Moray

Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2 Days in Vistadome Train

DAY 1: CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU At 08:00 am, you will enjoy a pick-up in private transportation from your hotel to start the trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas and enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological sites, first you will visit Chinchero, where you can see terraces and the remains of the royal treasury of Tupac Inca Yupanqui.Continuing the tour, we will arrive at Maras where the famous Salineras or Salt Mines are located, then you will visit Moray, here you will contemplate the impressive circular terraces that served as agricultural experiment. Later, we will go to Urubamba where you can have lunch, finally you will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, built with giant stones to monitor possible invasions to the Inca people. After the tour, your guide will accompany you to the station to board your train leaving at 04:00 p.m. From Ollantaytambo to the town of Machu Picchu "Aguas Calientes", during the route you will be able to enjoy the wonderful landscapes and take the best pictures of a route without equal.Arriving in the city of "Aguas Calientes" we will be waiting for you to settle in a very comfortable and cozy hotel.DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU ALL DAY - CUSCO This day very early after a breakfast buffet at 05:30 a.m., you will get on the first bus with your guide to the citadel of Machu Picchu and be the first to arrive and be able to contemplate the majestic sunrise. Then, you will enjoy a private guided tour for more than 2 hours, visiting the main precincts of the Inca city such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Intiwatana, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, etc. Once the tour completed, you will be able to visit the citadel on your own, you can do the walk at the Sun Gate or the optional Inca Bridge (climb the Mountain of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain).After completing your incredible experience, you can get off by bus to the village of "Aguas Calientes" and have lunch. In the afternoon you will board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our transport will be waiting for you and take you to your hotel in Cusco. You will arrive to Cusco at approximately 08:30 p.m.

Tour Maras and Moray Salinerias

On this tour we will visit the traditional village of Maras, the archaeological site of Moray with its amazing circular agricultural terraces and the impressive salt mines with thousands of salt pits, forming a unique natural scenery in a traditional circuit in the Urubamba Valley.Between 8:00 hrs and 8:30 hrs we will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the town of Maras, a picturesque community with beautiful landscapes; We will visit the agricultural experimentation center Inca-Moray and La Salineras, a place where you will see the creation of mountain salt, which has been worked on for many generations.

Best of Sacred Valley Day Tour from Cusco: Pisac, Maras, Moray & Ollantayambo

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco Region 6:30 am: Pick-up at your hotel in Cusco 7:25 am: Pisac* (WC available; market visit only on Sundays) *due to bad road conditions we won't visit Pisac but rather Chinchero until the end of April.10:00 am: Visit of Moray (WC available)11:25 am: Visit of the Salt Mines of Maras (WC available) 1:10 pm: Lunch in Urubamba (WC available) 2:30 pm: Ollantaytambo (WC available) 4:20 pm: Drop-off at train station in Ollantaytambo (WC available) 6:15 pm: Arrival at your hotel in CuscoNote: All times are approximations.Duration: 12 hours

05 Day Cusco: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake

ItineraryDay 1: INCA MUSEUM – QORICANCHAStop At: CuscoWe will welcome you when you arrive in the city of Cusco.After having settled in your respective hotel, we will visit in the afternoon the following places: Inca Museum and Qoricancha.We will start the visit of the Inca Museum, where you will learn a little more about the entire Inca Empire, its ceramics, textiles, Andean cosmology, etc.Qoricancha was the Temple of worship of the Sun (Inti) where the best offerings in goldsmithing were held.We will end the day taking you to your hotel.Duration: 5 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Tandapata boutique hotel *** or similarDay 2: CHINCHERO – MARAS – MORAYStop At: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco RegionThis day, we will pick you up at your hotel to head towards the colorful town of Chinchero, where we will find Inca walls and its small colonial church that awaits a lot of history, we will also have a small participation in the elaboration of the Andean weavings.Continuing our visit, we will go to the famous circular cultivation terraces of Moray.After this, we will descend towards the Salineras de Maras, picturesque place for its landscapes; here we will visit more than 3,000 salt wells, the Incas used this salt for their consumption.Finally, we will head towards the train station of Ollantaytambo to take the train that will take us to “Aguas Calientes”.Duration: 6 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Tandapata boutique hotel *** or similarDay 3: VISIT TO MACHU PICCHUStop At: Machu PicchuThis day, we will start by waking up very early and take the bus that will take us from “Aguas Calientes” to Machu Picchu.Our guide will provide you with all the information of the site during 02 hours of guided tour to learn about the Historical Sanctuary in all its splendor.Then, you will have time to tour the Sanctuary on your own and take amazing photos.We will return to “Aguas Calientes” to have lunch.We will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, then we will be taken to Cusco to finally drop you off at your hotel.Duration: 7 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Golden Sunrise hotel *** or similarDay 4: HUMANTAY LAKEStop At: Humantay Lake, Cusco, Cusco RegionEarly, we will pick you up from your hotel to go to Mollepata where we will have breakfast.So we will continue our trip to Soraypampa, our starting point for the walk.In the ascent, we will have the opportunity to observe the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area.We can observe some native birds of the area, as well as get great views of the Andean landscape.Once arrived in the area, we can enjoy our snacks, reached our goal we will be delighted with the spectacular views of the Humantay lagoon and its turquoise waters.In the afternoon after lunch, we will return to the city of Cusco.Duration: 10 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • LunchAccommodation included: Tandapata boutique hotel *** or similarDay 5: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORTPass By: CuscoFree morning so you can relax and / or visit the city.In the afternoon or according to the schedule of your flight, we will take you to the airport for your departure to Lima.Meals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.

06 Day Cusco: Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Rainbow Mountain

ItineraryDay 1: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO AND CITY TOURStop At: CuscoUpon your arrival in Cusco, a representative of “Waman Adventures” will meet you at the airport to assist you with transportation and take to your respective hotel.In the afternoon, you will take the famous City Tour. This tour begins with a visit to Sacsayhuaman, one of the most emblematic buildings of the Inca Empire (a few minutes from the city center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO), built by the Inca Pachacutec in the 15th century. It is a vast fortress built from huge stones. How were they transported and worked? It remains a mystery. It has been calculated that what we see today is only twenty percent of the original structure, because when the Conquerors arrived they used their stones for the construction of new buildings such as the catedral and other churches.Duration: 6 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Tandapata boutique hotel *** or similar.Day 2: PISAC – OLLANTAYTAMBO – “AGUAS CALIENTES”Stop At: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco RegionAfter breakfast, we will embark towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, our first destination will be the “Animal Sanctuary of Cochahuasi”. Here, we can observe many of the Andean species, native as the Puma, the Andean Condor, the Alpacas and many more.Continuing our tour, we will go to Pisac here we will observe the construction design of the construction of the Archaeological site, which many say, which portrays the profile of a condor. Pisac is mostly known for two reasons: for its famous handcraft market and for its archaeological site. Here, we will have free time to interact with local artisans.Finally, we will visit the town of Ollantaytambo, also known as “Living Inca City”. Here, we will have a tour of approximately 01 hour to visit all the ceremonial centers and most important places of this magical town.Duration: 7 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • LunchAccommodation included: Golden Sunrise hotel *** or similar.Day 3: MACHU PICCHUStop At: Machu PicchuToday, we will get up very early at approximately 05:00 a.m., to have breakfast and take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu. There are two good reasons to be at the entrance to Machu Picchu very early:It is worth the effort to get up early, as it is better to be one of the first and be able to enjoy the Sunrise over Machu Picchu, likewise enjoy this magical city without many people.Our guide will give you a tour of Machu Picchu of approximately 02 hours to learn about the history, the most important temples and altars. After your tour, you will have free time to explore the site on your own or if you still have a lot of energy go up the Huayna Picchu Mountain (optional), from where you will have a stunning and spectacular view of Machu Picchu, it takes approximately 02 hours to climb to the top.After completing our visit, you will return by bus to the town of “Aguas Calientes”.Duration: 7 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Golden Sunrise hotel *** or similar.Day 4: MARAS - MORAY & CHINCHEROStop At: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco RegionAfter breakfast, we will board the train to return to the town of Ollantaytambo, from here we will start our tour by bus, our first stop will be the Archaeological Center of Moray. Here, we will enjoy the magnificent circular terraces that functioned as an agricultural research center during the Inca period. When you have finished exploring Moray, we will go to the Salt Mines of Maras, this town is known as a former center of salt production, where you can find around 3,000 salt wells, which are filled daily by a small stream of water.Finally, we will visit "the town of Rainbow Mountain", Chinchero. Here, we can admire the well preserved walls of Inca constructions and altars. We will also visit the beautiful Colonial Church, unique for its works of art and interior images. Continuing the tour, we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning of the Andean weavings, where we will be able to familiarize ourselves with the wisdom of their Inca Art.Duration: 7 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Tandapata boutique hotel *** or similar.Day 5: VISIT TO THE RAINBOW MOUNTAIN / VININCUNCAStop At: Vinicunca Rainbow MountainWe will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco very early, and we will head south of Cusco through the beautiful valley landscapes and farming communities. We will need about 03 hours to reach the community of Quesyuno (4,326 masl / 14,192 feet). Once in the community, we will have a delicious breakfast prepared by our chef.After breakfast, we will start our hike, following a beautiful stream through a pass between mountains, accompanied by the beautiful first views of Ausangate, the fifth highest peak in Peru. Along the way, we will pass by herds of hundreds of alpacas and llamas, occasionally spotting the local inhabitants by going on their daily activities.The ascent will take us a total of approximately 03 hours, taking us to our final destination at the highest point of our trek, Vinincunca or Rainbow Mountain (5,020 masl / 16.466 ft). Here, we will stop to admire and appreciate the outstanding views that we will find in all directions and also the rare geological formations that seem to be painted with exotic colors by the hand of God. In the distance and below us we will see infinite valleys and glaciers until we lose sight of them.We will stop for about 30 minutes - the perfect amount of time to rest, have a snack, and immerse ourselves in this wild environment before starting our descent, which will take approximately 02 hours. Upon returning to Quesyuno, our chef will be waiting for you with a delicious hot lunch. After lunch, we will have time to make some visits to some of the homes of the community and observe the lifestyle and customs that are still practiced since Inca times. Here Quechua, which is the native language of the Incas, is spoken very well, and agriculture is essential for life.At the end of the day, our tour will conclude with the opportunity to meet with the people of the community before leaving back to the city of Cusco in our private van. We will drop you off at your hotel at around 07:00 p.m.Duration: 9 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • LunchAccommodation included: Tandapata boutique hotel *** or similar.Day 6: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT (END OF TOUR)Pass By: CuscoYou will have the morning free to relax or take the walking tour of the city (Optional).In the afternoon, we will take you to the Cusco airport (according to your flight schedule) for your departure to the city of Lima or others (end of the route).NOTE: The Tour begins and ends at the airport and / or bus station of CUSCO.Meals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.

5 Day Sacred Valley, Cusco and Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

ItineraryDay 1: CUSCO NAVEL OF THE WORLDPass By: CuscoUpon your arrival to the airport in Cusco, a member of our team will be there to greet you and take you to our partner lodge, located in the charming historic district of San Blas. The lodge is centrally located and only a few minutes walk from the Plaza de Armas, the beautiful and bustling town center. This day will be reserved for resting and acclimatising to the altitude, approximately 3400 meters (11,000 feet).No meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Tandapata Boutique Hotel *** or similar.Day 2: MARAS, MORAY AND CHINCHEROStop At: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco RegionTo start the Maras Moray & Chinchero Tour we will pick you up from your hotel around 8 AM and head to Moray. The drive is about 1 hour and 20 minutes and is absolutely beautiful. You will drive through the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, through lush yellow fields of wheat, past some villages.Finally you will arrive to the fascinating display of terraces in Moray. Moray boasts three amphitheater-like terraces made by the Incas. These terraces, which are carved deep into the earth in a bowl shape, were thought to be used to determine the optimal conditions for growing crops.When you are done exploring Moray you will head to the salt mines of Maras, which is about 2 miles away. This village is known as a former salt-producing center that is thought to date back all the way to pre-Inca times. There are over 3000 salt pools all carved into the mountain side, being filled daily by a little stream of water.The last place to visit will be Chinchero. Here we can admire the well-preserved Inka walls of the main square as well as the many altars. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church, unique for its interior artwork and imagery. Moving on we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning experience of the art of Andean textiles; throughout the afternoon we will become acquainted with the wisdom of Andean weavings as maintained since long before Inka times.Duration: 7 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Tandapata Boutique Hotel *** or similar.Day 3: FIRST DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL: CUSCO – KM 104 – AGUAS CALIENTESStop At: short inca trailOur trek today takes us along the most impressive stretch of the Inca Trail. We’ll visit beautiful Inca sites, see a variety of flora and fauna and get to take in the fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains. Covering 10km 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 before continuing on to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate (Inti Punku).As we make our way to Machu Picchu we’ll pass through the lush and verdant cloud forest that covers the mountain and get to see a variety of plants, flowers and birds along the way. We may also see some larger mammals such as Viscachas (rabbit-like Chinchillas) and Spectacled Bears (if we are very lucky).After a full days trekking we’ll arrive to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) in the late afternoon and get our first views of Machu Picchu spread out on the mountain below. The light at this time of day is great for photos and with fewer tourists in the site it’s a perfect time to take some pictures of the site. After we’ve passed through the Sun Gate we’ll carry on along the trail a little way before taking a side trail that leads us to Aguas Calientes in the valley below where we’ll check in to our hotelDuration: 6 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerAccommodation included: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu Hotel *** or similar.Day 4: SECOND DAY SHORT INCA TRAIL: MACHU PICCHUStop At: Machu PicchuWaking up early we’ll take the first bus back up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. We’ll have a 2 – 3 hour guided tour of the site during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After the guided tour if you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, you’ll have the time to do it. In the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where you will carry on by bus back to Cusco.Duration: 8 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Tandapata Boutique Hotel *** or similar.Day 5: FLY TO LIMAPass By: CuscoFree morning to relax, This afternoon transfer to the airport for your departure to LimaMeals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.