PRIVATE TOURS
TOURS EVERY DAY
MINIMUM : 2 Passengers
PRICES : Request On Line
DAY ONE
LIMA ON YOUR OWN
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Optional tours available to visit modern and colonial Lima. Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight at hotel.
DAY TWO
LIMA AND CUSCO
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cusco, navel of the Inca Empire, with the rest of the morning free. In the afternoon we undertake a tour of the city. Lunch and dinner at restaurant. Overnight at Hotel. Then:
In The Afternoon
CITY TOUR
WE VISIT:
From 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
(Q’orycancha, the Cathedral, Saqsaywaman, Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay)
Our afternnoon tour starts by collecting you from your hotel. We then visit Q'orycancha: (Sun Temple). Q'orycancha is a synthesis of Inca organization, architecture and religion. The walls are sedimentary or Imperial Inca and illustrate the expression of architecture in pre-Columbian America . It was the center of the religion dedicated to different gods and deities: the Rainbow, Thunder, Stars, and Moon and, of course, the Sun himself. The kidnapped idols of subdued tribes were kept hostage in the temple and if the tribe stepped out of line the idols were ridiculed and then destroyed.
Afetr Qoricancha, we will visit The Cathedral: Construction started in 1560 on the side of the Inca Viracocha's palace. It was finished in 1654 after 94 years of work. This is without any doubt, one of the most notable monuments in architecture, with some the best expressions of woodcarving, silver beaten plate, gold leaf art and Cusco school paintings.
After the Cathedral, we ascend up towards the Ruins near Cusco: Saqsaywaman is towards the northeast of Cusco . Its altitude is at 3,600 mts (11,800 ft). It is a bold demonstration of ancient construction skills. Made of massive stones weighing up to 17,000 kg (125 tons), this ruin was called The Fortress by the Spanish. It was more than simply a military structure. Some authors say the zigzagging shape of the walls represented the God of Lightning, an important Inca deity.
Continuing, we will visit Q'enqo which is about 1km toward the east of Saqsaywaman. It was an Inca shrine (huaca) with a circular amphitheater and a stone block that is said to represent a puma. This ceremonial center was dedicated to the worship of mother earth (Pacha Mama).
We then start ascending up towards the look out post of Pucapucara which is about 8.5 kms (5.3 miles) from Cusco at an altitude of 3,750 mts. (12,300 ft). It was originally thought to be a military checkpoint on a main road. It was also a collective lodge offering food and shelter for travelers, as well as for the retinue escorting the Inca in his retirement in Tambomachay.
We ended up vising Tambomachay which is called the sacred bathing place for the Inca rulers “the Incas' Bath”, and was probably a centre of water worship. It is known that the Incas revered water as one of the principal elements of life.
After Tambomachay visit, we will return to cusco. We ended up laeving you in your hotel.
End of the day.
DAY THREE
SACRED VALLEY TOUR
WE VISIT:
From 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
(The P’isaq Market, Ollantaytambo Ruins and the town)
Our day starts by collecting you from your hotel. We then go to visit The P'isaq Market that is highly recommended for its Sunday market. The peasants from the surrounding communities descend from the mountains in order to perform their commercial transactions. The colorful clothing of peasants is very showy. The native hats that they wear make them very easy to distinguish. At 11:00 a.m. there is a catholic mass in the church for the local populace in Incan language.
After P'isaq market we have Lunch at a restaurant in urubamba town. we then have a demonstration of Inca beer preparation in an Andean bar (Ajahuasy).. After lunch we continue to Ollantaytambo which is about 18 kms. (11 miles) northwest of Urubamba; its altitude is 2,700 mts. (8,856 ft). It was a Royal estate of the Inca Pachacuteq, which stands at a strategic spot, enclosed in hills that hide some of the most impressive ruins from Inca and Pre-Inca times.
After the ruins tour, we will walk around The town which is one of the best surviving Inca settlements that are still inhabited in blocks called Canchas, one Canchas housed several families. Afterwards, we have a fantastic demonstration of Ceramics with original designs, symbols and colors from Incan times.
After that, we will return to Cusco. We ended up leaving you i8m your hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
End of the day.
DAY FOUR
MACHUPICCHU HIKES
WE VISIT:
From 5:30 am to 5:30 pm
(Hike to Huaynapicchu Mountain, the Sun Gate, and the sunset)
Our day starts by collecting you from your hotel. We then have 10 minutes van ride to the train station. We take the first train at 6.00 am in Cusco or at 8:00 am in the Sacred Valley to Machupicchu located at Km 112 (69 miles) northwest of Cusco .
Our hike starts from Machupicchu 2,400 mts (7,920 ft) high to Huaynapicchu 2.800 mts (9240 ft). We have to climb 400 mts (1,320 ft). it is a fascinating hike, enjoying incredible views. Upon reaching the top their are unbelievable views surrounding Machupicchu city. It is a fantastic dream made real in the middle of heaven (the mountains).
After Huaynapicchu, We walk up to The Sun Gate, it is a gentle hike. On the way up the views are incredible. Mama Kuna grave is a rock carving and Inca altar, higher up is one of the last check points of Machupicchu and the original Inca trail.
Coming back to Machupicchu, we have lunch at a Restaurant. At around 3:00 pm. Machupicchu starts to empty as the days tourists leave to catch the last train. This is a special time to take pictures and to enjoy the amazing sunset in lush nature.
Then, we take the bus down Agues Calientes town; where we spend a night. If you stay in the sanctuary lodge hotel, their is no need to take the bus as the hotel is within the grounds of Machupicchu.
We ended up leaving you in your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
End of the day.
DAY FIVE:
MACHUPICCHU TOUR
WE VISIT:
From 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Machupicchu, the sunrise and the tour)
Our day starts very early in the morning we take the first bus at 6:00 am to visit Machupicchu and enjoy the sunrise. It is a fascinating to watch the sun rise over the astronomical observatories and Incan Temples. Indeed, this is a very important natural phenomenon for farming, religion and festivities celebration.
After that, we start our guided tour walking and visiting each section of the grand city of the Incas. This is a meeting with the Inca legacy and energy, connected step by step in each enclosure, temple, altar and with nature. Machupicchu is incredible in any season. We lunch at a restaurant.
In the afternoon, we return to Cusco by train. We ended up leacing you your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
End of the day.
DAY SIX:
CUSCO AND LIMA
Transfer to airport for your flight to Lima . Depending on your flight time optional tours of the city and its museums are available.
End of service.
Service Included:
• Transfer Airport – Htl – Airport.
• Bus Private Transportation by vehicles.
• Train Tickets to Machupicchu and return to Cusco.
• BTC Tourist Ticket fee to visit historic sites and Machupicchu.
• Guide Private bilingual spanish and english.
• Meals In Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machupicchu are excellent.
• Hotels In Cusco and Machupicchu.
Service Not Included:
Alcoholic beverages, extras, tips, taxes, additional tours, laundry service, insurance, air tickets.
IMPORTANT: The names, passport number, occupation and nationality provided must be the same as shown on your passport. In each booking please indicate passengers' full name, gender, age and date of birth.
If you don't have an operator in Cusco, our personel can take care of the reconfirmation of any domestic flights. Please ask for more information when making your reservation.
