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Machu Picchu Light Adventure 6 days
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MACHU PICCHU LIGHT ADVENTURE 6 DAYS
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Duration |
6 Days and 5 Nights |
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Departures |
Daily departures from Cusco Peru |
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Activities |
Dinner with folkloric Show
Half day horseback riding tour to Nearby ruins of Cusco,
Full day tour to Rafting Tour at Sacred Valley
Light hiking to Mandor falls and Machu Picchu with overnight in the
Aguas Calientes town |
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Customizable |
YES, feel free to ask for extra
services or modifications. |
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Price per person from |
USD $ 1290
based on double occupancy |
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This
package can be easily customized to suit your
needs
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DAY 1: CUSCO PICK UP
Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the Hotel
where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for the height,
will have the day to rest and also we suggest you have a light lunch either
at your hotel or in one of the surrounded. At night pick up and according
time to go a Dinner Show in a tourist Restaurant then overnight (D).
DAY 2: HORSE BACK RIDING TO CUSCO RUINS
Breakfast and then at 9.00am. We will go to the magnificent Sacsayhuaman can
be variously translated as 'speckled falcon' or 'speckled head'. The last
interpretation refers to the belief that the city of Cusco was set out in
the form of a puma whose head was the hill of Sacsayhuaman. The origins are
uncertain but the fortress is generally attributed to the period of Inca
Pachacuti, the man who essentially founded the Inca empire.
Here is made the famous Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun on June 24 of each
year.
Just 200 meters from Sacsayhuaman is our next destination Q'enqo (Labyrinth
or Zigzag) This is one of the finest examples of a rock artfully carved in
situ showing complex patterns of steps, seats, geometric reliefs and a puma
design. It was religious center dedicated to the worship of the Earth and,
according to some theories, funerary rituals. Our next visit is Puca Pucara
(Red Fort) was used as a center for military use and control, as well as a
place where travelers may have lodged here with their goods and animals
before entering or leaving Cusco.
Our last destination, is Tambomachay (Cavern Lodge) have played an important
religious function linked to water and land regeneration. It is estimated
that was built around 1500 AD. The site covers approximately one acre and
the material used for its construction was limestone with polygonal style
gear. It has the following sectors: industry sources at various levels with
terraces at the base is a source of great size has two important channels
ritual then Return to Cusco. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight (B)
Included
- Private transportation Round trip.
- Horses and saddles.
- Muleteer
- English speaking guide for the archaeological sites.
Recommendations
- Comfortable clothing to ride.
- Wind Breaker (Depending on the season).
- Sun block and sun glasses, Hat
- Bottle of water and Snacks
- Camera
DAY 3: RAFTING FULL DAY
We will pick up you at 8:50 am from your hotel in Cusco.
Our private transportation will take us to our camping ground at "Cusipata
river camp”, where we can leave our baggage. Here you will enjoy, hot
showers, toilets, sauna and a comfortable dining area.
Our Professional River guides will provide you with all the proper Rafting
equipment such as helmet, wet suit, spray jacket, paddle and self bailing
raft.
After a comprehensive safety talk you will drive 10 minutes more to Chuqui
them we will be running exiting class II & III+. You will spend about two
hours floating time, Afterwards, we drive back to CUSIPATA RIVER CAMP “where
a good hot lunch will be serve and you can enjoy a relaxing SAUNA. Our
return to Cusco should be around 5.30pm. Overnight (B,L)
*OPTIONAL TOUR: You can do ZIP-LINE over 4 cables across the Urubamba
River each cable with 100 to 120 mts. , you will spend 20 minutes
approximately.
Supplement Optional Tour: US$24 per person
INCLUDES:
• Transportation to the river and back
• All the rafting equipment, such as helmets, life jackets, spray jackets,
wet suits, paddles & Raft.
• Professional River guides
• Lunch , we can accommodate to a vegetarian diet upon request
• Photos and video upon request with an additional charge
• Safety Kayaker
YOU SHOULD BRING:
• A complete set of dry clothing
• A pair of sandals or tennis shoes for the river that will get wet.
• Sun Block
• A small towel
• A bathing suit to wear under the wet suit
• A Good positive mental attitude
LIGHT MACHUPICCHU 2 DAYS
DAY 4: CUSCO – MACHUPICCHU – INTIPUNKU (SUNGATE)
The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco Train Station
for a four hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu,
also known as "The Lost City of the Incas", one of the best known examples
of surviving Inca architecture. Arrive at Aguas Calientes Station followed
by a 20-minute bus drive, climbing 9km of winding road, to the marvelous
Citadel. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour to the Sungate.
Walking around 1hour from Machupicchu city.
Sungate is one of the best view point. In the afternoon you can explore
Machupicchu and the most important temples of the city and you can visit the
Inca Bridge with impressive location in the middle of the cliff and you’ll
on time for the sunset in Machupicchu. (B, Box lunch)
DAY 5: MACHUPICCHU – WAYNAPICCHU
After the breakfast you’ll decide a what time whenever you want to go to
Machupicchu. If the weather is good you can see one of the best sunrise in
Machupicchu. After you’ll be ready for your personal challenge to climb the
famous mountain of Waynapicchu. The best picture and the best view point is
the summit of the mountain.
After this you can explore more this one of the new seven wonders of the
world. In the afternoon return to Cusco City. Reception at the train station
and transfer to your accommodation (B, box lunch).
SERVICE INCLUDED:
2 entrance tickets to Machupicchu
4 bus ticket (Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes)
Professional Bilingual Guide 2 days
2 Box lunch
Train outward / return expedition
Transfer from / to hotel
NOT INCLUDED:
Tip for guides
Alcoholic drinks.
Fee entrances to the hot springs.
Water supply
Cash (no ATM machines in Aguas Calientes)
TRAIN SERVICES:
The Vistadome connect your senses through a sophisticated and sensory
travel experience; is the ideal train for those who want to be in contact
with the environment and appreciate the wonderful journey to Machu Picchu.
Surrounded entirely by glass and wagons with large panoramic windows
offering incomparable scenic views and innumerous opportunities to capture
amazing pictures, Vistadome travelers feel connected and part of the
impressive landscape of Peru.
The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that
adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip and
has a different service, which allows the visitor to be immersed and feel
the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and even food
carefully prepared with local ingredients
The Expedition is a travel experience with all the quality and
benefits at a lower cost. Is a service designed for the traveler’s comfort,
with four passenger seats located in front of each other, so you can share
your experience, and for the faithful backpack that is always with you we
offer racks placed above the seats. Also, this train has panoramic windows,
air conditioning and heating, and Andean music that creates a cheerful
atmosphere.
DAY 6: TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided to go the
airport (B)
END OF SERVICES
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Sacsayhuaman

Tambomachay

Aguas Calientes main squar

Aguas Calientes |
| INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge
accommodations based on double or single occupancy. All scheduled
transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified
in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
IMPORTANT: For a better service, the company informs you that it has
autonomy to change the Hotels mentioned in the itinerary with another
one of similar category if therefore sees it by advisable taking into
account justifiable availability of spaces or other reasons, if this it
is the case you will be notified ahead of time.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa
fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to
flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled
water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls
or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of
personal nature. |
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