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INTI RAYMI CUSCO 6DAYS / 5NIGHTS
Day 01: 21th of June
PM. Arrival to Cusco. Assistance and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: 22th of June: Cusco - Cusco City Tour
Breakfast in the morning. Visitors should take a short rest in order to adjust to altitude. Afternoon tour of the city visiting the Korikancha Temple and the Cathedral. Continue to the surrounding ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking the city, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay ruins. The excursion ends at the bohemian district of San Blas, house to the most famous craftsmen of Cusco. Back to Cusco in the afternoon. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.
Day 03: 23th of June: Sacred Valley of the Incas – Cusco
Excursion to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas", a succession of picturesque towns, agricultural terraces and archaeological sites. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, we´ll have the opportunity to bargain with vendors or stroll at the Pisac typical Indian market, with a catholic mass service on Sunday (celebrated in Quechua, the native language).
Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley. In the afternoon pass through Calca and Urubamba towns to arrive to the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, which was built to guard the entry of this part of the valley and protect it from enemies of the lower jungles; consisting in a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. We will have the opportunity to walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, religious and agricultural centre during the Inca Empire, and get a clear idea of the military strategy against possible invasions. On our way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the remains of what was the royal hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lies. Admire its well preserved Inca Wall at the Main Square, visit the beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes on the portico.
Back to Cusco in the afternoon. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.
Day 04: 24th of June: Inti Raymi – Cusco
Participate of the impressive festival of the Inti Raymi at the Sacsayhuaman fortress and experience by yourself this ritual celebrated since Inca times. Box lunch. Full day tour. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.
Day 05: 25th of June: Machu Picchu – Cusco
The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a four- hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as "The Lost City of the Incas". Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we´ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have time to stroll around the archaeological site at your leisure.
Back to Cusco by train in the afternoon. Return to your selected hotel for overnight.
Day 06: 26th of June: Cusco / Lima
Transfer to Cusco airport for departure flight to Lima. End of services.
What is included:
- Transfer Cusco Airport - hotel - Airport
- Spanish and English speaking professional guide.
- Private transportation to all sites including transfers to and from your hotel.
- Sacred Valley: Buffet lunch
- 05 nights accommodation
- All applicable taxes - except Airport taxes
- The Inti Raymi is available in shared and private service, please consult us.
- Entrance tickets from Machupicchu and tres tours.
- Train tickect Cusco - Machu Picchu – Cusco
- Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes – Machu ppicchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Transfer train station – hotel
