Tour details
Day 1 ARRIVAL â CITY TOUR CUSCO
Our Tour to Machu Picchu, 7 Colors Mountain and Humantay Lagoon 8 days will begin with your arrival in Cusco. The AS PERU TOURS & ADVENTURE team will pick you up at the airport with a sign with your name to take you to your hotel. Cusco is located at 3,400 meters above sea level (11,200 ft). We recommend you rest a few hours and when you wake up drink coca tea, which will help you acclimatize better. In the afternoon, at the established time, we will pick you up at your hotel to Cusco City-Tour, in which we will visit the most important places in the city and the surrounding area.We will begin by visiting the great Cathedral of Cusco, inside it houses more than 300 paintings from the Cusco School of Art. Then we will visit the Qoricancha, which means a place surrounded by gold. It was the most important Inca temple. We will board our transportation again and leave the city until we reach the Sacsayhuaman fortress. It is one of the most amazing buildings in the world. Built with huge stones weighing up to 120 tons. 2 kilometers away we will arrive at Qenqo. Impressive enclosure carved in limestone. Scholars believe that the Inca Pachacutec was buried and preserved there. The last place we will visit will be Tambomachay. It was a ceremonial site with fountains of water, known as the Inca bath or Ãusta bath. Finally we will return to the city of Cusco.
We will arrive in Cusco at approximately 6:30 p.m. Our transportation will leave us at the city center, from there we can do some walks and you can find many restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious dinner.
Pernocte: Cusco
Day 2 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS â AGUAS CALIENTES
At the established time, we will pick you up at your hotel and begin our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Our first stop will be a view point from where we will have a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley. Immediately we will arrive at the town of Pisac in the heart of the Sacred Valley, from there we will ascend to the top of a mountain where the archaeological center of Pisac is located, then we will return to the town of Pisac where we will visit the traditional craft market, the residents of Pisac are experts working minerals.
We will cross the Sacred Valley of the Incas on the banks of the Vilcanota River until we reach Urubamba where we will have a delicious buffet lunch in a typical restaurant, we will taste unique flavors of this land.
After lunch we will continue through the Sacred Valley of the Incas until we reach Ollantaytambo, known as the living Inca city, which still preserves their Inca urban structure. We will visit the magnificent archaeological center, which was built to protect the valley from possible invaders.
In the afternoon we will take the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes, we will travel approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. In Aguas Calientes a representative will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. At night our guide will visit you to give you the necessary instructions for the next day tour, Machu Picchu.
Pernocte: Aguas Calientes
Day 3 TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU
Dream come true, we will visit Machu Picchu, also known as the lost city of the Incas. At the stipulated time our guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the bus station, we will board the tourist bus that will take us for 30 minutes along a zigzagging route to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
We will pass through the checkpoint and begin our guided tour which will last approximately 2 and a half hours. We will visit the most important places such as the Temple of the Sun, the central plaza, the âIntihuatanaâ Solar Clock, the temple of the condor, the temple of the 3 windows, among others.
Our guide will end the guided tour in a strategic area from where you can explore on your own and take souvenir photos. Upon leaving Machu Picchu, we will board the return bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have many restaurant options to enjoy a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon we will board the return train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, where a representative of AS PERU TOURS & ADVENTURE will be waiting for you with a sign with your name, he will transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT:
We must consider that it will be necessary to wait in line to board the Aguas Calientes âMachu Picchu bus and the Machu Picchu â Aguas Calientes bus depending on the high or low season. Our guide will be able to give you suggestions on how to organize your times appropriately. The visit to Machu Picchu is governed by a scheduled circuit in one direction with no option to return. Since January 1, 2019, there is no longer re-entry to Machu Picchu, re-entry is only possible if your ticket includes Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, so it is recommended to go to the Intipunku or Inca bridge, before starting your tour through Machu Picchu with prior coordination with your guide. Trains are subject to availability based on anticipated booking time or season.
ADDITIONAL:
If your train schedule allows it, we recommend visiting the Chavez BallÃ˛n Museum, which is the site museum of Machu Picchu, from 12:00 noon, admission is free, to enter you only have to show your passport. Another place that you can visit is the butterfly garden, where you can appreciate the stages of growth of a butterfly from being a cocoon to an adult butterfly. The entrance price is S/.10.00.
Pernocte: Cusco
Day 4 MARAS MORAY AND SALINAS
At the established time, our tourist transportation will pick you up from your hotel to begin our adventure. We will first visit the experimental agricultural terraces of Moray, according to historians, it constituted an important Inca agricultural laboratory. On our route, we will pass through the town of Maras, where we can see streets and Spanish-style doorways.
The last place we will visit will be the Maras Salineras, which contains more than 2 thousand salt wells, which to this day continue to be exploited by the residents of Maras. Here ends our visit to a part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will return to the city of Cusco. Our transportation will leave us in the center of the city, from where you can take the opportunity to take a walk around the city.
Pernocte: Cusco
Day 5 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TOUR
Very early in the morning at the established time, our transportation will pick you up at your hotel to begin the adventure tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors. We will travel by van for 2 hours until we reach the town of Cusipata where we will enjoy our delicious breakfast.
We will travel for 1 more hour, observing beautiful landscapes, canyons, glaciers and herds of llamas and alpacas, until we reach the Pulawasipata base camp, from where we will begin the hike. We will walk approximately 1 hour and a half until we reach Rainbow Mountain. Along theway we will observe a large number of South American camelids along with their shepherds dressed in beautiful traditional costumes.
Upon reaching the top of the Mountain of 7 Colors, we will have enough time to take souvenir photographs, and we will also be able to clearly see the highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco, Ausangate. After this we will return along the same path until we reach our vehicle to return to Cusipata to have our delicious buffet lunch. After lunch we will return to Cusco, where our vehicle will leave you in the city center or if it is a private service, it will leave you at your hotel.
Pernocte: Cusco
Day 6 TOUR TO THE SOUTH VALLEY IN CUSCO
The incredible South Valley of Cusco begins at 8:30 a.m. approx. and pickup is from your selected hotel in the city of Cusco. In the morning at the agreed time, our transportation will pick you up from your hotel and begin the magical South Valley Tour Cusco towards the southeast of Cusco on the Cusco âPuno route.
After approximately 1 hour of travel, you will arrive at the village of Tipon from where you will go up the mountain in our car to the archaeological center of the same name. TipÃŗn is an archaeological complex that consists of 12 cultivation terraces surrounded by beautiful walls built with carved stones. The most surprising thing about Tipon is its impressive irrigation system that is still used for agriculture in the surrounding villages to this day.
Then you will return to the main route and arrive at Pikillacta, a large urban center that corresponds to the pre-Inca culture called WARI. This magical place was made up of more than 1000 buildings between Colcas, squares,houses, temples and streets; These buildings were up to 4 stories high.
The last point of the visit will be the incredible colonial town of Andahuaylillas, where you will visit the fantastic 16th century Andahuaylillas church known as the âSistine Chapel of Americaâ due to their beautiful wall and ceiling decoration from the 17th and 18th centuries, canvases with gilded frames, baroque altarpieces and impressive murals by the artist Tadeo Escalante.
Finally, as a plus, you can also appreciate the famous Pentalingu Gate. At the end of this visit, you will return to the city of Cusco, where transportation will take you to the city center. Upon arriving at the city center at approximately 2:00 pm.
Pernocte: Cusco
Day 7 HUMANTAY LAGOON TOUR
Very early in the morning we will stop by your hotel to pick you up and begin the adventure. We will travel for approximately 2 hours to Mollepata, where we will have a consistent breakfast.
After that we will travel for approximately 1 more hour until we reach Soraypampa (3850 meters above sea level). We will get off the car and our guide will give us all the necessary instructions for the walk. During the walk we will have beautiful views of the landscape, after approximately an hour and a half of walking, we will arrive at the beautiful Humantay Lagoon which is located at the foot of the Nevado Humantay. We will have enough time to enjoy the magic of this place, rest and bring an offering to the Apus.
Finally we will return to our vehicle to return to Mollepata where we will have our delicious buffet lunch. In the afternoon we will return to Cusco and we will arrive at approximately 6:00 p.m., our vehicle will leave us in the center of the city.
Pernocte: Cusco
Day 8 CUSCO â TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
According to your flight schedule, our private transportation will transfer you from your hotel to the Cusco airport. Arriving at the airport our service will end.
END OF OUR SERVICES.
Whatâs Included
- Permanent telephone assistance.
- Airport â Hotel â Airport Transfers.
- City Tour in the imperial city of Cusco: Transportation, guide and entry.
- Sacred Valley of the Incas: Transportation, guide, entry and lunch.
- Transfers Hotel in Cusco â Ollantaytambo/Poroy train station â Hotel in Cusco.
- Train ticket Ollantaytambo/Poroy â Aguas Calientes â Ollantaytambo/Poroy.
- Bus ticket (CONSETTUR) from Aguas Calientes â Machu Picchu â Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Professional guide and guided tour of 2 hours in Machu Picchu (English or Spanish)
- Maras, Moray and Salineras: Transportation, guide and entry.
- Rainbow Mountain: Transportation, guide, admission, breakfast, lunch, first aid kit and oxygen tank.
- South Valley: Transportation, guide and entry.
- Humantay Lagoon: Transportation, guide, admission, breakfast, lunch, first aid kit and oxygen tank.
Whatâs not Included
- Hotel in Cusco & Aguas Calientes
- Flights.
- Water and snack.
- Telephone calls.
- Services not mentioned.
- Emergency horse in the mountain of 7 Colores & Laguna del Humantay.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
OPTIONAL FOR THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR 8 DAYS
GROUP SERVICE
- $640 USD per person
Frequently Asked Questions
Cusco
The Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days: begins with a hotel pickup at 6:00 am, followed by a scenic three-hour drive through the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas. As we reach Abra Malaga, the highest point of the trip at 4,316m, we will gear up and receive a briefing from our experienced guide.
Weâll then embark on a thrilling 3-hour downhill biking journey through the Andes, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and tropical forests. A support vehicle will be available for those who need a break. Weâll end the day at Eco Terra Lodge Santa Maria for a delicious lunch, optional river rafting, dinner, and restful sleep.
The adrenaline-packed biking adventure takes us from Abra Malaga to Huamanmarka, covering a distance of less than 55km and descending from 4,316m to 2,130m. The scenic route offers breathtaking views of the changing landscape, from snowy peaks to lush tropical forests.
At Eco Terra Lodge Santa Maria, weâll enjoy a tasty lunch and have the opportunity to go river rafting on the Vilcanota River, offering a thrilling level III and IV experience. Afterward, weâll return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest, preparing us for the exciting activities that await us the next day.
- Transportation from Cusco â Abra Malaga: 3.5 hours by private bus.
- Bicycle: â 2h â 3 h.
- Bicycle ride: 55 km â 34 m.
- Rafting: 2 hours
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
- Lodging: Lodge
- Difficulty: medium
- Guaranteed Adventure
- Maximum altitude: 4316 m â 14160 ft.
- Minimum altitude: â 1200 m â 3937 ft
Hot spring - Santa Teresa
2 Embark on a 7-hour trek through the vibrant rainforest, starting with a 45-minute hike along the car route before joining the well-preserved Inca trail. This trail, the only one in good condition among the various Inca trails, once connected Machu Picchu with the final Inca capital, Vilcabamba.
Immerse yourself in the lush surroundings, encountering exotic fruits, diverse birdlife, and orchids, while enjoying breathtaking views of the Urubamba valley from the mountainâs summit. Descend for 2.5 hours to Qellomayo village for a satisfying lunch break.
Afterward, take a break in hammocks, then continue the trek for another 3 hours, passing through farms, waterfalls, and rivers (including a cable car crossing). By late afternoon, arrive at the Santa Teresa hot water springs, known as Cocalmayo, offering crystal-clear pools with different temperatures.
Relax in this idyllic setting surrounded by the river and starry skies. Following the hot springs experience, a 40-minute walk (or optional bus ride) leads to Santa Teresa town, where a comfortable hotel awaits. Enjoy dinner and socialize with fellow group members at one of the downtown bars.
- Walking: 7 hours
- Hiking distance: (15 km / 9.3 mi)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch / Dinner
- Lodging: Lodge (2, maximum 3 people per room)
- Adventure Guaranteed
- Starting altitude: â 1200 m / 3,937 ft
- Campsite altitude: â 1500 m â 4921 ft
- Difficulty: Moderate