Discover the magical citadel of Machu Picchu with us! Located high in the Peruvian Andes, Machu Picchu is an archaeological wonder that captivates visitors from around the world with its incomparable beauty and mysterious past. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the epitome of the ingenuity and skill of the Inca civilization, and represents a living testimony to their cultural legacy.
Overview
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RECOMMENDATIONS WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
Clothing: long and short pants (visit to Machupicchu), short and long sleeve polo shirts, cotton socks, warm clothing for Cusco, especially for the nights.
Poncho or rain cape (you can buy a basic one in Cusco), especially if your visit is between November and April.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at the Cusco city airport, one of our representatives will be waiting to transport you to your selected hotel. In the afternoon the City tour will take place, which will include a visit to the cathedral which has two naves, the company of Jesus and the holy family, inside you will see paintings from the colonial era and the Cusco school, then we will visit the Qoricancha, known as the temple of the sun, today is part of the convent of Santo Domingo. You will see pre-Inca, Inca and colonial-era constructions. Then we will leave the city of Cusco, visiting 4 archaeological zones: Sacsayhuaman, known as the Inca sanctuary, Q'enqo. Also called zigzag place, Tambomachay place dedicated to the cult of water, Pucapucara also called red fortress, finally we return to the city of Cusco.
Includes: Breakfast, transportation, professional guide, entrance to attractions, selected hotel.
Breakfast at the selected hotel; In the morning, pick up from your hotel to enjoy the tour of the sacred valley. On the way we will make a brief stop at the Taray viewpoint, where we will appreciate a beautiful landscape of the sacred valley of the Incas, then we will visit Pisaq, the typical market where you can buy crafts, textiles (souvenirs), etc. Then we will take a short walk inside the archaeological complex visiting the Kallacasa sectors, agricultural platforms, water sources, and cemetery. Later we head towards Urubamba, where we will have our buffet lunch (local cuisine). Then our trip is towards Ollantaytambo, a living Inca city, we will visit sectors such as: platforms, Temple of the Sun, Inca Misana, Baños de la Ñusta, Templo Al Agua, etc. After your guided tour, you will have free time to explore the town of Ollantaytambo on your own, and then go to your selected hotel.
Includes: Breakfast, transportation, professional guide, buffet lunch, entrance to the
Breakfast at your hotel, then we will board the train to Machupicchu town, one of our staff awaits you at the station and will take you to the ecological bus station heading to Machupicchu, the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and then free time. Its walls, The Intiwatana, The Temple of the Condor, squares, terraces, water fountains, enclosures, staircases from the Inca period, the Mountains, etc. They make Machupicchu one of the seven wonders of the world. Optionally and with advance reservation you can do the walk to the viewpoints of Huaynapicchu and/or Machupicchu Mountain, which will take a few hours depending on the physique of each person (The visit is without a guided tour and has an additional cost of 60 $ dollars ). Completing the guided tour we will board the return bus to the town of Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes, free time for lunch (not included), then we will appear at the train station, return to Ollantaytambo and take our transportation to the city of Cusco.
Includes: Breakfast, bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes, entrance ticket to Machupicchu, professional guide, train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (Voyager and/or expedition), selected hotel.
Optional:
Entry to Huaynapicchu subject to availability + $60.
Entrance to Machupicchu Mountain subject to availability + $60.
Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes (Totos House): US$ 24.00 per
Buffet lunch in Machupicchu (Sanctuary Lodge): US$ 40.00 per
VISTADOME train tickets + $60.
Fourth day: Vinincunca Colored Mountain Tour.
Pick up from your hotel will be in the early morning (04:00 – 04:30 a.m.) and then we will head towards the south of the city of Cusco; for an approximate two-hour journey until we reach the town of Cusipata – Paucarpata where we will enjoy a delicious semi-buffet breakfast, then we will continue for 40 minutes to the starting point of the walk, the guide will give you a brief recommendation to start the walk which It lasts approximately one hour and thirty minutes, to reach the mountain of colors – Vinincunca which is located at 5020 meters above sea level, 16,466 feet throughout the journey we will observe the flora and fauna of the area, llamas, shepherd alpacas with the typical costume In the area, the landscape is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped peaks that are part of the Andes mountain range, the Apu or God Ausangate (sacred mountain) is one of the highest in southern Peru. Our guide will explain the orography, ecosystem, location of the area, then free time for photographs. Later, we will return to transportation to Cusipata for our buffet lunch. Finally we will return to the city of Cusco.
Includes: Transportation, professional guide, Semi buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, entrance to Colores Mountain, selected hotel.
Breakfast at the selected hotel, at the indicated time (08:00 – 08:30 hrs) pick up from your hotel to enjoy the tour of Maras and Moray, on the way you will be able to appreciate beautiful picturesque landscapes such as the Vilcanota mountain range, the snow-capped mountains of “ The Chicon and the Veronica” First we will visit the archaeological complex of Moray, a set of circular platforms that in Inca times served as an agricultural laboratory, then we will continue towards the salt mines known as the Salineras, made up of about two thousand small wells, which in Inca times served for the extraction of salt and today the local people continue to take advantage of this resource as an economic means and continue with the customs of their ancestors. Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco.
Includes: Breakfast, transportation, professional guide, entrance tickets to attractions, selected hotel.
El recojo de su hotel será por la madrugada (04:00 – 04:30 a.m.) seguidamente realizaremos un viaje en nuestra movilidad hasta llegar al poblado de Mollepata donde degustaremos de un delicioso desayuno Semi buffet, para luego continuar por una hora más hacia el punto de partida llamado Soraypampa, donde iniciaremos la caminata hasta llegar hacia la laguna Humantay que se ubica a una altitud de 4,200 msnm, llegando al lugar podremos apreciar un hermoso paisaje, rodeado por hermosos picos nevados que son parte de la cordillera de los andes después de toda la explicación, el guía les dará tiempo libre para las fotografías, luego regresaremos a Soraypampa – Mollepata para nuestro almuerzo buffet y finalmente retornaremos a la ciudad del Cusco.
Incluye: Transporte, guía profesional, desayuno Semi buffet, almuerzo buffet, ingreso a la laguna Humantay, hotel seleccionado.
The Trip Cost Includes
- foods
- transport
- professional guide
- income to attractions
- selected hotel
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International and national air tickets (*).
- Airport taxes.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Additional nights during the trip, due to flight cancellations.
- Food not specified in the program.
- Alcoholic beverages or bottled water.
- Snacks.
- Insurance of any type.
- Laundry service.
- Telephone or radio calls.
- Items for personal use.
- Tips.
- Extra expenses caused by changes in the itinerary, due to force majeure circumstances or other circumstances that are not within the control of our company.
- (*) Before purchasing your airline tickets, please let us know your flight schedule (routes, times, dates) to avoid modifications or changes to your itinerary.
- RECOMMENDATIONS WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
- Clothing: long and short pants (visit to Machupicchu), short and long sleeve polo shirts, cotton socks, warm clothing for Cusco, especially for the nights.
- Poncho or rain cape (you can buy a basic one in Cusco), especially if your visit is between November and April.
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
