Tour Cusco and Machu Picchu 6 days 5 nights

Summary

Summary

DAY 1: PICK UP FROM AIRPORT – CITY TOUR CUSCO
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY CONNECTION
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU
DAY 4: MORAY – MARAS SALT MINES
DAY 5: MOUNTAIN OF COLORS
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

Itinerary

Pick up from the airport – City Tour Cusco

Day 1

The Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour 6 days 5 nights start with the pick-up from the airport and transfer to the hotel, you will have the morning free to rest and especially acclimatize.
At 2:00 PM will be the pick-up from the hotel for the City tour, the first place to visit koricancha (temple of the sun), a guided tour of 45 minutes, and then go to the mobility.
After 30 minutes in the car, we will arrive to Sacsayhuaman (from Quechua saqsay = place of satiation and waman = falcon, meaning “Place where the falcon is satiated”) where we will have a guided tour of 1 hour.
Then we will visit Qenqo (ritual center in a rocky outcrop) place of much mysticism that you will feel when you enter the rocky outcrop.
After 15 minutes of mobility, we will arrive at PucaPucara (red fortress) military construction.
Last visit will be to Tambomachay known as Bath of the Inca where water worship was performed.
After our journey we will take the mobility for the return to Cusco, approximate time of arrival 7:00 pm.

Sacred Valley connection

Day 2

We will pass by the hotel at 8.00 am to start the tour of the sacred valley, after traveling 1 hour and a half in mobility we will arrive at the ruins of Pisaq in where we will have a guided tour of 1 hour approx.
Traveling in the direction of the river will mayu or sacred river we will arrive to Urubamba capital of the sacred valley where we will have a buffet lunch (typical Andean food).
After lunch we will travel 30 minutes by car to reach the town of Ollantaytambo to visit the archaeological site where we will have a guided tour of 1 hour, highlighting the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana and the Princess Baths and Andean terraces.
After having a guided tour of Ollantaytambo we have to go to the train station to board the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night to visit Machu Picchu the next day (IN THE EVENING THE GUIDE WILL PASS BY THE HOTEL TO GIVE YOU ALL THE DETAILS FOR YOUR VISIT TO MACHU PICCHU).

Machu Picchu Citadel

Day 3

Very early we will go to take the bus that will take us to the lost city of the Incas (Machu Picchu) will last 30 minutes and the guide will be waiting for you.
Arriving at the citadel of Machu Picchu to enter we will show an entrance ticket, from this place will begin the guided tour of 2 hours and 30 minutes where you will be explained the informative part of Machu Picchu, then you will have some free time.
Then we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to have lunch.
After lunch, we will go to the train station to board the train that will take us to Ollantaytambo.
Already in Ollantaytambo station will be waiting for you a representative of Chullos Travel Peru with a sign and your name who will take us to your vehicle to return to Cusco and take you to the hotel.

Moray – Salt maras

Day 4

The tour starts with pick up from the hotel at 8:00 am to go to the picturesque town of Maras.
After passing through the town of Maras we will go to Moray where the agricultural laboratory is located which is a place of concentration of feminine energy, which is considered as a magnetic center of the Pachamama where we will have a guided tour of 40 minutes.
After the guided tour in Moray we will take our mobility to go for 30 minutes to go to the salt mines “salineras” we will have a guided tour of about 1 hour and we will have time to make some purchases of salt bags or any souvenir items.
We will return by the same route to Cusco, the approximate time of arrival is 3:00 pm.

Rainbow Mountain

Day 5

We will go to the hotel at 4.00 am and travel in mobility for 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach the village of Anchi Pacha, where we will enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Then we will continue our journey to the beginning of the trail called Quesyuno (4,326 m / 14,189 ft.). Along this trail there are breathtaking views of agricultural terraces, canyons and snow-capped mountains.
Once you reach the trailhead our guide will give you a short instruction of the area and the last reaches to finally start a hike of approximately 2.5 hours on a moderate hike.
During the journey you will appreciate a variety of South American camelids also spectacular ecosystems of this place and views of the snowy Ausangate.
At 10:30 approximately we will arrive at our destination called Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.) after a view of the place we will begin the descent by the same path to the mobility and then return to the restaurant.
Then we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and after a short rest we will start our return trip to Cusco arriving at approximately 6:30 pm.

Transfer to the airport

Day 6

Depending on the time of your flight, the transportation will go to your hotel to transfer you to the airport or bus terminal.
End of our Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour services 6 days 5 nights.

Include

Pick up from the airport or bus terminal.
Transportation City Tour.
Professional City Tour Guide.
Transportation Sacred Valley.
Professional guide Sacred Valley.
Buffet lunch Sacred Valley.
Entrance to the Sacred Valley.
Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo.
Expedition Tourist Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas
Calientes.
Expedition Tourist Train Expedition Aguas Calientes –
Ollantaytambo.
Bus up to Machupicchu.
Bus down from Machupicchu.
Professional guide in Machupicchu.
Lunch in Machupicchu village.Transportation
Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
Transfer to Hotel – Airport.
Transportation Maras Moray Salineras.
Professional guide Maras Moray Salineras.
Entrance to Maras – Moray.
Entrance to Salineras.
Transportation to 7 Colors Mountain.
Professional guide to the 7 Colors Mountain.
Breakfast 7 Colors Mountain Tour.
Lunch 7 Colors Mountain Tour.
Entrance to the 7 Colors Mountain.
Constant personalized advice.
Entrance fees to all the archaeological sites are detailed in the itinerary.

Does not include

International flights.
Meals are not mentioned in the program.
Personal expenses.

Recommendations

Hiking shoes.
Comfortable trekking clothes.
Small backpack.
Personal medication.
Hat, sunblock, sunglasses, especially water.
Extra money.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Machu Picchu located?

The citadel of Machu Picchu is located in the south of Peru, it belongs to the department of Cusco and Machu Picchu is located 112.5 kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco.
Should I bring extra water?

Water is provided at meals. However, you should also carry an extra water bottle to avoid dehydration.
How long will I acclimatize before my trek?
We recommend at least 1 day of acclimatization before the tour.
What meals are included?

Both breakfast and lunch are included in the trek, however, we also have vegetarian and vegan options available.
What is the highest point on this trek?
The highest point is 2350 meters above sea level.
About health and safety?

Participants should inform us before and during the hike about any medical condition or injury. Although our guides carry first aid kits, it is recommended that you bring your own personal medication. We also suggest that you consult your doctor before booking this tour.
Where to store your belongings?

Any belongings (suitcases and backpacks) that you do not wish to take with you during the tour can be safely left at your accommodation, as they have a luggage storage service. However, if you do not feel comfortable leaving your things there, you can also bring them to our office to store them during the tour.
Best dates to go to Machu Picchu?

The best time to visit Machu Picchu is mostly in dry season, to clarify the city of Cusco has 2 types of weather:
First: Rainy season that oscillates between the months of December to March.
Second: Dry season that oscillates between the months of April to November.

Price

GROUP SERVICE 2023

****Daily departures ****

PRIVATE SERVICE 2023

****Daily departures with a minimum of 02 people ****

Note: All reservations are made with 20% of the total amount, therefore the remaining 80% is paid upon arrival in Cusco. After making the payment of 20% of the reservation send to E-mail chullostravelperu@gmail.com: Proof of payment, a photograph of the passports, date of the tour, also the name of the hotel (pick up).