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This is a very nice excursion, it begins with a visit to the Sacred Valley on the first day, connection to Aguas Calientes this same afternoon you spend the night in a previously reserved hotel and the next day you visit Machu Picchu, it will be a 3-hour tour, then you will have time Free to take photos, then we return to "Aguas Calientes" to take the train back to Ollanta, here our transport awaits us to take us back to the hotel in Cusco.

We will visit several of the attractions exposed to us the fascinating town of Cusco. This is one of the largest villages that protect its Hispanic and colonial history and architecture.

When in Cusco, you don’t need to leave the city to see ancient ruins. This Cusco city sightseeing tour introduces you to the city’s charms, from its impressive archaeological sites like the Saqsayhuaman ruins complex to the more modern Cathedral of Cusco. This half-day tour is a great overview of the city for first-time visitors wanting to learn about Cusco’s rich past and present alike.

You will start the tour of Sacsayhuamán, one of the emblematic buildings of the Incas (declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO) erected in the fifteenth century. It is an immense fortress built with large stones whose transfer and carving is still a mystery. Return to the city and visit the neighbourhood of San Blas, originally inhabited by the Inca nobility. Today it is a conglomerate of beautiful cobbled streets and popular among artisans. Then, visit the Cathedral located in the Main Square. Its construction began in 1560. Thousands of stones were extracted and transported from the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Then, visit the hurch of La Merced, a masterpiece of modern baroque style. Marvel at its beautiful interior courtyard, carved wooden ceilings and imposing altars. Finally yo will visit Coricancha, also known as ´The Temple of the Sun´ (QuriKancha; golden temple). Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.

We take you on this journey to discover two very important and most unique sites of the Sacred Valley: the archeological site of Maras and the salt mines of Moray.

Reach out the most important places of Cusco like the archeological park and Machu Picchu just in 3 days.

The tour is perfectly distributed to you spend a very good time without the necessity of run. Our objective is a perfect service.

Waqrapukara remains an enigmatic site built in seclusion far away from most other sites in Cusco. This place was considered more sacred than Machu Picchu. The clue is a vaulted niche three jambs that faces the sun rise, you'll see it when you arrive there. It's design and difficulty to reach suggests it was meant to be a secret. Not much is known about its purpose. The surrounding valley is breathtaking and you'll get to see a side of Cusco not many others see. Waqrapukara is considered off the beaten path. We also have 2 day hike which involves exploring tombs on the mountain ridge. Inside the tombs are the untouched remains of the Qanchi who were around during the Inca.

Explore the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, which daily makes our visitors enjoy with its amazing constructions, feel the energy of one of the most spiritual places in the world, explore the mystery that surrounds the jewel of the Incas and more make the best option

You will start in Coricancha, the "Temple of the Sun", its construction was ordered by Inca Pachacutec (1438-1471) and was used as base for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent upon the arrival of the Spaniards. Its walls were covered with gold sheets and its courtyards were planted with golden corn and life-size llamas. You will then go to the Cathedral (1560 - 1654), one of the most splendid Spanish colonial churches in America, which is shaped as a Latin Cross and houses about 400 colonial paintings from the Cusco art school, and impressive goldsmith, silversmith and precious stones works. Finally, you will be transfer to San Blas, which built impressive stone constructions at a short distance of the Main Square. It is still possible to see the unmistakable rigor of the Inca walls at the base of many constructions. Today the quarter is a conglomerate of charming small cobblestone streets that are very popular among craftspeople, who sell their works on the street.

Waqrapukara remains an enigmatic site built in seclusion far away from most other sites in Cusco. This place was considered more sacred than Machu Picchu. The clue is a vaulted niche three jambs that faces the sun rise, you'll see it when you arrive there. It's design and difficulty to reach suggests it was meant to be a secret. Not much is known about its purpose. The surrounding valley is breathtaking and you'll get to see a side of Cusco not many others see. Waqrapukara is considered off the beaten path. We also have 2 day hike which involves exploring tombs on the mountain ridge. Inside the tombs are the untouched remains of the Qanchi who were around during the Inca.

Enjoy a private guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping of the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf. Then, visit the Cathedral at the Main Square and the San Pedro market. Head to the hills above Cusco to visit the remains of the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, whose imposing ramparts offer a stunning panoramic view of Cusco, and the ruins of the temple and amphitheatre of Qenqo, where it is believed the Incas practised agricultural rituals. Admire Qenqo and then visit Puka Pukara (‘Red fortress’ in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Finally, visit Tambomachay. Afterwards, return to your hotel.

You can live a great experience in Peru and Cusco visiting several attractions of the country and arriving at the great wonder of the Machupicchu world. In 6 days they will live the most unforgettable experience of your life.

Today you will visit the Chinchero town, one of the most important towns of the Inca Empire located on a terrace above 3800 masl. There you may get to know the archaeological complex that draws attention for its well-kept andenes (agricultural terraces) and a large Inca fortress located in the place attributed to be the origin of the rainbow. The construction of the beautiful colonial church located at the foot of the Main Square was completed in 1607 over the foundations of Inca constructions; its main altar is carved in gold leaf with a baroque style and it is dedicated to the Virgin of the Nativity and its walls are decorated with paintings of Diego Quispe Tito, the top representative of the Cusco school of art. You will return to Cusco after touring the towns charming streets of cobblestone.

We pick you up from the hotel between 4 am in our private transport to go to Mollepata, we will arrive in 2 hours approximately to this small town, the we will have breakfast to start our hike towards Humantay Lake. We will continue in our transport for approximately 1 more hour until Soraypampa which is located at 3900 msnm. Our guide will give you some recommendations to start the trek to Humantay Lake located at 4200 msnm Which is very close to the mountain Salkantay. We start the hike to Humantay Lake for approximately 1 hour and half; enjoying the beautiful views of the snowy mountains Salkantay and Humantay. When we reach Laguna Humantay we will enjoy the beautiful turquoise lagoon. Later you will enjoy a small snack watching the beautiful landscapes, continue the walk back to Soraypampa. In the afternoon we will arriving to Mollepata and have the lunch. After lunch we return to Cusco in our private transport. We will arrived in Cusco around 7:00 pm ; we drop you at your hotel.

Everyone has heard of Machu Picchu, but very few people have heard of Waqrapukara. Discover this impressive ancient fortress located high in the Andes Mountains with this full-day guided hike from Cusco limited to just two guests. Enjoy a personalized attention and learn about the site from your guide. Includes a local breakfast and a boxed lunch.

Our 2-day luxury tour to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain will allow you to fully explore the Inca city of Machu Picchu and climb one of the two sacred mountains. Let yourself be carried away by the charm of the lost city of the Incas, spend a night in the luxurious 5-star hotels, located in Aguas Calientes or at the main gate of Machu Picchu. Also, take an elegant trip on the most luxurious train in Peru and the world, Belmond Hiram Bingham. From the exclusive observatory or open-air wagon, be amazed by the beauty of the landscape, while enjoying Peruvian food and cocktails, also enjoy live music that plays popular classics. The Luxury Tour will start and end at your hotel in Cusco. Surprise yourself with this unique and sumptuous trip.

Sacred Valley Tour of the Incas has five places to visit. Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, Pisac. If you like you can visit the five sites in one full day. This itinerary gives you the opportunity to visit all the most significant places of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where you can appreciate the magnificent work that the Incas made in stone. You will also have the opportunity to interact with the local people and enjoy the landscapes mountainous areas that surround the sacred valley, with its glaciers, rivers and the friendly people that live in the ancestral valley. For example you will make a stop at the Chinchero to visit the Inca ruins, a colonial temple, and a local family to learn about Andean textiles, then you will go to Moray to visit the circular terraces, Maras Salt Mines, then visit the largest archaeological center of the sacred valley which is Ollantaytambo then we go to Pisac and then return to Cusco.

Qelqanqa is an indigenous community of the Andes, located in the valley of the Patacancha River, belonging to the district of Ollantaytambo, province of Urubamba, in Cusco. It is rich in flora and fauna, where you can find 60 species of birds and more than 700 species of plants. In Qelqanqa there is still a direct descent from the last Incas, which can be corroborated with the current surnames of the locals, such as Sinchi, Huamán, Yupanqui, Quespe, among others. Why book this tour? Disconnect from the city and take a break by immersing yourself in the nature of Qelqanqa. Live with local people from the community. Learn about the traditions and more about the culture of the Inca heritage and the Quechua language. Try local cuisine with natural ingredients.