9 Day Travel Package in Peru
This travel Package visits the Incan Sacred valley that includes, Chincheros,, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pisaq, the Rainbow Mountain, does the 2 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and at the end visits the Amazon rainforest of Manu National Park in a 5 day Tour that combines Bird watching, visits a Tapir and a Macaw Clay lick and a bird garden where several species of birds are observed.
Available
Open all Year
Group Size
Up to 12+ people
Activity Level
Challenging
Places Visited in this Tour
- Cusco – Sacred Valley Tour: Visits Chincheros, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq.
- 2 day Inca Trail: The 2 day Inca Trail trek Machu Picchu is a shorter version of the Inca Trail leaves from KM 104, 2100 m and involves a four hour walk up hill to Wiñay-Wayna Complex 2700m followed by a couple more hours of walking to arrive at Machu Picchu.
- Machu Picchu: The jewel of your trip, Machu Picchu is one of the most impressive archaeological wonders of the world. Tour this ancient Inca citadel nestled high in the mountains and admire its stunning architecture and fascinating history.
- Rainbow Mountain: a day tour that visits the famous Rainbow Mountain of Vinicunca.
- Reserved Zone of Manu National Park: a 5 day Tour that visits the Reserved Zone of Manu Park, it visits a Tapir Clay Lick and a Small Macaw Clay lick, visits a hummingbird Garden, visits an oxbow lake where giant otters are seeing and includes night walks.
Day 1: Cusco - Super Valle Tour – Cusco
This Tour begins at 7:00 a.m. when your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby. We will start visiting the picturesque town of Chinchero, known as the city of the rainbow, to know the Church of Our Lady of Monserrat built in 1607 on the palace of Tupac Yupanqui and we will also see Inka terraces and its artisan market. We will continue our tour visiting the town of Maras and the agricultural experimentation platforms of Moray. It is believed that in this fascinating area, the Incas created their own micro-climate to adapt plants, flowers, and many other products from different parts of the Inca Empire. After this we will make a visit to the salt mines “salineras” located just below Maras. These mines continue to work and the peasants work in them during the day, Upon completion and back to our private transport, Then go to the town of Urubamba where we will enjoy the buffet lunch that will allow you to enjoy the delicious Peruvian cuisine, In the afternoon we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress that constituted a strategic military, agricultural and religious center to administer and control the Sacred Valley of the Incas; This is deduced by the constructions that are presumed to be for agricultural deposits and for military use such as walls and watchtowers (probably to protect themselves from jungle ethnicities). This archaeological site comprises a series of superimposed terraces, showing the impressive and large blocks of stone finely carved and located on the upper terrace and as a last point we will visit the city of Pisac, This impressive place will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge they achieved the Incas in architecture. As in other Inca constructions, some studies reveal that it was not a fortress, but a kind of “royal hacienda”, property of the Inca Pachacutec, composed of platforms, domestic structures, ceremonial and aqueducts that provided water for the agrobusiness operation. Another good reason to visit Pisaq is its artisan market, where you can find some unique and authentic souvenirs.
Brief description of all the places visited in this tour
CHINCHERO: This town is located 28 km from Cusco on the paved road to Urubamba. Where the remains of what used to be the royal hacienda of Túpac Inca Yupanqui are located”, it is like a beautiful colonial temple built on Inca foundations, its greatest attraction. However, it is its artisan market, originally dedicated to the exchange of agricultural products between the villagers of the valley and those of the upper parts. Currently, the market is a true spectacle of color and movement that causes the tourist’s fascination with its offer of handicrafts and textile garments made in the purest pre-Columbian style.
MORAY: It is located 7 km. from Maras, at 1 hour from the city of Cusco on the Chinchero route, it is one of the most spectacular visits where there are circular platforms of different sizes. They are terraces of agricultural experimentation and places of concentration of feminine energy, for which it is considered as a magnetic center of the Pachamama.
MARAS – SALT MINES: Located northwest of the town of Maras Known by some as “salt mines” are constituted by about 3000 small wells. Salt is obtained from pre-Hispanic times by means of a sun drying system of salt water that comes from an underground stream. Once the water has evaporated, the salt is ready for sale. A great place with Inca productions, most importantly corn, and today a beautiful countryside, with great fruit production. An excellent place to enjoy our typical buffet lunch in the area.
OLLANTAYTAMBO: Typical Inca village located 21 km from Urubamba (2800 masl). it was named in honor of Chief Ollantay, famous for his romance with an Inca princess, daughter of Pachacutec, important area of Incan construction, built during the Inca’s heydays, Ollantaytambo Fortress that constituted a strategic military, agricultural and religious center to administer and control the Sacred Valley of the Incas; this is deduced by the constructions that presumably were for agricultural deposits and for military use like walls and watchtowers (probably to protect themselves from the jungle ethnic groups). This archaeological site comprises a series of overlapping terraces, showing the impressive and large stone blocks finely carved and located on the upper terrace, where descendants of the Incas are still living in the Incas house.
PISAQ: Pisaq is located 33 km from Cusco by paved road (from the Sacred Valley of the Incas). It has an ancient town, an archeological site considered among the most important in Cusco, and a modern town, of colonial origin. This place also has a very famous Pisac handicraft market that attracts thousands of visitors and villagers from remote villages, using the colorful traditional clothing. Here it is recommended to buy all handicrafts, since these are cheaper than in the city of Cusco.
Day 2: Cusco – 2 day Inca Trail - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
We will start the excursion very early in the morning, after picking you up at your hotel we will transfer you in our private vehicles from the hotel to the train station, where we will start our tour on the train, your guide will start to point out different mountains and landscapes and introduce you to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After two hours, we will arrive at KM “104” After a short rest, we will begin our hike. The first archaeological center we will visit is Chachabamba at 2,250 meters (7,381 feet) altitude. Then, we will ascend gradually for approximately three hours, towards the fascinating archaeological site called Wiñayhuayna at 2,650 m (8694ft). Here, we will learn about the site, enjoy its charm and have lunch. After our rest, we will continue through a semi-tropical forest towards the Intipunku (Sun Gate), the place where we will enjoy the first panoramic view of the citadel of Machu Picchu. You will have time to enjoy the impressive mountains and deep valleys surrounding the Sun Gate. You can also see the Urubamba River from the gate. From here we will walk another 45 minutes until we reach Machu Picchu; after enjoying Machu Picchu we will head to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.
Day 3: Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Today, you will have the choice between waking up at 4:30 a.m. and going up to Machu Picchu or taking a bus to Machu Picchu. In Machu Picchu you will have a guided tour for about two hours and then you will be free to explore the citadel and take pictures, in the afternoon, you will have to be in Aguas Calientes at the train station to take the train back to Ollantaytambo; from there we will pick you up and take you back to Cusco by bus.
Day 4: Cusco – Rainbow Mountain – Cusco
This tour starts between 04:30am to 05:00am. Then we are going to travel through the South Incan Valley. The Journey takes around 3 hours to get where we are going to stop for breakfast. After breakfast we are going to drive you 15 minutes more where we are going to start with the trekking/hike for about an hour in a half until reach the highest point of our trek called Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain. In the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. When we finally reach our goal the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to an hour.
After enjoying the amazing view and landscapes of the Rainbow Mountain we are going to start with our journey back to Cusco. In our way back we will stop for lunch and then continue to Cusco. We will drop you near to the main square.
This tour starts between 04:30am to 05:00am. Then we are going to travel through the South Incan Valley. The Journey takes around 3 hours to get where we are going to stop for breakfast. After breakfast we are going to drive you 15 minutes more where we are going to start with the trekking/hike for about an hour in a half until reach the highest point of our trek called Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain. In the way up we are going to be able to enjoy amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain, many red mountains and traditional local houses. When we finally reach our goal the Rainbow Mountains (5,020 m / 16,466 ft.), you will have time to explore the area and take pictures. We will spend approximately 30 minutes to an hour.
After enjoying the amazing view and landscapes of the Rainbow Mountain we are going to start with our journey back to Cusco. In our way back we will stop for lunch and then continue to Cusco. We will drop you near to the main square.
Day 5: Cusco – (5 day Manu Reserved Zone Tour) – Pona Lodge
The first day of our adventure into the Jungle of Manu, we will pick you up around 5:00 AM from your hotels in Cusco, using the service of our private transport. The first part of our excursion will take us through the majestic Andean mountains. Afterwards, we will visit the town of Huancarani which contains the funeral towers of Ninamarca, a cemetery of the Lupaca Pre –Inca Culture, which we will visit briefly on our way to Paucartambo, which is known as the folkloric capital of the district of Cusco. In the face of modern times, this small colonial pueblo has managed to hold on to its rich tradition for centuries upon centuries. At mid-day we will arrive at the entrance of Manu National Park and access to one of the most protected natural areas in South America. We will continue on in our private transport down a dirt road and on through the thick fog from which this section of the forest takes it name. Eventually we will arrive at the home of the exotic Peruvian National Bird, the “Cock of the Rock”, where it is known to gather with others of its kind for some sort of social gathering that seems reminiscent of a large courtship. You will find that this is quite an amazing spectacle complete with an impressive array of sounds and colours that can only be found in the jungle. For our first night, we will stay in the beautiful Pona Lodge, where we will arrive at approx. 5:00 p.m.
Day 6: Lodge – Reserved Zone of Manu Park - Casa Matsiguenka Lodge
This morning from clear waters of Alto Madre de Dios River we will enter the clay laden waters of the Manu River, after leave our lodge at 3:30am we will head towards Atalaya Port and from there we will continue our journey by boat and from there sail directly to the Reserved Zone of Manu Park. With a brief stop at the park ranger station at Limonal to present our permits we travel for about five hours up the Manu. Beaches, especially in the dry season, are loaded with nesting birds and feeding Herons, Egrets, Orinoco Geese, Terns and Skimmers to name a few. Some beaches will host sunning White and Black Caimans (South American relatives of the Alligators) and breeding Side-necked Turtles. Hundreds of Sand-colored Nightjars roost during the day on logs and beaches and there is a chance of encountering a sunning Jaguar – the world’s third largest cat. In 1999 one in three of our trips saw Jaguar in Manu. We will see some species of primate on this river trip, possibly Red Howler Monkeys or the smaller Squirrel Monkeys. After having lunch by the river we arrive at our Safari Camp near the lake of Cocha Salvador. We’ll have the afternoon to explore some of the trails through the pristine rainforest in the area. A visit to the lake of Cocha Otorongo is planned, where observation piers and a 20 meter observation tower in the rainforest canopy overlooking the lake are available for observing wildlife. We will also be on the lookout for a large family of Giant Otters that inhabit this lake. Before or after dinner an optional excursion into the forest at night is available with your guide in search of nocturnal creatures. The lakes are full of eye-shine of the large Black Caiman and if we are lucky we may encounter an Olingo, Kinkajou or even an Ocelot on the trails. Certainly the night-time noise of tree frogs and insects in the forest is an experience not to be forgotten. Night at Casa Matsiguenka lodge, there are flush toilets and shower facilities.
Day 7: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge all day (Reserved Zone)
We will start our activity very early in the morning in the Salvador oxbow lake using a floating platform called a catamaran. This morning we will be able to see an infinity of species of birds and mammals, herons, cormorants, eagles, hawks, squirrel monkeys, capuchin monkeys, giant river otters. The Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) can reach up to 6 feet or 1.82 cm in length and weigh up to 70 pounds or 31 kilograms. They consume between 9 to 11 lbs (4-5kilos). of fish per day. This is one of the rare animals on earth which are common in Manu. We will also look for some of the 15 species of monkeys which inhabit this place. The sound of the red howler monkeys through the mist can make our skin crawl.
Right after see the Giant otters at Salvador oxbow lake we will head back to the Lodge and from there walk for about 30min to a Macaw Clay Lick. (Scarlet macaws as well as red and green macaws are seen at this clay lick). Around 10:00 a.m. the macaws begin to descend. This colorful and noisy scene continues for 20 to 40 minutes while the birds eat their ration of clay or until danger arrives in the form of a hawk, eagle or ocelot. This is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the world.
In the afternoon we will go back to Casa Matsiguenka Lodge for lunch.
After lunch at our lodge we will explore one of the trails through the jungle and look at the complex ecosystem that surrounds us. Our ecologist guide will explain how plants and insects interact with the forest. We will be on the lookout for some of the smaller inhabitants of the jungle, such as the emperor Tamarin or the Saddle-Backed Tamarin. On the way it is also possible to come across a group of peccaries, a species of wild boar found here. Overnight at Casa Matsiguenka Lodge (B+L+D).
Day 8: Casa Matsiguenka Lodge – Tapir Clay Lick
Early in the morning we will have another chance to go for a nature walk or one more visit to the oxbow lake and hear choirs of birds defining their territory in song. As the sun rises, the eastern sky changes to a pale yellow and we will be able to see falcons or other predatory birds patiently searching for prey from the treetops. After lunch we will board our boat again and head downstream towards Boca Manu and from there we will start our journey up river towards our lodge where we will spend the night.
In the afternoon we will arrive to our lodge and from there we will head towards the Tapir Clay lick where we will spend the night in the middle of the jungle.
Day 9: Tapir Clay Lick – Cusco
Today we will start our journey back to Cusco, the first part of the journey will be by boat and after reach Atalaya we will continue our journey by car. We will arrive to Cusco between 4 to 7pm.
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