Peru Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley & Cusco Flashcards
Q: Where do you acclimate to Cusco’s mountain air?
A: You acclimate in a five-star hotel, a historic 500-year-old mansion in Cusco.
Q: What activity is included during your time in the colonial town of Cusco?
A: You enjoy an easy walk through the colonial town to the artists’ quarter.
Q: Which valley do you explore en route to the mountaintop ruins of Pisac?
A: You walk through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to the mountaintop ruins of Pisac.
Q: What traditional experience do you enjoy at a gracious hacienda?
A: You savor a traditional lunch at a gracious hacienda.
Q: How do you discover the Sacred Valley?
A: You discover the Sacred Valley as you walk to a remote Andean village.
Q: What ancient techniques do you learn about during your visit?
A: You learn about ancient ceramic and weaving techniques.
Q: What is the educational experience included in the remote village visit?
A: You visit a remote village school and meet with the young students.
Q: What are the two options for your first views of Machu Picchu?
A: You can either hike the most cinematic stretch of the Inca Trail or ride the first-class train following the curves of the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes.
Q: How much time do you spend at Machu Picchu, and what activities are included?
A: You enjoy two leisurely days at Machu Picchu to see the site on your own as well as with your guide.
Q: What are the optional walks available at Machu Picchu?
A: You can take an orchid or birdwatching walk, admiring the local flora and fauna.
Where does the tour start?
Cusco – 1:30 pm – Lobby of hotel
Where does the tour end?
Cusco – 3:30 pm – Airport
What is the walking level?
Walking Level
Daily Mileage Options: 2-8 miles
Route Notes:
This trip includes paved and cobblestone streets in Cusco and Sacred Valley villages, plus mountain, countryside and riverside trails, terraced farmland paths, and shepherds’ tracks. Optional included one-day Inca Trail hike. Altitude exaggerates elevation changes on walks.
