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    A Journey Throug

    a Fabled Past

    A unique and iconic private tour of both Peru’s lesser known and more prominent ancient treasures

    All Year Available

    08 days

    A Journey Through a Fabled Past

    CUSCO | SACRED VALLEY | INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

    Discover the mystery of the Capital of the Inca Empire! During this adventure, dip yourself into the mysticism of the Sacred Valley, Cusco and the wondrous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The Inca Empire was the most powerful Andean civilization, this region is surrounded by amazing Andean peaks and glacial waters. Delight yourself tasting delicious typical food, knowing its history, nature and warm people.

    Peru has a great range of places to be visited following the classic route, but whenever is possible, to maximize your stay in our lovely country, we will always try to include far from the beaten track places. Also, to make the most of the country and your time, “Journey Through a Fabled Past” package tend to be busy affairs with many of early mornings and long tour ending mid-afternoon, but trust us, it is worth it! We’ll always consider the perfect balance between activities and time to rest, acclimatize and to spend time at your own peace.

    About hotels, we carefully chose the best properties around the country for you. Our itinerary ideas have been created by local specialists, who first-hand know the best landscapes scenarios and unmissable stops during your Peruvian Adventure. We will be always happy to provide you countless suggestions, depending on your interests and desires. You can be sure that your trip will be tailored considering every single detail based on your preferences.

    • Adventure

    • Cusco

    • Moderate

    Highlights

    • Perfect for adventure lovers.
    • A beautiful trip through the amazing Inca Sites in the lively Cusco City.
    • Travelling through the gorgeous landscapes of the heart of the Sacred Valley offer you shopping at the historical and colorful Pisac market.
    • Hike through cozy local towns to Ollantaytambo’s archeological site.
    • Hike the iconic short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Citadel along your expert guide.
    • Delight yourself exploring Andean Villages, meet local people and learn about their customs and traditions.
    • Enjoy features hand-picked lodgings throughout your trip to Perú.

    Summary

    Traveling the Auri Perú way, allows you discover closely the Inca History. This adventure offers you the ideal opportunity to discover and experience closely the Inca history, legacy and cultural ways which still endure in the present time, all of these in only eight days!  Your trip to Machu Picchu will take you through Cusco, the Sacred Valley and finally arrive to the Machu Picchu Ancient citadel through the iconic Inca Trail.

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    Overview

    DAY 1

    Welcome to Cusco & Transfer to the Sacred Valley

    Start your adventure at the gorgeous and serene landscapes that the Sacred Valley offers.

    DAY 2

    Visit the Agricultural Lab of the Incas at Maras, Moray & Local Village

    Enjoy the breathtaking views at the Sacred Valley!

    DAY 3

    Hike to Ollantaytambo

    Hike through lovely Andean Villages to Ollantaytambo archeological site.

    DAY 4

    Inca Trail to Machu Picchu!

    Hike through enigmatic and breath away land-escapes scenarios to the Ancient Machu Picchu Citadel

    DAY 5

    Explore the Ancient Machu Picchu Citadel & Train to Cusco

    Dip yourself into the enigmatic Machu Picchu Citadel’s atmosphere

    DAY 6

    Free Morning & Cusco Private City Tour

    Explore the enigmatic Capital of the Inca Empire with your private guide!

    DAY 7

    Free Day at the Capital of the Inca Empire

    Spend a day at your own pace!

    DAY 8

    Transfer to the Airport

    Flight back to Lima & International flight back home!

    Itinerary

    Detailed Itinerary

    DAY 1

    Welcome to Cusco & Transfer to the Sacred Valley (L)

    Start your adventure at the gorgeous and serene landscapes that the Sacred Valley offers.

    Welcome to Cusco! After your arrival to the Andean Cusco Airport Once you arrive at the Andean Cusco Airport, your private guide will pick you up to start your adventure in the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will be Awanacancha “Living Museum”, where you will learn about the weaving process and you will come face-to-face with the lovely South American camelids, including alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas… you can feed them too!

    Your journey will take you to Pisaq traditional market, which is famous for its beautiful handicrafts that delight thousands of visitors every year. Textiles, vegetables, and silver jewelry are just some of the items that are sold here.

    Then, delight yourself with a savory lunch featuring the most delicious Peruvian dishes.

    Our next stop will be Pisaq ruins, we will explore some Incan archaeological sites, including ornate palaces and temples, and magnificent agricultural terraces on the mountains. This was one of the major agricultural centers of the Incan Empire and is one of the most beautiful towns of the Sacred Valley. From this point, you will see the modern-day Quechua people continue to farm and the verdant farmland where the Incas once cultivated their crops.

    At the end of the tour, your guide will leave you in your hotel located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to spend a peaceful night rest.

    *Eco-friendly tip: Plastic bags can take up to 500 years to biodegrade so take a re-useable shopping bag with you when you go to local markets as Pisaq.

    DAY 2

    Visit the Agricultural Lab of the Incas at Maras, Moray & Local Village  (B, L)

    Enjoy the breathtaking views at the Sacred Valley!

    This morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast your hotel. Then, your private guide and private transportation will pick you up to start your private tour.

    You’ll be taken to see the impressive agricultural site of Moray. It is believed that this place was used as a kind of Incan laboratory to acclimatize crops. Then, we will drive to Maras ‘village – known for its beautiful colonial doorways – before arriving at the town’s still-in-use salt pans. During this visit you will find around 2000 small salt pans that are still used by local people for domestic purposes, then enjoy a savory lunch enjoying the beautiful Andean environment.

    Post lunch you’ll have a chance to meet local villagers and visit to an off-the-beaten-track highland village on the shore of the icy blue Lake Piuray. Here, women are weavers’ masters and at this time their main activity is the agriculture. Once you get there, you will interact with the residents, visit their houses and fields, and you will also learn about their day-to-day life is like within the Andean highlands. You may also meet the lovely children; they love sharing their drawings with visitors.

    Finally, transfer to your hotel in Cusco for a well-deserved good night’s rest.

    DAY 3

    Hike to Ollantaytambo  (B, L)

    Hike through lovely Andean Villages to Ollantaytambo archeological site.

    This day, hike through the Sacred Valley of the Inca, your private guide will lead you to the breathtaking Patacancha Valley. At the ruins of Pumamarca we’ll begin our hike down a pre-Columbian trail, during the hike you will see some irrigation canals that are still used by local villagers today.

    Along with your expert guide, you will enjoy two hours of easy hiking, then, we’ll find ourselves in the Incan town of Ollantaytambo, where the centuries-old influence of the Incas is still very much visible: water from the mountains trickles down to the Inca-built street canals, also, you will find the impressive trapezoidal doors and Inca walls.

    Ascend beyond the stepped, slope-side terraces to the ruins of a centuries-old fortress above town, where the Incas secured an important victory over the Spanish conquistadors. Discover the mysterious hewn stone constructions, then your private guide will show you the quarries where the Incas sourced these huge stone blocks. From this point, you will enjoy the most beautiful views of the valley and the Urubamba River that meanders through it.

    Then, enjoy a savory lunch, delight yourself with the delicious local flavors. Upon completion of this journey, we will bring you back to your hotel for an evening spent at leisure.

    DAY 4

    Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! (B, BL)

    Hike through enigmatic and breath away land-escapes scenarios to the Ancient Machu Picchu Citadel.

    Prepare for a climatic day! The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is considered as the most beautiful treks in the world and you’ll see why. Hike through different ecological areas, tropical rain forests, and the surroundings are seriously outstanding places. Of course, the Inca Trail saves its greatest reward for its unique archeological sites, culminating at the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu.

    This morning, you will be transferred from your hotel to the starting point for your trail. Along the route, delight yourself with beautiful Inca sites, see a variety of flora and fauna and dip yourself in the impressive Andes mountains. Covering 16km of the trail our journey begins in the Sacred Valley and works it’s way up along an original Inca Trail to the Inca site of Winay Wayna.

    Continue your hike to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku). From Sun Gate, stare out into the horizons and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains and Machu Picchu hidden between steep peaks below you. Once you get to this point, take a deep breath of relief as you have tread in the footsteps of the Incas and have conquered the iconic Inca Trail!

    Descend to Machu Picchu and try to capture the best view, be sure to make a stop to appreciate the true beauty of this gorgeous place. Make your way to Aguas Calientes by bus and enjoy a peaceful night rest with the sound of the cloud forest around you.

    DAY 5

    Explore the Ancient Machu Picchu Citadel & Train to Cusco  (B, L)

    Dip yourself into the enigmatic Machu Picchu Citadel’s atmosphere

    Prepare for a climatic day! This you will be transferred to the bus station to take your bus up to the Ancient City. Do not forget to charge your batteries! You will have many opportunities to take post-card views.

    Feeling adventurous? If so, consider hiking the Huayna Picchu mountain, which offers unbeatable views over Machu Picchu. This morning, your private guide will show you mysterious and magic Machu Picchu Citadel by visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and some other cemeteries.

    This afternoon, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and board the return train to Ollantaytambo. We will be waiting for you at the train station and bring you to your hotel in Cusco for a well-deserved good night’s rest.

    *** This day you will have the chance to climb up the Huayna Picchu Mountain. Delight yourself with the most beautiful views of the Ancient Citadel. Please, consider that it is necessary to book entrances tickets in advance, due that we are subject to availability.

    DAY 6

    Free Morning & Cusco Private City Tour (B)

    Explore the enigmatic Capital of the Inca Empire with your private guide!

    Free morning to explore at your own pace the Capital of the Inca Empire.

    This afternoon, your expert guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour. Discover mysterious alleyways, emblematic squares, and coveted treasures of Cusco with your private guide. The first visit will be Sacsayhuaman fortress. The next stop will be the temple of Q’enko and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. The last visit will be Tambomachay before coming back to the city to visit the famous Plaza de Armas and Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun).

    Later, your guide will bring you back to your hotel to spend a quiet evening.

    DAY 7

    Free Day at the Capital of the Inca Empire  (B)

    Spend a day at your own pace!

    Free day at the Capital of the Capital of the Inca Empire to explore at your own leisure. Visit San Pedro Market and the historical San Blas Neighborhood.

    Walk along the beautiful streets and emblematic squares. Or find yourself in colorful local markets filled with the sounds of bartering.

    During your stay in Cusco, you will find many museums, so chose a few that best match your interests.

    If you want to explore the iconic Cusco’s attractions, spend some time at the Plaza de Armas or Plaza Regocijos and try the Choco Museum, which will show you the history of cacao. This museum offers cultural and interesting classes about the chocolate process, it is ideal to spend time as a family, specially if you have young kids.

    If you want to know a bit more about local culture, San Pedro Market is an unmissable stop, it has managed to maintain its authenticity. Every day, local people make their shopping and locals eating at food stands.

    DAY 8

    Transfer to the Airport  (B)

    Flight back to Lima & International flight back home!

    This day, at the appropriate time you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back to Lima. Once you arrive to the airport, we will assist you with the check in. Flight to Lima and then take your international flight back home. We wish you Buen Viaje!

    Included

    What To Expect…

    • Explore Perú in a personalized way. Plan with your expert Travel Advisor the best itinerary based on your needs and interests.
    • Personalized assistance during your complete stay in the country, we want you to enjoy a hassle-free vacation!
    • We listen to you! So, we can adapt your itinerary based on your interests, it is possible to add or to cut the activities of your preference, just let us know.
    • We are available 24 hours per day, during the week, our operations area never stops. We are here to assist you whenever you need it.
    • We work with the most experienced English-Speaking tour guides around the country, every excursion, visit, activities, will be in short groups or absolutely private.

    Pricing

    The price is fully customizable and can be tailored and flexible to your personal preferences and style, the price is basically based on final accommodation, travel dates and other custom preferences during the tour.

    Feel free to reach us via email at info@auriperu.com
    or by calling us directly at 1(800)590-5784

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