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9-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour

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Descubre Cusco, el ancestral Qosqo quechua, que significa "ombligo del mundo". Este nombre encierra la esencia mística de la ciudad, reconocida como el punto de unión entre los tres planos de existencia Inca: el mundo subterráneo o Uku Pacha, el mundo terrenal o Kay Pacha y el mundo celestial o Hanan Pacha. En este tour de 9 días, te invitamos a sumergirte en el centro espiritual y geográfico del universo Inca.
Duracion:
4 dias
Tamaño grupo:
8 personas
Dificultad:
8 personas
Salidas
8 personas
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8 personas
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8 personas
Discover Cusco, the ancestral Quechua Qosqo, which means "navel of the world." This name embodies the mystical essence of the city, recognized as the point of connection between the three Inca planes of existence: the underworld or Uku Pacha, the earthly world or Kay Pacha, and the celestial world or Hanan Pacha. On this 9-day tour, we invite you to immerse yourself in the spiritual and geographical center of the Inca universe.
Duration: 09 days
Min. group: 2 passengers
Difficulty: Intermediate
Period:
All year round

Short itinerary - 9-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour

Tierras de los Andes es un operador turístico, que fue fundado en el año 2000 con el propósito de crear auténticas experiencias de viajes a medida y fuera de los caminos tradicionales en América del Sur. El equipo de Tierras de los Andes está compuesto de personas que vienen de diferentes partes del Perú y del mundo para garantizar una experiencia única, nuestro equipo se compone de profesionales de turismo: creadores de viajes, guías nativos y fieles proveedores locales.

  • Day 1: Arrival in Lima
  • Day 2: Lima – Cusco – City tour & 4 ruins
  • Day 3: Cusco – Pisac – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
  • Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Poroy – Cusco
  • Day 5: Cusco – Tipón – Pikillaqta – Andahuaylillas
  • Day 6: Cusco – Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley
  • Day 7: Cusco – Maras – Moray
  • Day 8: Cusco – Mollepata – Humantay Lake
  • Day 9: Cusco – Return

Complete Itinerary - Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour

Day 1
Llegada A Lima
Lima

Arrival in Lima

Enjoy the charming blend of colonial and modern architecture that Lima offers, including its squares, parks, museums, cuisine, and much more.

Upon arriving in the city, a host will pick you up at the international airport and take you to your assigned hotel.

Lima (150 m)

  • Private vehicle for transfer
  • Private Spanish-speaking assistance
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Lima
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 2
Cusco Sacsayhuamán
Sacsayhuamán - Cusco

Lima – Cusco – City Tour & 4 Ruins

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, we will pick you up and take you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, we will explore the beauty of the imperial city, visiting the Cusco Cathedral and Qoricancha. We will then head to the archaeological sites of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q’enqo, and Sacsayhuamán, impressive for their Inca architecture.

Finally, we will return to Cusco, having enjoyed a day full of history and beauty.

Lima (150 m) – Cusco (3350 m) – Sacsayhuamán (3700 m) – Cusco

  • Shared tourist vehicle for the group
  • Shared Spanish-speaking guide for the group
  • Entrance to the Cathedral, BTG ticket
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco
 
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 3
Ollantaytambo (3)
Ollantaytambo

Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

On this day, we will explore the fascinating Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will start with the Inca citadel of Pisac, with its terraces, observatories, and other structures that served as a regional control center.

Next, we will descend to the town to visit its traditional market and immerse ourselves in local customs.

Then, we will head to Urubamba for a delicious lunch and continue to the Ollantaytambo fortress, highlighting the Temple of the Sun and its enormous monoliths. We will conclude our day at the train station, departing for Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village), where we will transfer you to your hotel.

Cusco (3300 m) – Pisac (2950 m) – Ollantaytambo (2792 m) – Aguas Calientes (2000 m)

  • Shared tourist vehicle for the group, train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
  • Shared Spanish-speaking guide for the group
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu (Optional)
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 4
Machu Picchu (2)
Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Poroy - Cusco

After breakfast, we will take a bus to Machu Picchu. We will discover the impressive Inca citadel, with its residential areas, plazas, observatories, and other structures, built on a mountainside and brought to the world's attention by Hiram Bingham in 1911.

We will enjoy a 2-hour guided tour to explore the site's most remarkable attractions. Afterwards, we will have free time to continue exploring or, optionally, climb to the summit of Huayna Picchu for panoramic views. We will return to Aguas Calientes and then take the train to Ollantaytambo. From there, we will transfer to the train company's bus to Cusco, where we will be met at the station and taken to our hotel.

*Machu Picchu has 3 visitor circuits. The final circuit assignment will depend on availability at the time of booking, and we will confirm it when your trip is confirmed.

Aguas Calientes (2,000 m) – Machu Picchu (2,400 m) – Ollantaytambo (2,792 m) – Cusco (3,350 m)

  • Private French-speaking guide.

  • Tourist bus (round trip) to Machu Picchu, train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy, and private transfer vehicle.

  • Huayna Picchu entrance ticket (optional).

  • Breakfast included.

  • One night at a hotel in Cusco.

Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 5
Andahuaylillas (2)
Andahuaylillas

Cusco - Tipón - Pikillaqta - Andahuaylillas

In the morning, we will head to the southern valley. We will start at Tipón, an amazing example of Inca hydraulic engineering with terraces and an active irrigation system.

Next, we will explore Pikillaqta, an ancient settlement with over 800 multifunctional structures, home to more than ten thousand people during the Wari era.

We will then continue to Andahuaylillas, renowned for its colonial temple with 17th and 18th-century decoration and murals, known as the Sistine Chapel of Cusco. Finally, we will return to Cusco after a day of discoveries in the fascinating Southern Valley.

Cusco (3350 m) – Tipón (3560 m) – Pikillaqta (3250 m) – Andahuaylillas (3150 m)

  • Shared tourist vehicle for the group
  • Shared Spanish-speaking guide for the group
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • Entrance fees included: BTG
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 6
Montaña De Colores (2)
Rainbow Mountain

Cusco – Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley

We will depart from the hotel at 4:30 am with our guide. Our first stop will be in Cusipata for a buffet breakfast. Along the way, we will admire llamas, alpacas, and their herders dressed in colorful traditional clothing.

As we approach the summit, we will behold the majestic Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain (5,036 m). Here, our guide will provide details about the mountain's topography, ecosystem, and the natural phenomenon responsible for its distinctive colors.

The hike will take approximately 4 to 4.5 hours.

For the Red Valley option, participants will ascend at a faster pace under the guidance of an expert guide. Afterward, we will return to the vehicle and head to the restaurant for lunch. We will then return to Cusco.

Cusco (3,350 m) – Checacupe (3,446 m) – Pitumarca (3,570 m) – Rainbow Mountain (5,036 m) – Cusco

Included:

  • Shared tourist transportation for the group.

  • Shared Spanish-speaking guide for the group.

  • Breakfast and lunch included.

  • Entrance fees to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley (optional).

  • One night at a hotel in Cusco.

Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 7
Maras (2)
Maras

Cusco - Maras - Moray

In the morning, we will explore the other part of the Sacred Valley. First, we will admire the majestic Urubamba mountain range and the snow-capped peaks of "La Verónica" (5682 m) and "Chikón" (5530 m).

Next, we will head to Moray, a unique archaeological site with enormous natural depressions used as agricultural terraces and irrigation channels, an advanced prototype of a greenhouse.

Afterward, we will visit the Salineras de Maras, with 4500 pools that collect salty water to produce granulated salt. We will return to Cusco at the end of the day.

Cusco (3350 m) – Moray (3500 m) – Maras Salt Mines (3780 m) – Cusco

  • Shared tourist vehicle for the group
  • Shared Spanish-speaking guide for the group
  • Breakfast included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco
Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 8
7 Lagunas Ausangate
7 Ausangate Lakes

Cusco - Pacchanta - Patacocha - 7 Ausangate Lakes

We will depart from Cusco and travel to the traditional village of Pacchanta (4,300 m) via the Quispicanchi Valley. Along the way, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Apu Ausangate. After meeting our muleteer team, we will begin an accessible hike through a pristine Andean landscape, where we may encounter llamas, alpacas, chinchillas, and wild birds.

Seven Lakes Circuit: Discover lakes with unique colors, from the vibrant red waters of Pucacocha to the turquoise blue of Qomercocha, passing by the crystal-clear waters of Patacocha. Throughout our hike, we will enjoy breathtaking views of Ausangate (6,300 m), the majestic sacred mountain that watches over and protects the region.

After this wonderful experience, we will return to Cusco.

Cusco (3,350 m) – Pacchanta (4,200 m) – Patacocha (4,830 m) – Cusco

  • Shared tourist transportation for the group.

  • Shared Spanish- and English-speaking guide for the group.

  • Breakfast and lunch included.

  • Entrance fees included.

  • One night at a hotel in Cusco included.

Accommodation is guaranteed for most travel dates but may be substituted with another hotel of the same category.
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Day 9
Viaje De Retorno
Return trip

Cusco - Departure

At the designated time, you will be taken to the airport to catch your flight to Lima and then your international flight home.

  • Private vehicle for transfer
  • Breakfast included
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What does the trip include?

The price includes:

  • 08 nights included
  • Accommodation in comfortable 3-star superior hotels
  • All breakfasts and meals mentioned in the program
  • Private or shared ground transportation as detailed in the program
  • Airport assistance
  • Domestic flights: Lima – Cusco / Cusco – Lima
  • All entrance fees to the places visited according to the program
  • Spanish-speaking guide for all visits
  • Shared or private excursions, according to the program
  • All activities mentioned in the program

The price does not include:

  • Some lunches and dinners not mentioned in the program
  • Beverages
  • Insurance
  • International flights
  • Tips

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