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Day by day…
The Sacred Valley surrounding by many highs top, present itself a shade harmony whose go from the red clay to the green’s meadow and lands, often raise of yellow from flowers…
Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, Pisac and Ollantaytambo count among of the most beautifully a remnant from Inca’s past.
At some kilometers from this region we found the highest navigable lake of the world. Climate there is very rigorous and vegetation poor. At more than 4000 meters over the level of the sea, vicuñas are silent witnesses of a wild animal life...
Day 1- Tuesday: LA PAZ – CUSCO (AIRPLANE)
Reception at the airport and transfer to Tika Wasi Hotel **.
In Quechua, Cusco means « navel of the world » because this town was the capital of the Inca Empire and was the departing point of the four regions of the World according to the cosmic vision that the Inkas had. Cusco is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities of the Peruvian Sierra.
Rest to get acclimatized to the altitude. Free time for lunch. After lunch, guided tour of Cusco and it’s surroundings: The temple of the Sun – the Cathedral - Tambomachay - Pukapucara - Sacsayhuaman - Q'enko. Transfer to Tika Wasi Hotel ** at the end of the afternoon.
Free time for meals
Note 1: unaccompanied flight.
Note 2: the timetable will be confirmed before booking
Day 2: CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU – URUBAMBA (TRAIN)
Hiram Bingham, an American anthropologist discovered Machu Picchu, in 1911. The archeologists estimate this citadel was built in the middle of the 15th century. Today several hypotheses have been ventured on the function this inaccessible citadel. Was it for military purposes? A kind of secret harem dedicated to the Inkas? A place to rest for the Inkas? It is still an enigma!
Departure early in the morning at 06.15, by train to reach Machu Picchu citadel. Arrival at Aguascalientes train station at about 10.15 a.m. Then we will take a bus to go to Machu Picchu. The day will be dedicated to visiting the site. Free for lunch. Return to Aguascalientes by bus and connection to the train to Ollantaytambo at 03:55 p.m., arrival at 05:35 p.m. Transfer to Casa de Campo Hotel ** in Urubamba.
Free time for meals
Suggestions: You can also reach Huayna Picchu peak. The hike up there is quite difficult. You will need good shoes; light backpacks and not to be afraid of heights. From the top, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Machu Picchu. You will need about 2 hours to go up and come back down.
Note: the train timetable will be confirmed when you book the trip.
Day 3- thursday: URUBAMBA – PISAC – 4 RUINS – CUSCO
Departure to Pisac in the morning, in a private vehicle. Free time fro lunch. Pisac was once one of the most important fortresses of the Inca Empire mainly built to stock the Empire’s food supplies. Guided tour of the Inca site. We will walk back down to Pisac, the colonial village and walk around the Indian market (Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays). At the beginning of the afternoon, visit of the archeological sites located on top of Cusco’s surrounding hills. Tambomachay Q'enko - Pukapucara - Sacsayhuaman. We will walk down back to San Blas district. Transfer to Tika Wasi Hotel ** at the end of the afternoon.
Free time for meals.
Day 4: FREE IN CUSCO
Free day to walk around Cusco’s typical streets of San Blas district. Tika Wasi Hotel **.
Free time for meals.
Day 5- saturday: CUSCO – LA PAZ (AIRPLANE)
07.30 a.m. Transfer to the Cusco airport for a flight to the Bolivian capital. After a 55 minute flight above the Altiplano and lake Titicaca we will land on the highest runway in the world at an altitude of 4200 m. Reception at the airport at 11.55 am (H Bolivia + 1) and transfer to Naira Hotel ***.
Free time for meals.
Note 1: flights only on Tuesdays, and Saturdays.
Note 2: unaccompanied flight
Included:
Mentioned transport, mentioned meals, double room in 2-star hotel with breakfast, entrance to parks and cultural sights, guided visits and mentioned excursions, English speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions.
Not Included:
International flights and La Paz-Cusco-La Paz flight; Airport tax (US$28 per person for international flights and US$5 for national flights); meals which are not mentioned, drinks, tips, etc.; Personal equipment; Obligatory personal insurance.
Hotels
- Urubamba
- Cuzco |
3 star
Incaland
Yupanqui |
4/5 star
Posada del Inca ****
Novotel **** |
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