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Cusco · Peru
6 Days - Exploring Cusco
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Cusco: navel of the world and center of the powerful ancient Inca empire. Exciting and legendary, everything Cusco has to offer will unfold before you over this six-day tour. This intense trip to the past and present of a legendary culture won't cease to amaze you.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit Cusco, the sacred valley, and Machu Picchu
- Tour Cusco and Sacsayhuaman archaeological park with an expert guide
- Visit Awanacancha, colonial and Inca Pisac, and the Inkariy Museum
- Explore Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo Fortress
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cusco
Arrival in Cusco, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
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Cusco
Local Flavor. In the afternoon our exclusive city tour starts with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza to enjoy its panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market to soak in its local flavors and to learn about more of the products grown in the area which supply the whole city.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Coricancha. After this, the Korikancha temple will welcome us in all his magnificence; this temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure” still bedazzles us with the thought of its gold covered walls.
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Cusco
Local Flavor. Then it is the turn to visit the Santo Domingo Church. We will walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to the Hatun Rumiyoc street, stopping at the Inca Roca Palace, nowadays home to the Archbishop’s Palace and also at the famous Twelve Angle Stone. We will continue our walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces.
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Cusco
Accommodation provided.
Day 2
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Saksaywaman, Sacsayhuaman. In the morning we will distance from the crowds and visit Sacsayhuaman, a huge and impressive fortress of colossal constructions and surrounded by beautiful views blending together perfectly. Our adventure continues at the Inca Shrine Qenqo, to see the sacrificial altar embedded inside a rock cave.
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Cusco
Sightseeing at Puka Pukara. Finally we will arrive to the Puca Pucara viewpoint and Tambomachay, monument of impressive architectonic knowledge considered as one of the pillars of Andean Cosmo vision.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Tipo. VIPAC suggests: Visit to Cusco’s South Valley. Where we will discover the impressive archaeological complex of Tipon. Then we will visit the picturesque town of Huaro, where we will find the fantastic 16th Century church and the breathtaking murals, painted by the great artist, Tadeo Escalante.
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Cusco
Overnight stay in Cusco.
Day 3
Cusco
Local Flavor. The Sacred Valley of the Incas will welcome us today. We will visit Awanacancha, a tourist complex where we will see and feed the Andean camelids such as the llamas and alpacas, and where the locals will show us the weaving and dyeing techniques of their traditional textiles.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Sacred Valley. We will then continue to Inca and Colonial Pisac. Discover one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley at the top of the mountain where you can have a view of the colonial town of Pisac.
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Cusco
Local Flavor. Walking tour to the Colonial town. Time to do some shopping at the handicraft market. Then, we will head to the impressive Inkariy Museum. Here we will enjoy a delicious lunch. We will take a guided tour of the museum to learn more about the numerous rooms where cultural representations of pre-Hispanic civilizations of ancient Peru are exhibited.
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Cusco
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Day 4
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Moray. Our adventure journey takes us now to less explored treasures of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First stop: Moray, a place with breathtaking views thanks to its colossal concentric terraces resembling a coliseum. What did they use it for? The terraces recreated 20 different types of micro climates, and they were studied to ensure the agricultural production of the empire.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Maras, Peru. We will continue our journey to Maras, the millenary colonial salt mines. The contrast of the white pools against the green valley is so impressive that it resembles a postcard.
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Cusco
Buffet lunch.
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Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, we will head towards the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, where you can see the technique with which the Incas work the stone. It is now time to catch the train at the Ollantaytambo station.
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Cusco
We will arrive in Aguas Calientes where our trained staff will welcome and assist us on getting settled in one of the hotels in Aguas Calientes (now, Machu Picchu town).
Day 5
Cusco
Archaeological Exploration at Machu Picchu. We will board the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us.
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Cusco
After a guided visit, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area.
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Cusco
At the arranged time, we will return to Cusco and will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 6
Cusco
Departure transfer. End of our services.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Round-trip transportation from Cusco hotel Guide Entrance fees
Not Included
Personal expenses Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
All of your tours include round-trip transfers from your downtown Cusco hotel. One day prior your service, you will receive an e-mail indicating your pick-up time.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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