Upon your arrival at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, our driver and Yampu Tours Representatives are ready to escort you to your selected hotel but first you will have a panoramic visit of the whole city of Cusco where you will go for a meditation with an offering to Pachamama, known as 'Mother Earth.

This ritual, accompanied by Andean music, is guided by a priest who maintains a special connection with the earth. At the end of the ceremony, a reading of coca leaves will take place, offering you a unique spiritual experience.

Half day tour through the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas

A tour to stretch your legs. San Blas quarter was originally used as dwellings for the Inca nobles, which built impressive stone constructions at a short distance of what used to be Huacaypata and it is the current place of the Main Square. It is still possible to see the unmistakable rigor of the Inca walls at the base of many constructions. Today the quarter is a conglomerate of charming small cobblestone streets that are very popular among craftspeople, who sell their works on the street. Among its top attractions is the San Blas Church, a temple that houses a pulpit that is a priceless work of art, a wood carving performed by a masterly indigenous woodcarver.

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Half day tour to Cusco with visit to Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay

You will start the tour at the Sacsayhuamán fortress, one of the emblematic Inca constructions (located a few minutes away from the built-up area), built by Inca Pachacútec in the 15th century. It is a huge fortress made of very large stones, and the manner in which they were transported and cut is still a mystery. The Inti Raymi Festival, which worships the Sun, is reenacted on June 24 of each year, during the winter solstice.

You will then go to Qenqo, located four kilometers away from Cusco city, which is a mainly religious archaeological complex where it is believed that propitiatory agricultural rituals were carried out. You will continue to Puka Pukara, located seven kilometers away from Cusco. Puka Pukara, which means red fortress, was an architectural complex presumably used for military purposes; it has many rooms, squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls and towers, and it is believed that the Incas entourage used it while he rested at Tambomachay.

Next, you will explore the fountains of Tambomachay, a construction that has fine stone finishings and high command of hydraulic engineering, with aqueducts that continue supplying clear water to this place. This archaeological complex is located eight kilometers away from Cusco City. Also known as the Inca Bath, Tambomachay was probably the leisure place for the Inca and his entourage.

The construction seems to have a special interest in water, which it worshipped, and fine aqueducts fed on groundwater aquifers and neighboring hot springs.

The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), included in the itinerary, is a personal and non-transferable document that provides access to 16 important attractions in Cusco and its surroundings, such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. It also allows entry to various sites in the Sacred Valley Circuit, including Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and Chinchero.

Experience a traditional andean ritual to the Mother Earth, carried out by a local shaman. The indigeneous communities keep alive this ancient ceremony to honour the Pachamama and express their genuine gratitude for the benefites they have received from her. Share this unique and unforgettable experience, while you think about your most desired wishes.

Our transportation service and a representative take you from your selected hotel in Cusco to the Hotel in the Sacred Valley.

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At morning our driver and guide will be ready to escort you to Piuray Lagoon in the Sacred Valley.

You will be welcomed with hot drinks, water, and snacks. Please take a few moments to enjoy the surroundings and capture some photographs. You will then participate in a relaxing yoga session by the lake, followed by a countryside lunch featuring delicious, fresh local ingredients. Afterward, you will be transferred to your tour.

Private half-day tour to Maras and Moray from Urubamba (Sacred Valley)

Today, you are picked up from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to visit the archaeological sites of Maras and Moray. In Moray, you explore its enigmatic concentric circular terraces, designed with different microclimates. Maras stands out for its impressive complex of actively exploited salt mines, these pre-Columbian salt ponds continue to function today, creating a dazzling scene.

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Full day private tour from the Sacred Valley to Huilloc.

You will be transferred from your hotel in the Sacred Valley to the community of Huilloc with a guide at your disposal. You will have free time for lunch at a selected restaurant and then participate in an experiential activity with members of the community. In the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.

Arrive in the rural community of Huilloc in the Urubamba province, to participate in an ancient Inca practice called Willaq Uma, which will allow you to enter the spiritual world through a sacred ritual where you express your wishes and desires. The intercultural interpreter will welcome you to the community accompanied by musicians and guide you to a resident's house that will welcome you with a muña infusion. With great respect and in a spiritual environment, the wise man of the community prepares the elements for the offering. You will appreciate these elements, their symbolic meaning and how they complement the spiritual and natural forces. After that, you will head to the sacred place of Sutuq Machay.

This is a cave at the foot of the Quri Vara hill and inside there is an altar in which the ritual will be held as the Incas did. The offering will be entrusted to a messenger who will deliver it to a sacred place in the Aya Urqu Mountain. Finally, the villagers will give you a proper farewell with ancient music wishing you a good trip.

Enjoy a delicious home-cooked Andean lunch prepared with local products harvested in traditional and sustainable ways. Lunch will take place at a local villagers home.

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Today, your driver and a Yampu Tours Representative will pick you up from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) and transfer you to Ollantaytambo station.

Board the Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Town) on an hour-and-a-half journey.

Private tour to Machu Picchu by Sumaq

Accompanied by an authentic shaman, you will begin a journey in which you will discover the magical connections with Mother Earth and the sacred temples of the citadel.

Includes:
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and Inti Punku
- Round-trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu
- Private shaman
- Private guide
- Mystical Pachamama kit
- Lunch at Qunuq Restaurant
- Permanent assistance

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Private tour to Huayna Picchu and Royalty Circuit with a site guide

Take the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu on a 25-minute journey. To explore the citadel, enjoy access to Huayna Picchu Mountain and the Royalty Circuit.

Begin your tour with a visit to the Royalty Circuit, which takes you to explore the lower area of the archaeological center, highlighting the House of the Incas, the Temple of the Condor, and the area of the Three Gates. This route provides a detailed view of the urban area of Machu Picchu.

Then, head to the impressive Huayna Picchu Mountain, located in Machu Picchu's north area. This mountain offers spectacular views and on its summit are platforms that would have had aesthetic-religious purposes, along with an incomplete temple; in addition, on its northern flank is the Temple of the Moon.

Board the Vistadome train back to Ollanta Station.

Your driver and a Yampu Tours Representative pick you up at Ollantaytambo station and take you to your hotel in Cusco.

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Today, you can choose one of these tours at an additional cost of $159

Optional Tours:

Option 1: Full day hike to Palcoyo mountain

The adventure begins with your transfer from your hotel to the starting point of the hike to the impressive coloured mountain range of Palcoyo. Like the 7-colour mountain of Vinicunca, Palcoyo acquires this colouration due to minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, among others, accumulated over millions of years and that nowadays offer a visual spectacle. Unlike Vinicunca, getting to the top of the Palcoyo mountain range is of a moderate level and very accessible since it is a 2-hour walk without significant slopes, reaching a maximum elevation of 4,900 meters above sea level. Upon arrival, enjoy the beautiful view of the mountain range and take some minutes to calmly appreciate the surroundings thanks to the little flow of visitors in the area in comparison with the Vinicunca Mountain. This experience is carried following the established routes and regulations for its conservation, collaborating with the sustainability of this natural wonder.

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Option 2: Private full-day hike to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)

Vinicunca, also known as Rainbow Mountain, is a natural wonder located 5,200 meters above sea level. The tour departs early in the morning from Cusco and goes towards Cusipata, where breakfast will be served. Continue the journey to the starting point of the excursion to Rainbow Mountain, enjoying beautiful landscapes such as the Ausangate Mountain, one of the most prominent in Cusco. Later, there will be a stop at the mountain viewpoint to take photos and rest. The return trek heads towards Phullawasipata before taking the bus back to Cusipata for lunch. Finally, return to your selected hotel in Cusco.*Please note that due to the shared nature of this service, the pickup window is 30 minutes from the scheduled start time.

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In the morning you will have a meditation with the shaman in the hotel facilities.

Afterward, you will be picked up from your hotel and will be transferred to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco for your flight home.