CODE: PHI

PRICE: US$ 595.00

This is a wonderful journey for travelers who want to see the traditional culture of the Peruvian highlands. This trip combines the attractive Sacred Valley of the Incas and a mountain trek to Lares with splendid mountain scenery and typical flora and fauna. On this tour we will stay in a small local village and chat with the highlanders, so you will experience the surviving Inca culture. To complete the Inca highway we explore the lost city of the Incas - Machupicchu.
Starting & finishing point: Cusco airport.

INCLUDE ACTIVITIES:

• Sacred Valley tour
• Lares Trek 4d/3n
• Machupicchu tour

TIMING: 7 days Starting and ending at Cusco airport.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Cusco
Arrive in Cusco at any time. However, we must know your flight details for reception and transfer to your hotel. There will be a briefing about the tour and the city. Today there is no planned activity so you can explore the city, walk slowly to get used to the altitude.

DAY 2: Sacred valley
A wonderful day driving and walking through the spectacular Sacred Valley of the Incas surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.    You will see a fascinating typical market in Pisaq which is a good place to buy gifts for relatives and friends. You will also see the marvelous Incan towns of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. These are complemented by great mountain scenery that the Sacred Valley offers. You will spend the night in a nice hotel in Ollantaytambo Town.

DAY 3, 4, 5: Lares Trek-Aguas Calientes
In the morning we will take a trip to Quishuarani. This is the starting point of the journey to the highlands of Perú.  We will see many llamas and alpacas. This trek will take you to small local villages and communities where people still conserve their ancient traditions. The stunning mountain scenery and the native fauna and flora will amaze you. The last day we take the train in the evening to the small town of Aguas Calientes where you can enjoy a bath in the natural hot springs. On the last night there will be accommodations in a comfortable hotel.

Day 6: Machupicchu-Cusco
Early in the morning you take the first bus up to see the sunrise at Machupicchu. An expert guide will give you a relaxing tour since the other tour groups arrive midday. Late in the afternoon you will take the train back to Cusco where we will arrive in the evening and you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day 7: Depart Cusco .
Transfer to the airport.

Is it for me? Anybody who likes to hike can do it. The Lares trek to Machupicchu is 45 km. It is a moderate and easy 3 day trek. The highest we go is 4600m. If you don’t like to trek we have alternative programs by train to Machupicchu with an extra night in Aguas Calientes Town. For this option you must let us know in advance.