ENCHANTMENT OF THE ANDES 07 DAYS – 06 NIGHTS
ENCHANTMENT OF THE ANDES 07 DAYS – 06 NIGHTS
WITH ONE NIGHT IN MACHU PICCHU TOWN
SACRED VALLEY, MACHU PICCHU BY TRAIN, MORAY & MARAS, RAINBOW MOUNTAIN, HUMANTAY LAKE
Andean Charm 7 Days / 6 Nights is an unforgettable journey combining culture, history, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Explore the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas, spend a night in Machu Picchu Town, and discover the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu aboard a scenic tourist train. Continue your journey through Moray and the Maras Salt Mines before experiencing two of the Peruvian Andes’ most spectacular natural wonders: colorful Rainbow Mountain and stunning Humantay Lake. A complete adventure that captures the essence of Cusco through archaeology, nature, and unforgettable Andean experiences.
DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO
Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport in the city of Cusco, our driver will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name to warmly welcome you and comfortably transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.
INCLUDES:
- Airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
- Overnight in Cusco.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Meals.
DAY 02: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS / CONNECTION TO MACHU PICCHU TOWN
This day is dedicated to discovering some of the most important archaeological sites of the Inca Empire, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Our transportation will pick you up between 7:20 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. to begin the journey to the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Our first stop will be the Pisac Archaeological Complex, where we will visit the largest known Inca cemetery, with more than 2,000 tombs. You will admire the impressive agricultural terraces carved into the mountainside, walk through an original Inca tunnel, and explore the religious sector of this ancient citadel. We will spend approximately two hours exploring this fascinating archaeological site.
Next, we will visit the colorful Pisac Handicraft Market, famous for its authentic local crafts. We will then continue to Urubamba, where you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
In the afternoon, we will visit Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca town that is still inhabited and renowned for its massive stone architecture. We will explore the impressive ruins of the Temple of the Sun, located atop its magnificent terraces, while learning about the strategic importance of this site during the early years of the Spanish conquest.
At the end of the visit, we will say goodbye to our guide and board the train to Machu Picchu Town. Upon arrival, a member of our staff will be waiting to escort you to your hotel. Later, your guide will visit your accommodation to provide all the necessary information for the next day’s visit to Machu Picchu.
Overnight in Machu Picchu Town.
INCLUDES:
- Hotel pick-up.
- Professional guide.
- Tourist transportation.
- Buffet lunch.
- Entrance fees to all attractions.
- One-way tourist train on the Expedition PeruRailor Voyager Inca Rail service, subject to availability.
- One overnight stay in Machu Picchu Town.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Beverages.
DAY 03: MACHU PICCHU – WONDER OF THE WORLD – RETURN TO CUSCO
Visit to Machu Picchu – Wonder of the World
According to the arrangements previously made with our guide, at the scheduled time we will head to the bus station, where we will begin our ascent to the majestic citadel. We will travel approximately 400 meters uphill along a winding road for about 30 minutes until we reach the impressive Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas.”
Once inside the citadel, you will enjoy breathtaking scenery. Our guide will begin the tour by explaining the history, architecture, and symbolism of the site’s main sectors, including the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Area, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the ancient funerary areas. The circuit visited will depend on the assigned entrance ticket and entry time. On average, the guided tour lasts more than two hours.
After the visit, we will take the shuttle bus back to Machu Picchu Town, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch and explore the picturesque town, famous for its welcoming atmosphere and artisan shops. Please be mindful of the time, as you must arrive at the train station at least 25 minutes before departure to board the return train to Ollantaytambo.
Upon arrival at the station, our driver will be waiting to transfer you back to the city of Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
INCLUDES:
- Round-trip shuttle bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
- Entrance ticket to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- Shared guided tour with a professional Spanish- and English-speaking guide.
- Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo on the Expedition PeruRailor Voyager Inca Rail service, subject to availability.
- Lunch.
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco.
- Overnight accommodation in Cusco.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Beverages.
DAY 04: CUSCO – MORAY & MARAS
On this excursion, you will discover two of the Sacred Valley’s greatest treasures: the Moray Archaeological Site and the impressive Maras Salt Mines.
Your experience begins between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., departing from your hotel in Cusco toward Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory. This fascinating site was used to experiment with different microclimates and adapt crops to various altitudes, demonstrating the Incas’ remarkable agricultural knowledge.
Next, we will continue to the traditional village of Maras, where you can admire its charming colonial church and typical Andean architecture. The tour concludes with a visit to the famous Maras Salt Mines, a complex of more than 3,000 salt ponds built on terraces and used since Inca times for salt extraction and food preservation.
Our tour ends between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., followed by our return to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
INCLUDES:
- Hotel pick-up.
- Tourist transportation.
- Professional guide.
- Entrance fees to all attractions.
- Overnight accommodation in Cusco.
DAY 05: RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
Our adventure to the breathtaking Rainbow Mountain begins very early at 4:00 a.m., as we depart south toward the town of Quiquijana. Here, we will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast, the perfect way to recharge before continuing our journey.
We will then board our transportation once again and travel for approximately two hours to the starting point of the hike. Before setting off, our guide will provide important instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Guests who prefer to complete the route on horseback may arrange this directly with the guide.
The hike to Vinicunca takes approximately one hour, during which you will admire the majestic Hatun Rit’i Glacier (4,925 m.a.s.l.) and the remarkable diversity of Andean flora and fauna. Upon reaching the famous Rainbow Mountain, you will have ample time to explore, take photographs, and capture unforgettable videos of this extraordinary landscape.
After enjoying the panoramic views, we will return along the same trail to the starting point, where our transportation will take us back to Quiquijana to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
Following lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving approximately between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Overnight in Cusco.
INCLUDES:
- Hotel pick-up.
- Tourist transportation.
- Professional guide.
- Buffet breakfast.
- Buffet lunch.
- Trekking poles.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen.
- Overnight accommodation in Cusco.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Beverages.
- Horse rental.
DAY 06: HUMANTAY LAKE
Your adventure begins early in the morning with hotel pick-up between 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. We will travel for approximately two and a half hours by tourist transportation to the picturesque village of Mollepata, where you will enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast before continuing the journey.
We will then continue by vehicle for approximately one additional hour to Soraypampa (3,870 m.a.s.l.), the starting point of our hike. From there, we will begin a hike of approximately two hours to the spectacular Humantay Lake, located at an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level.
Upon arrival, you will be amazed by the lake’s striking turquoise waters, surrounded by the majestic Humantay and Salkantay snow-capped mountains, considered sacred by the Incas. Although the ascent can be physically demanding, the breathtaking scenery and spiritual atmosphere make the effort truly worthwhile.
After enjoying the tranquility and natural beauty of this remarkable destination, we will descend to Soraypampa on a hike lasting approximately one and a half hours. We will then return to Mollepata to enjoy a comforting buffet lunch before traveling back to Cusco, arriving at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Overnight in Cusco.
INCLUDES:
- Professional bilingual guide.
- Hotel pick-up.
- Round-trip tourist transportation.
- Buffet breakfast in Mollepata.
- Buffet lunch in Mollepata.
- Trekking poles.
- First aid kit.
- Emergency oxygen.
- Overnight accommodation in Cusco.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Beverages.
DAY 07: CUSCO – DEPARTURE
Breakfast.
According to your flight schedule, we will pick you up from your hotel two hours before your departure and transfer you to the airport.
END OF OUR SERVICES
¿WHAT IS INCLUDED?
THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Airport – hotel transfers.
- 05 nights of accommodation in Cusco.
- 01 night of accommodation in Machu Picchu Town.
- Daily breakfasts.
- Sacred Valley Tour.
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley.
- Machu Picchu with round-trip tourist train service.
- Round-trip shuttle bus ticket to Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
- Lunch in Machu Picchu Town.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Moray & Maras Tour.
- Entrance ticket to the Maras Salt Mines.
- Rainbow Mountain Tour.
- Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch during the Rainbow Mountain Tour.
- Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain.
- Humantay Lake Tour.
- Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch during the Humantay Lake Tour.
- Tourist Ticket (Cusco Tourist Pass).
- Official professional tour guide in shared service for all activities.
- Hotel pick-up for all tours.
- Hotel – airport transfer.
- Permanent assistance.
- Shared service in small groups.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
- The Machu Picchu circuit will be confirmed according to availability for the requested travel date.
- Train schedules are subject to the assigned entrance time to Machu Picchu Sanctuary and train availability. We recommend booking your trip well in advance.
- Pick-up times will be reconfirmed at your destination.
- Breakfast is served according to each hotel’s established schedule.
- Approximate check-intime is between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., and check-out is between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (times may vary depending on the selected hotel).
- Hotels are subject to availability and may be substituted with others of the same category. If necessary, an alternative hotel will be offered and the corresponding rate will be reconfirmed.
- During the high season (June, July, and August), depending on the selected hotel category, rates must be reconfirmed, as hotel prices increase once occupancy reaches 70%, according to each hotel’s booking policies.
- The hotel in Machu Picchu Townis more basic, despite being in the same category as the hotels in Cusco.
- Pick-up for all tours is provided from your hotel. Return transportation for the Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake, Q’eswachaka Bridge, and Waqra Pukaratours is available only to Plaza San Francisco or Plaza Regocijo, both located approximately two blocks from Cusco’s Main Square (Plaza de Armas).
Foreign Tourists
National Tourists
Trains included
TREN EXPEDITION – PERURAIL
The traveler on the Expedition will be comfortable and relaxed, and will also be informed about the most important points of this ancient route that every adventurer should know. The Expedition has wagons fully covered by large windows so that the traveler is immersed in the beauty of the natural landscape, and make your experience to Machu Picchu begins on the train.
TREN VOYAGER- INCA RAIL
Start your journey enjoying comfortable seats and our excellent service. Enjoy the incredible scenery that surrounds the road to Machu Picchu between snow-capped peaks, towering mountains, meandering river and the change of vegetation until you enter the magical rainforest that houses the Inca Citadel. Large windows, background music, snacks and beverages for sale.
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TREN VISTADOME OBSERVATORY
VISTADOME TRAIN SERVICE – PERU RAIL (PER SEGMENT): + USD 45.00 per person.
Surrounded entirely by glass, with carriages featuring large panoramic windows that offer unparalleled scenic views and countless opportunities to take spectacular photographs, travelers aboard the Vistadome connect with and feel part of Peru’s breathtaking landscape.
Peru Rail provides personalized, first-class service, allowing passengers to enjoy an unforgettable onboard experience. The Vistadome also features air conditioning and heating systems, leather seats that adapt to the body, offering comfort and relaxation throughout the journey. Snacks and beverages are also served.
TREN VISTADOME OBSERVATORY
VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN SERVICE PER SECTION: USD 75.00 per person.
The PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train travels the route between Cusco and Machu Picchu giving you a unique travel experience. An exclusive atmosphere that surrounds you with the magical landscape thanks to its panoramic windows and the observatory car, living an unforgettable journey and enjoying our culture up close through the music and the typical dance of the Saqra. Along the route, passengers will be able to move between the panoramic car and the elegant observatory car.
07 DAYS – 06 NIGHTS
From:
$751.00
per person
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