Tour Machu Picchu tourist destination that every visitor would like to know only once in his life, induced by the now famous «Machu Picchu» wonder of the world; simply a reason to visit and fill us with energy. Culture, history, tradition, magic myths, and mysteries in this fantastic tourist destination.
This day we take a trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas: visit the Pisac Incas built, the colorful Andean market, and the church. Then we pass places like Lamay and Calca on the way to arrive in Urubamba town where we stop for lunch. After lunch visits Ollantaytambo town, where we can see its typical streets, impressive archaeological constructions, and agricultural terracing, not to mention the splendid views over the sacred valley. Finally, visit the picturesque Andean village of Chinchero where the built of royal hacienda Of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lie. You can admire the well-preserved Inca wall in the main square, and visit the beautiful colonial temple. Built on Inca foundations with interesting paintings. Overnight in Cusco
Day 3
CUSCO / MACHUPICCHU
Pick up at the hotel to take the train for a full-day tour of the Magical citadel of Machu Picchu, which is 112 Km. from Cusco . During the journey, we see the Urubamba canyon, the Urubamba River and the snow-capped peaks of Veronica Mountain. Arriving in Aguas Calientes we go to Machu Picchu where we visit this wonderful Inca Sanctuary also known as “The lost City of the Incas “one of the best-known examples of surviving Incas. After the visit, we come back to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco.
Day 4
Maras and Moray
We pick you up at 8:30 am or 12:30 pm and drive in our private transport to the village of Maras where they still keep a good part of its colonial architectural beauty. You can see made of thin stone and lintels with sculptures in bas-relief. Then we go to Salineras where the salt mine is located consisting of 3,000 small pools roughly 5 square meters (53.8 ft²) in size. Every three days, during the dry season, workers fill the pools with salt water that comes from a natural hot spring at the top of the Maras complex. When the water evaporates from the pool, the salt is left for collection. This process is carried out over a one-month period until the pools reach an approximate volume of solid salt that is 10 centimeters (4 inches) in height. The salt is ground up, treated with iodine packaged, and sent to various markets in the region. It is a short picturesque walk downhill from Salineras taking approximately 40 minutes back to our transport.
Then we go to the Moray ruins located at 3,450m, where we find the agricultural terraces of Moray with their complex system of irrigation and terraces. Different levels of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which was further excavated by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl they are and they were thought to have been used by the Incas to discover the optimal conditions for their crops. These terraces served as a natural greenhouse to grow an extraordinary variety of crops at an altitude that they would typically only grow in the tropical Andes. It has also been suggested that they had a cosmological meaning.
Then we return to your hotel in Cusco.
WHAT TO BRING
- Wear light or tennis shoes.
- Drink plenty of fluids during your excursions.
- Raincoat (poncho long) rainy season
- Long sleeve shirts
- Trousers
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Binoculars
- Sunglasses, plastic bags
- Medicine and/or personal items (liquid for contact lenses)
- A light backpack per person Camera or camcorder and films.
- Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins dollars, euros, or soles.
- Welcome to the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu Tours, Peru. Prepare yourself as you are about to embark on a virtual tour exploring one of the most intriguing destinations on the planet. Don’t worry … you won’t need heavy hiking gear or an experienced guide to tour the spectacular views and scenery the magnificent complex has to offer.
