Inti Raymi and Inca Trail 6 days 🇵🇪

The visit to Sacred Valley that abarks many cultural and archaeological sites especially the food agriculturally, it beautiful valley was made by the Urubamba River passing through Ollantaytambo until the sanctuary from Machu Picchu.

We can observe all the ruins and take pictures like reminds and explore the area, tourists explore the agricultural terracing carved frequently.

Then we continue to Ollantaytambo also an amazing and very important site to visit with panoramic views of the landscapes. Interact with people of the area and observe interesting habits with the land.

Already in the afternoon we have to return to Cusco, be ready because the next day is coming with a nice ritual.

Being a ceremony organized for the Sun, celebrated in wonderful escenes among the ruins.

• Qorikancha (Golden Temple), it was the principal temple dedicated to the Sun in the Incan era.
• Plaza de Armas (called by the Incas ”Auqaypata”, the Warrior Square), which was a huge square during the Inca times where this ceremony was held on a ceremonial platform (“ushnu” in Quechua). From there, the Inca was carried on a golden throne leading a procession through the ancient city of Cusco up to Sacsaywaman in the hills above city.
• Saqsaywaman (”saqsay” and ”waman” in Quechua mean ”satiate hawk”), which is an impressive archaeological centre situated at 3,555 m.a.s.l., just a kilometre far away from the Inca neighbourhood of Qolqanpata.

 Program of the Sacsaywaman´s scene:

• Ceremonial arrival
• Announcement of the 4 “Suyus” (or the four cardinal points): Qollasuyu, Kuntisuyu, Antisuyu and Chinchaysuyu
• Chicha Ritual
• Sacred Fire Ritual
• Lama (Andean cameloid) sacrifice and a sign reading (But no worries, there is not any lama killed in fact nowadays!
• Sankhu (sacred bread) Reading
• Q’ochurikuy (burst of popular exaltation)

Early in the morning you’ll be transported to Ollantaytambo’s railway station on a driving of 2hours. Continue by train until Km104 where exists a checkpoint to start the Inca Trail. Begins the trekking for 3hours approximately to reach Chachabamba, an important archaeological site where our lunch will waiting us.

Now we have to go until Wiñayhuayna, before do latest we’ll see landscapes and varied vegetation especially the cloud forest, also a waterfall to take pictures and a rest.

Arriving to the Sun Gate with a panoramic view from the citalde, being too late for visit the mountain we’ll descend to Aguas Calientes which is located the accommodation and be ready because tomorrow will be ”the day”.

Exploring all Machu Picchu on our own and pass among the Inca ruins while take the pictures of each one.

Finally return to Cusco passing by Ollantaytambo to take a van after a fantastic excursion.

After your breakfast you’ll be transported to the aiport being the end of our tour.

Please note: A return flight to Lima can be arranged upon request!