Adventure, Culture and Rafting 6 Days

Reception at the airport and Morningfree. . . . City Tour: We start the tour with the pick up at 1:30 hrs. until 7:00 pm. We visited the Temple of Koricancha and 8 km from the city we visited the 4 ruins: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PucaPucara and Tambomachay. Not included: Full feed.
The city of Cusco is one of the most visited places in the world. Cusco and its surroundings are home to important archaeological centers, Inca walls, colonial churches built on ruins of the Inca empire and legendary paths that lead to citadels lost in the heights of the Andes. Furthermore, the ancient cultures of Peru are kept alive in its people, the colorful costumes, the gastronomy and in the vestiges of the beauty of a glorious past that surrounds visitors who arrive at the imperial city of the Incas.
Cusco is the sacred city of the Incas and Archaeological Capital of the Americas. This is why we have prepared this one-day tour for you, which we will begin after lunch. During our walk we will visit the most representative places of the ancient capital of the Inca empire.
Koricancha: We will discover the religious center better known as the “Temple of the Sun”, and learn more about the impressive engineering used in its construction.
Sacsayhuaman: A short 3 Km journey will take us to this display of impressive architectural skill, a majestic fortress built with monumental stones.
Qenqo: Our steps will take us to this ceremonial and ritual center, where sacrifices took place as a tribute to the ancient gods.
PucaPucara: Previously known as “Tambo”, PucaPucara is one of the military posts on the Inca trail.
Tambomachay: 7 km from the city of Cusco is this center for water worship ceremonies, widely known as “the place of waters.” Tambomachay is another amazing stop on our tour.

We will begin our tour by picking you up at the hotel to go by tourist transport to the south of Cusco; specifically to the river camping area in Cusipata. There we can leave our luggage before starting our rafting experience in Cusco. In addition, in this camping area we can also enjoy hot showers, bathrooms, sauna, swimming pool and a comfortable dining room.
Our professional rafting guides will provide all suitable rafting equipment such as rafting helmet, life jacket, paddle, self-rescue raft. After the guide provides the necessary information about the service and comprehensive security, we will begin the river tour on inflatable rafts. The rapids in this section are class III and III+. We will spend two hours of floating time, after which we will head back to the river camp in the town of Cusipata, where we will enjoy lunch.
After lunch the guides will provide all the necessary information about another activity: the zip-line, which consists of two cables each 120 meters long. After lunch we will pack our luggage and head towards the city of Cusco, at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Departure at 08:00 hrs. by Tourist Bus to the Sacred Valley. – Approximately an hour into the route we will find the archaeological site of Pisac. – Guided tour of the Inca site, we will descend on foot to the small town of Pisac and you will have the opportunity to visit the Typical Market. Buffet lunch in Urubamba. – Visit to the Inca city of Ollantaytambo. Boarding the train from Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes Reception and overnight at the selected Hotel in Aguas Calientes. Not included: Dinner.
Pisac: At the entrance to the Urubamba Valley is Pisac, a magnificent mestizo town where you can distinguish the old neighborhood (archaeological site) from the modern part with its colonial characteristics. The main attraction of Pisac is the traditional indigenous market, where we will find a wide variety of typical objects from the region, made of fabric or ceramics. We will also admire the typical costumes of the region, quite colorful and worn by local residents. Additionally, we can visit the old colonial church of Pisac, where masses are still celebrated in Quechua on Sundays, attended by local residents and the “varayocs” (local authorities from different cities). We will end our visit to Pisac with a look at the interesting irrigation system of the crop fields and the fabulous astronomical observatory dating back to Inca times.
Urubamba: To head to Urubamba we will pass through the towns of Coya, Lamay, Calca and Yucay, observing beautiful flora and fauna during a 45-minute tour. At the end of the trip we will arrive at the city of Urubamba, located in the heart of the Sacred Valley, in the middle of a quite comfortable and fertile area that constitutes an important pre-Hispanic agricultural center. We will take advantage of this pleasant atmosphere to have lunch in a cozy typical restaurant.
Ollantaytambo: In the afternoon we will go to the Ollantaytambo region, also known as “Tambo Valley”. This is the only “living” Inca city, that is, the only inhabited one, and it extends along the Vilcanota River, reaching Machu Picchu. We will visit the famous fortress of Ollantaytambo, which stands out in the valley, where we will see some of the most imposing buildings of the Inca empire.

Departure 06:00 a.m. Approx. from the hotel and connection to the bus station. Uphill bus to find the majestic citadel of “Machu Picchu”. Guided tour of approx. 2 ½ hours. Return by bus to “Machu Picchu Pueblo” (or “Aguas Calientes”).
The Machu Picchu excursion includes a guided tour of approximately 2 hours. During the visit we will visit the most important sites such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the royal quarters, the temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Afterwards we will have free time to take a walk around the citadel, take photos and film, and when finished we return to “Machu Picchu Pueblo” to have our food (Lunch) before boarding our return train. In the afternoon, at approximately 6:30 p.m. We will board our train heading to the town of Ollantaytambo, where a bus will wait for us to return to the City of Cusco where we will arrive at approximately 10:00 p.m.

Approximately 4:00 – 4:30 AM we will be passing by your hotels located in the central area of ​​Cusco. From here we will head south for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the restaurant where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then we will continue for approximately one more hour to the starting point of the hike. Before this walk, our guide will provide you with walking sticks and give you the necessary information for the long-awaited tour. The walk is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Montaña de Colores, if you wish, you can add a visit to the Red Valley (consult with the seller). It is advisable to be at least two days before in the city of Cusco, this for proper acclimatization since the walk is not that complicated but the altitude makes it super difficult to get there.
After the visit we will return along the same route to whereit is located our transport, then we will return to itrestaurant where we had breakfast to enjoy a pleasant buffet lunch. A moment of relaxation and we will take our return transportation to Cusco. The vehicle will leave us in a place near the parade ground.

Breakfast at the Hotel and then transfer to the airport.