8-Day Route of the Ancestral Energies: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno & Titicaca Lake

Arrival to the city of Cusco, assistance, and transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon, exclusive stroll in the city that starts with a visit to the Plaza de San Cristóbal (San Cristobal Square) to enjoy a panoramic overview of the city. Afterwards, we will visit the San Pedro Market, where we will absorb the local flavors and learn more about the products of the area in this market that has it all and supplies the entire city. Later, the Qorikancha Temple will welcome us with all its splendor and magnificence, with walls that used to be covered in gold. From San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, we will walk down the street Hatun Rumiyocfinding in our way the palace Inca Roca, today´s Archbishops Palace, and we will have time to admire the world famous Twelve Angled Stone. We will continue to the Plaza de Armas to visit The Cathedral that houses colonial works of incredible value.

In the morning, we will leave behind the crowds in order to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal constructions surrounded by beautiful landscape in total communion with the environment. Afterwards, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence which is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. Free afternoon to enjoy the city.

Let’s visit the most outstanding sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be in the town of Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque of the Sacred Valley where we will appreciate its Inca archaeological complex and its beautiful colonial Church. Chinchero is also famous for its women weavers, who may teach us the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning with Alpaca wool. We will continue to Moray, beautiful and curious Inca archaeological complex composed of colossal concentric terraces simulating a large amphitheater. In Incas times, it served as an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. Finally, we end our tour visiting the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo important for the Incas as a military, religious and agricultural center. We will visit the Temple of the ten windows, the bathrooms of the ñusta, the Temple of the Sun among other places of interest. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Overnight Stay in Sacred Valley area.

Breakfast. This day, you will enjoy a wonderful time in connection with the energies of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu. Our staff will assist you 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 your feelings with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. After a guided visit, we will have lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. On time, return to Cusco. Overnight stay in Cusco.

Breakfast. Departure on a tour bus to Puno. On the way we’ll stop to visit the attractions this beautiful route has to offer. Our first stop will be the town of Andahuaylillas. Visit to the beautiful chapel. We will continue our trip to Racchi, Temple of the Wiracocha god where the walls and narrow streets stand out. Then it’s lunch time and the opportunity to see the view at La Raya, natural border between Puno and Cusco. .Before our final destination, we will stop in Pucara Museum and a chance to get one of the local classic bull shaped ceramics. Then, we will arrive in Puno at the end of the afternoon. Overnight Stay in Puno.

Breakfast. Full day tour to explore the Titicaca Lake. Our first stop will be the Uros floating reed islands. The friendly inhabitants of these handmade islands will welcome us and they show the techniques to build their reed boats and islands. Then our motorboat will ride to Taquile Island, a place in which the settlers still maintain their ancestral traditions and colorful typical clothes. A great opportunity to explore the island and get the best view of the lake. A typical lunch is provided in a local community restaurant. Nearly to sunset, our boat will go back to the pier in Puno. Stay in Puno.

Breakfast. On time, our vehicle will pick you to go to Juliaca Airport, one hour far from Puno. Have a great trip !!!

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