The journey
Overview
Delight in the grand mystical experience visiting the Colonial Inca City of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the astounding Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Be dazzled by the blend of Spanish and Inca architecture in Cusco and its surrounding archeological sites with its layout resembling the Puma. Drive through the serene Sacred Valley with its entrancing mountains and stunning landscape, breathing in crisp fresh air. Finally, be in awe of the mystifying Machu Picchu, the long awaiting trophy of the trip. Feast your eyes on the supreme stone work, temples and the serene panoramic views where spirits lay and tell a story forgotten in time.
Delight in the grand mystical experience visiting the Colonial Inca City of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the astounding Machu Picchu Sanctuary. Be dazzled by the blend of Spanish and Inca architecture in Cusco and its surrounding archeological sites with its layout resembling the Puma. Drive through the serene Sacred Valley with its entrancing mountains and stunning landscape, breathing in crisp fresh air. Finally, be in awe of the mystifying Machu Picchu, the long awaiting trophy of the trip. Feast your eyes on the supreme stone work, temples and the serene panoramic views where spirits lay and tell a story forgotten in time.
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Day by day
Itinerary
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02City TourOpenClose
Arrive in the Cusco airport (3300m/10827ft) and our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure to relax and have an early lunch. We will meet you in the afternoon to start the tour of the historical City of Cusco visiting the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and Qoricancha (Inca Sun Temple). Afterwards, drive above the city of Cusco, to visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. Return to Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco
No meals
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04Day 2 Sacred Valley Tour - Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Town)OpenClose
We start off from your hotel in the morning for a full-day excursion of the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" by bus, driving alongside the Vilcanota River. Visit the Pisac ruins and admire the many terraces and views of the valley below. After the tour, drive down to the town of Pisac for a visit of the typical artisan market where you can purchase souvenirs. Thereafter, we continue through the Sacred Valley to Urubamba to have a buffet lunch of typical Peruvian dishes. After lunch, we'll drive to the town of Ollantaytambo for a guided tour of the ruins. In the late afternoon we will board our train in the same town to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Town), where you'll spend the night.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Town)
Breakfast and lunch included
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06Day 3 Machu Picchu Tour - CuscoOpenClose
Early morning bus from Aguas Calientes to the Mysterious Machupicchu. Take pleasure in a professional guided walking tour of the amazing Sanctuary visiting the many temples and admiring the lovely surroundings. Thereafter, you will have time to further explore Machu Picchu on your own, visit the Inca bridge or climb Huayna Picchu or Machupicchu Mountain Peak. In the afternoon you will take the bus to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch before boarding your train to Poroy. Private transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco
Breakfast and lunch included
Optional extra cost: Huayna Picchu (must book 3 months in advance) Machupicchu Mountain Peak
07Cusco - Lima or other destinationOpenClose
Morning or afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima or other destination.
Breakfast included
08OPTIONAL (extra cost): Lima City Tour with round trip transfers -OpenClose
09SERVICES INCLUDEDOpenClose
- Transfer IN/OUT Cusco
- Bilingual English/Spanish Guide
- Hotel in Cusco - 2 nights
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes - 1 night
- Tours listed on the program in group or private services
- All meals on the itinerary. Vegetarian meals on request at no extra cost.
- 1 Entrance fee to Machu Picchu + round trip bus from Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu ruins
- Entrance to ruins in the Cusco and Sacred Valley tours
- Train- round trip
- Transfer from Poroy or Ollantatyambo station to your hotel in Cusco.
10SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:OpenClose
- Domestic flights (we can book for you)
- Hotel in Lima (we can book for you)
- Entrance: Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain Peak
- Any expenses incurred in preparing for the trip, such as, but not limited to, non-refundable airline tickets or travel insurance, nor additional expenses encountered as a result of flight schedule changes, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, acts of God or war.
- Personal items like medicines, sleeping bag, laundry service, telephone calls, etc.
- Alcholic drinks and anything not mentioned in program.
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities.
