TRADITIONAL DISCOVERY CIRCUIT LIMA - CUSCO 06 Days / 05 Nights

Traditional Discovery Peru 6 Days

Description

When you want to change of the routine and know more places with a touch of adventure, we advise you to take this tour. For here you can travel to the best-known destinations in Peru, know ancestral customs, see landscapes, diverse flora and fauna and unique in Arequipa and Puno. You can also go along the Inca Trail that has been preserved since the time of the Inca Empire to Machupicchu. A destination you can’t leave to know.

Day 1
morning
Arrive to Lima.
morning
City Tour Lima.
Day 2
morning
Flight Lima - Cusco
afternoon
Free Afternoon Cusco
Day 3
morning
Sacred Valley Pisaq
afternoon
Ollantaytambo, Chincheros
Day 4
morning
First Day Short Inca Trail to Machupicchu
afternoon
Machu Picchu Views
Day 5
morning
Guided Tour to Machupicchu
afternoon
Back to Cusco
Day 6
morning
Transfer to the Airport Cusco- Lima

Day 1 - Arrive to Lima


main square in lima  6 days

Transfer in airport Lima to the selected hotel.
Lima Colonial City Tour
The tour begins with the gathering of our passengers from their hotels in Lima, then we stop at the Intihuatana Park, located on the Malecon of Miraflores, where we will observe the Pacific Ocean. We start our tour by modern residential districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. We observe outside the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial pre-Inca temple pyramid shaped that has survived the urban sprawl of Lima.
We will continue our journey to the park El Olivar and the Financial Center then we drive to the Historic Center of Lima, declared by UNESCO in 1991 Cultural Heritage of Humanity, where the center of the Spanish colony was established in the sixteenth century and erected the first buildings. Know the Plaza San Martin, balconies and old houses, the Plaza Mayor and its most important buildings like the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, the Archbishop's Palace and Municipal, Desamparados Station, among others.
We enter one of the most important monasteries of the seventeenth century. Where the relics of the three Peruvian saints “Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres y San Juan Macías” are preserved. then return to Miraflores and ending our tour will have the option to stay in the Indian market in Larcomar and return to your hotel.



Day 2 - Flight Lima - Cusco (Free Day in Cusco)


cusco main square 6 days tour

Breakfast at hotel
At the scheduled time transfer to Lima airport.
Flight Lima - Cusco (on behalf of the Passengers)
Reception at Cusco airport and transfer to your hotel.
Free afternoon to acclimatize to the altitude or activities on their own.


Day 3 - Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas


peru packages 6 days and inca trail

At 8:00 am Pick up from your hotel to start our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will be leaving the city to go through the Sacsayhuaman archaeological park and arrive at the Taray viewpoint, a wide viewpoint from where you can see the beautiful Inca terraces and the current cultivation land which surrounds the sacred river of the incas "Willcamayuc".
Later we visit the archaeological park of Pisaq, we will also visit the indigenous market of Pisaq, the quality is very colorful as the local inhabitants come to sell or acquire local products that the population needs. The Pisaq indigenous market is the best place to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs.
After a continuous free time, we will continue our journey towards Ollantaytambo, known as the last living Inca city. Ollantaytambo reminds us of a critical story of Love, a drama that makes love prevail over all obstacles, believes that this city was built by General Inca Ollantay in a moment of rebellion against the Inca's royal army to obstruct his union with the beautiful princess Cusi Qoyllor "beautiful star".
We continue with our guided tour and arrive at Chinchero, where its colonial and Inca temple reflects the current syncretism of these 02 great cultures, Chinchero is also known for its great weavers, who perform beautiful works with Inca techniques.
Lunch on this tour is included in the Urubamba village. We continue our trip and return to Cusco, through abundant farmland Arrival in Cusco at 19:00 pm, approximately time when you will be at the door of your hotel or place that you indicate.



Day 4 - Trek Tour In Cusco – Inkatrail To Km 104 – First Day


easy hike to machu picchu

Early breakfast in your hotel.
Transfer by ITEP Van, from Cusco to Train station, later train service to Km 104 “Inca Trail Entrance”.
Trekking Km 104 “Chachabamba to Inti Punku, the Sun Gate”.
Today our trek takes us along the most impressive stretch of the Inka Trail. We'll visit beautiful Inka sites, see a variety of flora and fauna and get to take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains. Covering 16km of the trail our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works its way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Wiñay Wayna before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku).
As we make our way to Machu Picchu we'll pass through the lush and verdant cloud forest that covers the mountain and get to see a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as Viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and Spectacled Bears (if we are very lucky).
After a full day trekking, we'll arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos because there are few tourists so it's a perfect time to take some pictures of the site.
After we've passed through the Sun Gate, we'll carry on along the trail a little way before taking a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes, in the valley below where we'll check in to our hotel.



Day 5 - Trek Tour In Cusco – Inkatrail To Km 104 – First Day


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Early breakfast in your hotel.
Waking up early (04:00am) we’ll take one of the first buses back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as soon as it opens (06:00am) we’ll have 2-hours guided tour in the site where you'll learn about the Inkas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel.
After your tour, you'll have free time to explore the site by yourself and if you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu (2 hours round trip) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3 hours round trip). You will also have time to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own if you choose (not included in the price) Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from there.
Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes are a visit to the new local museum or bathe in the hot springs.
Back to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes by bus and later board the Expedition train to the Ollantaytambo Train Station “Train departure time can vary according train schedule and availability”.
In Ollantaytambo Train station you will meet our private van and be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.



Day 6 - Return Cusco - Lima


Early breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer in private car to Cusco airport.

Include

  • Transfer in & out at each destination.
  • 01-night accommodation in Lima with breakfast.
  • City tour – Tradicional Lima.
  • 03 nights accommodation in Cusco with breakfast.
  • 01-night accommodation in Aguas Calientes Town.
  • Full Day Sacred Valley + Buffet Lunch.
  • Camino Inca 2d/1 noche + Visit Machu Picchu + Lunch.
  • Conssetur bus up and down.
  • Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
  • Just to 4- or 5-stars hotels options, in the return have a Vistadome train and buffet lunch in Tinkuy at Sanctuary Lodge.

Information Details

You need

  • Original passport (and International Student card (ISIC) if applicable).
  • Walking boots.
  • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho.
  • Warm jacket, hat and gloves.
  • T-shirts.
  • Comfortable trousers.
  • Sun hat.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
  • Re-usable plastic or metal water container or camel bags.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Toiletries.
  • Personal medication.
  • Camera and films.
  • Torch with spare batteries (headlamps are the best).
  • Optional Items to Take | Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu 2 Days.
  • Shorts.
  • Walking stick (with rubber tip).
  • Plasters and bandages.
  • Sandals.
  • Extra money.
  • Bathing suit (for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes) where the entrance fee at the door is US$4.