Cusco 6D/5N Experiential Inca Echoes Tour
High in the Andes, the Q'ero community safeguards ancestral knowledge and its deep spiritual connection with nature. This sacred territory, home to the P'aqos and Ñustas spiritual guides, offers a vision of the world linked to the elements and cycles of life. Those who visit this Andean corner are more than tourists; they are guests immersed in an authentic experience. They participate in rituals, learn ancestral wisdom, share daily life, its cuisine, customs, and the art of llama and alpaca breeding. It is a deep immersion in a living culture that teaches us to feel and understand the world from a different perspective.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Cusco, the Imperial City.
Upon arrival, we will assist you at the airport for your transfer to your hotel in Cusco. You will have time to acclimatize to the altitude and rest. Enjoy your first night in this historic city.
Included in the day:
- Assistance at Cusco Airport - Htl
- Tourist Transportation and Transfer by the company
- 01 hotel night in Cusco.
Statistics of the day:
- Travel distance: 2 km
- Altitude: 3330 m.a.s.l
- Travel time: 25 min. to the hotel
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas – Ceremony at the Temple of the Moon and Ñaupa Church.
This day we will start at 7:30 AM, from the hotel to the Sacred Valley to visit sites such as Mirador de Taray, visit the alpacas, a stop at the Pisaq market, then you will have a buffet breakfast in the Urubamba Valley. Afterwards, we will have a ceremony at the Ñaupa Church temple with the Quero masters. Together with the guide, we will perform the cleansing ceremony, coca reading, and health cleansing. Next, we will visit the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. Afterwards, you will be dropped off at your designated hotel in the valley. Sacred Valley. Night in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Included in the day:
- Transportation and bilingual guide
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Tourist ticket for entrance fees.
- Materials for the ceremony.
- 01 native Qero teacher.
- 01 night in the Sacred Valley.
Statistics of the day:
- Distance: 36 km
- Altitude: 2850 m.a.s.l
- Travel time: 6 hrs
Day 3: Experiential Tourism in Amaru - Pisaq - Machu Picchu.
At 8:00 AM, we will begin our journey to the town of Amaru, crossing the picturesque Sacred Valley of the Incas. Upon arrival, we will be warmly welcomed by the inhabitants with traditional music and songs of the region.
During our stay of approximately three hours, we will have the opportunity to learn about the agriculture, customs, and daily life of this authentic community. In addition, we will share a delicious natural lunch prepared by the inhabitants themselves.
After this enriching cultural experience, we will continue our journey to the town of Aguas Calientes to board the 3:37 PM Expedition train. Overnight in Aguas Calientes Aguas Calientes.
Included in the day:
- Tourist transportation.
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance to the area.
- Typical local lunch.
- Materials in Amaru
- 1 night in Aguas Calientes
- Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Statistics of the day:
- Distance: 40 km
- Altitude: 2850 m.a.s.l
- Travel time: 8 hrs
- Travel time: 1:30 min
Day 4: Full Day Tour of Machu Picchu – Cusco.
After breakfast, we will board a bus to begin the ascent to the entrance point of Machu Picchu. We will have 2 hours of guided tour with a professional guide and after this, some time to take photos.
After this time, we will board a bus again for the descent to Aguas Calientes, where we will have a buffet lunch in a beautiful restaurant in Aguas Calientes.
After lunch and some free time, we will return by train to the city of Poroy, where they will be waiting to pick us up and we will head to the city of Cusco, thus culminating the tour of this day. Night in Cusco.
Included in the day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Bilingual guide
- Consetur bus service from San Miguel de Allende
- Admission to Machu Picchu
- Tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- 1 night at a hotel in Cusco
- Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Assistance in the town of Aguas Calientes.
Statistics of the day:
- Distance: 68 km
- Altitude: 2400 - 2200 m.a.s.l
- Travel time: 4 hours
- Travel time: 1:30 minutes
Day 5: Maras and Moray + ATVs
This day we will do a very quiet tour to be able to rest, the tour begins at 06:40 am with your pick up and Afterwards, we will visit Moray on ATVs. Upon arrival at the start of the tour, we will have an induction where we will be given details on how to carry out this tour, as well as how to use the ATVs with all the safety equipment. The guide will be available at all times to assist the passenger. Afterwards, we will head to the Maras salt mines, a natural factory that presents spectacular scenery. After visiting and exploring this place, we will return to Cusco.
Included in the day:
- Tourist transportation.
- Professional bilingual guide.
- ATV equipment.
- Tourist transportation.
- Partial tourist ticket.
- 1 night in Cusco.
Statistics of the day:
- Distance: 68 km
- Altitude: 3700 m.a.s.l
- Travel time: 2 hours
- Tour time: 4 hours, min.
Day 6: Farewell Cusco – Lima international flight.
Breakfast at the hotel at the appropriate time, transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Included in the day:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Hotel-airport transfer.
- Private tourist transportation.
Statistics of the day:
- Travel distance: 2 km
- Altitude: 3330 m.a.s.l
- Travel time 25 min Htl/Apt.
Places to visit
Not included
Not mentioned in the program.
Recommendations
You will need to bring a passport valid for no more than 6 months.
Appropriate clothing for the weather (this information will be provided once your reservation is confirmed).
Bring a medium-sized backpack for each day.
Bring hiking shoes.
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Mosquito repellent.
Extra money for shopping or souvenirs.
Bring a water bottle.
01 hat for the cold.
Sunglasses.
Snacks for the tour.