PAT EM 135 - CUSCO: THE NEW AWAKENING ON THE INCA ROUTE.

Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel for lodging. The rest of the morning is free to acclimatize, we suggest eating a light lunch.

In the early afternoon, meet with the tour guide to get acquainted with the rest of the group and receive the introductory talk that explains the tour program and the Andean Cosmovision.

Visit to the Temple of Coricancha: The Inca temple dedicated to the Sun and the center of the Andean religious world where they believed that the Gods lived. It was also the main Inca’s burying ground. Continue the tour with a visit to San Blas Church, The Hatun Rumiyoc with the large 12-angle stone, and the beautiful Cathedral of Cusco which was built upon the Palace of the Inca Wiracocha.

Early in the morning, breakfast in the hotel, and board the bus to start the visit to the four altars in the outskirts of Cusco that represent the four elements of nature: TAMBOMACHAY, altar dedicated to the water, spring for purification of the spirit and energizing; PUCA PUCARA, altar to the air, small red fort with watchtowers and terreplains; Q’ENQO, altar to the fire, sanctuary that exhibits symbolisms and the three levels of Andean Cosmogony (Hanan Pacha, Qay Pacha, and Uccu Pacha); and SACSAYHUAMAN, altar to the earth and a Major Temple of The Incas, cosmic and energy center where engraved messages for the new age can be seen.

Andean Ritual. Meditation and reflection exercises. Included lunch.     (B.L.)

Breakfast in the hotel,  and begin a full day excursion to the Sacred Valley with a visit to the typical village of Pisac, its temples, the cemetery, and its famous artisan market and traditional streets. Stop for lunch in Urubamba and continue the tour to visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo that includes the fortress and the sanctuary of great mystical value with its megalithic temple. Ollantaytambo is an ancient Inca town that is still inhabited and shows large groups of agricultural platforms, fortresses, fountains and irrigation channels that were used during the Inca period.

Meditation and reflection exercises. Overnight in the Urubamba Valley.       (B. L.)

Early in the morning, breakfast in the hotel, and departure with destination Machu Picchu until reaching the station at kilometer 104 where part of the group (those who made reservations in advance as part of their trip arrangements) will step down to initiate the hike over the short stretch of Incas Trail. During the walk you will appreciate beautiful landscapes with interesting vegetation and a variety of insects.

The trail passes by a beautiful waterfall which invites refreshing oneself in its crystalline waters. Arrival at Winayhuayna, exploration of the place and recuperate energies with a pleasant lunch. Then you will continue the walk to Intipunko: Puerta del Sol, from where you can enjoy a beautiful and impressive landscape with a wonderful view of Machu Picchu.

Finally, you will complete the walk descending to the town of Aguas Calientes located at the foot of Machu Pichu, check in at the hotel and meet the other members of the group who did not participate in the walk. For those who want to relax and recuperate from the hike, they can visit the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.

Those who do not travel the short section of the Inca Trail will continue the train journey to Aguas Calientes and upon arrival they will be transferred to the hotel to register. Then, they will have lunch and rest until they meet the rest of the group which will be returning from the hike. Meanwhile, if they wish, they can use their free time to go up on their own and visit the Archaeological Center of Machu Picchu, but they will have to additionally cover their own transportation expenses from Aguas Calientes and the cost of the entrance.        (B. L.)

IMPORTANT: This experience only occurs if reservations for the Inca Trail are requested in advance. Otherwise the program will not consider this portion, you will be informed before the contract.

Early in the morning, breakfast in the hotel, and board the bus to ascend to the Sacred City of Machu Piccchu: a magic place of extraordinary beauty that represents the most important cult center, as well as of mystic and esoteric studies of the Incas. It is considered one of the main magnetic and energetic points of our planet and, in several aspects, one of the most important monuments of mankind inheritance.

During this visit, we will realize that Machu Picchu is a beautiful legacy that shows how there were no coincidences or chances in its construction. Everything seems to have been planned, ordered, regulated and harmonized in a fabulous stone work that was built respecting the environment and mother nature in a way that is still admired and appreciated by all who have the opportunity to visit it.

In the afternoon, board the bus to descend to Aguas Calientes and return to the hotel, dinner, and group meeting for chat and meditation.                                         (B. D.)

Early in the morning, breakfast in the hotel, and transfer to the train station to initiate the return to the city of Cusco. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is free for personal activities.

Farewell diner.    (B. D)

Breakfast, and transfer to the airport to board the flight back to Lima.   (B.)

B= Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner.