Start Packet Cusco The Inca Capital + Huamantay Lake + Rainbow Mountain + Machu Picchu
CODE : STP016
Cusco 4 days packet active
Cusco, the inca capital. Your do the amazing and famous 7 colors rainbow mountain and the Huamantay lake as excursion from Cusco. Machu picchu is also included!
Included
- Transfers in (airport – hotel)
- Assistance staff in English and Spanish.
- Huamantay lake in shared service
- The Inca capital of Machupicchu
- Train tickets there and back Expedition train
- Hotel for 4 nights in Cusco, Sacha 3*
- All breakfasts at the hotel
- Rainbow mountain excursion in shared service with English speaking guide
Not Included
- Entrance tickets to the various tourist centers
- meals not listed.
- Transfer out ( to busterminal or Hotel )
- Other things not mentioned are in the program.
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Destination
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Departure
Ruins, Cuzco | Altitude: 2050 – 4200 m. / 6730 – 13780 f -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket.
Day 1 :
ARRIVAL IN CUSCO
Optional City tour in Cusco Upon arrival in the city of Cusco, you will be transferred to your accommodation. 3* Hotel Cusco.You are free to visit to the archaeological monument of the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral of Cusco, built on the great palace of the Inca Wiracocha. Or Saqsayhuaman (Sexy woman). Within this large complex are other archaeological sites, such as Q’enqo (Center for Astronomical Observation); temple dedicated to the land, Puca pucara, its function was to control the Inca Trail and Tambomachay (Baños del Inca), a center of worship and worship of water. Optional we can arrange this in a city tour.
Day 2 :
The Laguna Humantay Trek 1 Day This tour was created for people who are nature lovers enjoying a free day or who does not have many days to visit some wonderful passages of the Flora and fauna. This we see throughout our trip to the Laguna Humantay and the sacred mountain or sacred Apus as Salkantay.
CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMAPA – LAGUNA HUMANTAY – CUSCO.
Our tour begins from 4:30 to 5:00 am where we will pick up your receptive hostel or hotel, then continue with our trip in our private transport until arriving at Mollepata town where we will have breakfast to recover from our trip, Then we will continue our tour where we will see beautiful passages until arriving Soraypampa, where we will have a brief rest before we start our trek 9 am. Located at 3880 meter. When the weather is nice, we have amazing views of the mountains Humantay (5900m) and the Salkantay (6125m). We will start with our hike to the Humantay Lagoon which has an altitude of 4 250 m.s.n.m, with a turquoise coloration. Our ascent lasts for about 2 hours approximately when arriving at the Lagoon Humantay we will have enough time to appreciate the majestic marvel that nature offers us where we will also have A demonstration of an offering to the sacred Apus where we can participate in that activity.
- Walking time: Approx. 5 hours (including picnic en route).
- Level of trek: Difficulty moderate.
Then we will descend to Soraypampa to be able to take our bus to the town of Mollepata where we can enjoy our lunch, then we will continue our trip back to the imperial city of Cusco. We will arrive approximately 5:00 pm.
What is Included?
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
- Mountain guide (english and spanish).
- Touristic transport from Cusco to Soraypampa (beginning of trek)
- Breakfast.
- Snacks.
- Entrance to the Humantay Lake.
- Lunch
- First aid kit equipment.
- Transportation back to Cusco
- Hotel night 3* Cysco Sacha
Day 3 :
Visit Machu Picchu
Early in the morning, transfer to the train station in Poroy or Ollantaytambo, to take the train to Machu Picchu thru the sacred village to Aguas Calientes. Here a bus awaits you, to take you to the actual site of the “Lost City of the Incas.”Machu Picchu Your bilingual guide will take you throughout the vast ruins. Machu Picchu is the best known of the Inca ruins, as it is recognized worldwide, yet it is not mentioned in any of the writings of the Spanish Conquistadors. It is believed to have been constructed around the mid-15th century and was “rediscovered” by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911. The guided tour of this fascinating place is an awe-inspiring experience. Visit the Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds.
After the explanation (about 2 hour ) you still have some free time ( total you can stay 4 h at machu picchu ) to wonder around by your self . You can walk to Inti Punko, the “Sun gate” ( before the guided tour )or to the mountain behind Machu Picchu “ Huayna Picchu “, in a 45 min climb. Be careful , only 400 tourist a day can climb this and you have to buy the permit far in advance. This permit you have to buy at extra charge, together with your entree fee. From here you have stunning views over the whole complex ! After your visit you take the bus back down to Aqua Calientes to take the train back to Cusco or Ollantaytambo, from where we transfer you back to your hotel after a fantastic day.
Included
- Transfer from your hotel in cusco to the railway staition in Poroy or Ollantaytambo
- 1 Train ticket Poroy or Ollantaytambo to Aqua calientes ( Expedition train)
- 1 trainticket aqua calientes – Poroy or (Ollantaytambo)
- Bustickets aqua calientes – Machu picchu,1 up and 1 down
- 1 Entrance fee for 1 day to Machu Picchu archaeological complex. (only 1 entree fee included for 4 h )
- In and out transfers to your hotel in cusco
- All applicable taxes.
- Guided tour 1 time for about 2 h, English speaking guide
- 1 night hotel sacha 3* cusco.
Not included
- Food , take some snacks with you because the food at Machu Picchu is very expensive, you can lunch cheap at Aqua Calientes
- Night in hotel at aqua Calientes ( if you take the 2 days 1 night option ) we can arrange hotel if you like
- Second entree fee to Machu picchu
- Wayna picchu permit, 16 USD iff there are permits left ! only 400 a day
- Vistadome or hiram bingham train ( its possible for extra charge)
- personal travel insurgency
- Provided in private upon request!
Day 4 :
Full Day Rainbow mountain
A fantastic full-day tour (with trekking) to the 7 Color Mountain, through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes. Starting from Cusco.
Note: This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or other events which are beyond our control. We will always do our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible. Overview: Duration: Full Day- 5.40 am- 5 pm Distance: 10km. (round trip) Elevation: 4450 m. – 5100 m. Difficulty: Difficult
Included:
- Bilingual guide
- Hotel 3* hotel
- Small groups MIN 2 PAX —
- Transport to and from your hotel in cusco
- Breakfast and Lunch in a local community home.
- First aid kit (including a small oxygen tank)
- Entrance fee (10 soles to the community – subject to change)
Not Included:
- Entrance fee (10 soles to the red color mountain- optional)
- Water
- Horseback available upon request
- Tips
- Travel /Health / Emergency insurance
- Trekking poles – you can rent them from us.
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