The Beautiful Incan Empire
• Cusco • Machu Picchu • Sacred Valley • Sacsayhuaman
7 Days / 6 Nights
• Cusco • Machu Picchu • Sacred Valley • Sacsayhuaman
Explore Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with this fascinating 7-day tour. Immerse yourself in historical richness by exploring the imposing Cathedral, the mystical Qoricancha, and the ancient ruins of Sacsayhuaman. Discover the magic of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting Moray, Salineras and Ollantaytambo before marveling at Machu Picchu.
• Off the beaten track experience.
• Fully Private Tours ensures personalized service.
• Take a breathtaking train ride through the Andean landscape along the Urubamba River to reach the town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.
• Discover Machu Picchu in a private guided tour.
• Scenic roundtrip train journey to Machu Picchu.
• Stay in a selection of carefully selected hotels.
• 24 hours emergency contact ensures support no matter what time.
Welcome to Peru! In our country, the international flights arrive at late hours of the night and there are no connecting flights from Lima to other cities in Peru at that time. If your international flight arrives at night, you will stay at one of the best hotels close to the airport and have a peaceful night and rest comfortably for your local flight the next day.
In the morning, after a nice breakfast at your hotel, your guide will
pick you up and start
the first stage of your private tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Your adventure begins
on the same route, surrounded by the impressive landscape of the Andean
countryside,
the imposing peaks of the sacred mountains rise in the distance, while
at the entrance
of the Sacred Valley. We will arrive at the city of Chincheros where a
demonstration of
textile art will take place. The habitants of this beautiful city keep
alive all the
ancestral techniques used to make clothing, uses and decoration,
transmitted from
generation to generation. The artisans of Chinchero make the garments
with ancestral
techniques, such as the use of the "away" and the "loom" and use
products such as alpaca
and sheep wool for their preparation. Then, we will continue our trip to
the town of Maras,
where you can learn about the ancient Inca and pre-Inca agricultural
methods, including a
visit to the salt mines of Maras and local fields, you will also visit
the circular terraces
of Moray used as an agricultural laboratory. during the time of the
Incas. Then we will take
you to the Inca city of Ollantaytambo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Prepare yourself for an incredible adventure! In the morning,
you go to the train station in Ollantaytambo where you will board the
train to Aguas Calientes.
In this 1.5 hour trip, you can observe a beautiful landscape. Upon
arriving at Aguas Calientes,
your private guide will take you to one of the transports and will
accompany you to the citadel
of Machu Picchu, “the Lost City of the Incas”. During your visit to this
sacred site of the
Incas, you will learn about the history of the citadel and visit the Sun
and Condor templates.
You will also see the aqueducts and houses while learning about the
history behind the sacred
terraces of the Inca. After your guided visit, you will have enough time
to explore this amazing
place on your own. There are many options to walk along short trails,
like that of the Puerta
del Sol for an impressive view of Machu Picchu, or the trail that leads
to the Inca bridge,
a secret entrance for the Inca army. In the afternoon, you will return
to Aguas Calientes,
where you will have the rest of the afternoon to spend as you wish.
Don’t miss the opportunity to bathe in the hot springs or have a good
dinner in one of our
recommended restaurants. To finish the day, we will let you enjoy one of
the best hotels in the
Machupicchu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, you will have the morning to spend at your leisure on your own.
You will have the opportunity to revisit Machu Picchu (entrance and bus
tickets not included) to enjoy the many short trekking options or
venture the famous mountain climb to the summit of Wayna Picchu, which
can be scheduled at either 7 am or 10 am. However, there is a limit on
the number of people who can climb each day so you will need to book it
with us in advance. If you do not want to revisit Machu Picchu, you
might want to take a walk through the crooked alleys of Aguas Calientes
and observe the life of the people in this truly touristy place or take
a bath in the hot springs of the place. After lunch, you will board the
scenic train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival to the train station,
we will pick you up and transfer you to Cusco by private van.
Meals: Breakfast
Our transfer will visit you at your hotel to transfer you to the place
where your Tour begins at 9:00 a.m. The tour starts at we will board the
van that will take us to Sacsayhuaman located 3km away. From the city of
Cusco, Sacsayhuaman offers us a panoramic view of the city of Cusco;
Sacsayhuaman was built with large blocks of limestone with a weight of
25 to 130 tons, integrated by three terraces superimposed in serpentine
form (zigzag).
We will also arrive at Qenqo, which means “labyrinth”; it is located one
kilometer from Sacsayhuaman and it consists of a construction based on
limestone rock that shows a sculpture in stone in 500 square meters
accompanied by structures that according to historians were used for the
astronomical, religious and embalming and / or mummification
purposes.
Then we will know Puca Pucara: from two Quechua words that means Puca
(red) Pucara (fort)- "red fort", a strategic place for control and
surveillance of access and exit from the Imperial city of Cusco, which
was used as territorial border to divide the regions and establish the
displacement regimes.
Finally we will visit Tambomachay: place of rest, located 9 km from the
city of Cusco, better known as the Baños del Inca by the water sources,
or also known as the waters of eternal youth by the flow of its waters
that is constant and offers us part of the Inca trail that goes from
Cusco to Machupicchu. This city tour in the city of Cusco ends at
approximately 1:30 p.m.
Then, we go to one of the best restaurants of Cusco food in the historic
center of Cusco.
To finish you will have the afternoon free to make purchases. Optionally
you can request a guide to visit museums of native art center, so you
will need to book it with us in advance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your guide will pick up you in your hotel then we will begin in the San
Blas neighborhood, the oldest in Cuzco. It is the neighborhood of
artists and artisans where the history of imperial Cuzco is revealed.
Following this, we will visit the famous 12 angled stone, known for its
perfect edges and finish and as an example of Inca architecture. We will
later enter the principal plaza of Cuzco and visit the Cathedral, the
most important religious monument in the city, where we will find the
most famous works of art from the Cuzqueña school. After that, we will
visit the Qoricancha, or the Temple of the Sun. It was one of the most
adored and respected temples in the Inca Empire. To end the morning, We
will then guide you to one of the best restaurants. After lunch at 15:00
p.m, we will move to the famous San Pedro market where you will see a
large variety of Andean products (potatoes, cheese, corn, fruit, etc.).
Here, you can enjoy cooking classes where you can prepare your own food
and enjoy Peruvian food with a professional Peruvian chef. The chef will
show you how to prepare the most popular and delicious dishes from the
Peruvian Andes. The classes include a refreshing beverage, an appetizer,
a main dish, a dessert, and of course, the famous pisco sour.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, your private driver will take you from your hotel to the Cuzco
airport to take your domestic flight to Lima. You will arrive in Lima in
time for your international flight. We hope that you had a wonderful
experience in Peru!
Meals: Breakfast
• Spend at least a day in Cusco or the Sacred Valley to adjust to the high altitude. Drink plenty of water and consider coca tea to help with acclimatization.
• The weather in the Andes can be unpredictable. Bring layers, including a rain jacket, as mornings and evenings can be cool, and daytime can be warm.
• The Andean sun can be strong, even on cloudy days. Protect yourself with sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat to avoid sunburn.
• Many of the ruins, including Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo, involve hiking and uneven terrain. Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes are essential for these excursions.
• While some places accept credit cards, it's best to carry cash (in Peruvian soles) for markets, tips, and small purchases in more remote areas of the Sacred Valley.
• Altitude can make digestion slower, so stay hydrated and eat light meals to avoid altitude sickness. Avoid alcohol on your first day to prevent dehydration.
Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Book your tour Today!
