EXPERIENCE
SACRED LAGOONS & INCA TRAILS
Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Humantay
PRICE FROM USD 1,200 PER PERSON
Days:
06D / 05N
Locations:
04 Locations
Meals:
- 4 breakfasts
- 2 lunches
Transportation:
- Tourist train
- Machu Picchu eco-friendly bus
- Private transfers
Number of nights' lodging:
05 nights' lodging
Entries:
Included
Attendance:
24/7 Support
Discover the HIGHLIGHTS
- CUSCO: Discover Cusco through Inca heritage and colonial architecture.
- SACRED VALLEY: Explore the Sacred Valley through living traditions and dramatic agricultural landscapes.
- SCENIC TRAIN: Travel by train through the Sacred Valley toward Machu Picchu.
- MACHU PICCHU: Explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide.
- HUMANTAY: Hike to Humantay Lagoon surrounded by snowcapped peaks.
- Experience the beauty of Peru’s high Andes.
Itinerary
WELCOME TO CUSCO! Once the capital of the Inca Empire.
Upon arrival, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel so you can rest and begin acclimating to Cusco’s high-altitude setting.
This morning, discover the fascinating history, art, and culture of Cusco.
E njoy a relaxed breakfast before setting out to explore the former capital of the Inca Empire.
Begin with a leisurely walk from Sacsayhuaman.
This imposing Inca complex is home to massive stone blocks weighing up to 200 tons. Continue toward the San Cristobal viewpoint, then follow the picturesque streets of San Blas to Siete Borreguitos, one of Cusco’s most photographed streets.
Along the way, see the historic water channels of Sapantiana before finishing at Cusco Cathedral, renowned for its extraordinary collection of colonial art. One highlight is Marcos Zapata’s Andean interpretation of The Last Supper, where the meal itself reflects local tradition with roasted guinea pig at the table.
The rest of the day is at leisure.
A day of spectacular landscapes, local flavors, and centuries of Inca and colonial history.
Continue to the Maras Salt Mines, an extraordinary open-air complex where salt is harvested from more than 4,000 small terraced pools using techniques passed down through generations.
Travel along the Vilcanota mountain range, with snowcapped peaks in the distance, and pass through the town of Maras, known for its colonial streets and carved doorways bearing the coats of arms of noble families and local leaders from the 17th and 18th centuries. Continue to a local community for a closer look at village life.
Continue to Ollantaytambo and board the train to Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu. Enjoy a scenic journey through the Sacred Valley as the train follows the Urubamba River.
Today, discover one of the finest expressions of Inca architecture, engineering, and water management.
In the morning, take a 25-minute bus ride to the magnificent Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your guided visit follows the circuit included with your ticket and may feature the Guardian’s House, the Temple of the Sun, the Pachamama Sanctuary, the quarries, the Intihuatana, and other iconic areas.
In the afternoon, board the train back to Cusco.
Overnight at your selected hotel in Cusco.
Hike to one of Cusco’s most iconic high-Andean lagoons.
Depart very early from your hotel and travel by private vehicle to Soraypampa, where breakfast is served against a dramatic backdrop of snowcapped peaks. From here, begin the hike to Humantay Lagoon, surrounded by spectacular views of the snow-covered Salkantay and Humantay mountains.
The hike to the lagoon takes approximately 1.5 hours and is considered easy to moderate. There will be plenty of time for photographs and to take in the extraordinary mountain scenery.
The setting is truly magical.
After some free time at the lagoon, begin the approximately 1.5-hour descent to Soraypampa. After lunch and a short rest, return to Cusco.
Included Services:
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Private guide service for transfers and excursions when specified.
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Private transfers between the airport or bus terminal and your hotel.
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Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
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Return train to Ollantaytambo.
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Round-trip bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
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Lunch in the Sacred Valley and during the Humantay excursion.
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Admission fees to parks and sites mentioned in the itinerary.
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24/7 assistance throughout your trip.
Not included:
Domestic flights, excess baggage or related charges, and personal expenses such as gratuities for guides and drivers, phone calls, fax or internet charges, laundry, beverages, or meals not mentioned in the final itinerary.
Observations:
Please note: This itinerary, which includes activities, hotels, meals, and transportation, among other things, is subject to change.
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