Visit the enigmatic archaeological ruins of the South Valley towards the south of Cusco.

At 9 a.m., the journey to the south of Cusco begins to explore the ancient Inca ruins of the primary source of Tipón and its system of Inca canals, through which the crystalline waters of the Andes continue to flow even today. Next, he explores the pre-Inca citadel of Piquillacta with its impressive architectural constructions of ancient streets and fortifications. Finally, we have the ruins of Rumicolca and the chapel of Andahuaylillas.

Explore:

1. Tipon
2. Piquillacta
3. Rumicolca
4. Andahuaylillas

Archaeological exploration of the Temple of the Moon in Cusco, plus the four Inca ruins all-day

At 08:00, we begin archaeologically exploring not-so-well-known and reasonably-known Inca sites. We visit in detail the Inca constructions, such as the symbolism of the three carved pumas of Cusilluchayoc, the Inca trilogy of the temple of the moon, and the two Inca serpents representing infinity in the Andean ideology.

In Qenqo, we have the representative monolith of the Inca fauna, the underground passage with the Andean ritual altar, and the Inca fountain of Tambomachay with its Inca cell-style walls close to Tambomachay. We have the ruins of Puca Pucara with the architecture of a wall-style rosette.

Finally, in Sacsayhuaman, we archaeologically explore the details of the underground passages, the artificial lagoons, the Inca stone slide, the bastions, the esplanade, the ceremonial tables, the megalithic walls, etc.

Explore:

1. Temple of the Moon of Cusco
2. Archaeological Cusilluchayoc Temple
3. Visita arqueológica de Sacsayhuaman
4. Qenqo
5. Puca Pucara
6. Tambomachay

Deep archaeological investigation of the ruins of Chinchero, Moray, and Ollantaytambo; evening trip to Machu Picchu Pueblo by train

At 07:00, we start the trip to the northwest of Cusco in search of the archaeological ruins of Chinchero. In Chinchero, explore the Inca plazas with their four ancestral entrance gates, the residential area of the Inca priests, the esplanade, the puma temples and altars, the condor’s half-wing, the Inca brain represented on a large rock, etc.

We continue the exploration of the ruins of Moray, which represent the southern cross within the Andean constellation of the Milky Way. Moray has four curricular agricultural platforms for developing the Inca culture.

The Ñaupa Inglesia cave has an Inca fountain representing the Andean square cross. We also observe closed windows for capturing positive energy for meditations of mother nature. Finally, in Ollantaytambo, we have the temples of the sun, the moon, the Inca balcony, the ritual water sources, the temple of the condor, the square millimeter cuts of an Inca wall with a laser or another ancestral machine, etc.

Tour over/in/through

1. Chinchero
2. Moray
3. Ñaupa Iglesia
4. Ollantaytambo

Train schedule: Outbound Journey

• Train Company: INCA RAIL
  • Travel route: Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo
  • Class: The Voyager 45
  • Departure from Ollantaytambo: 16:36
    • At the station: 16:06
  • Arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo: 18:09

Machu Picchu Archaeological Tour for two tourist circuits for a 4-hour guided tour locally. In the afternoon, return to Cusco.

At 5:10, start the activities in search of Machu Picchu. We begin with the incredible, classic panoramic views of Machu Picchu from the Inca watchman’s house. Then we investigate little by little different archaeological sites of Machu Picchu, such as the beautiful agriculture system, the temple of the sun, the sundial, the Inca compass, etc.

In the second circuit, we re-enter Machu Picchu through the central part of the entire Inca citadel to complement the visit and have more time inside the Inca citadel.

NOTE: Machu Picchu has five new tourist circuits; circuits 1 and 3 have the best archaeological visits. There is no free time in Machu Picchu, and you must follow the sequence of tour circuits not to create crowds among other visitors, “new regulations of the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Train information: Inbound Journey

Train company: INCA RAIL
Service: MACHU PICCHU-OLLANTAYTAMBO (1 hour and 40 minutes of train ride).
Class: The Voyager 44
Departure: 14:30
At Station: 14:30; otherwise, you may not be allowed to board.
Ollantaytambo arrival: 16:04
Cusco arrival by transport: 17:50

When you arrive at the Ollantaytambo train station, look for the KONDOR PATH TOURS palette with the Cusco 5 Days Peru Archaeology Tours inscription.

Huchuy Qosqo: a 40-minute archaeological walk to the residence and temple of the eighth Inca ruler (Wiracocha). 

Enjoy a short walk from Lamay to the archaeological ruins of Huchuy Qosqo. Huchuy Qosqo was the residence of the eighth Inca ruler of the Inca empire. It has notable peculiarities of architectural construction, with impressive views toward the Sacred Valley mountain range and the Urubamba River. Explore the triumphal wall, the sundial, the three-story royal house, the Inca fountains, the Inca Trail that goes to the ruins of Pucamarca, Cupper Alto, etc.

• At 7:00 a.m., transfer from Cusco to Lamay: 2920 meters (9,580 feet).
• Walk distance: 3.9 km / 24 miles of round hike
• Walking time: One way is approximately 45 minutes, and the return is about 30 minutes.
• The highest point is Huchuy Qosqo Ruins, 3,660 meters (12,007 feet).
• Difficulty: Challenging, moderate, or easy