Peru Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY Upon arrival in Cusco, group will be picked up and transferred from Cusco to the Sacred Valley with lunch on route. On arrival, check into the hotel for the next five nights. Group meeting. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Enjoy the hotel amenities during the day. Spend time with your group members. This evening, group will be with Shaman, who will be doing a “Pago a la tierra” Ceremony

Breakfast at the hotel and then group will head towards the Raqchi viewpoint, from where you will have a privileged view of the Urubamba Valley. Then, you will head to Ollantaytambo, where you can visit the archaeological complex of the same name, one of the largest in Peru, which is strategically located on top of a mountain. Afterwards, you will descend to the town of Ollantaytambo, which stands out for maintaining the Inca urban planning as part of its original urban layout, with some buildings and narrow stone streets. You can tour the town and visit the local market. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure

Breakfast at the hotel and then group will visit to the village of Chinchero to the northwest of Cusco. This picturesque village was an important Inca center and is known for the traditional Andean weaving techniques still used by its people. Wearing traditional clothes, the people of Chinchero meet in the Main Square to sell local handicrafts to visitors - a colorful and beautiful spectacle

Breakfast at the hotel and then group will head to the fascinating archaeological site of Moray in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit its huge concentric terraces, which the Incas used as a botanical laboratory. Then, you will visit the salt mines of Maras, where the finest salt in the world is extracted: Maras salt. The area looks like a mosaic of terraces and ponds, offering an unparalleled view to those who love to take amazing photographs. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure

Breakfast at the hotel and then group will check out. At the scheduled time, transfer from your Sacred Valley hotel to the Ollantaytambo train station for a visit to one of the most important tourist destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion starts with a train trip to the town of Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. The natural beauty of the surroundings makes the train the best way to start your visit. When you arrive, you will start the ascent to the ruins, which will without a doubt be one of your most unforgettable experiences. At Machu Picchu you can see one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World and take some impressive photos. Then it is back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch in a local restaurant. Finally, you board the bus down to the town for a well-deserved rest after checking into your hotel for one night. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight

Morning trip to visit the Machu Picchu archeological complex on your own. (Included entrance ticket and bus ticket) Group will then return by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo station and then be picked up and transferred to Cusco. Check into the hotel for the next three nights

Breakfast at the hotel and then group will visit the most outstanding archaeological sites near the city of Cusco. You will start with Sacsayhuaman, an Inca construction that stands out for its enormous carved stone walls and for having a wide view of the city of Cusco. Continue with a visit to Puca-Pucará, place that would have served as "tambo" or resting place and accommodation of the Inca. Afterwards, you will visit the archaeological site of Tambomachay, a place that would have had an important religious function during that time. Finally, you will visit Kenko, an archaeological site where the Sun, Moon and Stars were celebrated

Breakfast at the hotel and then group will take a tour of Cusco, the imposing Imperial City, an example of the harmonious coexistence between the Andean and Spanish cultures. Start with a visit to the Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the Cathedral, the most important temple in the city. Then you will continue on foot until you reach the Koricancha Temple, an ancient Inca palace and cult center of the Sun God, on which the order of the Dominicans built a church which remains standing to this day. Your tour will finish with a visit to the Bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, also known as "the artists' district", cradle of well-known folk artisans, with its narrow and winding streets and its popular art and knick-knacks shops. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure.

Breakfast at the hotel and then group will check out. At the scheduled time, transfer to the train station to board the train for your journey to Puno. Note: Train only operate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. This spectacular train trip starts in the historical city of Cusco and goes south, to Puno, by the side of Lake Titicaca. The glass windows on the Titicaca train will let you perfectly observe the beautiful landscape: the train slowly ascends to very high and cold places, around the magnificent Andes mountain range, and over the deep Huatanay River valleys. Then the train goes through the Andean plains, where you can see vicunas and alpacas grazing among the small villages along the road. The trip includes a stop at La Raya, the highest spot of the 4 routes, to observe the spectacular landscape at 4,300 meters above sea level. The trip includes a three-course lunch on board

Breakfast at the hotel and then group will begin the tour at Huayllano, the lake port for the Isle of Taquile, whose inhabitants give a friendly welcome to visitors. Traditions, customs and colorful costumes are maintained on the island. The islanders are skillful craftsmen and employ the techniques developed over the centuries by their ancestors. You will be welcomed into one of the houses to share their activities, such as weaving. After this is a delicious lunch made from local ingredients. Then, a walk back to the Main Square to board the launch that will take you to the floating islands of Uros. These islands consist of layers of totora and are their inhabitants' homes and workplaces. Note: Taquile Island has some uphill steps portions.

Breakfast at the hotel and then group be picked up for a half day tour. Pass by Ilave district, located 70km from Puno city, then we arrive to Aramu Muru. These are strange sandstone formations that over time have formed several figures such as the tired horse, the Inca drinking fountain, and Uta or Aramu Willka, which is known as the Tridimentional Gate with great similarity to the Puerta del Sol of the Kalasasaya Temple in Bolivia. It is also said this a gateway to another dimension. Many mystical beliefs have been created around this door, so this place will have a lot of visits especially for those who want to explore the energy. At scheduled time, group will transfer to the airport to check in for their onward flight.