8-Day Private Peru Experience: Nature, Adventure & Cultural Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Shuttle service in Cusco - Cusco City Tour⌄

   In the afternoon (12:40 hrs approx) guided tour of the city of Cusco and surrounding ruins; Visit the Cathedral located in the Plaza Mayor. The façade and interior are dominated by the Renaissance style, with an interior decoration very rich in carvings in cedar and alder. Then you will visit the Temple and Convent of Santo Domingo (Dominican) and El Koricancha (Inca temple). We will continue to the outskirts of the city. Sacsayhuaman, would have been in reality a construction of a religious nature, but due to its location and style it was considered by the Spaniards and chroniclers as a military building, continues Qenko or "labyrinth" is considered a sacred place in which ceremonies were officiated in honor of the Sun, the Moon and the stars then, Puka Pukara would have served as a Tambo or place of rest and lodging and finally visit to the Tambomachay Fortress that would have fulfilled an important religious function linked to water and the regeneration of the earth.

   Overnight: Selected Hotel in Cusco

2. 2Sacred Valley of the Inkas⌄

   Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel for our full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will visit the town of Pisac, known for its artisan market and Inca archaeological sites among which you can see an irrigation system, an astronomical observatory, a sundial or Intiwatana, and terraces. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. Built during the Inca era as a fortified area that includes a temple, terraces and an urban sector. Two sectors can be distinguished, one linked to worship and religion; and the second set dedicated to housing. It was an important administrative center that probably also fulfilled military functions, as shown by its walls and towers. Then you will board the train bound for the town of Aguas Calientes.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Buffet lunch

   Overnight: Selected hotel in Aguas Calientes

3. 3Machu Picchu Mountain⌄

   After breakfast, together with the local guide, you will board the bus that will take you to the city del Machu Picchu, where we arrive after 30 minutes. You will take the guided tour that lasts about 2.30 hrs., where you can see all the magnificence of the enigmatic citadel. At the end of the tour, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch. To return, you must be at the train station 30 minutes before the train's departure. Return to Cusco, reception, and transfer to your hotel

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Selected hotel in Cusco

4. 4Maras - Moray⌄

   After breakfast, at approximately 8:30 a.m., you will begin your excursion with a trip to the north of Cusco. First, we will visit Maras, a place known for its salt mines. This element is extracted in its natural form and today is known worldwide for its great flavor and nutritional value. We will continue with the visit to Moray, an important archaeological site in the Sacred Valley. It is an experimental agricultural laboratory that the Incas used to adapt their products to other climates. After the experience, transfer to your hotel

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Selected hotel in Cusco

5. 5Rainbow Mountain⌄

   Early in the morning (4:30 hrs approx.) we pick you up from your hotel in the city of Cusco, and then start the excursion to the Southeast of Cusco passing through Cusipata (3339 meters above sea level) until we reach the hamlet of Llactoc, where we will appreciate herds of alpacas and llamas and a flora typical of the area, here we start our hike for approximately 2:30 hours, continuing, we appreciate in the distance snow-capped mountains and wonderful landscapes, finally we arrive at the mountain of colors (Vinicunca), after a tour and photographic shots at the top, we begin the descent for 1 1/2 hours until we reach Llactoc, to take our transport unit and return to Cusipata where we will have lunch (included), then we board our transport and return to Cusco, arriving in the city around 5:00 p.m

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Selected hotel in Cusco

6. 6Birding Tour in the Andes⌄

   Join us for an early morning birdwatching adventure starting at 5:30 AM! On this guided tour, we'll explore stunning landscapes and spot up to 70 bird species, like hummingbirds, Silvery Grebes, and White Tufted Grebes. Get ready to visit: Pachacutec Andean Forest Hummingbird Sanctuary Lucre Huacarpay Wetland Sacred Garden Hummingbird Sanctuary Ensifera Ensifera Hummingbird Sanctuary Huaypo Lagoon Chacan Wetland Yungaqui Wetland"

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Selected hotel in Cusco

7. 7Inka Bridge Q'eswachaka⌄

   Pick-up from your hotel at 7:00 am, after two-hour travel through South of Cusco we will visit the four lagoons. After enjoying a quiet moment near the lagoons, we will visit the small Pabellones volcano that is located near the town of Yanaoca. Then we will arrive at the impressive Inca bridge. This hanging Inca bridge is made of vegetable fiber (Ichu) and it is located on the Apurímac River in the district of Quehue. The existence of this bridge dates from the Inca period. The renovation and maintenance is done once a year by the local natives of the four communities that are around. Before beginning with the renewal of the bridge an offering is given as a sign of respect and gratitude to the Pachamama. We will have the opportunity to cross the Inca bridge from both sides. On the way back to Cusco we will make a last visit to the Inca colonial bridge of Checacupe where you can see the differences between both bridges.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Selected hotel in Cusco

8. 8Transfer to Cusco Airport⌄

   Transfewr to international airport in Cusco

   Meals: Breakfast