GTVP-02 – PERU

TRADITION, CULTURE & NATURE AT ITS BEST

Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Vinicunda (Mountain of 7 colors) & Humantay Lagoon
Six Days / Five Nights
Minimum two persons

FEATURING ARANWA HOTELS

ITINERARY

DAY 1: CUSCO/SACRED VALLEY | INC: –

Arrival in Cusco, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel in Sacred Valley. On the way, we will go to Maras, the famous and millenary salt mines from colonial times. The contrast of the white wells and the green valley is awesome and a must for a spectacular snapshot of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Overnight stay in Sacred Valley – Aranwa Sacred Valley – Deluxe

DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY | INC: –

Day at leisure. To enjoy the Valley surroundings

Overnight stay in Sacred Valley – Aranwa Sacred Valley – Deluxe

DAY 3: SACRED VALLEY/MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO | INC: B/L

Early in the morning, we will go to the Ollantaytambo train station, where we will depart by train to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. After a guided visit, we will have lunch at Tinkuy restaurant. At the arranged time, we will return to Cusco and will be transferred to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Cusco – Aranwa Cusco Boutique – Classic

DAY 4: FD Mountain of the 7 colors – Vinicunca | INC: BB/BL .

Very early in the morning, we will start our journey across Valle Sur toward Quechuyno, which is the starting point of our hike to the Cerro Colorado or 7-color Mountain, located about 100 km. southeast of Cusco city. After enjoying a traditional breakfast in the area, we will start our hike to reach the control center and enter this mystical place. During our walk we will observe how colors around us change due to the weather. We will reach an altitude of 5000 meters, approximately, which is the top of this mysterious mountain. Geological formations will reveal all its splendor; the contrast of the blue sky creates a formidable line between the coast desert and the Amazon jungle, guided by the beautiful Ausangate.
Overnight stay in Cusco – Aranwa Cusco Boutique – Classic

DAY 5: HUMANTAY LAGOON | INC: B/L.

Very early in the morning, we will start our road trip to the Mollepata town, our first stop. We will continue to Soraypampa, starting point of our trek. Along the way, we will appreciate different ecological floors, beautiful landscapes and the imposing snow-capped Humantay and Salkantay mountains. After an hour and a half of hiking, we will arrive at the impressive Humantay lagoon located at
4200 m.a.s.l. Its’ turquoise and crystalline colors contrast with the majestic snow-capped mountains of the area. We will return along the same road for lunch and at the coordinated time we will return to Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco – Aranwa Cusco Boutique – Classic

DAY 6: DEPART CUSCO (B)

At the appropriate time transfer from your hotel to the airport for your next destination.

TOUR RATES INCLUDE:

Five nights at the hotels of the selected category with daily breakfast.
All transfers, visits and excursions based on Group or SIC Basis and including English-speaking local guides.
Transfers between hotels and train stations.
VISTADOME train ticket for the route Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes/Poroy
Shuttle bus ticket Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes (day 03 of the program).
Entrance fee Machu Picchu (day 03 of the program).
Meals as per itinerary.

TOUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:

International air tickets and local flights within Peru. To be quoted separately on request
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses, beverages in meals.
Tips for transfers, guides or waitress.
Land services, tours and hotels not indicated in itinerary.