This is a tour to the center of Peru; Cusco and Machu Picchu. Wander through village markets where ancient traditions live on in the hearts of the Andean people. This includes the most important Inca sites such as Saqsaywaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will experience the most important aspects of the Inca culture and their people.
[Day 1]:Arrive in Lima- pick up from the airport, transfer to the hotel. Free day.
[Day 2]: Fly to Cusco -Transfer to the air port in Lima for flight to Cusco, then meet at the airport in Cusco and transfer to the hotel. Andean history comes alive in Cusco, which is considered the Mecca of Peru. Quechua-speaking descendants of the Incas fill the streets and markets. This beautiful colonial town offers a great deal to the visitor with its nearby ruins, narrow cobblestone streets, museums and churches. In the afternoon we tour the Incas' most prominent sites around Cusco such as Saqsaywaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, Pucapucara and Qoricancha (the most important Inca temple).
[Day 3]: Sacred Valley - We will drive 30 mins. to Pisac village to visit an archeological site and the local traditional market. Then we will travel along the valley to the ancient Inca city of Ollantaytambo. The Sacred Valley will be our home for the night at Sacred River Willka Mayu..
[Day 4]: Machu Picchu - We will take a two hour train ride and follow the path of the Sacred River towards the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Then, we'll relax in the village of Aguas Calientes and have the option to take a bath in the natural medicinal hot spring or explore around the village. We will stay overnight in Machu Picchu.
[Day 5]: Machu Picchu - We will begin the day by watching the sunrise at Machu Picchu and listen the spirits of the city's past inhabitants. Then we will explore Machu Picchu for approximately 2 hours, accompanied by our tour guide. You can then climb the sacred peak of Wayna Picchu or take a walk through the lush cloud forest to the Temple of the Moon. In the afternoon we will return by train to Cusco.
[Day 6]: Fly to Lima -Transfer to the airport in the morning for your flight to Lima, or another destination.
[Day 2]: Fly to Cusco -Transfer to the air port in Lima for flight to Cusco, then meet at the airport in Cusco and transfer to the hotel. Andean history comes alive in Cusco, which is considered the Mecca of Peru. Quechua-speaking descendants of the Incas fill the streets and markets. This beautiful colonial town offers a great deal to the visitor with its nearby ruins, narrow cobblestone streets, museums and churches. In the afternoon we tour the Incas' most prominent sites around Cusco such as Saqsaywaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, Pucapucara and Qoricancha (the most important Inca temple).
[Day 3]: Sacred Valley - We will drive 30 mins. to Pisac village to visit an archeological site and the local traditional market. Then we will travel along the valley to the ancient Inca city of Ollantaytambo. The Sacred Valley will be our home for the night at Sacred River Willka Mayu..
[Day 4]: Machu Picchu - We will take a two hour train ride and follow the path of the Sacred River towards the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Then, we'll relax in the village of Aguas Calientes and have the option to take a bath in the natural medicinal hot spring or explore around the village. We will stay overnight in Machu Picchu.
[Day 5]: Machu Picchu - We will begin the day by watching the sunrise at Machu Picchu and listen the spirits of the city's past inhabitants. Then we will explore Machu Picchu for approximately 2 hours, accompanied by our tour guide. You can then climb the sacred peak of Wayna Picchu or take a walk through the lush cloud forest to the Temple of the Moon. In the afternoon we will return by train to Cusco.
[Day 6]: Fly to Lima -Transfer to the airport in the morning for your flight to Lima, or another destination.