Discover Machu Picchu & Chachapoyas (10 Days)

Introduction

Plaza de Armas - Cusco

Ollantaytambo Ruins - Sacred Valley

Main Entrance - Kuelap

Kuelap Fortress -Chachapoyya Civilization

Karajia Sarcofagos, - Chachapoyas

Gocta Waterfall

Gocta Waterfall

Lost city Kuelap - Northern Peru

Machu Picchu

Plaza de Armas - Cusco

Ollantaytambo Ruins - Sacred Valley

Main Entrance - Kuelap

Kuelap Fortress -Chachapoyya Civilization

Karajia Sarcofagos, - Chachapoyas

Gocta Waterfall

Gocta Waterfall

Lost city Kuelap - Northern Peru

Machu Picchu

• 1

  Day 1

  International Arrival, Collection & Overnight

  Arrival Lima. Overnight Lima airport hotel.

• 2

  Day 2

  Morning Flight to Cusco, Afternoon Visit to the Sacred Valley

  Mid-morning you will take a flight to Cusco and our representative will escort you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Today will be a relaxed day, acclimatizing to the altitude, and we begin with a visit to the famous Pisac market where you will find a host of traditional Andean textiles, trinkets and locals selling both weird and wonderful regional produce. After lunch you will head upward to the Inca ruins at Pisac. This impressive defensive site built by the Inca civilization at the eastern end of the Sacred Valley contains four sectors of Q’allaqasa, Pisaqa, Intihuatana, and Kinchiracay. Your privately guided tour will unearth the secrets of this magical destination and give insights to the significance of the sectors at this expansive archaeological site. Overnight Sacred Valley Hotel.

• 3

  Day 3

  Explore Ollantaytambo Ruins, Afternoon Train to Aguas Calientes

  This morning you will embark upon a tour of Ollantaytambo ruins. This impressive religious, military and agricultural strong-hold maintains to this day the secrets of what it was like to live in a strategically significant Incan town. The main features of the ruins include the Wall of the Six Monoliths, Temple of the Sun, The Princess’ Baths and the fortress of Temple Hill lording over the valley. At this place the Incas army of Manco Inca enjoyed a rare victory over the Spanish Conquistadors in 1537. Following lunch take the evening train to Aguas Calientes and overnight near Machu Picchu.

• 4

  Day 4

  Guided Tour of Machu Picchu, Travel to Cusco

  This morning take the short shuttle bus journey up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Your private guide will bring history to life as you are escorted through the meandering elements of this breath-taking Incan site. These include Intiwatana, Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Condor, Main temple and the Caretaker’s Hut. On completion of your tour you have an option to enjoy the Machu Picchu Hike for some enthralling panoramic vistas overlooking the complex and adjacent valleys. Your evening ends with a memorable train journey back to Cusco; the cradle city of the Incan world.

• 5

  Day 5

  Free Morning, Afternoon Guided Tour of Cusco

  Today you have a free morning to relax amid the cobble bedecked streets of this historic city. In the afternoon you will explore the rich history and architectural heritage of this city at the main Incan sites of Sacsathuaman, Korikancha, Q’enko and the Plaza de Armas and its famed cathedral. Overnight Cusco hotel.

• 6

  Day 6

  Flight to Jaen (via Lima) and Transfer to Cocachimba

  Today we explore the lesser known North of Peru as we take a flight to Jaen via Lima and onward transfer to Cocachimba. Overnight Gocta Lodge Hotel.

• 7

  Day 7

  Visit to Gocta Waterfalls

  The waterfall of La Chorreras or Gocta Waterfall is a bi-level falls with a total drop of an astounding 2,530 feet (771 meters). Your adventure today consists of a pathway through the dense midst of the cloud-forest surrounded by a beautiful mountainous landscape. Until 2005 this gem of nature was relatively unknown to the outside world. The roar of the falls and the mist on your face, in pristine surrounds, is a once in lifetime experience.
  This is the habitat of the Cock of the Rock bird, Emerald Tucan, Yellow tailed Mono Choro and a host of hummingbirds amongst other native birds. The waterfall is a spectacular sight and is a must for photographic lovers. Following some time to absorb this enchanting destination we return to the community of Cocachimba to enjoy lunch and later return to your hotel from an exhilarating day. Overnight Gocta Lodge Hotel.

• 8

  Day 8

  Guided Tour of Kuelap Fortress

  Full day tour of Kuelap Fortress. Your tour begins with a drive to the archaeological centre of Kuelap, a fortified city remains that dates to the 6th century. En route we will visit the profound Chachapoya burial towers of Macro, then onward to the cable car station. The cable ride at Kuelap is some 20 minutes followed by 15 minutes of walking to the fortress itself. The tour here is approximately three hours and we then the take lunch at the local town of Nuevo Tingo. Overnight Gocta Lodge Hotel.

• 9

  Day 9

  Flight to Lima, Overnight in Miraflores

  Transfer from Cocachimba to Jaen and flight to Lima. Private transfer to hotel in Miraflores district Lima. An opportunity to savour the world-famous restaurants of Lima. Overnight Miraflores Lima.

• 10

  Day 10

  Guided Tour of Lima, International Departure

  Tour of Lima including the central Plaza de Armas, Plaza Miguel Grau, Santa Domingo Monastery and Church, the temple of Huallamarca and El Parque del Amor (the park of Love). Evening / night international departure.