
On this tour, you will experience beautiful rural landscapes and impressive Inca sites, meet local families who run small enterprises, stay in remote rural lodges where you feel a part of the family, and receive personalized attention. It is a great way to travel with your family and children if you wish to avoid strenuous walks.
Day 1
We will meet you at the airport or your hotel in Cusco and drive by private transport to Limatambo. On the way, we will visit the mysterious Inka site of Killarumiyoq, once an important ceremonial site with impressive terraces, shrines, and remnants of an authentic Inca road, and Tarawasi which boasts a ceremonial platform with trapezoidal-shaped niches and a splendid wall in the cellular style of building. A delicious lunch will wait for you at the Hacienda Sondorf, a 19th-century estate nearby. You may enjoy a demonstration of how to bake a mulberry pie, the specialty of the house, and enjoy a piece of it over a cup of freshly brewed coffee afterward. You will love finding out about the history of this magical place and interacting with the charming hosts and their children. In the afternoon we will drive the short distance to Andean Spirit Lodge where we will spend the night. Overnight in bungalows with private attached facilities at the Andean Spirit Lodge. L & D
Day 2 After breakfast, we head towards the village of Mollepata where we will make a short stop to appreciate the beauty of the Plaza with its church. We will continue our trip to Cruzpata, on the road to Soraypampa at the foot of the snow-capped Salkantay and Humantay which is also the starting point to make the trek to Machupicchu. After a cup of coca tea, we start our leisurely one-hour hike to the magical hidden Inca complex of Choquechurco. This was once an important ceremonial complex and from here the majestic Apu Salkantay is always in sight. The hike will lead you through dwarf forest where you find queuña trees and possibly even some orchids. You may observe raptors, hummingbirds, and thrushes amongst other birds. You may also appreciate the views of the whole of the Limatambo valley from here. After a half-hour descent to Cruzpata we will enjoy a home-cooked picnic lunch before returning to Andean Spirit Lodge in the afternoon. Overnight at Andean Spirit Lodge. Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.
Day 3 After breakfast you may stroll through the ample gardens of the Lodge. We will set off to the highlands late morning. Our destination will be the charming rural Lodge of Pumatambo where we will enjoy a hearty lunch in the gardens. In the afternoon we will explore the impressive agricultural Inca terraces of Zurite before returning to Cusco in the afternoon. Breakfast & lunch
Includes:
- Two nights in a bungalow with private bathroom at Andean Spirit Lodge
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- English speaking Guide
- Private transport
- Entrance fees
- Peruvian taxes
Not Included:
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Yoga Class (optional)
- Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
Prices per person in USD:
1 person USD 1290.-
2 people USD 735.- per person
3 people USD 625.- per person
4 or more people USD 535.- per person







