CUSCO, NAVEL OF THE WORLD
6D/5N

You will enjoy a unique experience in the city of Cusco. In the footsteps of the Incas... This tour is a classic approach to Cusco and offers exceptional

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A journey focused on the most representative places in the Cusco region, discovering the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, a thousand-year-old city full of charm. Exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas includes visiting its most impressive sites, including Machu Picchu, which will be the highlight of the tour.

Trip information

Tour title

Cusco, navel of the world

Duration

6D/5N

Country visited

Peru

Regions crossed

Lima, Cusco

Highlights

Cusco landscape, Maras, Moray, Chinchero.

Best time to come

From April to October.

Flights number

2 flights

Accomodation

5 nights in 3 *
1 night in accomodation at your own expense.

Meals included

Total meals included : 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 0 dinner

Altitude max

3714 m a.s.l. / 12185 ft a.s.l.

Distance covered

1333.5 km / 828.6 mi (* as the crow flies)

Difficulty

Moderated.

Recommended age

+12

Itinerary

1: Lima Miraflores - Cusco
2: Cusco - Chinchero - Moray - Salineras de Maras - Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo
3: Machupicchu - Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo
4: Ollantaytambo - Pisac - Cusco
5: Cusco
6: Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez

Program details

Lima Miraflores - Cusco

In the morning, transfer to Lima airport, two hours before your Lima-Cusco flight departure.

Arrival in Cusco, welcome and transfer to your hotel.

We recommend at least two hours of rest to help acclimatize to the altitude. In the afternoon, explore the city, passing by the 12-Angled Stone and the Plaza de Armas. The tour continues with a visit to the colorful San Pedro Central Market. The city tour concludes with a visit to the Qorikancha.

Free time after the visits.

Free meals.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Illa - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Cusco
https://illahotel.com/illa-hotel/

Altitudes

Altitude min : 93 m a.s.l. / 305 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Lima Miraflores - Cusco : 569.2 km /353.7 mi (flight)

Total distance : 569.2 km / 353.7 mi

Cusco - Chinchero - Moray - Salineras de Maras - Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo

Departure by private transport to the village of Chinchero, a predominantly indigenous village.

The tour continues towards the Maras Salt Flats, a unique spectacle that brilliantly demonstrates human ingenuity in establishing an open-air salt mine at an altitude of over 3,000 meters.

Then, visit the Moray site, likely an agricultural laboratory once used for acclimatization.

Arrival in Ollantaytambo. No visits are planned this day. Departure by train from Ollantaytambo station towards Machupicchu Pueblo or Aguas Calientes in the afternoon. Arrival at Machupicchu Pueblo and check in at the hotel.

Lunch included, free dinner.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Hotel Flower's House - 3* - Calle Kory Wakanki B-9 esquina, Ca. Wuyñay Wayna, Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu pueblo

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2081 m a.s.l. / 6827 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3714 m a.s.l. / 12185 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Cusco - Chinchero : 16 km /9.9 mi (road)
Chinchero - Moray : 17.4 km /10.8 mi (road)
Moray - Salineras de Maras : 5.4 km /3.4 mi (road)
Salineras de Maras - Ollantaytambo : 12.5 km /7.8 mi (road)
Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo : 30.6 km /19 mi (road)

Total distance : 82 km / 51 mi

Machupicchu - Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo

Return to Ollantaytambo.

A bus ride up to the site, overlooking the valley from a height of 400 meters, and a guided tour. After the tour, you'll have free time to wander through the narrow streets. The entire day is dedicated to exploring the site. Descent to Machu Picchu Pueblo on foot or by bus, at your own pace. In the afternoon or early evening, take the train to Ollantaytambo. Arrive in Ollantaytambo and check into your hotel.

Free meals.

Optional Visit: Option to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Sol Natura - 3* - Avenida Ferrocarril 633, Ollantaytambo - Ollantaytambo
https://solnaturahotel.com/

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2081 m a.s.l. / 6827 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 2844 m a.s.l. / 9331 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Machupicchu - Machupicchu Pueblo : 2.3 km /1.4 mi (train)
Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo : 30.6 km /19 mi (road)

Total distance : 32.9 km / 20.4 mi

Ollantaytambo - Pisac - Cusco

Visit Ollantaytambo and Pisaq.

Visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, home to some of the most beautiful Inca buildings. A morning visit is ideal because the light is perfect and there are few people.

After the visit, drive along the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Arrive in Pisaq, visit the archaeological site and the craft market.

Return to Cusco in the late afternoon.

Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation :

Hotel Illa - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Cusco
https://illahotel.com/illa-hotel/

Altitudes

Altitude min : 2844 m a.s.l. / 9331 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Ollantaytambo - Pisac : 48.2 km /30 mi (road)
Pisac - Cusco : 17.5 km /10.9 mi (road)

Total distance : 65.7 km / 40.8 mi

Cusco

Free day to enjoy strolling the charming streets of this ancient city.

Discover, for example, the San Blas neighborhood, Cusco's little Montmartre. It is one of the city's most beautiful neighborhoods, home to artists and artisans.

In addition to its small boutiques and art galleries, the neighborhood boasts excellent restaurants and lovely cafes.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Hotel Illa - 3* - Carmen Alto, San Blas - Cusco
https://illahotel.com/illa-hotel/

Altitude

Altitude min : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.

Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez

Transfer to Cusco Velasco Astete Airport and boarding for your flight to Lima.

Arrival in Lima, welcome and transfer to the hotel by private transport or international flight connection.

Meals included : Breakfast

Accommodation :

Accomodation at your own expense.

Altitudes

Altitude min : 21 m a.s.l. / 69 ft a.s.l.
Altitude max : 3400 m a.s.l. / 11155 ft a.s.l.

Distances (Referencials - as the crow flies)

Cusco - Lima - Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez : 581.5 km /361.3 mi (flight)

Total distance : 581.5 km / 361.3 mi

Included

All domestic transportation: domestic flights, transfers, boats, local or private buses, and the listed trains, unless otherwise specified.
Hotels according to the category indicated by the small stars at the end of each day. The hotels suggested in the day-by-day program are subject to availability. In case of unavailability, an equivalent hotel may be offered.
All site entrance fees, unless otherwise noted.
English-speaking guide service for tours, unless specified otherwise.
Meals indicated as included.
All breakfasts.