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"FESTIVAL OF THE SUN"
06 Days - 05 Nights

SUMMARY
Six day fully escorted tour to visit the most emblematic and more important places of the Cusco as the QORIKANCHA (Temple of the Sun), the Inka Temples of SAQSAYWAMAN, OLLANTAYTAMBO, PISAQ and the awesome CATHEDRAL. Experience and witness yourself this fabulous ritual celebrated since the Inka times dedicated to the Sun, God  of the Inkas, in the winter solstice. Finally completed this journey by visiting the wonder of the contemporary world: Machu Picchu. maravilla del mundo contemporáneo el Santuario Histórico y Natural de MACHUPICCHU.

ITINERARY

foto hereDay 01: LIMA

We will meet you at the Lima airport for your reception and take you to your hotel.  After getting settled into your accommodations, we will take you on a city tour of Lima.  You will tour the most important and characteristic colonial areas of the city including the Main Square, the Government Palace, The Cathedral, the San Francisco Church with its majestic convent and catacombs, and colonial-era buildings. Leaving central Lima, we will visit modern Lima, and you will be able to see the contrast between the 21st century capital of Perú and its colonial roots.  You will spend the night in your hotel in Lima. (L)

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Day 02: CUSCO

In the morning, you’ll be transferred to the Lima Airport for the flight to Cusco (11,000 ft).  Upon arrival, we'll go to our hotel and check in followed by a few cups of coca tea to ward off the altitude sickness. Lunch. Ahead of us, we will have a half-day tour of the highlights of Cusco. We will visit the Qorikancha Temple, The Main Square, the megalithic temple of Saqsaywaman, Q'enko, Pucapukara, and Tambomachay. Return to Cusco. Hotel. (B/L)

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Day 03: CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY OF THE INKAS (Full Day)

After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Pisaq (9,750 ft) archeological site. You'll be conducted on a guided walking tour around this marvelous temple perched above the dizzying Vilcanota River. Then we’ll visit the Pisaq Andean market. We'll have a buffet lunch and we continue on to Ollantaytambo (9,200 ft). This is a perfect place to appreciate the technology and the vast archeological remnants of Inkas organization. There will be a guided tour. After Ollantaytambo, we'll drive up to Chinchero in our way back to Cusco. Here we’ll visit the colonial church of Nuestra Señora de Monserrate and the archeologicalcomplex. Hotel. (B/L)

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Day 04: FESTIVAL OF THE SUN                                          
This is the second largest festival in South America. Hundreds of thousands of people converge on Cusco from other parts of the nation, South America and the world for a weeklong celebration marking the beginning of a new year, the Inti Raymi, or The Festival of the Sun. The Inti Raymi was a religious ceremony of the Inka Empire in honor of the god “Inti” (Sun God), and was the most important Inka Feast celebrated every winter’s solstice. The version is expressed in the original Quechua language. The celebration starts on the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) then continues to the Saqsaywaman (12,140 ft), we will provide you the transportation, guide, entrance and box lunch. Afterwards you will be transfer by car to Ollantaytambo in your way by train to Aguas Calientes. Reception, transfer to the Hotel and overnight. (B/L)

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Day 05: MACHUPICCHU

Very early and after breakfast we will start our ramble to arrive to Intipunku or The Sun Gate and we can have the first magnificent view of the terrific striking Machupicchu (7.900 ft), then we will descend to our excursion guided to the beautiful Inka Sanctuary, Our hour-long scheduled visit allows you a calm, quiet visit and lets you enjoy the natural beauty and the magical environment of this masterpiece of the Andean man. You'll be conducted on guided tour. After the scheduled hour, you can explore and relax by yourself. After a morning of wandering through the Sanctuary of Machupicchu, we'll return to Aguas Calientes and have lunch. We'll transfer from Aguas Calientes (6,560 ft) to Ollantaytambo (9,200 ft) by train, and by bus proceed back to Cusco. We'll check into our hotel and spend the night there. Farewell dinner show. Hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 06: CUSCO - LIMA
In the morning, we will see you off at the Cusco airport for your flight for Lima, in time to catch your international flight. (B)

End of our services

INCLUDED

  1. All the trips and private ground transportation described in the program, including train Cusco - Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo and transfer by bus Ollantaytambo - Cusco
  2. Accommodations in select hotels, based on double or single occupancy with breakfast included and one night at Aguas Calientes
  3. All the meals indicated in the program.  (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
  4. Entry to all the sites listed in the program.  (Optional visits are the responsibility of the individual)
  5. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services
  6. First Aid kits and all safety equipment including oxygen tank if needed
  7. Personalized attention and assistance

NOT INCLUDED

  1. International and domestic airfares
  2. Fees, tariffs, or taxes for international or domestic flights
  3. Re-entry to tourist attractions
  4. Personal Expenses
  5. Excess baggage charges
  6. Additional nights during trip due to flight cancellations
  7. Insurance of any kind
  8. Extra food or beverages
  9. Tips
  10. Other costs not specified

RECOMMENDATIONS AND NOTES

Visit Perú at any time of year!    
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