THE BEST OF CUSCO 7 DAYS

General Information


  • DURATION: 7 Day – 6 Night
  • TRAVEL STYLE: Cultural
  • CATEGORY: Tour package
  • MINIMUN GROUP: 02 people
  • DEPARTURE: All year
  • PHYSICAL LEVEL: X X

From: $ 930 USD per person

Esplora l’eccezionale patrimonio archeologico degli Incas in questo programma altamente raccomandato di Cusco in 7 giorni. A partire dalla magica città degli Incas, Moray l’antico e meraviglioso laboratorio biologico Inca, le imponenti miniere di sale di Maras, l’incredibile Valle Sacra degli Incas e la sacra cittadella degli Incas Machupicchu, vicino a Humantay Lagoon e alla sua Acque cristalline ai piedi del nevoso Salkantay, apprezzeremo finalmente i colori che adornano una delle famose montagne delle Ande peruviane “Vinicunca”.

the best of cusco 7 days

Itinerary

We welcome you when you arrive at the international airport of Cusco, the reception is in charge of our staff for your transfer to the Hotel, where an aromatic matte of coca stimulating for height will be served. Ready in the afternoon we are dedicated to visit the Inca capital. We begin with the tour of the city, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, which has paintings of the Cuzqueña school and many treasures of jewelry, silver and precious stones, then we go to the convent of Santo Domingo, Temple of the Sun or Q’oricancha .

QENQO AND SACSAYHUAMAN

The excursion continues outside the city to visit the Inca complexes of Q’enqo and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuamán, strategically built on the top overlooking the city of Cusco. The huge stones on the exterior walls of the complex were carved and joined with precision in a surprising way. Some of these stones exceed 09 feet / 10 height and weigh more than 120 tons. In the evening they will have the option of knowing the city of Cusco with its beautiful and very traditional streets since the Inca times and colonial contrast. the best of cusco 7 days

  • MEALS: None
  • OVERNIGHT: Cusco

Ready for the next activity towards the picturesque town of Maras, district of the province of Urubamba, 52 km from the city, there are the most important salt mines in the region exploited since the Inca period and the viceregal period, where it was the first salt production center. So one of the most spectacular visits where there are “Moray” circular platforms in a wonderful Inca laboratory of different sizes.

CHINCHERO

So to conclude this beautiful day we will visit the craft market of Chincheros, where the remains of the Inca Yupanqui Tupac hacienda are its beautiful temple built on Inca bases. Here originally it was dedicated to the barter of agricultural products between the inhabitants of the valley and the upper parts. Offers of crafts and fabrics made in the purest pre-Columbian style. Return to Cusco and free afternoon. the best of cusco 7 days

  • MEALS: Breakfast
  • OVERNIGHT: Cusco

Today we will travel to the mythical “Sacred Valley of the Incas” to the discovery of the archaeological center of Pisac, then descend to the town to visit the traditional market, where we will have the opportunity the customs of the artisans; then we will have a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba with all the local inputs of the sacred valley to continue with courage towards the fortress of Ollantaytambo.}

OLLANTAYTAMBO

Place built to monitor the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions of the indigenous peoples of the Forest . We take a walk through the streets of the town that have preserved the traces of the old military, religious and cultural center, since the time of the Inca empire. Return to Cusco. the best of cusco 7 days

  • MEALS: Breakfast | Lunch
  • OVERNIGHT: Cusco

Today we will realize the dream of a life. Ready for the adventure, at the indicated time we will leave with mobility in the direction of the train station (San Pedro, Poroy or Ollantaytambo), where we will board the train towards the town of Aguas Calientes, appreciating the wonderful landscape full of vegetation, flora , green mountains and the Urubamba river.

MACHUPICCHU

Upon arrival our guide will wait for you, and you will go to board the bus to ascend for 400 m high until you reach the incredible wonder of the world “The sacred city of the Incas” Machupicchu, passing the main control begins the visit considered as a jewel of Inca architecture: with square neighborhoods, royal houses, extensive agricultural areas, roads and observatories surrounded by lush semi-tropical vegetation and rediscovered on July 24, 1911 by the American explorer Hiram Bingham. After the visit, we return to the town of Aguas Calientes, have free time to then take the train service to (San Pedro, Poroy or Ollantaytambo) and from there by transport to Cusco. the best of cusco 7 days

  • MEALS: Breakfast
  • OVERNIGHT: Cusco

Another adventure towards one of the most important snow-capped mountains of the Incas, Apu Salkantay. We leave early, with a duration of 4 hours of travel, we will arrive at the starting point of our walk, Soraypampa, at an altitude of approximately 3800 meters above sea level.

HUMANTAY LAGOON

We start the hike uphill (about an hour and a half, you can rent horses on the way uphill) to the Humantay Lagoon (4200 masl) with an unforgettable view of the lagoon and the snowy Salkantay. Free time available to explore the place. Descent of approximately one hour to Soraypampa. Then the delicious lunch at a local restaurant, then the return to Cusco. the best of cusco 7 days

  • MEALS: Breakfast | Lunch
  • OVERNIGHT: Cusco

Very early our departure to appreciate the Mountain of Colors or Vinicunca located in the heart of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, approximately 100 km from the city of Cusco. After approximately 2 hours of travel, we will arrive at the starting point of this trekking day (4636 meters above sea level), challenging given the altitude (we will reach 5,200 meters above sea level).

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

We will walk for about an hour and a half until we reach the Mountain of Colors where we can rest and enjoy the view. Then, you descend for about an hour and return to the starting point of the walk. Lunch in a family restaurant in Cusipata return to Cusco.

  • MEALS: Breakfast | Lunch
  • OVERNIGHT: Cusco

The last day in the city of Cusco; After breakfast they will have free time to make some souvenir purchases and more, at the agreed time we will transfer them to the airport and the farewell to all our work team.

  • MEALS: Breakfast

End of our services.

Incluyed

INCLUYED

  Assistance at the airports.

  Activities and excursions mentioned in the program.

  Private and collective land transport according to the program.

  Tourist train to Machupicchu (Executive Class).

  Bilingual local guides (Spanish / English).

  Entrance fees to the different places of visits mentioned in the program.

  Meals mentioned in the program (06 breakfasts – 03 lunch).

  06 nights of accommodation mentioned in the program in double accommodation (02 people).

 

NOT INCLUYED

  Excursions not indicated.

  International flights.

  Internal flights in Peru.

  Travel insurance.

  Meals not indicated in the program.

  Single room supplement (01 person).

  Tips for guides, drivers, buttons, waiters, etc.

 Any item that is not specifically detailed in our program.

Price

 

OPTION 1
$ 1,050 USD Per person
HOTEL 3*

 

 

OPTION 2
$ 1,230 USD Per person
HOTEL 4*

 

Recommendations

OFFICIAL PAPERS

  Bring original passport “With expiration date not less than 7 months”.

  Student card (current one year) under 25 years.

  Travel insurance.

  Visas required.

  Vaccine certificate (If you enter the Peruvian Amazon).

 CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES (FOR COLD WEATHERS)

  Warm clothes: layers of varying temperatures, especially at night.

  Thermal / gloves / scarves: wool socks / wool hat for cold nights, t-shirts for the entire walk (you can buy in Cusco).

  Rainwear: a good raincoat and rain pants and a plastic rain poncho (rainy season).

  Long hiking pants.

  Long sleeve shirts for the sun.

  Hiking socks

  Swimwear for hot springs (optional).

FOOTWEAR

  Sturdy, waterproof, lightweight hiking boots for excursions.

  Tennis shoes or other footwear for the city.

  Sandals flip flops.

TRAVEL ACCESSORIES

  Light backpack, which is light for the walk.

  Bottle of water “canteen” or camelback.

  Personal medical kit.

  Personal grooming kit.

  Insect repellent.

  Sunscreen / hat and sunglasses.

  Photographic camera.

EXTRA MONEY

  Extra cash.

  Tips or gratitude for the work team.

  Memories, etc. (soles or dollars).

Important info

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

  • ACCOMMODATION: 3 * and 4 * local hotels, are comfortable, clean rooms with private bathroom, hot water, heating and extras (According to your selection). In Peru, hotel standards are different from what you may know.
  • MEALS: For more freedom during your trip, only some meals are included in this program.
  • TRANSPORTATION: The transports provided in our program are private and shared according to the selection of the services, but the services (Train, bus to Machupicchu, boats and flights) will be shared with other travelers. The departure points of the trains are according to availability.
  • GUIDE: You will be accompanied by a different local guide in each region visited, given the specifications. Trips on (Train and internal flights) are not accompanied by the guide unless requested.
  • To climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu or Machupicchu mountain, there is a limit of spaces per day, it is recommended to check availability with us and book in advance.
  • Specific confirmation of trains, flights tickets and hotels will be provided at the time of your reservation confirmation (Subject to space availability)
  • We always do our best to follow the fixed itinerary, however it may change from time to time based on temporary weather and park restrictions, availability, weather, road closures, guest / injury capacity and natural events such as fires and floods. 

ABOUT THE SERVICE

  • Prices are per person expressed in US dollars USD.
  • The cost of the program is based on 02 people. In the case there are 01 single person to ask if we have a confirmed group to group it in shared service.

DISCOUNT

  • Foreign tourists up to 25 years old with student card and current date per year, get a discount of $ 40.00 USD.

ADDITIONAL

  Huayna Picchu Mountain $ 35.00 USD per person

  Machupicchu Mountain $ 35.00 USD per person

  Simple accommodation (01 person) in Hotels (Consult us)

  Upgrade to 5 * Hotels (Consult us)

 lUpgrade to Panoramic train to Machupicchu $ 70.00 USD per person

  Upgrade to Luxury train to Machupicchu $ 850.00 USD per person