Special 6 days from Lima: Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu avoid altitude sickness

Lima

Welcome to the city of Lima!, also known as the cultural capital of Peru! Upon arrival at the Lima airport we will wait for you with a sign with the name of the main traveler, we will take you to your hotel to register, leave your luggage and freshen up. You'll have some time to rest before finding a place for lunch or dinner.

After lunch, and once you are ready, you will choose whether to rest or take a tour of the city.

Lima

9:00 AM After breakfast we pick you up to begin the City Tour that will last approximately 4 and a half hours. We begin our tour with a panoramic view of the “Huaca Pucllana”, a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century AD and considered a “Sacred Town” by the Incas. We visit the Historic Center of Lima, where you will see more than fifty monuments and colonial buildings, highlighting the Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, the Municipal Palace, among others. The Viceroyalty of Peru was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.

Next we visit the monumental complex of San Francisco, which is the largest example of colonial religious art in America. The visit to its underground crypts known as “Catacombs” stands out. Finally we will visit contemporary Lima, we will take a walk through the most traditional residential areas of Lima, El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar, after having had a wonderful day you choose to end the tour at your hotel or simply continue enjoying Lima on your own.

Lima

At the time indicated on your plane ticket, we will take you to the Lima airport to board your flight to Cusco.

Cusco

Welcome to the imperial Inca capital of Cusco, also known as the cultural capital of Peru! Upon arrival at Cusco airport, our team will be waiting for you with a sign with the name of the lead traveler, it will take you to Urubamba in the Sacred Valley of the Incas (2,870 meters/ 9416 feet). Good choice to avoid height.

Sacred Valley - Urubamba

08:00 AM. After breakfast at your hotel we will pick you up and go to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the artisan markets and the incredible archaeological centers. that make this tour an unforgettable place.

Moray Archaeological Park

08:40 AM. Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This view is simply stunning, the story behind it even more so. Your guide will teach you about the agricultural laboratory of the Incas and how they created different climate zones on these terraces.

Maras - Salt Mine

09:40 AM. Stand in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photographs of the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you.

Chinchero

11:30 AM. After driving 45 minutes from Cusco we will find the traditional town of Chinchero, we will visit a local family, here they keep the weaving tradition alive. Their alpacas and guinea pigs will welcome you and you can feed them their breakfast. Plus, learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create stunning hand-made textiles. From here we continue our tour to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Urubamba – Colonial style Don Angel Restaurant

12:30 PM. Enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian options available) at one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley. You have the option of trying more than 50 Peruvian dishes including salads, soup, main dishes, and Peruvian desserts.

Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park

2:20 PM. Our last discovery of that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected since it was the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. Therefore, many things happened here during the Spanish invasion. We will then take you to the station to board the selected train. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu.

Aguas Calientes

18:10 PM. You will arrive in Aguas Calientes (town of Machu Picchu) at the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Get settled in your hotel. After check -in, you have the afternoon free at your own expense.

Historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu

07:00 AM. After having our breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer with our guide to the bus station. This bus will take us to the main door of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Your expert guide will accompany you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Stroll through the city squares and climb the delicately carved stone stairs. Esoteric wisdom supports Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience take hold. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (not included).

14:00pm at the time indicated on your ticket, let's board the train that will not take you to the Ollantaytambo train station.

Ollantaytambo

Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, our transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco. Estimated arrival time 18:30pm

Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time we will pick you up to transfer you to the airport to board your return flight.