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When traveling to Peru, it is impossible to miss its main attraction and the calling card of the country - the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, lost among the mountains and jungle at the foot of the majestic Andes. The history of Machu Picchu is shrouded in riddles and legends. Scientists still do not agree on what purpose the city served, nor on why the locals have long hidden its location from the eyes of Europeans. It was not until the early 20th century that an American researcher from Yale University, Professor Hiram Bingham, discovered the city and since then, despite the inaccessibility of the place, millions of tourists from all over the world have come to Peru to see with their own eyes a unique lost city. And at the same time visit and other monuments of ancient civilization in the vicinity of Cuzco, which was once the capital of the empire and was considered no less than the center of the Earth.
The Urubamba Valley is also known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here are the most interesting archaeological complexes, ancient forts, temples, and other structures, also keeping a lot of unsolved mysteries. We will see the most grandiose and picturesque of them: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the cities of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, Moray circles, the salt terraces of Salineras de Maras, the ceremonial complex of Kenko and Tambomachay.
And after seeing the historical sights, we will look at the natural wonders of Peru - Rainbow Mountains Vinicucca, or as they are called here in Spanish Montaña Arco Iris or Montaña de Ciete Colores, which means "Mountains of 7 colors". They are located at an altitude of more than 5 thousand meters above sea level, but prior acclimatization in Cusco will allow us to make this little hike without too much trouble, especially since there is access for transport to a height of 4700 meters and walk the rest of the way to the observation deck will be just a little bit. So, don't be afraid of difficulties, go on an exciting trip to Peru with us!
Pay attention! This tour is in addition to the trekking around Alpamayo and takes place immediately before it.
In just seven days we will visit several famous locations in Peru: Machu Picchu, the Rainbow Mountain, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the cities of Lima, Cuzco, and Pisac.
One of the goals of this tour is to get a quality acclimatization before trekking in the highlands of the Andes.
We do not cancel or shift groups. If the manager approved the purchase of a ticket, you can surely buy it. The hike will not be canceled due to our fault.
Experienced Kuluar Team Leaders will guide the group along the entire route, making your trip as memorable and safe as possible! They have been to South America many times and know the country in detail.
The consultant, who will advise you before the hike, thoroughly knows the route and will tell you about it in detail!
During the work of the club we have developed an algorithm, which allows us to organize hikes and ascents of the highest quality. You can see this for yourself by applying for participation.
More than 25000 participants have already gone to the mountains with the Kuluar and 97.8% were satisfied. We're sure you will, too!
Our journey will begin with our arrival in Lima, the capital of Peru. We will stay in the prestigious Miraflores neighborhood, where most of the good hotels and restaurants are concentrated and where you can stroll along the Pacific coast in one of the many green parks. Those arriving in the morning may wish to visit the historic city center where the Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located, as well as begin to learn about the history of ancient civilizations of South America by visiting the pre-Inca ruins of Huaca Pucciana.
In the morning we fly from Lima to Cusco, the capital of the ancient Inca Empire. The city is at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters and here we will begin our acclimatization to the altitude, which will further help us to avoid mountain sickness during the trekking. To facilitate the adaptation of the body Peruvians traditionally chew coca leaves, which have a mild tonic effect, and also make from them a hot tea - mate de coca, which we can also try. After lunch we will explore the sights of Cuzco and its surroundings, where the history of the Incas and the Spanish colonizers who conquered it in the 16th century are intertwined. We will visit the main square of Plaza de Armas, the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the archaeological complexes of Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay and see the ancient facades of the Cathedral, the former temple of the Sun Coricancha and the Santo Domingo Cathedral built on its place.
The entire day will be devoted to sightseeing in the Sacred Valley of the Incas on the Urubamba River. In the morning our vehicle will pick us up from our hotel in Cusco and take us along a serpentine mountain path winding through green hills and rocky mountains to the picturesque circular terraces of Moray and the ancient salt mines of Salinas de Maras. In the middle of the day we'll have a traditional Peruvian lunch and then continue our journey to the Inca settlement and fortress of Ollantaytambo, and after seeing it we'll take the train to the village of Agvas Calientes at the foot of the mountain, where the famous lost city of Machu Picchu is located.
On this long-awaited day your dream will come true, we will visit one of the Seven New Wonders of the World - the lost Inca city Machu Picchu. To make our visit perfect, we wake up early as usual and go to the entrance of the archaeological complex at dawn. The entrance gates open to visitors as early as 6 a.m. and this is the perfect time to start exploring the city while there are still no crowds of tourists. You'll hear from a guide about the history and mysteries of this sacred place, then you'll still have time to explore the streets of the city on your own and walk along the terraces, houses, and temples within it. Optionally, you can climb one of the two mountains: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu (tickets to both are purchased separately and must be booked in advance) or walk to the main entrance on the side of the Inca Trail, the Gate of the Sun. Our time to see the city will last until noon, because the new rules of the complex now limit the time tourists can stay inside. So we descend to Aguas Calientes and take the train back to Cusco.
Today we continue to explore the history of the Incas and the attractions of the Sacred Valley, which are abundant in the area around Cusco. In the morning we will go to the town of Pisac, on the way to which you can also visit the market where the locals showcase their handicrafts. Here you can buy beautiful handmade souvenirs and unique products made of natural alpaca wool: sweaters, shawls and ponchos, scarves, hats and much more. After returning to Cusco we rest and prepare for another adventure that awaits us tomorrow.
Even before dawn our transport will pick us up from our hotel to go a hundred kilometers away from Cusco to a stop at an altitude of 4,700 m at the foot of an unusually beautiful mountain range composed of bright red and sometimes orange rocks - this is Cerro Vinicuña, where the unique Rainbow Mountains of Peru are located. This place was opened to tourists only a few years ago, in 2016, because they are quite far from civilization at an altitude of over 5,000 meters and until very recently were hidden by snow, which melted due to global warming. Now the unusual structure of the local rocks can be seen at any time of the year. After the photo session with these stunning, colorful rocks we will go down to the parking lot and drive back to Cusco.
We will take the morning flight back to Lima, pick up the things we left behind, and prepare to continue our program in Peru.
Depending on the weather conditions and general wishes of the group, the teamleader has the right to make changes to the route.
Since our trek is not in the Amazon tropical jungle, it is not necessary to be vaccinated. If you want to, you can do it.
You do not need a visa to Peru. Of the documents you need to have with you only a valid passport.
You must have no illnesses from this list in order to participate in the hike.
Flight to Lima from Europe, usually from Paris or Amsterdam. The cost of such international flight is about $1,200-1,300, but may vary slightly depending on the time of purchase and departure dates. When choosing a flight, keep in mind that with short connections of less than 2 hours there is a high probability of delay of your luggage, which can be delivered only in a couple of days. So try to choose longer connections or prepare in advance all the things you need for the first days in your hand luggage that you'll take with you on the plane.
When planning the day of your return flight from Lima, keep in mind that the fountains are not open on Mondays, and the Huaca Puclana ruins complex will be closed on Tuesday.
You need good insurance to participate in the program. Please do not neglect this item. For some participants, it saved thousands of dollars. You can find our recommendations for taking out insurance here: "Insurance for Kuluar hikers"
The cost of the tour depends on the number of participants:
| Number of participants | Value |
|---|---|
| 5 and more | $1850 |
| 4 | $2050 |
| 3 | $2350 |
*Please note: the consultant will help with the selection and search for air tickets, recommend an insurance company, but it is not his task to purchase them. Participants do it themselves or contact our partners, all contacts are in the article: tickets, hotels and insurance
To reserve a place in the group, you need to make an advance payment of $500 in a way that is convenient for you. It is after you have made the prepayment and purchased the tickets that you will be booked in the group. The remainder of the amount should be handed over to the teamleader on the first day of the program in cash dollars. In case of get out the itinerary you will not receive a refund.