Cusco: 6-Day Andean Jewels Experience

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Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas at places like Maras, Moray, and Chinchero. Encounter the world-famous Machu Picchu, as well as Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain.

Highlights

Explore the mythical Sacred Valley of the Incas
Encounter one of the Seven New Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu
See the two most visited natural wonders of Cusco: Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain

Description

Day 1: Arrival to Cusco Your experience will begin as you meet your guides, who will be waiting for you as you arrive to Cusco. From there you will be led to your hotel, before having a free day to acclimatize to the altitude and explore downtown. This day will serve for rest and acclimatization in the city. That evening you will spend the night at the Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar. Day 2: Chinchero, Maras, Moray Your second day will begin with pickup from your hotel before you head towards the colorful town of Chinchero. There you will find Inca walls and a small colonial church that holds plenty of history. Continuing your visit, you will go to the famous circular cultivation terraces of Moray. You will then descend towards to Maras Salt Mines, You'll visit more than 3,000 salt pools in an area where salt was used by the Incas for their consumption. You'll finish by heading towards Ollantaytambo Station to take a train to Aguas Calientes. That evening, you will stay in the Golden Sunrise Hotel (or similar). Day 3: Machu Picchu Day 3 will begin with you waking up very early to take a bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. Your guide will provide you with all the information on the site during a 2-hour guided tour during which you will learn about the historical sanctuary in all its splendor. You will later return to Aguas Calientes to have lunch, before taking a train back to Ollantaytambo, from where you will return to Cusco to be dropped off at your hotel. Day 4: Humantay Lake You will be picked up early from your hotel to travel to Mollepata, where you will have breakfast. You will then continue your journey to Soraypampa, your starting point for the walk. During the ascent, you will have the opportunity to observe the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area. You can observe some native birds of the area whilst enjoying the great views of the Andean landscape. Once you have arrived to the day's destination area, you can enjoy some snacks whilst delighting in the spectacular views of the Humantay Lagoon. You will later return to the city of Cusco to your accommodation at the Ayni Cusco Hotel or similar. Day 5: Visit to Rainbow Mountain You will be picked up early from your hotel to head to Cusipata. Once there you'll take breakfast before continuing to the starting point of your trek. Once trekking you will observe the beautiful landscapes, alpacas, llamas, and Vicunas. You'll soon arrive to Rainbow Mountain, where you can explore the area and take the time to get good pictures of the beautiful blanket of colors. You will later return to Cusipata for lunch, before traveling back to Cusco. Day 6: Transfer to the Airport On your final day you will have the morning free so you can relax and visit the city. Later, and according to your flight schedule, your guide will take you to the airport for your departure.

Includes

5 nights' accommodation in 3-star hotels (based on double room occupancy) 5 breakfasts in hotels 3 lunches Pickup and transfer to the airport or bus station Tour of Chinchero, Maras, and Moray Tour to Rainbow Mountain Tour to Humantay Lake All entries Round-trip train to Machu Picchu in Voyager (Inca Rail) or expedition (Peru Rail) Entrance to Machu Picchu Bus to Machu Picchu Professional guide for all tours