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Cusco, Pisac, Moray , Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Maras Salt Mines, South Valley, Rainbow Mountain
7 Days / 6 Nights
On the first day, the tour starts with a pick-up from your hotel at 1 PM. You will be taken to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous cathedral. Afterward, you will proceed to the Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun, where you can observe the blend of Inca culture and Catholicism.
From there, you will walk down to Avenida El Sol and take a car to the Inka site of Sacsayhuaman. Your guide will explain the history and construction of this impressive site. The tour will then continue to Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay before returning to Cusco, either at the main square or your hotel, depending on your preference.
The second day begins with an early pick-up from your hotel at 7 AM. You will be driven to Pisac, where you will explore the Inca ruins and have an opportunity to visit the local market. Next, we will stop at Urubamba for lunch before continuing to the Salt Mines and Moray archeological site, known as the Andean farming laboratory.
The tour will then proceed to Ollantaytambo, an Inca fortress built with pink granite rocks. After the tour, we will head to the train station to catch a train to Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu. In Aguas Calientes, you will have dinner at a restaurant and spend the night.
This day begins early with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a bus ride to Machu Picchu. You will have the opportunity to witness the sunrise if the weather permits. Upon arrival, your guide will provide a 2-hour tour of the Machu Picchu site, highlighting its history and significance.
After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the site on your own. Your guide will provide your bus ticket back to Aguas Calientes, where you will meet and receive your train tickets. You will then take the train to Ollantaytambo, where a private car will be waiting to transfer you back to Cusco and your hotel.
The morning begins with a guided tour of the Maras Salt Mines and Moray, two intriguing Incan sites near Cusco. The Maras Salt Mines are terraced salt pans used since ancient Incan times, where visitors can witness the traditional salt extraction methods employed by local families.
The tour then proceeds to Moray, an archeological site with unique circular terraces that likely served as agricultural experimental laboratories for the Incas. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco for a traditional Peruvian lunch at a local restaurant, where we can savor the diverse flavors and fresh ingredients characteristic of Peruvian cuisine.
The South Valley tour in Cusco is a captivating journey that combines ancient history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Explore hidden treasures such as Inca terraces, pre-Inca ruins, and a colonial church while immersing yourself in the natural beauty and local traditions. The tour concludes in a lively market town, offering a taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine and engaging encounters with friendly locals.
The Rainbow Mountain tour takes you on a challenging trek to the captivating and vibrant Rainbow Mountain in the Andes of Peru. The hike offers stunning views, a landscape transformed by colorful mineral deposits, and a breathtaking summit at 5,200 meters. After enjoying the beauty, the return journey provides more opportunities to appreciate the remarkable Andean landscapes.
On the final day of the tour, you will check out of your hotel in Cusco. The tour will conclude with a transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport, timed according to your flight schedule. The exact departure time will be coordinated with the tour office, ensuring a smooth and timely transfer.
As you bid farewell to Cusco, you can reminisce about the rich history, stunning landscapes, and captivating culture that you have experienced during your journey through the heart of the Inca Empire.
On the first day, the tour starts with a pick-up from your hotel at 1 PM. You will be taken to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous cathedral. Afterward, you will proceed to the Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun, where you can observe the blend of Inca culture and Catholicism.
From there, you will walk down to Avenida El Sol and take a car to the Inka site of Sacsayhuaman. Your guide will explain the history and construction of this impressive site. The tour will then continue to Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay before returning to Cusco, either at the main square or your hotel, depending on your preference.
The second day begins with an early pick-up from your hotel at 7 AM. You will be driven to Pisac, where you will explore the Inca ruins and have an opportunity to visit the local market. Next, we will stop at Urubamba for lunch before continuing to the Salt Mines and Moray archeological site, known as the Andean farming laboratory.
The tour will then proceed to Ollantaytambo, an Inca fortress built with pink granite rocks. After the tour, we will head to the train station to catch a train to Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu. In Aguas Calientes, you will have dinner at a restaurant and spend the night.
This day begins early with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a bus ride to Machu Picchu. You will have the opportunity to witness the sunrise if the weather permits. Upon arrival, your guide will provide a 2-hour tour of the Machu Picchu site, highlighting its history and significance.
After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the site on your own. Your guide will provide your bus ticket back to Aguas Calientes, where you will meet and receive your train tickets. You will then take the train to Ollantaytambo, where a private car will be waiting to transfer you back to Cusco and your hotel.
The morning begins with a guided tour of the Maras Salt Mines and Moray, two intriguing Incan sites near Cusco. The Maras Salt Mines are terraced salt pans used since ancient Incan times, where visitors can witness the traditional salt extraction methods employed by local families.
The tour then proceeds to Moray, an archeological site with unique circular terraces that likely served as agricultural experimental laboratories for the Incas. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco for a traditional Peruvian lunch at a local restaurant, where we can savor the diverse flavors and fresh ingredients characteristic of Peruvian cuisine.
The South Valley tour in Cusco is a captivating journey that combines ancient history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Explore hidden treasures such as Inca terraces, pre-Inca ruins, and a colonial church while immersing yourself in the natural beauty and local traditions. The tour concludes in a lively market town, offering a taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine and engaging encounters with friendly locals.
The Rainbow Mountain tour takes you on a challenging trek to the captivating and vibrant Rainbow Mountain in the Andes of Peru. The hike offers stunning views, a landscape transformed by colorful mineral deposits, and a breathtaking summit at 5,200 meters. After enjoying the beauty, the return journey provides more opportunities to appreciate the remarkable Andean landscapes.
On the final day of the tour, you will check out of your hotel in Cusco. The tour will conclude with a transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport, timed according to your flight schedule. The exact departure time will be coordinated with the tour office, ensuring a smooth and timely transfer.
As you bid farewell to Cusco, you can reminisce about the rich history, stunning landscapes, and captivating culture that you have experienced during your journey through the heart of the Inca Empire.
Transportation Transportation for the entire tour of Peru and day trips throughout the region are included from the start to the end of the tour. This includes hotel pickup and dropoff, transfers from Cusco Airport, bus transportation from Cusco to all Sacred Valley tours, and the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and train tickets from Ollantaytambo are included as well, alongside final transfers from the Cusco Train Office to your hotel.
Professional Tour Guides Each trusted and knowledgeable Sparrow Explorer guide is a trilingual university graduate who can speak Spanish, English, and Quechua. Each of our tour guides is a local citizen of Peru who grew up in and around the area and has a wealth of knowledge. They are a vibrant, joyful, and enthusiastic group of professionals eager to share everything they know about ancestral locations and traditions.
Briefing & Entrance Fees Before kicking off your Peru tour, you will be invited to a specialized briefing session with our tour guides at our offices or your hotel. This debrief will provide you with all the necessary information regarding safety, entrance fees, and other regulations for the duration of your tour.
Food, Water, & Meals Please note that lunch and dinner are not included in this tour package. However, our professional chefs do prepare several snacks and breakfast options daily for your convenience. It is your responsibility to inform us of any allergies or nutritional needs. We use only the best healthy and organic ingredients. Vegetarian food options are available at no extra cost.
Accommodation This tour package includes accommodation throughout your seven-day adventure in Peru. Accommodation will consist of both 3 and 4-star properties.
Equipment Sparrow Explorer is proud to provide you with the best equipment to make your trip a safe and comfortable experience. Our equipment includes an oxygen tank and a First Aid Kit for altitude and safety concerns.
Meals & Extra Snacks Snacks for your tour outside of normal mealtimes, such as daily lunch and dinner, are not included.
Tips & Gratuities Please note that tipping is not required. Tips or gratuities to our guides are given at your own discretion and are greatly appreciated.
Travel Insurance While we do not provide travel insurance, we highly recommend that our travelers invest in an extensive insurance policy. However, even without travel insurance, you can still enjoy this tour.
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On the first day, the tour starts with a pick-up from your hotel at 1 PM. You will be taken to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will visit the famous cathedral. Afterward, you will proceed to the Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun, where you can observe the blend of Inca culture and Catholicism.
From there, you will walk down to Avenida El Sol and take a car to the Inka site of Sacsayhuaman. Your guide will explain the history and construction of this impressive site. The tour will then continue to Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay before returning to Cusco, either at the main square or your hotel, depending on your preference.
The second day begins with an early pick-up from your hotel at 7 AM. You will be driven to Pisac, where you will explore the Inca ruins and have an opportunity to visit the local market. Next, we will stop at Urubamba for lunch before continuing to the Salt Mines and Moray archeological site, known as the Andean farming laboratory.
The tour will then proceed to Ollantaytambo, an Inca fortress built with pink granite rocks. After the tour, we will head to the train station to catch a train to Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu. In Aguas Calientes, you will have dinner at a restaurant and spend the night.
This day begins early with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a bus ride to Machu Picchu. You will have the opportunity to witness the sunrise if the weather permits. Upon arrival, your guide will provide a 2-hour tour of the Machu Picchu site, highlighting its history and significance.
After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the site on your own. Your guide will provide your bus ticket back to Aguas Calientes, where you will meet and receive your train tickets. You will then take the train to Ollantaytambo, where a private car will be waiting to transfer you back to Cusco and your hotel.
The morning begins with a guided tour of the Maras Salt Mines and Moray, two intriguing Incan sites near Cusco. The Maras Salt Mines are terraced salt pans used since ancient Incan times, where visitors can witness the traditional salt extraction methods employed by local families.
The tour then proceeds to Moray, an archeological site with unique circular terraces that likely served as agricultural experimental laboratories for the Incas. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco for a traditional Peruvian lunch at a local restaurant, where we can savor the diverse flavors and fresh ingredients characteristic of Peruvian cuisine.
The South Valley tour in Cusco is a captivating journey that combines ancient history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Explore hidden treasures such as Inca terraces, pre-Inca ruins, and a colonial church while immersing yourself in the natural beauty and local traditions. The tour concludes in a lively market town, offering a taste of authentic Peruvian cuisine and engaging encounters with friendly locals.
The Rainbow Mountain tour takes you on a challenging trek to the captivating and vibrant Rainbow Mountain in the Andes of Peru. The hike offers stunning views, a landscape transformed by colorful mineral deposits, and a breathtaking summit at 5,200 meters. After enjoying the beauty, the return journey provides more opportunities to appreciate the remarkable Andean landscapes.
On the final day of the tour, you will check out of your hotel in Cusco. The tour will conclude with a transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport, timed according to your flight schedule. The exact departure time will be coordinated with the tour office, ensuring a smooth and timely transfer.
As you bid farewell to Cusco, you can reminisce about the rich history, stunning landscapes, and captivating culture that you have experienced during your journey through the heart of the Inca Empire.
Transportation Transportation for the entire tour of Peru and day trips throughout the region are included from the start to the end of the tour. This includes hotel pickup and dropoff, transfers from Cusco Airport, bus transportation from Cusco to all Sacred Valley tours, and the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and train tickets from Ollantaytambo are included as well, alongside final transfers from the Cusco Train Office to your hotel.
Professional Tour Guides Each trusted and knowledgeable Sparrow Explorer guide is a trilingual university graduate who can speak Spanish, English, and Quechua. Each of our tour guides is a local citizen of Peru who grew up in and around the area and has a wealth of knowledge. They are a vibrant, joyful, and enthusiastic group of professionals eager to share everything they know about ancestral locations and traditions.
Briefing & Entrance Fees Before kicking off your Peru tour, you will be invited to a specialized briefing session with our tour guides at our offices or your hotel. This debrief will provide you with all the necessary information regarding safety, entrance fees, and other regulations for the duration of your tour.
Food, Water, & Meals Please note that lunch and dinner are not included in this tour package. However, our professional chefs do prepare several snacks and breakfast options daily for your convenience. It is your responsibility to inform us of any allergies or nutritional needs. We use only the best healthy and organic ingredients. Vegetarian food options are available at no extra cost.
Accommodation This tour package includes accommodation throughout your seven-day adventure in Peru. Accommodation will consist of both 3 and 4-star properties.
Equipment Sparrow Explorer is proud to provide you with the best equipment to make your trip a safe and comfortable experience. Our equipment includes an oxygen tank and a First Aid Kit for altitude and safety concerns.
Meals & Extra Snacks Snacks for your tour outside of normal mealtimes, such as daily lunch and dinner, are not included.
Tips & Gratuities Please note that tipping is not required. Tips or gratuities to our guides are given at your own discretion and are greatly appreciated.
Travel Insurance While we do not provide travel insurance, we highly recommend that our travelers invest in an extensive insurance policy. However, even without travel insurance, you can still enjoy this tour.
