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Machupicchu By Car

Day 1

We will depart at 08:30 a.m. from the starting point at Av.Pardo 885 (the ex-Inka Express local). The tour will begin with a nice, scenic ride to Ollantaytambo, where we will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the area as we take a short, 30 minute break (approx). From there, we will continue down a long, winding path to “Habra de Malaga”, which stands at an altitude of 4,316 mtrs. From that vantage point, we will see some of the most amazing landscapes that Peru has to offer. After a brief stop, we will begin our descent into the thick jungle, passing through the different micro-climates that combine the paradisiacal landscapes of the majestic snow-capped peaks with the hot, tropical entrance to the rainforest. We will continue along our route until we have reached Alfamayó, where there is a nice, paved road in perfect condition that we can use. We will need to take an unpaved road though, in order to continue on in the direction of Santa Maria, which is located at an altitude of 1575 meters above sea level. We will take a moment to rest here before continuing on to the small pueblo, Santa Teresa, where a delicious lunch will be awaiting us at approximately 2 pm. There will be a variety of different foods available to suit every taste. Afterwards, at around 3:45 pm, we will return to the route in the direction of the train station at the nearby Hydroelectric Plant. The train will have us in Aguas Calientes by 5.30 pm, at which point you will be taken to the designated hostals and hotels. If we have any extra time to use, we can also go take a relaxing dip in the natural, heated waters of the hot baths. At 8 pm, though, it will be time to enjoy a hearty dinner along with the guide who will be taking you to the ancient citadel, Machu Picchu. At that time, he will have a chance to go over the plan for the following day and answer any questions. Overnight.

Day 2 – (Sunrise at Machu Picchu)

You will have the option to go up to Machu Picchu by bus or by foot. Breakfast will be served from 5:00 am. The guided tour of the site will begin at 6:00 am and will last for at least 2 hours. Afterwards, you will be able to enjoy some free time until approximately 11:30 am, which is the recommended time to begin returning down the mountain to the train station. The train back to the hydroelectric plant will be leaving Aguas Calientes at 12:35 pm. Upon our arrival to the hydroelectric plant, we will transfer over from the train to a private van, which will take us to Santa Teresa. There, we will have a one hour break for one last chance to get some food or use the restroom before we undertake the final leg of the ride. We will then proceed back to Cusco, returning down the same road that brought us here. We will arrive to Cusco around 9:30 pm (approx).

The Service Includes:

• Private, Tourist Transport “To and from” the hydroelectric plant (Cusco, Hydro, Cusco)
• Train from Hydro – Aguas Calientes – Hydro.
• 1 night accommodation (w/ private bath, 24 hour hot water, Free luggage storage)
• 1 lunch, 1 dinner (Day 1), 1 breakfast (Day 2)
• Entrance to the Citadel of Machu Picchu
• Professional, bilingual Guide

What you should bring:

• Mosquito repellent, sunscreen
• hat and long sleeve shirts
• Swimsuit, Shorts, towel, and sandals, if you want to visit the thermal baths
• Lantern, for if you choose to walk up to Machu Picchu, a poncho for rain
• Water bottle and snacks
• Camera, etc

Note: The accommodation will be based on double or group rooms

Not Included in Price:

• Bus up to, or down from, Machu Picchu
• Lunch on Day 2
• Entrance to the thermal hot baths

CUSCO AND MACHUPICCHU 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

DAY 1 / LIMA – CUSCO

Arrival to the city of Cuzco, reception in the airport and transfer to the selected Hotel. The rest the morning, free for acclimatization to the height. In the afternoon visit to the most important places in the city like the Plaza de armas, the Cathdral, the palace Koricancha among other and the closer ruins like the source of water of Tambomachay, Kenko and Sacsayhuaman.

DAY 2 / CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU/ CUSCO

At the opportune hour, transfer to the station to approach the train that will go to Hot Waters. Then we will take some small buses to arrive to the high of the mountain where there is the fabulous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, considered one of the Humanity’s Cultural Patrimony. lunch included. At the opportune hour return to Hot Waters to approach the train to Cusco, then transfer to the Hotel.

DAY 3 / CUSCO

At the opportune hour, transfer to the airport or the station of Train or Bus to continue toward their following destination.

THE PROGRAMS INCLUDES

• Breakfasts in Cusco
• Transfers airport / hotel / airport
• 2 nights in Cusco, City tour, Machu Picchu in train backpacker with lunch.
• In Cusco: City Tour
• Tours guided in English or Spanish, personal attendance.

END OF THE SERVICES

Machupicchu Full Day

Pick up at the hotel to take the train for a full day tour of the Magical citadel of Machupicchu, it is 112 Km. from Cusco .During the journey we see the Urubamba canyon, Urubamba River and the show capped peaks of the Veronica Mountain.Arriving in Aguas Calientes we go to Machupicchu where we visit this wonderfull Inca Sanctuary also known as “The lost City of the Incas”one of the best kown examples  of surviving Inca arquitecture in this you can see the Main plaza the circular tower the sacred sundial (the most important preserved intihuatana) the royal quarters any more. After the visit, we back to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to cusco.trasfer from train station to Hotel.End our services.

Not include:

• Breakfast
• lunch
• snacks
• water

we recommended :

• use tennis shoes or sneakers.
• Drinking lost of liquids on long excursions,specially during the trek.
• Long pants or slacks.
• Several T -Shirts.
• Swearters and a jacket.
• Rain wear ( you never know when will rain even if it’s the dry season)
• Camera.
• Insect  Repellent and  Sun block ( Sun is always stronger in such altitude).
• Personal first and Kit.
• water bottle  .
• Alight backpack.
• Gloves,scarf,hat or cap and sunglasess.

City Tour Full Day

Our city tour involve the visit of the City’s Highlights, located in and around Cusco. We start off by visiting the huge “Inca Ceremonial Center of Sacsayhuaman”. This enormous structure overlooks the city of Cusco. Its constructions are amazing, with huge rocks perfectly fitted. It is said that it took over 10,000 workers 50 years to build it. The origin of the temple of Sacsayhuaman is still today unknown. The archaeologist attributed its construction to the Period of the Inca Pachacutec (in the Inca language Pachacutec means either Cataclysm or He who transforms the world), the man essentially credited with founding the Inca Empire. Later on we will visit another important Inca site known as “Qenqo”. This is a place with subterranean passages and carved stone channels in a zigzag pattern. In its inner part there is a carved stone table where it is said the Incas mummified their dead. Afterwards we will do a short visit to the archaeological Inca site of “Tambomachay”, a temple dedicated to the God of Water. After these visits, we will return to Cusco, where we will visit one of the most sacred Inca buildings, “The Temple of Koricancha”. Koricancha was the most important temple of the Inca Empire. According to archaeologists it housed over 1000 priests and attendants. Within its walls religious ceremonies were constant and offerings to the Gods and the Inca’s mummies were made each day. Finally we will visit the beautiful “Cathedral” of Cusco. This enormous Cathedral was built in the XVI. It contained nearly 400 colonial paintings, including many from the Cusco School, which was prominent in the 17th century. Among them a painting of the Last Supper by Marcos Zapata, showing Christ and the apostles eating guinea pig (Guinea-pig was the one of the main courses at sacred feasts in Inca times). After our city tour our local guide will drop you off at your hotel. End of the tour.

Included

• Pick from your hotel in Cusco.
• Tourist transportation.
• English speaking guide.
• All entrance fees.

CHOQUEQUIRAO 4 DAYS – 3 NIGHTS

Day 01.- Cusco – Cachora – Quiquisca – Santa Rosa

ChoquequiraoChoquequiraoVery early we will board a bus, to start our adventure in the district of Cachora, an interAndean valley of beautiful geography where we will take our breakfast. After this, we will get ready for the trekking. Our personnel is to your whole disposition to attend and assist you at any moment. We will pass Capuliyoc (2915masl) at around 10:00 a.m. and then we will go down the canyon arriving to the zone of Chiquisca where we will have lunch with a spectacular view of the Apurimac Canyon. After lunch we will continue descending until arriving at a point in which we can see the mountain that is crossing the river and a breathtaking view of the way that we will take later. After 2 hours, we will arrive at Rosalinas, where the bridge, on the impressive Apurimac River, is located. Crossing the bridge, we will take a long walk until we arrive to Santa Rosa. Camping and overnight.

Day 02.- Santa Rosa – Marampata – Choquequirao

Choquequirao: Known as the other Machu PicchuChoquequirao: Known as the other Machu PicchuAfter breakfast, we continue the ascent, until we arrive to Marampata (2910masl), where we will have lunch. There it is possible, if we are lucky, to observe the splendorous flight of the condor. Once here, we need 1 hour to arrive to Choquequirao, and immediately our guide will lead us throughout the entire archaeological complex. After a first exploration we will descend to a zone where the second camping will take place. Overnight.

Day 03.- Choquequirao – Santa Rosa – Quiquisca

On the following day we continue visiting Choquequirao, appreciating the just recovered zones. Later, we will return using the same way we used to arrive. We will go to the locality of Santa Rosa (2115masl) where we will have lunch. Camino a choquequiraoCamino a choquequiraoLater we will restart the trekking until we arrive to the base camp in Chiquisca (1950masl). This will be our last night camping. Also, we will be able to taste a native fruit called Mazazamba which will help us attenuate the thirst. Overnight at the camp site.

Day 04.- Quiquisca – Cachora – Cusco

After breakfast, we will return back to Cachora, where our private transportation will be waiting for us to return to Cusco.

 The tour includes:

• Transfer Cusco / Cachora / Cusco
• 03 nights accommodation in Double tents
• 03 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 03 dinners
• Entrances to the Archaeological Park
• Full Camp Equipment
• Porters, Mattress
• Dining Tent and cooking tent
• Horses and donkeys for the equipment transportation
• First Aids Kit
• Professional Guidance (Spanish – English)
• General Sales Taxes
• Personalized Attention