Cusco Machu Picchu and Puno

Come and discover the mystery of the Peruvian Andes, starting a tour in the imperial city of Cusco full of history and culture you can also know the sacred valley of the Incas and the wonder of the modern world Machu Picchu where you can recharge energies of the giant stones and Capture unique moments in the lost citadel of the Incas “ Machu Picchu”.

To finish we will cross the South Valley and its villages on the way to the city of Puno and Lake Titicaca where we will visit the famous islands of Uros and Taquile. Our fantastic package that allows you to know the culture and tradition of the Quechuas and Aymara people.

Overview of the package of Cusco Machu Picchu and Puno 6Days – 5Nights.

Day 1: Welcome – Cusco city and surrounding area.

Day 2: Sacred Valley  Cusco.

Day 3: Aguas Calientes Town- Machu Picchu- Cusco.

Day 4: Valley South-Puno.

Day 5: Uros-Taquile-Puno.

Day 6: Juliaca-airport.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome – Cusco City and surrounding area.

Our staff will be waiting for you at Cusco airport with a sign with your name and will transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. In the afternoon approximately 1:10 p.m. we pick you up from the hotel and start our tour around the city, starting with The Cathedral of Cusco which houses in its walls priceless artistic treasures. Then we visit the qoricancha Temple, a temple considered sacred by the Incas since it housed Inca priests, who were in charge of worshiping the sun god.

We will continue our guided tour of the archaeological centers located in the surroundings of the city of Cusco; Beginning with the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which means “satisfied hawk” was built with huge stone blocks that has a strategic location that offers an unparalleled view of the city, in this place is realized the Inti Raymi or “Party of The Sun “Every June 24.

We will then visit Qenqo, quechua word that means “Maze” coined by the Spaniards by the labyrinthine underground galleries and small channels carved zigzag. Then we go to Puka-Pukara, called the Red fortress because it is built with stones with color tone. And finally we will visit Tambomachay which was an Incan temple dedicated to worship him to the water. Our tour ends at the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Day 2: Sacred Valley  Cusco.

After enjoying an exquisite breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 a.m. we will pick you up from your hotel and start visiting the archeological center of Pisac located 45 minutes from Cusco by private transportation. Pisac will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge that the Incas achieved in architecture. Pisac was property of the Inca Pachacutec composed of platforms, domestic structures, ceremonial and aqueducts that provided the water for the farm also we will have free time to visit its colorful market And to make purchases of beautiful crafts and souvenirs.

At noon we will go to the town of Urubamba where we enjoy our lunch buffet that will allow you to enjoy delicious Peruvian cuisine. Urubamba was one of the major agricultural centers of the Empire of the Incas. Now here the best corn of the world is harvested and rainy season abound fruits typical of the Valley, as capuli, quince, peaches, strawberries from top quality, among others.

In the afternoon we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, which constituted a strategic military, agricultural and religious center to manage and control the Sacred Valley.

Important: It is in Ollantaytambo that we will board the train heading to Aguas Calientes so that the next day we can visit Machu Picchu and climb the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain.

Day 3: Aguas Calientes Town- Machu Picchu – Cusco.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel at 5:50 a.m. We will transfer to the bus station to go to Machu Picchu archaeological sanctuary. The trip will take around 25 minutes, if the weather permits we could appreciate the wonderful sunrise.

We begin the guided tour of one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World: Machu Picchu. Our guide will tell you about the history and architecture of the citadel, you will be amazed by the Inca constructions and the natural environment that surrounds them. After the tour you will have free time until 1:00 p.m. to continue exploring and taking the photos to remember your visit.

Important: If you want to climb the mountain of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain you must book your tickets ($ 20) in advance, we recommend this optional activity for the magnificent views that are obtained from the top where you will practically feel in the clouds. Ver video Huaynapicchu – ver video machu picchu montaña

A hora conveniente podrá tomar el bus de bajada al poblado de Aguas Calientes. Tendrá tiempo libre para almorzar con tranquilidad, pasear por el pueblo y visitar el mercado artesanal.

At 18:30 hrs will take the train that will take us back to Ollantaytambo. The trip lasts about two hours, so around 20:20 we will continue with the transfer by bus that will take us back to the city of Cusco. We will arrive at the imperial city of the Cusco of the Cusco approx at 22:30 hrs.

Day 4: Valley South-Puno.

After enjoying an exquisite breakfast we pick you up from your hotel and then head south to Cusco to reach the city of Puno.

On our way we will visit the following archaeological sites:

Andahuaylillas (3122 m.s.n.m.) – Time of Visit: 8:30 a.m.
Raqchi (3450 m.s.n.m.) – Time of visit: 11:00 a.m.
Sicuani (3552 m.s.n.) – Buffet lunch: Time: 12:10 p.m.
Open the Raya (4335 m.s.n.m.) – Visit time: 02:15 p.m.
Museum of Pukara (3900 m.s.n.m.) – Time: 03:30 p.m.
Puno (3800 m.s.n.) – Check in time: 05:00 p.m.

Day 5: Uros – Taquile – Puno.

We pick you up from your hotel at 6:40 am. And we will transfer to the port of Lake Titicaca, after a 30-minute journey we will arrive at the beautiful floating islands of the Uros, unique in the world. We will continue our trip to Taquile arriving around 11:30 am, then we will make a 40 minute walk from the port to the village, visiting Taquile for a time of 2 hours on the way we will be able to appreciate a unique landscape and learn about the culture and Tradition of the inhabitants that inhabit the island of the uros, taquile. Here you can have lunch. Night of hotel in Puno.

Day 6: Farewell – Tranfer to Airport Juliaca.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Juliaca airport.

Included

• 02 nights hotel in Cusco.
• 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• 02 nights hotel in Puno.
• Income to all tourist destinations mentioned in the program, including Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, South Valley and Puno.
• Train ticket to Aguas Calientes round trip.
• Ticket Bus MachuPicchu Round trip.
• All transfers to the Airport and bus and train stations in private.
• Guided in Group, Professional guide English – Spanish.
• Buffet Lunch in the Sacred Valley – day 2.
• Lunch on the way of the South Valley – day 4.
• Walk to the floating islands.
• Bus Tour Cusco – Puno.
• Walk to the Floating Islands.