City Tour and Machu Picchu Tour 6 Days

Because we think about the short time you have to visit the great imperial city of Cusco. We have put together this magical tour package for you. Enjoy the city of Cusco, get to know its surroundings, its streets. Tour the entire Sacred Valley, have a beautiful experience traveling to Machu Picchu by train along one of the most wonderful routes in the world, get to know the Mountain of 7 Colors, which is currently a spectacular attraction for its wonderful landscapes and beautiful route. Finally. Learn more about our Inca culture and the history of our wonderful archaeological sites. There will be 6days of an unforgettable trip touring the best known of Cusco and in a short time. You can also make modifications by coordinating with our travel agents, we can create a package according to your budget and your time availability. We have offer prices!!!

Duration:
6 days
Dificult:
Moderate
Group size:
from 2 to 8
Altitude:
2430 meters above sea level
Travel style:
Cultural classic
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Reception at the airport and free morning. In the afternoon, we will take the City Tour: from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It begins with pickup from your hotel, followed by a visit to the Koricancha Temple and a tour of the 4 ruins ⎼Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, PucaPucara and Tabomachay⎼, which are 8 km from the city.
The city of Cusco is one of the most visited places in the world. Cusco and its surroundings preserve important archaeological centers, Inca walls, colonial churches built on ruins of the Inca empire and legendary paths that lead to citadels lost in the heights of the Andes. Furthermore, the ancient cultures of Peru are kept alive in its people, the colorful costumes, the gastronomy and in the vestiges of the beauty of a glorious past that surrounds visitors who arrive at the imperial city of the Incas.
Koricancha: We will discover the religious center known as the “Temple of the Sun”, where the impressive engineering used in its construction stands out.
Sacsayhuaman: Noswe impress with a fortress of monumental stones and excellent architecture, located 3km from the city of Cusco.
Qenqo: We will continue our tour with a visit to this ceremonial and ritual center, where sacrifices were made and tributes were paid to ancient forces.
PucaPucara: Formerly known as Tambo, it is a surveillance post along the Inca roads.
Tambomachay: This ceremonial center of the cult of water is located 7 km from the city of Cusco and is traditionally known as “the place of waters.” Definitely a must-see place on our tour.

08:00 – 08:30 am we will be passing by our clients’ respective hotels to begin this great cultural tour. We will drive for approximately 1 hour to the archaeological complex of Pisac, where our guide will proceed to give us the corresponding explanation of the sites.further important of this place. Then, we will descend to the Pisac Artisan Market, here we can see crafts, fabrics and jewelry, all referring to the Inca culture. Later, we will board our transportation towards the town of Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
We will continue to the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo and likewise, our guide will give us the corresponding explanations of such an important place. Some clients will return toCusco on the same transportation, but we will stay and have some free time in such a beautiful town. At the appropriate time we will go down to the station to board our tourist train to the town of Aguas Calientes. It will be approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of travel, once in Aguas Calientes, the accommodation staff will be waiting for us to take us to our hotel.

Early in the morning we will board our bus that will take us to one of the wonders of the modern world, Machu Picchu. It is a trip of approximately 30 minutes, here we will begin with our guided tour of approximately 2 hours through the most important circuit of this great citadel.We will have photos with the best and classic views of this great Inca city.
After our guided tour, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, we will have free time to have lunch (not included) and board our tourist train back to Ollantaytambo, here our transportation to Cusco will be waiting for us. Depending on the train schedule, we will be arriving between 6:30 p.m.and 10:00 pm approximately.

Approximately 09:00 am will be the beginning of this great cultural tour to Moray, which at first glance looks like a kind of amphitheater made up of several circular platforms, but in reality it is an agricultural experimentation center from the Inca era. Next to Moray we have the impressive salt exploitation complex. From Maras we will visit the salt mines along a bridle path where animals are found.carrying bags of salt. All these sites to visit will be accompanied by a professional tour guide. After the visit, we will take our transportation back to the city of Cusco. Arriving at approximately 2:00 pm.

Approximately 4:00 – 4:30 AM we will be passing by your hotels located in the central area of ​​Cusco. From here we will head south for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the restaurant where we will enjoy an exquisite breakfast. Then, we will continue for approximately one more hour to the starting point of the hike. Before this walk, our guide will provide you with walking sticks and give you the necessary information for the long-awaited tour. The walk is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the Montaña de Colores, if you wish, you can add a visit to the Red Valley (consult with the seller). It is advisable to be at least two days before in the city of Cusco, this for proper acclimatization since the walk is not that complicated but the altitude makes it difficult to get there. In case you suffer any complications, there are horses available so you can reach the area closest to the Montaña de Colores.
After the visit we will return along the same route to where our transportation is located. On the way to Cusco we will make a stop at the same restaurant where we had breakfast to enjoy a pleasant buffet lunch. A moment of relaxation and we will take our return transportation to Cusco. The vehicle will leave us in a place near the parade ground.

At the indicated time, we will have our transfer to the Cusco airport.
END of our services!!!

INCLUDES

  • All transfers mentioned.
  • 5 nights of double accommodations in the chosen hotels.
  • City tour with transportation, guide (Spanish – English) and income.
  • Sacred Valley with transportation, guide (Spanish – English), lunch and income.
  • Expedition tourist class train tickets or similar: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
  • Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
  • Entry ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Maras and Moray with transportation, guide (Spanish – English) and income
  • Mountain of Colors with transportation, guide (Spanish – English), Breakfast, buffet lunch, entrance fees, walking sticks and oxygen.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Things not mentioned in INCLUDES
  • National/International Air Tickets
  • Tuition fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Extras

Group Tour

A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.

Private Tour

2 Travelers: $ 0 per person
3 Travelers: $ 0 per person
4 Travelers: $ 0 per person
5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
6 Travelers: $ 0 per person
7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
8 more Travelers: $ 0 per person

Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.

Additional Items

  • Admission to Huayna Picchu Mountain US$15.00 (Confirm this entry at the time of booking prior to space availability).
    Entrance to the Machu Picchu Mountain, also called Old Mountain US $ 15.00 (Confirm this entrance at the time of booking prior to availability of spaces).
  • Buffet Lunch at Machu Picchu Santuary Lodge, US$40.00 per person or Lunch in the town of Aguas Calientes from US$15.00 per person.
  • It has an additional cost if you wish to travel by First Class Round Trip train “VISTADOME Tourist Service”, increase US $ 70.00 per person (One way or return only US $ 35.00).
  • Visit to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (entrance is US$5.00. Towels and bath linens can be rented in Aguas Calientes).
  • Tuition fees.
  • Passport or ID document.
  • Camcorder and/or photographic camera.
  • Light clothing and comfortable shoes.
  • A personal backpack.
  • Rain poncho.
  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Sombrero.
  • Binoculars.
  • Sunglasses and plastic bag.
  • Water Cantimplora or Mineral water bottle.
  • Medicines and personal things.
  • Carry coins in small denominations of Soles or Dollars.

Frequent Questions

During the City Tour in Cusco, you will visit the Koricancha Temple and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.

In Moray, you explore the complex of circular agricultural terraces that function as Inca agricultural laboratories, while in Maras, you visit the complex of salt mines where salt is extracted in a traditional way.

During the guided tour in Machu Picchu, approximately 2 hours are allocated to explore the main points of interest of the Inca citadel.

You access the Montaña de Colores from Cusco on a private transportation trip and then walk for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from the starting point of the hike to reach the mountain.

Transportation options include traveling by private transportation from Cusco to the starting point of the hike.

The hike to Humantay Lagoon has a moderate level of difficulty and it is recommended to be well acclimatized to the altitude. Trekking poles and oxygen bottles are provided if necessary.

The buffet lunch includes a variety of local and international dishes. For travelers with dietary restrictions, special arrangements can be made in coordination with the tour provider.

During the tour, detailed information about the history, culture and archeology of each site visited is provided, with the guidance of a local expert.

Tourist train schedules vary, but generally operate during the morning and afternoon, with regular departures from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.

It is recommended to bring a passport or identification document, camera, light and comfortable clothing, rain poncho, mosquito repellent, hat, water bottle, personal medications and cash in small denominations.

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