07 DAY CUSCO AND MACHU PICCHU LUXURY TOUR

• Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Lost City of the Incas on this premium Cusco & Machu Picchu Luxury Tour that features the finest accommodations, transportation, and private guided tour in Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu Archaeological Site.
• Travel in style and comfort with the best five stars luxury hotel accommodations in Cusco and Aguas Calientes, which include comfortable rooms, excellent service, and priority amenities.
• Discover the wonders of the Sacred Valley, including Ollantaytambo, Moray, Chinchero, Pisaq, and the Animal Sanctuary of Cochahuasi, where you can see llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, condors, and more.
• Additionally, you will take the Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu and the Vistadome train back to Cusco whilst enjoying stunning views of the high Andes Mountains.
• Visit Machu Picchu Citadel twice, once in the first day and the other in the second day in the morning, a unique experience to admire its beauty and mystery from different perspectives and avoid the crowds.
• Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and stunning scenery of Cusco on a City Tour through the ancient Inca sites of Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puca Pucara.

ITINERARY CUSCO AND MACHU PICCHU LUXURY TOUR 7D/6N

DAY 1: CUSCO NAVEL OF THE WORLD

Our 7-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Luxury Tour start with your arrival in the City of Cusco, where an Inkayni Peru Tours member will be there to greet you and take you to the Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel. The Hotel 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 acclimatizing to the altitude, approximately 3400 meters (11,000 feet).

• Lodging: Cusco PALACIO DEL INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

DÍA 2: CITY TOUR

This trip starts at Sacsayhuaman, one of the emblematic buildings of the Inca Empire (just a few minutes from the center of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by the Inca Pachacutec in the 15th Century. It is a vast fortress built from huge stones; how they were transported and worked is still a mystery. It has been calculated that what we see today is only twenty percent of the original structure because when the Spanish arrived they used its stones for new buildings such as the cathedral.

PLACES THAT ARE VISITED:

• Sacsayhuaman.
• Qenko.
• Tambomachay.
• Puca Pucara.

          Lodging: Cusco PALACIO DEL INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

DAY 3: LUXURY HIRAM BINGHAM TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU

Continuing with our Cusco and Machu Picchu Luxury Tour 7d/6n, your guide will pick you up from your hotel this morning to move to the Poroy train station to board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train – a must see for those seeking the highest level of luxury – to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a gourmet brunch during the spectacular trip that descends towards the Sacred Valley and passes through exuberant landscapes and Andean towns. Upon your arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will board a bus to reach the entrance to Machu Picchu.

“Magnificence” is the only word to describe the scene, when contemplating the ruins of Machu Picchu. The main destination of many traveler lists, the “Lost City of the Incas” is a man-made wonder that has become a symbol of the ingenuity and prosperity of one of the most expansive empires in Latin American history. Only a century ago the incredible ruins were discovered. Its fascination is due in part to its location, high on the mountain at 2,430m / 7,972 feet above sea level. Enjoy a 2 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu before spending the rest of the afternoon exploring the ruins after most visitors have left the site. After, return by bus to your hotel in Aguas Calientes.

• Lodging:  Aguas Calientes INKATERRA MACHUPICCHU PUEBLO HOTEL 

DAY 4: MACHUPICCHU – SACRED VALLEY

Today, we will rise very early for breakfast and ascend to the citadel Inka of Machu Picchu for the second time (approx 25 minutes by bus) to appreciate sunrise at this magical place, a famous masterpiece of architecture and engineering, believed to have been a sanctuary and energetic center. Today, Machu Picchu is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and is considered one of the new seven wonders of the world.

Optional: The trek to the peak of Huayna Picchu, a rigorous climb on steep trails with impressive ruins and spectacular views, a round-trip of 2 hours.

In the afternoon we will return to the Sacred Valley by Vistadome train. Finalizing with our most important full day tour of the 7-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Luxury Trip.

• Lodging: Sacred Valley TAMBO DE INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA.

DAY 5: SACRED VALLEY TOUR

After enjoying the hotel we will start our tour by visiting of the “living ” Inka town of Ollantaytambo, a former Inca administrative center and gateway to the Antisuyo (the Amazon corner of the Inca Empire), sits at the northern end of the Sacred Valley. At the time of the Spanish invasion and conquest of Peru, Ollantaytambo served as the last stronghold for Inca Manco Yupanqui, leader of the Inca resistance at the time. Nowadays the Ollantaytambo ruins and town are an important and popular tourist attraction in the Sacred Valley.

Later we will continue to Moray, an ancient construction designed for agricultural investigations and studies of different crops in a range of altitudes. Here, the many concentric “rings” of terraces produce a fine gradient of micro-climates; the warmth of the lowest central ring slowly dissipates as the rings ascend outward and upward, creating reductions in temperatures until reaching the ground-level norm.

Our last place to visit will be Chinchero: the rainbow village, home of the ruins of the royal palace of the Inka Túpac Inca Yupanqui, a pictures community located on a high plateau overlooking the many snowcapped peaks of the Cusco region. 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 of Chinchero, 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.

• Lodging: Sacred Valley TAMBO DE INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA.

DAY 6: PISAQ – PISAQ MARKET – ANIMAL SANCTUARY

This morning we will continue with our 7-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Luxury Tour, first, we will travel to the town of Pisaq. One of the Sacred Valley’s best archaeological gems is the beautiful Inca ruins at Pisac. Set in the mountainside high above the village of Pisac, the ruins are the most visited for anyone heading to the Sacred Valley. Pisaq is known mainly for two reasons – for its famous craft market and for its archaeological site. Here we will have free time to wander the market and to interact with the many local artisans. After enjoying the typical market we will return to Cusco, on the way we will stop to visit the Animal Sanctuary of Cochahuasi: here we may observe many of the native Andean species such as the puma, Andean cóndor, alpacas, and more.

• Lodging: Cusco PALACIO DEL INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

DAY 7: WALKING TOUR – FLY TO LIMA

Free morning to relax or walking tour. The walking tour will visit the following places:

• Plaza de Armas / Main Plaza, which is home to the main cathedral and colonial houses
• Plaza Nazarenas
• San Blas neighborhood
• The twelve angle stone
• San Pedro local market

This afternoon transfer to the airport of Cusco for your departure to Lima or another place. (End of the tour 7-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Luxury Travel)

INCLUDED:

Our package 7-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Luxury Tour includes the following:

• 06 night’s accommodations in 05 stars Luxury hotels (based on double occupation)
• 06 breakfasts, 01 dinners
• All Private transportation.
• Entrances to Machu Picchu.
• All transfers.
• All entrances fee.
• Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu.
• Vistadome train back to the Sacred Valley.
• Buses to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
• Private guided tour in Machu Picchu.
• Professional Private English Speaking Tour Guide during the whole trip

NOT INCLUDED:

Our package 7-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Luxury Tour does not include:

• Flights
• Single supplement: US$ 1200 (05 stars hotels)
• Meals where are not stated
• Huayna Picchu entrance fee US$ 85
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

PACKING LIST

Sturdy shoes, a good raincoat, and warm layers for the evening are the only essential items. Bring comfortable and modest clothes for the time in Cusco. There is no need to bring a sleeping bag or any gear as you’ll be staying in lodges throughout the expedition or trip.

Documents and Logistics:

• International flights booked and confirmed to Cusco
• Flight information submitted
• Passport valid through end of trip (*Passport and entry receipt must be carried at all times during expedition!)
• Medical insurance card
• Cash for tipping guides, buying souvenirs, incidental costs, etc. (*Note: Please bring crisp US bills. Many places will not accept torn, wrinkled, or worn bills)

PALACIO DEL INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is built within a historic mansion known as the Casona de los Cuatro Bustos, which, from its privileged position next to Qoricancha Palace in the center of Cusco, has lived for over five centuries of this storied city’s history.
Each of our 203 guest rooms are exquisitely decorated with colonial art and furniture and all the creature comforts that modern technology provides like the exclusive Luxury Collection bed, LCD TVs, and high speed Internet. Some rooms have Quechua names and Cusco School paintings decorate the walls, while the headboards and ceilings bear original hand-painted frescoes. Also, have a system of oxygenation to ease the effects of altitude and is located in the Casona Four Bustos, overlooking the central courtyard of the mansion.

The Palacio del Inka Spa offers a range of treatments based on indigenous Andean minerals and products, as well as a soothing indoor therapy pool. Also, we find here the Inti Raymi restaurant which presents a wide variety of Peruvian dishes and a buffet breakfast whose service begins in the early pre-dawn hours of the day. The salons and meeting rooms can be adapted to any need and invite guests to host the perfect event or celebration.

TAMBO DE INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA

Located in the Sacred Valley of Urubamba between Cusco and the Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa a franchisee of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is the only hotel in the valley with a private train station. From this, you can start your journey to the famous Inca citadel.

INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO HOTEL

Popular with those heading to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is an intimate Andean village with terraced hills, waterfalls, stone pathways and 83 whitewashed adobe casitas tucked away in the cloud forest. Member of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, the property has 12 acres of exquisite natural beauty, where 214 bird species – such as the golden-headed quetzal and the iconic Andean cock-of-the-rock – and the world’s largest native orchid collection (372 species) have been registered.

After exploring the Historic Sanctuary and in-house excursions, guests can enjoy the Unu Spa, which combines the classic nurturing with a mystical Andean approach. Natural products are derived from local botanical extracts (mint, eucalyptus, and orchids), thus providing a pleasing spiritual, sensual and soothing experience. The first-class restaurant features stunning views of the Vilcanota River and shares the secrets of Peruvian cuisine with a contemporary twist.