5 days Cusco package with inca trail of 2days.

OVERVIEW:

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Inca Empire! Begin in Cusco with a city tour, exploring the majestic Qoricancha and Sacsayhuamán, before delving into the Sacred Valley, where you’ll visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Hike the stunning Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, witnessing breathtaking views and ancient ruins. Finally, explore the wonders of Machu Picchu itself before concluding your adventure. This tour offers rich cultural insights and spectacular landscapes, though it requires a fair amount of walking and early starts, so be prepared for an active experience!

Day 1 – Cusco City Tour

We will pick you up at the Cusco airport and take you to your hotel. You will have some time to settle in, and then we will return at 1:00 pm to start the Cusco City Tour. We will begin the tour at the most important temple of the Inca Empire, the Sun Temple, known as the Qoricancha. Here, you can observe detailed and intact architecture, and within the temple you will see smaller temples dedicated to the moon, rainbow, stars, lightning and thunder, among others. Today, the Santo Domingo church stands on top of the temple. From there, we will go to an important religious site called Sacsayhuamán which features immense stones. Although the site was religious, the Spanish considered it a military fortress because of its location and the way it was built. Next, we will visit Qenqo, a site built in a natural rock formation which was created to represent the Andean constellations and the concept of the
three worlds, each one representing sacred animals: the condor, puma, and snake. After that we will travel to Puka Pukara, which was a shelter for travelers coming to Cusco from the Amazon. It was also a military center and used to protect the nearby temple located at Tambomachay. Our last stop is Tambomachay, known as the Temple of Water, where the Incas practiced religious traditions tied to water in order to rejuvenate the land. This tradition is known as the fountain of eternal youth. From there, we will return to the city and drop you off at your hotel at around 6:00 pm.

Day 2 – Sacred Valley Tour

We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 8:00 am. In our private vehicle, we will head to one of the most important archaeological sites in the region, called Pisac, to see Inca burial grounds, ancient irrigation systems and astronomical centers. We will visit the ruins and terraces for about an hour, and after our tour here will then go down to the town of Pisac located at the bottom of the valley. In this town we will first stop by a local silver factory and will see a demonstration of how they process and form beautiful jewelry. Next, we will walk through the cobble-stoned street to the plaza to see locals selling produce and souvenirs in their stands. You will have some free time to browse and do some shopping here as well. After finishing our visit in Pisac, we will drive to the town of Urubamba to have a buffet lunch which includes both delicious Peruvian and Western cuisine. From there, we will head to Ollantaytambo where we will visit the ruins built up on terraces that features massive stones at the top. This site was an important religious and astronomical center, and was also used as a military fortress in one of the biggest battles the Incas had against the Spanish. After this, we will start to head back to Cusco, and on the way we will stop at another local village called Chinchero where we will see the remaining Inca buildings and terraces here that were important for the administration of farming. We will then return to Cusco and will drop you off at your hotel around 6:30 pm.

Day 3 – Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

We will pick you up from your Cusco hotel early in the morning (about 5:00 am) and then will drive to the train station and take the train to Km 104 which takes about three hours. At Km 104 we will get off the train and pass the Inca Trail checkpoint where we will see our first archaeological center called Chachabamba, at 2,170 m or 7,170 ft. These ruins were one of the last shelters that the Incas used before they reached Machu Picchu. This site was also used as a religious and administrative center, and features several buildings. Then, we will gradually ascend for about 2-3 hours climbing Inca stone steps while our guide points out different flora and fauna along the trail. We will then pass a tall waterfall before arriving at the archaeological site called Wiñaywayna at 2,650 m or 8,700 ft,
which is named after an orchid and means “Forever Young” in Quechua. We will climb to the
top of the ruins and enjoy lunch with an incredible view of Wiñaywayna and the Sacred Valley.

This large site sits on a mountainside and features experimental terraces that the Incas used to grow different crops. We will visit an important temple with 7 windows that was dedicated to the rainbow as well as observe the amazing engineering of water channels that still function today. Once we finish our tour here, we will continue our hike for about 1 and a half hours on a part of the Inca Trail which is relatively flat, with small ascents and descents along the way. At about 3:00 pm we will then reach the Sun Gate at 2,720 m or 8,920 ft which is called Intipunku in Quechua. This is where we will have our first view of Machu Picchu and from there we will head down to the ruins to take the bus down to Aguas Calientes. We will check into our hotel
where you will have some time to rest or you can visit the hot springs which is about 10 minutes
away. Afterwards, we will meet for dinner and plan for the following day.

Day 4 – Machu Picchu to Cusco

After having an early breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide and take the 25-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will have a 3-hour tour with your guide where you will see and learn about the most important sites including the Inca Palace, Temple of the Sun, main plaza, Intiwatana, and other important temples. After your tour, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, and in the afternoon you will take the train back to Cusco where we will pick you up from the train station and drop you off at your hotel.

DAY 5

Departure. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the airport
for your departure flight.

Food: We include lunch in the Sacred Valley (does not include drinks), a box lunch and snacks
during the hike, and dinner in Aguas Calientes (lunch on the fourth day in Aguas Calientes is not
included).
Breakfast will be provided by your hotels.
Accommodations: We include the first, second, and last nights in a hotel in Cusco. We include
the third night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes (Waynapata B&B). Please note that all hotels are
subject to availability. For hotel upgrade options, please see the “Additional Options” tab.
Guide: Your guide will be with you for the Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley, and the two-day hike.
All our guides are licensed and speak fluent English, Spanish.
Transportation: We will provide you with private transportation to and from the airport, as
well as to and from our tour destinations. We also include round trip train tickets in Expedition
service to the start of the hike at Km 104 and back to Cusco, as well as your bus ticket from
Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes on the third day, and round trip bus tickets from Aguas
Calientes to Machu Picchu for the fourth day.
Entrance Fees: The Inca Trail permit and entrance to Machu Picchu are included, as well as
the full tourist pass that will admit you into all major archaeological and historic sites in Cusco
and the Sacred Valley.

Flights
Hotel before/after trek
Dinner on the last day (day 7)
Sleeping bags and walking poles (poles must have intact rubber bottoms)
Entrance to hot springs
Travel interruption & travel medical/evacuation insurance (required)\
Items of a personal nature and souvenirs
Tip for your guide(s) and trek staff are optional but highly encouraged if you enjoy your trek

Original passport
Backpack to carry your things
Trekking poles (or you can rent a pair from us)
Good sneakers or light hiking boots, and one pair of flip-flops or light sandals
Bathing suit (if you would like to enjoy the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
Camera
Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March)
Comfortable hiking clothes
Bug repellent
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Cap for the sun
Toilet paper
1 liter of water per person
Tip for your guide (optional)

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
Huayna Picchu: If you are interested in climbing Huayna Picchu, the mountain overlooking
Machu Picchu, there is an additional fee of $70 USD per person for us to buy your entrance
ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike
Huayna Picchu, and we will reserve it for you.
PORTER: Depending on your level of physical fitness, the hike can be strenuous. If you would
like to like to reduce the load you have to carry, you can hire an extra Quechua to carry your
belongings. You can hire a Quechua to carry 15 kg (33 lb) for $120 USD. Included in this service
is the Quechua’s salary, transportation, entrance fee to Machu Picchu and his food. If you decide
to use this service, the Quechua will carry your pack until we reach Aguas Calientes. You must
reserve your extra Quechua at the same time you reserve the trip, because the extra porter is
counted as part of the 500-person limit on the trail.
Hotel Upgrade: Included in this package are accommodations in comfortable B&B Hotels in
Cusco and Aguas Calientes. However, if you would like to upgrade to 3, 4, or 5 star hotels, we
offer the following prices and options:
3 Stars: $190 USD total for double rooms and $170 USD total for single rooms (Tambo del
Arriero or Rumi Punku in Cusco and Hotel Ferre or La Cabaña in Aguas Calientes)
4 Stars: $640 USD total for double rooms and $500 USD total for single rooms (Costa del Sol
or Casa Andina Premium in Cusco and Casa del Sol in Aguas Calientes)
5 Stars: $1,800 USD total for double rooms and $1,730 USD total for single rooms (Inkaterra
La Casona or Belmond El Monasterio in Cusco and Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo or Sumaq
Hotel in Aguas Calientes)

*Please note that all hotels and room types are subject to availability, and that we will confirm
them once your reservation is made. Prices may be modified during holidays or the peak tourism
season. Also, we work with many hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes, so if there is a specific
hotel not listed that you prefer, please let us know and we can provide you with a price, or you
can also reserve your hotels directly.
Trekking Poles: If you would like to rent trekking poles, the cost is $10 USD for a pair.
Vistadome Train: Our price includes round trip train tickets in the Expedition train from Cusco
to Kilometer 104 and from Aguas Calientes to Cusco. However, if you would like to upgrade to
the Vistadome train the price is an additional $40 USD per person one way (for round trip
Vistadome tickets it is an additional $80 USD per person).
Customized Itinerary: Although this is our suggested itinerary for this 5-Day Package, we can
personalize your itinerary to better fit your preferences. For example, please let us know if you
will be spending more or less than 5 days in Cusco, if there are additional tours you are interested
in, and if there are any other services we can help organize for you.

Price:
2 people 800.00 USD per person
3 people 770.00 USD per person
4 people 750.00 USD per person
5 people 730.00 USD per person
6 people 710.00 USD per person

HOW TO BOOK:
If you are interested in this package, please send us an email to info@cachilifeperul.com to
check the availability. Please let us know the package you want to do, the date you would like
to start, how many people are in your group, and we will send you back the availability.
When you are ready to book your package, please send us the following information for each
traveler:

Full name
Passport number
Date of birth
Nationality
Gender
Food restrictions (if any)
Would you like to climb Huayna picchu mountain for an additional $70 USD per person?
If you would like tickets to climb Huayna Picchu after your tour of Machu Picchu, we will reserve
a ticket for you as long as there is availability.
After sending your personal information, the next step is for each person in your group to make
a deposit of $200 USD to reserve your package. To make your deposit, please pay by selecting
the correct amount below or by visiting our page. The remaining balance is due in Cusco and
can be paid in cash (either in US dollars or Peruvian soles).
Click the Amount to Deposit:
1 person $200 USD
2 people $400 USD
3 people $600 USD
4 people $800 USD
5 people $1,000 USD
6 people $1,200 USD
7 people $1,400 USD
8 people $1,600 USD