• ✅ What does your experience include?
• Everything you need to make your trip to the capital of the Inca Empire comfortable, complete and memorable:
• 🚐 Logistics and Transfers:  Personalized transportation for your welcome from the airport or terminal to your hotel in Cusco, and the return transfer for your farewell at the end of the trip.
• 🏨 Strategic Hosting:  3 hotel nights in the imperial city of Cusco and 1 night in the town of Aguas Calientes to optimize your visit to the wonder.
• 🎟️ Full Access to Attractions:  It includes the Tourist Ticket (BTG) to enter the 4 archaeological centers of the City Tour, in addition to the tickets to the Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun or Qoricancha and the citadel of Machu Picchu.
• 🚂 Expedition Transportation:  Tourist train tickets (Peru Rail or Inca Rail) for the Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes route (round trip) and the CONSETUR bus going up and down to the Inca citadel.
• 🍴 Selected Cuisine:  Daily breakfasts at the hotel and buffet lunches with the best of Andean cuisine in the Sacred Valley and during your trekking days.
• 👨‍🏫 Professional Support:  Specialized professional guide for all excursions, ensuring a deep connection with Inca history and spirituality.
• 🌿 Traditional Welcome:  Reception with coca tea at the hotel, ideal for a perfect acclimation to the height of the Andes.

• ❗️ What's not included in your experience?
• We want you to enjoy every moment without surprises, so we tell you which services are not part of the itinerary:
• ✈️ International or domestic flights:  Air tickets for arrival or departure from the city of Cusco are not included.
• 🍴 Dinners and lunches:  Lunches and dinners are not included in the program, they are at their own expense.
• 🏔️ Extra Challenges:  The entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain requires prior reservation and requires a special reservation in advance with your travel advisor at an additional cost (subject to availability).
• 💵 Gratitudes:  Personal tips for guides, drivers or service personnel are not included in the service and are at your complete discretion.
• 🛍️ Personal expenses:  Shopping for handicrafts, snacks, laundry or communication services not mentioned.
• 🛂 Travel Insurance:  It is recommended to have a medical care policy that covers trekking activities and adventure sports in high altitude areas.

• ℹ️ Important information before booking
• We want your experience in the Imperial City to be unique and without unforeseen events. Before confirming your reservation, keep the following in mind:
• 🏔️ Altitude and Acclimation

— Cusco is located at 3,399 meters above sea level. Upon your arrival, we will greet you with a traditional coca mate, ideal to adapt to the height before starting the activities.

• 📉 Levels of Requirement

— The itinerary combines easy difficulty visits (City Tour and Sacred Valley) with treks of demanding difficulty. The Humantay Lagoon reaches 4,200 meters above sea level and the Mountain of Colors reaches 5,200 meters above sea level. Assess your physical condition for these routes.

• 📅 Early Bookings

— Tickets to the citadel are limited and sell out quickly. We recommend buying your tickets 60 days in advance. If you book 90 days in advance, the best circuits can be managed automatically.

• 🛂 Required Documentation

— It is essential to carry your passport or original identity document at all times. This is required to board the train and to enter the Machu Picchu citadel.

• ⛰️ Reservation of places to Huaynapicchu

— If you want to visit Huaynapicchu Mountain, remember that only 60 people are allowed per schedule. Check with your advisor for availability as spaces are limited and must be booked well in advance through your advisor.

• 🏛️ Machu Picchu circuits

— The citadel has defined routes; the classic circuit requires approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of walking. Please note that there is no free cancellation once tickets have been issued.

• 📈 Seasons and Affluence

— The high season (clear skies) runs from April to October. November to January is the mid-season, where the landscapes are greener but there is higher humidity. Machu Picchu receives up to 5,000 visitors per day.

• 👟 Clothing and Equipment

— The climate is variable and can be cold. It is recommended to dress in layers, wear sturdy footwear or trekking boots, and always wear waterproof clothing.

• ☀️ Sun Protection

— The radiation is strong in the Andes. Don't forget to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat for all excursions.

• 🦟 Special Recommendation

— For your visit to Machu Picchu, it is essential to bring insect repellent.

• 💰 Local Currency

— It is recommended to carry extra money in soles for snacks, tips and other purchases at local markets.

• 📱 Communication and Schedules

— Departure times are variable depending on the logistics of each day. We recommend that you review your itinerary in detail and, if you have any concerns, consult directly with your assigned guide, who will confirm the exact pick-up time the night before each activity.

• 🎒 What should you wear?
• To make the most of your Andean adventure and be prepared for every moment, we recommend that you bring:
• 🛂 Original documentation
  — Passport or valid identity document, essential for train checks and entry to Machu Picchu.
• 🧥 Layered clothing
  — Essential for temperature variations; included thermal garments and warm jackets.
• 👟 Technical footwear
  — Comfortable and resistant shoes; ideal are trekking boots with good grip for uneven terrain.
• ☀️ Sun protection
  — High-grade sunscreen, sunglasses and hat to protect you from intense Andean radiation.
• 🦟 Insect repellent
  — A fundamental and specific element for your visit to the Machu Picchu citadel and jungle brow areas.
• 🌧️ Waterproof clothing
  — The weather is unpredictable, so a water resistant coat or jacket is necessary at all times.
• 🧤 Accessories for the cold
  — Gloves and scarves, especially necessary for ascents to the Mountain of Colors or Humantay Lagoon.
• 💧 Hydration and snacks
  — Bottle with water and snacks such as chocolates or nuts to recover energy during walks.
• 📷 Camera or cell phone
  — The weather is unpredictable, so a water resistant coat or jacket is necessary at all times.
• 💰 Extra money in soles
  — Recommended for tips, crafts, meals not included or additional local services.