GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ITINERARY
Welcome to Peru! Your plane will arrive in Lima and we will be happy to assist you upon arrival. After passing through security, a member of our team will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Lima. Our check-in time is approximately 2:00 p.m.
One night’s accommodation in Lima.
If your flight arrives in the morning, don’t worry, you have the option of taking a city tour of Lima!
After a night of rest to recharge our batteries, in the morning at 5:00 am we head south towards Paracas, here we go to the dock to board the boats for the tour to the Ballestas Islands where we will observe marine fauna, including Humboldt penguins, guano birds and sea lions and many birds.
We return to the port after a rest and continue the trip to Ica, a city famous for the export of high quality grapes with which wines and Piscos are prepared. Here you will enjoy a delicious lunch (not included). The vineyards, where the famous Pisco is produced, classified as a flag drink of Peru, we will observe the production process and also taste these drinks, later continuing our adventure to visit the famous Oasis of Huacachina, a unique oasis in Peru, in this same place we will board the boguéis (sand cars) to have a ride full of adrenaline through the desert, we will cross the dunes, in the middle of this activity we will have the stop to practice sandboarding to slide on the boards down the dunes, later we return to the boguéis to return to Huacachina.
At 18:30 we prepare to take the return trip to Lima, the return trip time is 4 hours and 30 minutes, this way our adventure in the city of Lima ends.
After enjoying the Peruvian coast, it’s time to visit Cusco. We prepare early for breakfast and later our vehicle will take you from your hotel to the airport in the city of Lima. Very important information: we must be at the airport 3 hours before.
After a 1 hour and 25 minute flight, we land at the Alejandro Velasco Astete – Cusco airport.
Welcome to the historic capital of Peru! You have arrived at the historic capital of the Inca Empire, a place full of culture, traditions and impressive landscapes. Enjoy its cobblestone streets, its exquisite cuisine and the warmth of its people.
Our collaborator will meet you at the airport to take you to your hotel. On the way, they will give you advice and tips for altitude sickness.
This day you will have the afternoon free to acclimatize and rest. Later, we recommend visiting the Qosqo center of native art to observe the typical dances of the city of Cusco.
Our activity begins with the pick up from your accommodation for our first stop, Coricancha. This temple was the most important religious and astronomical center of the Tawantinsuyu. Its walls were covered with gold sheets in honor of the god Inti (the Sun). With the arrival of the Spanish, the Convent of Santo Domingo was built on its structure, but you can still see the impressive Inca bases, which show the mastery of the Inca architecture.
Continuing with the tour, we will visit Sacsayhuamán, the most impressive constructions of the Inca Empire, located in Cusco, Peru. It is believed that its construction began during the government of Pachacútec in the 15th century and was completed by his successors. The architecture of this place is unique and enigmatic with a lot of mystery in its architecture. Near this place we will visit Qenco archaeological site with its eucalyptus forest where we will have a small photo session.
Finally, we will visit the home of the gods. This place is a space of connection with the Andean culture, surrounded by nature and with impressive views. It is ideal for photo shoots and to learn more about the Inca worldview. Its underground passages are unique and its theme is clearly based on Andean gods.
Early, around 8 in the morning, we will begin our adventure to go to the salt mines since at this time it is empty so we can enjoy the place and take the desired photos, later we will go to Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory, these 2 places are from the Inca era and were very important, one as the obtaining of salt and Moray as a laboratory for obtaining improved seeds for agriculture.
Later we continue with the program to visit the artisanal textile factories where they process the wool of alpa and vicuña with very fine clothes and still preserving the traditional Inca textiles giving it the color with natural elements that they obtain in nature, without a doubt a magical place.
In the afternoon we will return to Cusco to rest in our hotel room.
This day we will pick you up at 08:00 in the morning from your hotel to enter the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the way we will have an optional stop (Cochahuasi) a sanctuary of rescued animals here you can see Andean condors which is the highlight, continuing with the tour we will have a stop at the Taray viewpoint to contemplate the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Here we will have a tour of this Inca archaeological site, we will visit the terraces, water fountains, the Inca cemetery of Taucanamarca and we will go up to the highest viewpoint point 3580 meters above sea level.
Later we will return to the town of Pisac here we will visit the silver workshops and later we will go to Urubamba for our traditional buffet lunch.
Finally we will visit Ollantaytambo, an archaeological site with a lot of mystery due to the type of architecture and the use of pink granite, unique in this place.
In this place we will finish the day’s activity and we will leave you at your hotel in Ollantaytambo so that later you can visit the square and contemplate the picturesque streets of this town.
The long-awaited moment has finally arrived. We wake up early, have breakfast at the hotel and head straight to the train station to begin our adventure on a picturesque train with stunning views of valleys, mountains and magical sites on the route to Machu Picchu town. Here our guide will wait for you at the train station to accompany you from this point to the buses.
After 30 minutes on board the transport that will finally take us to Machu Picchu, we will descend and finally be at the entrance of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
You will have a private guided tour where you can discover the mysteries that this very special place in the world holds, fill yourself with energy and visit viewpoints, temples and the most important points according to the route you choose.
After marveling at the beauty of this imposing human work, we will descend to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Town to enjoy free time, have lunch (not included) and rest before boarding the return train.
At the indicated time we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then travel to Cusco in our private transport. We will arrive in the afternoon to enjoy the hotel in Cusco.
We embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Humantay Lagoon, a hidden gem in the Andes mountain range. This tour will take you to discover the turquoise waters of this impressive lagoon, surrounded by imposing mountains and dreamlike landscapes.
Very early, around 4:30 am approximately, we will pick you up from your hotel to head for almost 2.0 km to Mollepata to enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast and then continue for another hour to our starting point of the hike.
Once ready to start our hike, our transport will leave you at an approximate height of 3900 masl / 12800 feet here we will begin the ascent to the Humantay Lagoon located at 4200 masl / 13800 feet, which takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to reach the highest point. It is a moderately difficult hike, but we assure you that it will be completely worth it because when you arrive, you will find the true treasure hidden in the mountains.
If the road becomes too difficult, you have the option of renting a horse to ascend to the lagoon (not included).
After some free time, we will begin our descent for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. On the way down, the road will be less intense and we will be more than satisfied to have witnessed the beautiful turquoise waters of this charming lagoon.
In Soraypampa we will take the transport back to Mollepata, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch to regain energy and rest our legs. On the way we can visit an artisanal ice cream shop that will leave you very satisfied (optional).
At the end we will return to Cusco in our private transport, following the same route as in the morning. Around 6:00 pm, our tour will have concluded after leaving you at your hotel.
A day full of emotions awaits us with landscapes, rivers and colorful mountains where we will observe Alpacas and llamas in their natural habitat and also see local people who live in the mountains.
Once in Cusipata, we will enjoy a delicious and energizing breakfast before continuing in the vehicle to Llacto, the starting point of our hike. After a 1-hour trip in our private transport, we will descend to almost 4,600 meters above sea level. Before starting, our team will give you recommendations for our tour and will also provide you with your respective walking sticks to use during the hike.
From here to the viewpoint we will enjoy the presence of alpacas, llamas, wild flora, local population and above all, the impressive distant view of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
For the classic photo it is necessary to ascend to 5,036 meters high (16,466 feet). The beauty of this place is unique with its colorful mountains, this is due to the different minerals that exist in its soil. At this moment we will be standing on the world-famous 7-color mountain, it will be a unique moment where we will have time to meditate and connect with nature, feel our heartbeats and feel alive. Many say that it resembles a scene from another planet, never seen before. Do not worry about the time, you will have plenty of space to take pictures and enjoy the peace at the top of the mountain.
Finally, in the afternoon, we will return to the starting point and enjoy a buffet lunch in the town to regain strength. Once finished, satisfied and with our hearts full of having experienced the best of Cusco, we will begin the return to your hotel, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Happy after having enjoyed an extraordinary adventure, it is time to say goodbye to Cusco. After your breakfast, according to your flight itinerary, we will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure time.
INCLUSIONS
At GT Peru travel, the included and non-included services are detailed in all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, we just ask that you pay attention to the details so you don’t miss anything. Some elements may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
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Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Cusco. In the afternoon we will have a tour through the heart of the capital city of the Incas.
This day we tour this magical valley full of history and living culture
Travel by train, we will explore the wonder of the world and return to Cusco.
Walk around Rainbow Mountain, admiring the unique landscapes.
Airport transfer service, we return home with the most memorable memories.
Welcome to the historic capital of Peru! Our collaborators will pick you up at the airport and on the way to the hotel will give you the most important recommendations for altitude sickness.
This day we recommend you have a light lunch and drink coca tea, which will be of great help if you suffer from altitude sickness.
We will visit the Inca temple of Coricancha, which was the most important temple of the Inca civilization. Here we will see parts of the ancient temple that is now a convent.
On the outskirts of the city we will visit another Inca archaeological site, Sacsayhuamán, one of the most impressive places, due to its megalithic architecture and the perfect union of the blocks worthy of admiration. This is where the famous Inti Raymi festival takes place. We will continue with our visit, this time to Qenqo, another Inca temple with its underground passages where mummification was practiced. We will also visit Puka Pucara, translated into Spanish as a red military fortress, and finally we will visit Tambomachay, known as the water temple.
This afternoon, after the tour, if you still have the energy to continue exploring more places, at night you can visit the Cusco native art center, where typical Cusco dances begin at 7:00 p.m.
After enjoying our first day of acclimatization in Cusco, it is time to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start the tour by picking you up from your hotel at 07:30 in the morning.
Our first stop will be overlooking the Sagardo Valley where we will have an explanation about the importance of this valley for the Incas, continuing our journey we will visit PISAC here you will receive a detailed explanation about the use and importance of this sacred site, its constructions such as the set of terraces, towers, the Inca cemetery of Tankanamarka, the towers, the Amaru Punku and more.
After our interesting tour, we will descend to the town of Pisac, famous for its craft market and center for the production of gold and silver crafts. Here we will have free time to buy crafts and souvenirs.
To enjoy a delicious typical buffet lunch, we will head towards Urubamba. Once satisfied after tasting the typical Peruvian cuisine, we will continue our journey to the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo. It is one of the most visited and admired places in the entire sacred valley for its magical town trapped in time, full of history. Our guide will lead us through the impressive Inca constructions, offering one of the most representative tours that Cusco offers. We will also observe aqueducts, terraces, temples, streets and legends framed in one of the geographical points that houses towns of purely Inca descent such as Patacancha and Willoq.
This afternoon our adventure will continue on the train!!! Heading to the town of Machu Picchu where you will rest to visit the wonder the next day.
The long-awaited moment has finally arrived. We get up early, have breakfast at the hotel and head straight to the bus station to go to Machu Picchu. Our guide will accompany and assist you.
After 30 minutes on board the transport that will finally take us to Machu Picchu, we will descend and finally be at the entrance of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
You will have a private guided tour where you can discover the mysteries that this very special place in the world holds, fill yourself with energy and visit viewpoints, temples and the most important points according to the route you choose.
After marveling at the beauty of this imposing wonder, we will descend to Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo to enjoy free time, have lunch (not included) and rest before boarding the return train.
At the indicated time we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then travel to Cusco in our private transport. We will arrive in the afternoon to enjoy the hotel in Cusco.
A day full of excitement awaits us with landscapes, rivers and colorful mountains where we will observe Alpacas and llamas in their natural habitat and we will also see local people who live in the mountains.
Once in Cusipata, we will enjoy a delicious and energizing breakfast before continuing in the vehicle to Llacto, the starting point of our hike. After a 1-hour trip in our private transport, we will descend to almost 4600 meters above sea level. Before starting, our team will give you recommendations for our tour and will also provide you with your respective walking sticks to use during the hike.
From here to the viewpoint we will enjoy the presence of alpacas, llamas, wild flora, local population and above all, the impressive distant view of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
For the classic photo, it is necessary to ascend to 5,036 meters (16,466 feet). The beauty of this place is unique with its colorful mountains, this is due to the different minerals that exist in its soil. At this moment, we will be standing on the world-famous 7-color mountain. It will be a unique moment where we will have time to meditate and connect with nature, feel our heartbeats and feel alive. Many say that it resembles a scene from another planet, never seen before. Do not worry about time, you will have plenty of space to take pictures and enjoy the peace at the top of the mountain.
Finally, in the afternoon, we will return to the starting point and enjoy a buffet lunch in the town to regain strength. Once finished, satisfied and with our hearts full of having experienced the best of Cusco, we will begin the return to your hotel, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Happy after having enjoyed an extraordinary adventure, it is time to say goodbye to Cusco. After your breakfast, according to your flight itinerary, we will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure time.
At Sunrise Experience Cusco, the included and non-included services are detailed in all tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, we just ask that you pay attention to the details so you don’t miss anything. Some elements may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
Geological wonder near Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) in Peru. It is characterized by impressive reddish-hued mountain formations resulting from the oxidation of minerals. A popular destination for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts.