Day 1: .- Cusco, reception and transfer to the Hotel in Cusco and City Tour in the afternoon
Qorikancha - At 1 p.m., we will meet you at your hotel lobby to begin your tour. From here, you will head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous cathedral. Following, you will continue on foot through an ancient Inca-built street to the Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun. At the Q’oricancha you will be able to compare and contrast the building methods of the Incan culture and Catholicism. This was the key spiritual center of the Incas, which leads to all four quarters of the Inca Empire.
From Q’oricancha, your group will walk down Avenida El Sol, where you will take your bus 20 minutes outside of the city. You will be taken to the majestic Inca site, Sacsayhuaman, with its enigmatic, 200 tons monoliths, You will be able to hear from your guide and then, explore on your own.
Sacsayhuaman - Sacsayhuaman, with its enigmatic, 200 tons monoliths, You will be able to hear from your guide and then, explore on your own.
From Sacsayhuaman, you will take a five minute bus ride to the Q’enqo Inca site to see its fascinating Incan altars. Following, you will take another five minute drive to Puca Pucara, a small, circular Inca site. The final stop on our tour is Tambomachay, a water temple with impressive water fountains, thought to be used by the Inca for bathing. We’ll then drive back down to Cusco where the tour ends in the main square, unless you are taking a private tour, in which case, we will return you to your hotel.
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- All fees and/or taxes
- Hotels in CUSCO and Aguas Calientes Machupicchu
- Fees to Qoricancha, Saqsayhuaman, Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain
Take pleasure in the magnificent mystical journey with South American Exclusive Tours Perú as you explore the Colonial Inca City of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the striking Machu Picchu Sanctuary and a full day tour of the Rainbow Mountain. Allow the fusion of Spanish and Inca architecture in Cusco and its nearby archeological sites, which appear to mimic the shape of a Puma, to captivate you. Traverse the tranquil Sacred Valley, taking in the captivating mountain ranges and breathtaking landscapes while savoring the cool clean air. Ultimately, marvel at the enigmatic Machu Picchu - the crowning glory of the journey. Be entranced by the unparalleled stonework, temples, and serene panoramic views that whisper tales lost to time.
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
