
Special Experience
CUSCO
Peru Journey
SALKANTAY TREK 5D/4N
5 days / 4 nights
From USD 399

Tour overview
Description
Our tour begins with hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco, followed by visits to key archaeological and cultural sites. We start at Qoricancha Temple, the most important re
SACRED VALLEY + MACHUPICCHU 2 DAYS In the morning at the scheduled time we’ll pick you up from the Hotel in our private transportation, after 40 minutes of bus drive with direction
On this day you will have two different options to choose from, either walk up to Machu Picchu (this takes around 2 hours) or go by Bus. We recommend you leave early if you wish to
Your day starts in Cusco where you are picked up at 4:30am to 5:00 AM. For a 2-hour trip via private van to our restaurant where we will have our breakfast. After our breakfast we
Day by day
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Day 1
Our tour begins with hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco, followed by visits to key archaeological and cultural sites. We start at Qoricancha Temple, the most important religious center of the Inca Empire, where Inca and colonial architecture blend seamlessly. Next, we explore Sacsayhuamán, a remarkable Inca fortress with massive stone walls and fascinating legends. At Cristo Blanco, enjoy panoramic views of Cusco and a photo session in a serene eucalyptus forest. We then visit Qenqo, an ancient ceremonial site with underground passages and sacred altars. In the Huayllarcocha Community, experience a textile exhibition and interact with Andean camelids. Continuing, we explore Puca Pucara, the "Red Fortress," a strategic military outpost with breathtaking valley views, and Tambomachay, known for its water rituals and as the "Waters of Eternal Youth." Finally, we return to Cusco’s city center, concluding an unforgettable journey through history and culture. INCLUDED: ✔ Pick up at the airport ✔ Transfer from the airport to the hotel ✔ Tourist Bus ✔ Professional Tour Guide ✔ Partial Tourist Ticket (Entrance to the Archaeological Center) ✔ Entrance to Qoricancha Temple
Day 2
SACRED VALLEY + MACHUPICCHU 2 DAYS In the morning at the scheduled time we’ll pick you up from the Hotel in our private transportation, after 40 minutes of bus drive with direction to the Sacred Valley, we will arrive to the fertile plain of Chinchero full of farming fields & beautiful landscapes, at Chincheros we will stop to see the locals weaving centers and the Inca ruins; after to enjoy all the scenic views of the area we will continue our drive to the town of Maras, which has nice colonial doorways made of stone, unique around Cusco region, a while after we leave Maras will arrive to the Inca ruins of Moray called “the Inca laboratory”. The guide will transmit us all the history of this wonderful place, we will walk around to have the complete idea of this impressive place. We then drive to the Salt mines with beautiful views of Urubamba Mountain range and passing by many farming fields we will arrive to the salt pans of Salineras, where we will be able to observe the fascinating salt mine own by the locals, with more than 3000 pools still in production, since many centuries ago. We will have a short drive to Urubamba for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Ollantaytambo. After your visit of this incredible archaeological complex you will have time to visit the village but remember that you must be in the train station in Ollantaytambo 30 minutes before the departure of your train (the availability and timing of the trains are subject to change so please be there on time). We will use as reference the train leaving from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes at 16:36 and arriving in Aguas Calientes TOWN. There will be a person waiting for you here to take you to your Hotel where the guide will visit you and give a brief explanation of the next day’s tour of Machu Picchu.
Day 3
On this day you will have two different options to choose from, either walk up to Machu Picchu (this takes around 2 hours) or go by Bus. We recommend you leave early if you wish to experience the sunrise over this amazing Inca archaeological Citadel. The bus is optional and costs $ 12 per ticket each way, the first bus leaves at 5:30 am and upon arrival you may begin your visit of Machu Picchu. If you bought your entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu you will have the chance to climb this mountain (availability is controlled by the government and the Ministry of Culture, ask about availability at the time of your booking). In Machu Picchu you will have a two hour guided tour and after this you will have some time to explore this important Inca site on your own. We will then return to Aguas Calientes where you must be at the train station at least 30 minutes before your train leaves (the return train is subject to change so it’s better to be safe and on time). Once we arrive to Ollantaytambo there will be a bus waiting for us that will take you back to Cusco, leaving you at the Regocijo Square in the City Center. Please remember that if you want to buy the ticket for admission to Huayna Picchu mountain it must be for the second group (10 am) otherwise you cannot take the 2 hour tour in Machu Picchu INCLUDED: ✔ Transport by Bus during the Sacred Valley Tour and return transport to Cusco. ✔ Professional Guide in Sacred Valley Tour ✔ Return Train Tickets (Expedition Service). R -T ✔ Buffet Lunch (day 1) ✔ Hotel in Aguas Calientes Town + Breakfast ✔ Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu. ✔ 2 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu in English. ✔ Bus up/down to machupicchu NOT INCLUDED: ✖ Lunch on the second day. ✖ BTC Touristic Ticket (70 soles). ✖ Entrance to Salinas (20 soles) ✖ Huayna Picchu Mountain ÓR Machupicchu Mountain. 35 USD
Day 4
Your day starts in Cusco where you are picked up at 4:30am to 5:00 AM. For a 2-hour trip via private van to our restaurant where we will have our breakfast. After our breakfast we continued by van one hour more until Phulawasipata the start of the trail. And then we start to walk up for the hike ahead of you. The hike to the rainbow mountain will take around 1 ½ hours (depending on fitness level). We will enjoy landscapes and take a well-deserved break to soak up the vistas. After you will embark for your hike back down to the trailhead (about 1 hours) going down until our van. and we will return by van until our restaurant where you will have Our Buffet lunch. And depart back to Cusco (around 5pm). INCLUDED: ✔ Private transportation. ✔ Breakfast, Buffet lunch. ✔ Fluent English/ Spanish speaking guide ✔ Horseback available upon request, at additional cost NOT INCLUDED: ✖ Fees to Rainbow Mountain, 30 soles ✖ Red valley fees 20 soles ✖ Mineral water ✖ Snacks ✖ Horses
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