Inca Classic 6D/5N

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Excellent Equipment

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Best Experience Ever

This is our premier non-trekking “soft-adventure” through the heartland of the Incas: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Our journey begins in Cusco, where we step back in time along the cobblestone streets of Inca stone walls, temples, and Spanish colonial architecture. This eclectic city offers culture, history, and modern charm in a spectacular mountain setting. Next, we travel into the stunningly beautiful Sacred Valley to visit the traditional Andean market of Pisac. We continue on to the fascinating town of Ollantaytambo, considered a living museum for its Inca dwellings and the people who still inhabit them. The highlight of our trip is, of course, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a wondrous archeological complex of Inca temples, palaces, shrines, plazas, and dwellings in a boundary region between the Andes and the Amazon rainforest.

Itinerary

Day 1

Lima

Arrive to Lima; transfer to tourist-class hotel

Day 2

Lima / Cusco

Morning flight to Cusco (1 hour); you will have a bit of time to rest and acclimatize before departing on the Cusco City Tour in the afternoon. The tour includes all of the most important Inca archeological complexes in the Cusco area, such as the Q’oricancha temple, the impressive Sacsayhuayman Fortress, the mysterious carved rock shrine of Qenko, and Tambomachay. B, L

Day 3

Sacred Valley

After departing Cusco early in the morning, in a private vehicle, we will first go to Pisac. There, we will visit the beautiful Incan ruins overlooking the Sacred Valley and also the famous typical Andean market that the village is most known for. After having lunch in the picturesque town of Urubamba, we take a short ride to Ollantaytambo to visit the town and its’ fascinating ruins. When we finish touring the ruins, we will continue on to Aguas Calientes, by means of the Backpacker tourist train. Once in Aguas Calientes you will be met by one of our representatives and shown to the hotel where you will spend the night. B.

Day 4

Machu Picchu

Rising early in the morning, we will make our way up to the Machu Picchu ruins on one of the first buses, with hopes of arriving in time for the sun rise. Once inside, we will have an official tour of the massive archaeological complex. Afterwards, there will be a bit of free time to explore on our own before taking the bus back down to Aguas Calientes. Towards the evening time, you will board a train that will bring you back to the Poroy train station, about 20 minutes outside of Cusco. There will be somebody waiting for you there to bring you back to your hotel in Cusco. B, L

Day 5

Cusco

Today will be a free day in Cusco to explore around and further discover this amazing city. Check out the local artisan markets and shops. Farewell dinner. B, D.

Day 6

Cusco/Lima

Transfer from your hotel to the airport in Cusco. Morning flight to Lima to catch your international flight. B

Note: For those who are interested, we can arrange a city tour of Lima upon arrival or departure. Also, our extension trips can also be easily added to this itinerary.