Machu Picchu - Cuzco - Sacred Valley

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Dates: 11th to 18th of July | September 3rd to 10th

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We present one of the most spectacular itineraries in the world, Machu Picchu, Cusco and the Sacred Valley are surrounded by culture and history everywhere. We have prepared for you a true immersion in the heart of the ancient Inca Empire. We will visit the various archaeological sites that make up the region, including the sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Pukapukara and Sacsayhuaman, in the vicinity of Cuzco, and those of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley. In Machu Picchu, several routes lead to spectacular spots, such as Inti Punku (Gateway of the Sun), Huayna Picchu and the Puente del Inka lookout. For adventurers, there is also the possibility of climbing to the top of the Machu Picchu mountain, with its 3,070m altitude.

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8-day itinerary

Descriptive:

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1st Day – São Paulo / Cusco

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• Your journey starts today! You must arrive at Guarulhos International Airport at least 3 hours in advance to board a flight to Cuzco, Peru. Arrival and transfer to hotel in Cuzco, where we will stay overnight.

• We will have the rest of the day free to visit the Plaza das Armas, Inka Museum, the 12 Angles Stone.

• Overnight at hotel. No meals included.

2nd Day - CUZCO

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• Breakfast at the hotel.

• Acclimatization will be important for the good use of the trip. At 3,500 m altitude the air is thin (less oxygen) and some symptoms such as headache and shortness of breath are normal. We recommend light walks on the first day and at dinner avoid eating meat, as digestion is slower at high altitudes. Drink at least 2L/day of mineral water. It is essential for your acclimatization.

• We will get to know a little about the city of Cuzco and the archaeological sites located in its surroundings.

• We will visit the famous temple of Qoricancha, the center of worship of the Sun God of the ancient Incas. Afterwards, we will continue to the outskirts of the city to visit the main archaeological site in the region, Sacsayhuaman. In addition to being the largest, it also presents us with a beautiful view of the city and an extremely rich history. We will also see other sites, all impressive in their own way: Kenko, Tambomachay and Pukapukara (3,900 m altitude). In the afternoon, we'll be free to visit the city center: walk, visit churches, visit museums, shop and enjoy the day however you want!
  

3rd Day - CUZCO / SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS / PISAC

• Today we will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, one of the highlights of our trip! We will leave Cuzco early to visit the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, two monumental works of Inca architecture, located in the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River, beginning of the grandiose Amazon River. During our trip, if there is time, we will visit a rich handicraft fair.

• The Sacred Valley has one of the most beautiful landscapes in Peru, it will be a very pleasant day out. After the tour we will continue to our hotel in the Sacred Valley, where we will spend the night.

4th Day - SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS / SALAR DE MARAS / MORAY / OLLANTAYTAMBO

• Today we will visit two very important places throughout the history of the Sacred Valley and extremely relevant to the peoples who currently inhabit the region: the Salar de Maras and Moray. Both attractions stand out for their peculiar and impressive scenic beauty, pleasing photography lovers, who are constantly in search of stunning landscapes to record. More than in photos, these landscapes are registered in our memory.

• In the Salar de Maras, we find the famous salt mines, which paint the scene in white. Explored from the period of the Incas to the present day, the Salar de Maras is a region of undeniable historical relevance.

• Our next destination, Moray, is also a treat for the eyes. There, we will visit the magnificent circular terraces of Moray, a true open-air laboratory, where the Incas adapted plants to new climates. The agricultural technology found in Moray evidences the high development of agriculture in the Inca Empire. When we finish our tour, we will return to the hotel to enjoy the rest of the day freely.

• See the ancient ruins of Pinkuylluna Mountain Barns, an Inca structure used to store grain. Leaning precariously against the side of a steep mountain, the ruins offer panoramic views of one of the most iconic landscapes in the world. Take a moment to admire the terraced warehouses, supposedly built in the 15th century by Emperor Pachacuti and used to protect and preserve food from heat and animals.

5th Day – SACRED VALE / FORTALEZA

• In the Ollantaytambo complex, located on the hill that dominates the town, there are buildings such as the Temple of the Sun and its gigantic monoliths: the Mañaracay or Salón Real (Royal Hall), the Incahuatana and the Baños de la Princesa (Princess Baths) . At the top, a fortress stands out, with a series of carved stone terraces, built to protect the valley from possible invasions by ethnic groups that came from the jungles. One of the best preserved areas extends north of Hanan Huacaypata square: a total of 15 groups of houses built on carved stone walls.

6th Day – SACRED VALE / AGUAS CALIENTES / MACHU PICCHU

• Today we will depart towards the great attraction of our trip: Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.

• We will take an original 10Km Inca trail to Aguas Calientes, a small town also called Machu Picchu Pueblo.

• Overnight at hotel. Breakfast included.

7th Day - ÁGUAS CALIENTES / MACHU PICCHU / CUZCO

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• In the village we will take the bus that takes us to Machu Picchu.

• We will calmly explore the region, delving deep into the history of one of the most spectacular civilizations on the planet. After our visit, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes and an afternoon free for a city tour.

• After check-out we will take a train transfer to Ollantaytambo

• Check-in at the inn

8th Day – CUZCO / SAN PIEDRO MARKET – FLIGHT: CUZCO / SÃO PAULO

• Today we say goodbye to Cuzco and start our journey back to São Paulo, but before that we will visit the Mercado de San Piedro.

• Transfer from the hotel to the airport to catch our flight to São Paulo (with connection in Lima).

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Package value:

$2,150.00

Installments with deposit in account until the date of travel

DOCUMENTATION:

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To travel to Peru, it is necessary to have a passport valid for at least six (06) months or original RG. For questions on how to get your passport, see the federal police link www.dpf.gov.br/passaporte.html.

It is only possible to travel with the ID that must be original, be in perfect condition and have not been issued for more than 10 years.

VACCINATION:

It is highly recommended to be vaccinated against yellow fever. The vaccine must be taken at the health centers in your city 10 days before the departure date and a national certificate will be issued. Peru is a country at risk of yellow fever contamination, however, the international vaccination certificate is not currently mandatory. We recommend that you contact ANVISA's travel service points located at airports or through the website http://www.anvisa.gov.br/viajante/ for more information on the date next to your trip to obtain updated information about the subject and on the need to issue the international certificate.

- Guarulhos Airport Traveler Station: (11) 2445-4435

- Congonhas Airport Travel Station: (11) 5090-9228

- Galeão Airport Travel Station: (21) 3398-2377 / 2108

OTHER INFORMATION:

- BRAZILIANS - upon boarding, present a passport and original ID document, in perfect condition and issued for a maximum of 10 years (professional cards, OAB, CREA, etc. or photocopies are not accepted).

- FOREIGNERS - upon boarding, present original RNE or ID and passport (consult the Peruvian consulate about the need for a visa).

- PRESENTATION OF THE TRAVEL DOCUMENT LOCALLY: it is mandatory to present the original document that was used to make your travel reservation (RG, passport or expired passport) together with the document you are using to identify yourself on your trip (RG or passport valid). In the absence of these documents, tours, visits, train travel, entry to Machu Picchu, entry to the Inca trail cannot be carried out due to a requirement by the local control.

ALL SCRIPTS ARE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PLACES WITH THE LOCAL OPERATOR. THEY ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO CHANGES IN THE PROGRAMMING, DUE TO LOGISTICS, SAFETY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Cancellation Conditions:

In case of cancellation by the passenger, the amounts referring to the administrative fee and the airline's cancellation fine will be deducted, and the following cancellation fees will apply to the remaining amount paid, which will be strictly charged:

Land part (category: economic)

Cancellation within 30 days of the start of the trip: fine of 10% of the total amount

Cancellation between 29 and 21 days before the start of the trip: 20% fine of the total amount

Cancellations with 20 or less days from the start of the trip: percentages higher than those mentioned above, provided that they correspond to expenses effectively proven by the agency before EMBRATUR, made as a result of the user's withdrawal.

Land Part:

Special conditions according to hotel and government policies in Peru.

Cancellation within 45 days of the start of the trip: No refund

Trails, attraction tickets, trains and boats (all categories)

No refund from booking request.

Air: Cancellation fee or penalty charged by the Airlines for the tickets in question.

Reservations:

With a deposit of U$ 200 per person, to request the complete reservation (air tickets, accommodation, tours and other services). The deposit received for booking will be deducted from the total value of the tour booked upon payment of the remainder of the total value of the package. This amount will be fully refunded to the passenger, in case Pisa does not confirm the requested itinerary. The amount will not be refunded to the passenger, in case of cancellation or cancellation by the passenger of the booked itinerary, after confirmation of the total reservation by Pisa. This amount is withheld as damages for payment of booking cancellation fines with third parties.

Minors - with their parents - only need an original ID or Passport and ID; - in the company of only one of the parents or another person or unaccompanied - they also need, in addition to the documents mentioned above, a written authorization with a notarized signature for authenticity written by the father or mother who is not traveling and with a photo (3x4 or 5x7 ) of the minor, expressly authorizing the father or mother or other person who is traveling with the minor (two copies of authorization) and 2 copies of the minor's identity document (RG or passport), or a court authorization. In other special cases, please consult the juvenile court about the necessary documentation before boarding.

Includes:

- Air: São Paulo - Cusco and Cusco - São Paulo

- Airport Van – hotel

- 3 accommodations with breakfast in Cusco

- Monitoring of Brazilian guide

- Entrance to the attractions of Cusco (Saqsayhuaman, Q'enko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay and Inka museum)

- Van Cusco - Pisac

- 1 accommodation in Pisac

- Entrance to the archaeological site of Pisac

- Pisac – Ollantaytambo Transfer

- Entry to Maras and Moray

- 2 accommodations in Ollantaytambo

- Entrance to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo

- Transfer to Pumamarka

- Van to Open Malaga

- 1 accommodation in Santa Teresa

- Entrance to Cocalmayo

- 2 accommodations in Aguas Calientes

- Entrance to Machu Picchu

- Transfer Aguas Calientes - Cusco

- Transfer Inn - Airport

Does not include

- Income tax referring to remittances abroad (Must be paid together with the entry of the trip);
- meals and drinks not mentioned;
- personal expenses;
- any other item not mentioned as included.

What to take:

- Small backpack to use on the tours;

- Warm clothes, gloves, socks, wool cap and clothing suitable for cold weather and hiking;

- anorak and raincoat;

- 1 comfortable shoes (like sneakers or boots) for the walks;

- 1 shorts and/or shorts, bathing suit if you want to visit the Águas Calientes spa (optional);

- 1 cap and sunglasses;

- sunscreen for face and lips and insect repellent;

- moisturizer to prevent skin dryness;

- private medicines and personal hygiene materials;

Optional:

- camera, tripod, camcorder, ipod, plus extra batteries and batteries, as they last less in cold weather;

- energy foods - eg chocolates, granola bars, dried fruits, etc. (can be purchased in Cuzco);

- T-shirts or anything with landscapes from Brazil, toys or any other souvenir to give to those people who, without a doubt, you will meet and want to thank in some way.