| DAY 1: JUNE/21
CUSCO (TUESDAY)
Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to
the Hotel where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating
for the height, will have the free day to rest and also we suggest
you have a light lunch in either your accommodation or in one
of the surrounded; in the evening we will have dinner show on
tourist restaurant. Overnight (D)
DAY 2: JUN/22 MACHU PICCHU TOUR (WEDNESDAY)
Early breakfast and pickup to go the train station to depart to
Machu Picchu, the trip takes about 4 hours. During the trip we
will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley
of Urubamba and the Amazon rainforest providing you a small hint
of how much Peru has to offer. Upon arrival to the little town
of Aguas Calientes you will have to approach the bus station towards
the “Ciudadela of Machu Picchu” (Only 20 minutes ride)
to receive a professional guided tour by this Huge Historical
Sanctuary follow by some free time to explore the zone on your
own and then take your buffet lunch at the selected restaurant
(included), an according time, we will go down to the Aguas Calientes
town to relax at the hot springs or just overnight at the select
hotel in Aguas Calientes town. (B,L).
DAY 3: JUN/23 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (THURSDAY)
Breakfast and rest of day at leisure by your own (entrance and
bus fee to Machu Picchu not included on this day) in the afternoon
return to Cusco. Reception at the train station and transfer to
the Hotel where it passed the night (B).
Upon request: You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and
have the chance to know hidden places, such as the Intipunku (Gate
of the Sun) or for more adventures can take a hike to the top
of Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) to visit the Temple of the Moon
and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Or if you have good
physical conditions can take a hike full of adrenaline to the
Putukusi mountain opposite position than Machu Picchu which allows
us to have other unforgettable views from this new wonder.
DAY 4: JUNE/24 INTI RAYMI (FRIDAY)
Now that you've visited the great Inca’s architectural achievements
it will be apparent to you that the Sun was the main deity worshiped
in the Inca culture. Cusco celebrates the Inti Raymi with occasion
of the winter solstice -the solar new year - for a town which
main cult object was the god Inti (the sun). In time of the Incas
was a religious ceremony, now it is a theater representation.
However this expression generates a feeling of identity in the
town that evokes values and memories that are still excellent
in our days, it also brings to the memory a time that lives in
the heart of the town of Cusco (Qosqo).
The Inca gives a traditional oration, calling for blessings from
the sun, fabled to be the origin of the Inca rulers. From here,
the Inca, carried on a golden throne, leads the procession through
the ancient city of Cusco up to Sacsayhuaman in the hills above
city. Transfer to the ruins where you have reservations to watch
the reenactment of the ancient ceremony of sacrificing a llama
to the Pachamama, Mother Earth (don't worry, the llama sacrifices
is simulated!), to ensure the fertility of the earth and warmth
from the sun.
This special day also includes The New Fire Celebration. No fires
were allowed in the city this day until the fire created by hollow
mirror was used to concentrate the sunlight onto animal fur and
kindling. Only then were all other fires started from this source.
You will also see the Inca representative carried on a litter
and toasted with chicha (a fermented drink). With an the appropriate
finale the Inca gives a speech expressed in the original, Quechua
language. Afternoon transfer to the Hotel and overnight. (B, Box
Lunch)
DAY 5: JUNE/25 CUSCO (SATURDAY)
Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco (airfare
not included).
Breakfast and morning free by your own. In the afternoon we will
depart on a City tour (entrance to the archaeological centers
and museums including) we will visit the Main square, Cathedral,
the Koricancha (temple of the sun) and in addition we will make
a route bordering archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress,
Q'enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, tour finishes 6:30pm approximately
at the main square in order you can take dinner in one of the
exquisite restaurants in the area, then overnight (B)
DAY 6: JUNE/ 26 SACRED VALLEY TOUR (SUNDAY)
Breakfast. You will be picked up at 8:15 am. Full day excursion
to the Urubamba Valley visiting: the colorful Indian market in
Pisac where a mixture of color and tradition will be able appreciated
besides will have a good opportunity to try our bargain skills
on the free time to interact with the local craftsmen to purchase
their hand-made souvenirs. The Valley has a distance of 31 km
(19 miles) of Cusco, and an altitude of 2,970 ms (9,700 p), Pisac
is located to the entrance of the Sacred Valley and followed by
Ollantaytambo, the older town continuously occupied of the American
continent. The narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their
channels that have not varied from the time Inca, evoke their
ancestral inheritance, lunch in a typical restaurant on the evening
and then the last visit will be to Chinchero market.
Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow.
Its major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday market which
is much less tourist-orientated than the market at Pisac. At the
end, return to Cusco main square at 6:30pm approx.
The night is free for you to eat in a restaurant of your choice;
although we always have plenty of suggestions for you should you
require them. (B, L)
DAY 7 JUN/27 TRANSFER OUT (MONDAY)
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport to take flight
back to Lima (Airfare Not Included).
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