HD CUSCO CITY TOUR, SACSAYHUMAN & TRADITIONAL TEXTIL CENTER

Inca rulers once called Cusco the "Navel of the World". Cusco remains today a city that blends colonial Spanish charm with older, more austere remains of pre-Columbian glory. One can see the foundations of Inca structures on many of its city streets today. Today you will go on a guided visit of the Imperial City of Cusco. In this Cusco city tour, you will visit the Main Plaza, which has been the scene of great historical events in the Capital of the Incas, the main Cathedral church, built of great slabs of red granite in renaissance style and thus contrasting with the baroque style silverwork which decorates its interior.

You will then continue to the Santo Domingo church, built upon the foundations of the Inca temple Koricancha, which was dedicated to Sun worship. Get to know the 12 cornered stones and know all the interesting facts this archaeological remain must tell. Next, embark on a journey to the nearby ruins of Cusco, where you’ll explore the magnificent Sacsayhuamán fortress. Marvel at its enormous, precisely cut stone walls and discover the incredible engineering skills of the Inca civilization, all while enjoying panoramic views of the city below. Finally, visit a traditional textile center, where you’ll witness the ancient Andean art of weaving. Here, you’ll encounter the four fascinating camelid species of the Andes—llamas, guanacos, alpacas, and vicuñas. Learn about the intricate process of wool harvesting, natural dyeing techniques, and traditional weaving methods passed down through generations. After the visit back to your hotel Overnight in Cusco. Hotel taxes and services included.

CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

DAY 1: CUSCO - Km. 82 – HUAYLLABAMBA: Transfer from the hotel to Km. 82, where we will meet our porters and equipment. We start our trek escorted by the porters, going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba River with magnificent views of snowcapped mountains. We will leave the Urubamba valley and set off up the Kusichaca River to our first camp site in Huayllabamba (around 3000 m.a.s.l – 9842 f.a.s.l). (Lunch /Dinner) Km 82 to Huayllabamba: 11 km (6.82 miles) / 6 hours approximately. Overnight in a tent

DAY 2: HUAYLLABAMBA – PACAYMAYO: After a healthy breakfast we will begin to walk to the Warmihuañusca pass (4200 mts - 13860 ft. approximately). After a short time, we will reach the top of the pass. From this place, it is possible to see the other side of the way leading to Runkurakay ruins. At the end of a gorge, we will stop at a place called Pacaymayo (3600 mts. – 11181 ft.), our second camp. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Huayllabamba-Pacaymayo: 7km (4.34 miles) / 7 hours approximately Overnight in a tent.

DAY 3: PACAYMAYO- PHUYUPATAMARCA: We will depart from Pacaymayo and a while later a zigzagging but short ascent will take us to the Runkurakay circular ruins. There is no sign of human life, only great forests and abrupt hills. After a good rest, we will start our way down and then we will clearly notice that the Inca Trail is well preserved from this point on. In a short while, we will get the steps which go up to Sayacmarca ruins (3620 mts – 11946 ft approximately). From Sayacmarca the stone road begins to go into the jungle, continuing our trek towards Phuyupatamarca ruins. The trail crosses the “LagoSeco” and for brief moments we will go up and down. We will then cross “The Tunnel”, a natural cavity produced by a landslide but adapted by the Incas. The Inca Trail well-traced borders continue on the hills full of moss and fern. After crossing a small pass, we will see some steep steps and under them the Ceremonial Center of Phuyupatamarca ruins (3650 mts – 12045 ft approximately), where we will set our camp.

(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Pacaymayo – Phuyupatamarca: 5 km (3.2 miles) / 5 hours approximately. Overnight in a tent.

DAY 4 PHUYUPATAMARCA - WIÑAYWAYNA - MACCHU PICCHU: We will start early in the morning going down the trail hiking for 3 hours until reaching Wiñaywayna (2700 mts – 8,856ft approximately), the main archaeological site after Machupicchu in the Inca Trail, we will visit the site, from where we can see the Urubamba valley and the river. The path goes down to WiñayWayna ruins (2650 mts – 8745 ft approximately), the most important ruins after Machu Picchu, heading then towards IntiPunku (2740 mts - 9042 ft approximately), the Gate of the Sun, our last pass. A lunch will be provided. From this place, Machupicchu (2450 mts - 8085 ft approximately) looks unreal and beautiful. We will have the chance for an overview and orientation brief about the city of Machupicchu. Then we will head down Aguas Calientes town, we will spend the night there. (Breakfast / lunch) Phuyupatamarca – Machu Picchu: 9 km (5.58 miles) / 7 hours approximately. Overnight in Aguas Calientes. Hotel taxes and services included.

DAY 5 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO: After an early breakfast, passengers will be met by their guide at the hotel’s lobby to start our visit to the Sanctuary of Machupicchu following the path of route 3. After this awesome visit, passengers will return to Machupicchu town (known before as Aguas Calientes), here passengers will enjoy lunch. After lunch take the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival to Poroy train station, passengers will be transferred in a private vehicle back to their hotel (B, L) Overnight in Cusco. Hotel taxes and services included.

DAY AT LEISURE IN CUSCO Enjoy a free day exploring the beautiful city of Cusco at your own pace. You may wander through its charming cobblestone streets, visit local markets, admire the colonial architecture built atop Inca foundations, or relax at one of the many cafés in the main square. (B) Overnight in Cusco. Hotel taxes and services included

CUSCO / LIMA At a convenient time, your guide will take you to the Cusco airport in time for your flight to Lima (Flight not included). (B) End of our services. All touring arrangements herein are subject to change without notice and can be operated in a different sequence, depending on operational considerations, weather conditions and BIO-SECURE PROTOCOLS. All hotels are subject to availability and can be replaced with similar hotels. Each passenger must have a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months of remaining validity, before its date of expiration. Visitors arriving with less than 6 months of remaining passport validity to any foreign country risk immediate return to the airport where they boarded the arriving flight. If any visas are required, they are the sole responsibility of each passenger. All payments for custom-designed itineraries are non-refundable in the event of cancelation by passengers. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Important note: Porters for the whole camping equipment including 7 kilograms for passenger’s personal luggage (duffle bag with clothes, sleeping bag and personal items).