Exploring Cusco 5D/4N
DAY 01: ARRIVE TO LIMA AND FLIGHT TO CUSCO - CITY TOUR.
Arrive to Lima and connecting flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival in Cusco, transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon, after a few hours to adjust to the altitude we drive to visit Sacsayhuaman which literally translates to mean "Decorated head of the Puma.” This was the ruling palace of the Inca that contained a temple where the living god directed his people. It was called a fortress by the Europeans due the immense stone pieces that were used in its construction, oral Cusco tradition claims that around 70,000 people worked on the palace for 50 years. Then we drive back to Cusco to visit the Cathedral, which contains one of the city’s greatest repositories of colonial art.. Following the Cathedral we will be admitted to view the archbishop’s private collection of interesting local colonial and Indian pieces of art.
Overnight at Plaza de Armas hotel, included buffet breakfast.
DAY 02: SOUTHERN VALLEY OF CUSCO - WEAVING DEMOSTRATION AND PISAC.
09:00AM.Drive along the Southern Valley of Cusco, geologically the Valley was a large lake, the small lagoon of Huacarpay is a remaining of it , our first stop will be to visit the Chapel of Andahuaylillas, where the original decoration of wall paintings made in the XVI and XVII centuries, was followed by oil on canvas, work of Indian painters enhanced by magnificent baroque stile wooden gilded frames of the XVIII century, the quality of the work has made this church one of the best examples of Cusco Colonial art.. Then we drive to San Salvador , where a group of weavers of the Chawaytire community will demonstrate their art using traditional back strap looms.. After a delicious picnic lunch we´ll continue to Pisac.. and then to our hotel in Urubamba.
Overnight at Libertador Valle Sagrado Lodge, Buffet Breakfast included.
DAY 03: GUIDED TRIP TO MACHUPICCHU.
7:15am. depart from the Hotel to Ollantaytambo train station to board the Vistadome train to Machupicchu. The rail journey is one of the most spectacular in the world. The rail line follows the Urubamba river through the spectacular Canyon of Vilcanota to the Lost City of the Incas. We will have a 25 minute drive to visit the Sacred Center. Our expert guide, will share with you the most current information and personal insights of Machupijchu.
We chose the afternoon hours because the sun set is one of the most beautiful moments in the Sanctuary, and there is almost no one in the site.
Overnight at Presidente hostal.
DAY 04: MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO.
Morning, optional hikes to the Sun Gate, Huaynapicchu, The temple of the Moon, or to the mountain of Machupijchu, they vary in their length and difficulty, but certainly are a great option to enjoy the nature around this unique site.
3:30pm. Train back to Poroy. Transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Plaza de Armas hotel, included buffet breakfast.
DAY 05: FLIGHT BACK TO LIMA TO HOME.
Transfer to airport to take the flight back to Lima to home.
The cost of the program is:
In a group of 02 - 03 pax:
In double accommodation = U$ 632 per person.
In Single accommodation = U$ 492 per person.
In a group of 04 - 05 pax:
In double accommodation = U$ 518 per person.
In Single accommodation = U$ 612per person.
In a group of 06 - 07 pax:
In double accommodation = U$ 478 per person.
In Single accommodation = U$ 572 per person.
In a group of 08 pax to up:
In double accommodation = U$ 458 per person.
In Single accommodation = U$ 552 per person.
* Validity from January 01st to April 30th.
* No apply in holy week.
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