5 Days – Cusco Experiencies

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Description

5 days, where you will visit the Salineras Maras and Moray in ATV, Machu Picchu and the great Humantay Lagoon. Customize this itinerary with private tours, luxury train & hotel upgrade options.

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Day 1: Cusco

Reception at Velasco Astete airport for transfer to the chosen hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel.

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Day 2: Cusco /Maras & Moray in ATV

Breakfast. The ATV Tour Starts 7:00 a.m. It starts from the city of Cusco towards K.m. 39 of the road (Cusco – Ollanta) private transport will take about 45 minutes to 01 hour to reach the ATV base, then there will be a training of about (10-15) minutes to familiarize yourself with the ATVs. Then we begin to drive the ATVs, only after about 10 minutes we will have our first stop to have a majestic view towards the important snowfalls of this place such as the snowy chicón, snowy Veronica and others. The route consists of ups and downs, incredible landscapes and lots of fun. Then we go to the archaeological center of Moray which is very impressive, in which we will stop and you can make the guided tour that will be in charge of one of our bilingual professional guides. Following our tour we will pass through the typical town of Maras which are characterized by their colonial era covers. As a final point of visit we will have the salt mines known as salt mines reaching the entrance ticket control until here it is allowed to handle ATVs, the rest is considered very dangerous to drive and reach the salt mines. Then return to Cusco, but first we will make a stop to visit a craft market in Chichero. It is recommended to stop and learn how the tissues are made in the Andes and how you get the colors of nature. Then we return to the city and accommodation at the selected hotel.

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Day 3: Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Breakfast. Transfer from your hotel to the Ollanta train station where your trip to Machu Picchu begins by train service. The 112km route between Cusco and Machu Picchu runs alongside the Urubamba River. During your tour you will appreciate the beautiful vegetation characteristic of the high jungle and majestic snowfall, cross two tunnels and finally arrive at the Puente Ruinas station, where you will board the tourist transport minibuses. After 8 km of ascent, we will arrive at the architectural complex of Machu Picchu. Here begins the guided tour of a path that leads to the unique citadel where we find squares, temples, reservoirs, stairways, water fountains, platforms, guard posts, cemeteries … as well as the temple of the sun, the Intiwatana (solar clock) the temple of the three windows among other charms. It includes lunch. In the afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at the selected hotel.

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Day 4: Cusco / Laguna de Humantay

Breakfast. We will pick you up at your hotel between 4:30 – 5:00 am and then go on our private bus to the town of Mollepata for a time approx. 2 hrs 45 min., located in the lush valley of the Apurimac River. After our breakfast we will continue with the trip for 1 more hour until we reach Soraypampa (3,900 meters above sea level). After organizing and a short rest, we will start with our walk to the beautiful Humantay Lagoon that is about (4,200msnm) which takes approx. 1 hr 30 mins. We will ascend from where we can appreciate the scenic beauty of Salkantay Mountain. Later we will return to our camp to have our lunch with beautiful panoramic views of the snowy peaks and return to Cusco and arrive at approx. 6:00-7:00pm.

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Day 5: Cusco

Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board your national or international flight.