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CELEBRATING SUCCESS |
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Incentive
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Lima, Cusco, Valle Sagrado de Los Incas, Poblado de Pisac, Mercado de Pisac, Pueblo de Ollantaytambo, Complejo Arqueológico de Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Parque Arqueológico de Sacsayhuamán, Centro Histórico del Cusco |
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07 days / 06 nights |
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| Machu Picchu /
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| Plaza de Armas de Cusco /
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| Sacsayhuaman /
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| Valle Sagrado /
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| Mercado de Pisac /
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| Valle Sagrado /
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| Machu Picchu /
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| Tambomachay /
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| Mercado de Pisac /
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| Qenko /
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| Plaza de Armas de Cusco /
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Day 01:
... / LIMA
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel. The city of Lima was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 5, 1535, the eve of the Epiphany of the Magi – from which it derived its evocative original name of La Ciudad de los Reyes or “The City of Kings”. It is a colonial city of rare fascination and unexpected pleasures; with quiet elegant corners among ancient buildings where the night air is scented with jasmine. Once in the hotel a banner and typical dancers will greet the group before enjoying your welcome cocktail. Overnight in Lima.
Day 02:
LIMA / CUSCO / VALLE SAGRADO
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, as the Valley is lower than Cusco it is much easier to handle altitude and acclimatize faster. On the way you will experience an unforgettable view as you cross over the mountains from Cusco and drop down into the Urubamba Valley. The road follows the meandering Urubamba River and passes through rich agricultural lands and picturesque villages. Upon arrival to the colorful town of Pisac you will visit its lively and colorful Indian market. Here locals, following ancient traditions, sell and exchange a variety of crafts (textiles and ceramics). After lunch, you will continue with the excursion, passing through the towns of Calca and Urubamba, to the Inca Fortress and the village of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle. This astounding feat of construction and ingenuity is considered a Living Inca Town as it is the only Inca settlement that has been continually inhabited since its inception, while its inhabitants maintain very old Inca practices and customs. Above the village, the Incas built a fort that included a temple, agricultural terraces and an urban area. There are two distinct sectors: Araqama Ayllu, the religious and worship zone; and Qosqo Ayllu, the residential area. Ollantaytambo was an important administrative center with military functions considering its walls, towers, traces of ancient roads and aqueducts. Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Day 03:
VALLE SAGRADO
After breakfast and a half an hour drive, you will arrive to the campground at the shores of the Upper Urubamba River. At this place your professional rafting guides will give you a safety talk and provide you with all the proper equipment for rafting. You would be rafting for approximately two and a half hours, running class II and III, introductory type rapids. Once in the take-out a bus will take you back to the campground, where you will enjoy lunch before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Sacred Valley.
Day 04:
VALLE SAGRADO / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
After breakfast, transfer to the train station to board the morning train service to Machu Picchu and the village of Aguas Calientes (little town on the foot of Machu Picchu). This spectacular journey through the Sacred Valley by narrow gauge railway to Machu Picchu is one of the world’s great travel experiences. The train follows the meandering Urubamba River through beautiful farmlands and picturesque villages. Hidden by mountains and the semi-tropical jungle, Machu Picchu is widely considered the most spectacular sight on the South American continent and the most renowned examples of Incan architecture. Upon arrival, a bus waits for a half-hour ride up several switchbacks to take you to the actual site to enjoy your guided tour through the main spots in this breathtaking Incan citadel, including The Main Plaza; The Royal Quarters; The Temple of the Three Windows; The Circular Towers; The Sacred Sun Dial; and The Burial Grounds. Machu Picchu, the master jewel of the Incas, demonstrates their high level of development and the superior knowledge achieved in astronomy and astrology. After the excursion you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Peruvian cuisine, before boarding the afternoon train service back to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 05:
CUSCO
After breakfast you will enjoy a half day horseback riding guided excursion to the main archaeological sites around Cusco. First you will ride to Qenko, where you will visit the Temple of the Moon and Lanlacuyoc, an Incan shrine dedicated to Pachamama or Mother Earth, where you will admire a large limestone rock completely covered with carvings and an underground labyrinth of sacred tunnels. Then you will ride through beautiful sceneries in your way to Puka Pukara, a small ruin known as the Red Fort, and Tambomachay, known as the Baths of the Incas, a centre for the worship of water. Finally you will ride to the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a true testimonial to Incan architectural skills. From here you will enjoy a spectacular view of the red-tiled roofs of Cusco and it’s the breathtaking countryside. After the excursion, transfer back to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. At night you will enjoy delicious Inca dinner and spectacular show served in the splendid Tupay Restaurant, The show consists of several acts including the Paying of Tribute to Sacred Earth, the Reading of the Fall of Coca leaves and various typical dances from the Andes. After dinner you may visit a bar near the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying the delicious Pisco Sour, while listening to traditional Inca music. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 06:
CUSCO
After breakfast you will enjoy a half day walking guided tour through the most magical city in the Andes, former capital of the Inca Empire. In this tour you will admire the architectural legacy visible in many buildings and ruins. This guided sightseeing tour includes The Plaza de Armas, The Koricancha (Temple of The Sun), The Cathedral, La Compañia and La Merced. After the tour, at the appointed time you will enjoy a private lunch with a typical live show at the Inca Museum, a 17th Century building known as Palacio del Almirante, which was inhabited by a Spanish noble family, descendant to the Royal Admiral of Spain. It features impressive wood carved ceilings, a main stone patio and a very impressive collection of artifacts from the subsequent periods of human dwelling of Cusco, dating from several thousand years back. Afternoon at leisure. At night you may visit a bar near the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying the delicious Pisco Sour, while listening to traditional Inca music. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 07:
CUSCO / ...
After breakfast, at the appointed time, transfer to the airport or bus station.
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