continue to a local textile center where we will learn about the ancient science of weaving from the very artisans themselves and how they bring to magic these wonderful pieces of art dyed with minerals, plants and seeds. Continuing through the rolling hills we will visit the enigmatic circular terraces of Moray where we will learn about how these constructions served as an experimental agricultural center to selectively cultivate the best breeds of Andean staple crops at different temperatures.  Near Moray we will stop at the town of Maras to then visit the ancient salt mines, used for thousands of years by local families to supply salt not only to the Incas, but still to this day offering us an example of the natural art of salt harvesting straight from the land. Later, we'll catch the train in Ollantaytambo train station towards Aguas Calientes to rest and recharge our energies for our next glorious day. Lodging: Golden Sunrise Hotel *** or similar (Aguas Calientes).

Today we will rise very early for breakfast and ascend to the citadel Inka of Machu Picchu (approx 25 minutes by bus) to appreciate the sunrise in this magical place, a famous masterpiece of architecture and engineering, believed to have been a sanctuary and energetic center. Today Machu Picchu is recognized by UNESCO as one of the seven wonders of the world and a World Heritage site. Optional: The trek to the peak of Huayna Picchu OR Machupicchu Mountain, a climb on steep trails with impressive ruins and spectacular views, a round-trip of 3 hours. Lodging: Golden Sunrise *** or similar (Aguas Calientes).