MACHUPICCHU AND THE MOUNTAIN OF COLORS

04 DAYS / 03 NIGHTS

Code: CUS07

DAY 01: CUSCO – CITY TOUR & NEARBY RUINS

Arrival in Cusco, reception and transfer to the selected hotel. Rest of the morning free to acclimatize to the altitude of 3,350 m.a.s.l. Approximately.

Between 13:20 and 13:45 hrs, we will start the pick-up at the hotels, to begin with the visit to the city and nearby ruins: the tour will show us the impressive colonial city built on Inca bases; we will visit:

• THE CATHEDRAL, of Renaissance structure and with fine paintings of the “Cuzco School”,
• KORICANCHA, or Temple of the Sun. We continue with the visit to the four ruins near Cusco:
• SACSAYHUAMAN (large fortress located 5 km from the city),
• QENQO (sacred amphitheater, center of worship to the god Puma, place where human sacrifices were made),
• PUCAPUCARA ("red fortress" due to the tonality of its rocks with the light of twilight) 
• TAMBOMACHAY (temple to worship water). Return to the hotel. Accommodation in Cusco. 

DAY 02: CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU 

Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to the train station to start our trip to the citadel of Machu Picchu, after a 3:15 hrs. tour. We will arrive at Puente Ruinas station, where we will take the buses that will take us to the Lost City of the Incas, “Machu Picchu”, the most famous example of Inca architecture, was discovered in 1911. We will enjoy a guided tour of the main buildings of the citadel such as:

• The Mirador,
• Temple of the Three Windows, The Intihuatana,
• The Main Square, etc. 

At the end of this tour we will take the bus down to the city of Aguas Calientes where we will have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon departure by train to Cusco. Arrival to Cusco city and transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation in Cusco. 

DAY 03: CUSCO – MOUNTAIN OF 7 COLORS

Very early in the morning at approximately 3 a.m., pick up from the hotel to start our tour. Our 3 hour trip in a private vehicle towards the foothills of the snow-capped Ausangate, when we arrive at our destination, we prepare our breakfast after a brief talk with the passengers we begin our trek after we start our trek with a professional guide who will explain the different customs and mysticism that hides the Andean mountain range and the Quechua settler who lives in this place. At noon we will have a short break for lunch. In the afternoon return to their respective hotels.

Accommodation in Cusco.

DAYS 04: CUSCO

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure transfer at the appropriate time.

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Important:

Breakfast on this day will depend on the time of departure from the hotel. The hours of the excursions will be reconfirmed at the destination.

INCLUDE:

• Transfers In / Out in Cusco.
• 03 Nights accommodation in Cusco with breakfast.
• City Tour Cusco and 4 nearby ruins
• Machu Picchu with lunch, by Expedition Peru Rail or Executive Inca Rail (subject to availability).
• Mountain of 7 colors
• Shared services with professional Spanish or English speaking guides.
• Entrance fees to the attractions included. 

NO INCLUDE:

National or international air tickets. Services not detailed in the program.  

ADVICE BEFORE TRAVELLING TO MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO-PERU