4 days / 3 nights
Cusco
All year
Moderate
3,399 m
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco + City Tour
Upon arrival in Cusco, our representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name to transfer you to your chosen hotel. It is recommended to take a flight that arrives in Cusco between 9 and 10 a.m. at the latest, so you can rest and have lunch peacefully. We will pick you up from your hotel between 1:00 and 1:20 p.m. to start the tour. Accompanied by your guide, you will visit the Cusco Cathedral. The first cathedral in Cusco is the Church of Triumph, built in 1539 on the foundation of Viracocha Inca’s palace; currently, this church is an auxiliary chapel of the Cathedral. Next, you will visit Qoricancha or the Temple of the Sun. The visit lasts approximately one hour, and you will learn about Andean symbolism, the connection with the stars, and their importance in the Inca calendar. Afterwards, the group will board our tourist transport to head towards the famous ruins on the outskirts of the city. You will visit the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, where you can appreciate the large stone walls inspired by the Thunder God. Later, you will visit Q’enqo, where you will see the city’s most important ceremonial huaca. Next, you will visit Tambomachay, where you will observe beautiful ceremonial fountains that have functioned perfectly since the Inca era. We will finish the tour around 6:30 p.m. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 2: Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu Pueblo
Our transfer or guide will pick you up from your hotels between 6:30 and 6:50 a.m. to board the tourist transport and start the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After a journey of approximately 40 minutes, you will arrive at the archaeological center of Chinchero, a town that still maintains the original Inca culture and is in a very important agricultural area. Its church and tower are from the colonial era, built on the foundation of Inca temples, and local artisans offer fabrics made with ancient techniques. After the visit, you will head to Moray, experimental terraces with microclimates for domestication, acclimatization, hybridization, and plant experimentation. Later, you will visit the Maras Salt Mines, exploited since pre-Inca times, with more than 3000 saltwater pools that come from natural springs filtering from the Qoripukiu hill (Source of Gold). You will continue to Urubamba to enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, you will visit the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Center, a strategic military, religious, and agricultural center that impresses with its stone terraces and imposing structures over four meters high. It is believed to have been a refuge for the Inca royalty and nobility. After exploring this historical wonder, you will head to the train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, the hotel staff will warmly welcome you and accompany you to your accommodation. In the evening, our guide will provide details and preparations for the exciting excursion to Machu Picchu the next day. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 3: Machu Picchu – Cusco City
After breakfast at your hotel, our staff will be waiting for you at the main square of Aguas Calientes to accompany you to the bus boarding point that will take you to the majestic city of Machu Picchu. The bus ride will provide the opportunity to further enjoy the nature surrounding this magnificent place. Once in the citadel, you will enjoy approximately 2 hours of exploration, guided by our expert. Through their knowledge, you will gain a deep understanding of the significance and grandeur of the structures that stand in this ancient site. The ancient civilizations managed to build a city that impressively merges security, sustainability, and meticulous planning on the high mountains, all rooted in their deep connection with nature. After this enriching exploration, you will return by bus to the town, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a hearty lunch in one of the local restaurants. Additionally, you can stroll around the town, shop, and pick up your luggage at the hotel. At the designated time, you should arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station (30 minutes before your train departure). After an approximately 2-hour train journey, you will arrive back in Ollantaytambo, where you will board the transport that will take you back to the city of Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 4: Cusco – Lima
After breakfast at the hotel, and depending on your flight schedule, we will transfer you to the airport 2 hours in advance to catch your flight back to Lima. I hope you enjoy this exciting adventure in Cusco and Machu Picchu. Have an unforgettable trip! 🚀✨
Included
- Airport to hotel to airport transfer.
- Tour guide.
- Tourist transport.
- 3 days of tours (City tour, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu).
- Entrance tickets to the mentioned places of visit.
- Round-trip train tickets Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo.
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Bus tickets to Machu Picchu.
- 1 lunch during the Sacred Valley tour.
- 3 nights accommodation.
- 3 days of breakfast.
Not included
- Flight tickets from Lima to Cusco.
- Meals not mentioned and beverages.
- Tips.
- Additional services not mentioned in “Included.”
Recommended equipment
- Entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Additional services not mentioned in the includes.
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