Cusco City tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 4 Days

Cusco, Cusco or Cusco”belly button” in Quechua was founded by the Incas, who thethey constituted as the capital and the geographical, political, strategic and military center of its territory. Cusco has impressive landscapes characterized by blue skies and white clouds accompanied by imposing mountains. In addition, its Inca and colonial architectural heritage make this place a unique place in the world.
On the first day of this tour we will be able to observe in the cobbled streets of Cusco Inca constructions such as the Qorikancha and the Palace of Inca Roca, along with Andean baroque style colonial constructions such as the cathedral and the Company church.
Ten minutes from the town stand the gigantic walls of the fortress of Saqsayhuaman, and a few kilometers further are the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, built entirely in stone.
The second day we will have the opportunity to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which is crisscrossed by numerous rivers that descend through ravines and small valleys. This place has a large number of archaeological monuments and indigenous towns such as Pisac with its typical market, Ollantaytambo and the town of Chinchero. This valley was highly appreciated by the Incas due to its special geographical, climatic and energy qualities. It was one of the main production points due to the richness of its lands and is the place where the best corn grain in Peru is produced.
On the third day we will go to Aguas Calientes, for the fourth day we will visit the majestic “Machu Picchu”, Wonder of the Modern World. In Machu PicchuWe appreciate its imposing architecture and incomparable location.

Duration:
4 days
Dificult:
Medium level
Group size:
from 2 to 8
Altitude:
2430 meters above sea level
Travel style:
Classic, Recommended
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Airport reception and Free Morning. City Tour: We start the tour with the pick up at 1:30 hrs. until 7:00 pm. We visited the Temple of Koricancha and 8 km from the city we visited the 4 ruins: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PucaPucara and Tambomachay.
The city of Cusco is one of the most visited places in the world due to the number of important archaeological centers, Inca walls, colorful costumes, churches built on Inca palaces, citadels lost in the heights of the Andes, legendary roads and all the beauty of a glorious past that surrounds visitors who arrive at the imperial city of the Incas.
Cusco is the sacred city of the Incas and the Archaeological Capital of the Americas, which is why we have prepared this tour for you, a day trip that takes place in the afternoon after lunch, where we will visit the most representative places of the ancient capital. of the Inca empire.
Koricancha: We will discover the centerreligious 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 3 km. from the city of Cusco.
Qenqo: We will follow our steps 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: The ceremonial center of water worship, located 7 km from the city of Cusco, traditionally known as the place of waters, is another of the stops that cannot be missed on our tour.

Departure at 08:00 hrs. by Tourist Bus to the Sacred Valley. – Approximately an hour into the route we will find the archaeological site of Pisac. – Guided tour of the Inca site, we will descend on foot to the small town of Pisac and you will have the opportunity to visit the Typical Market. – Buffet lunch in Urubamba. – Visit to the Inca city of Ollantaytambo. – Boarding the train from Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes – Reception and overnight at the selected Hotel in Aguas Calientes. Not included: Dinner.
Pisac: At the entrance to the Urubamba Valley is Pisac, a magnificenttown mestizo where you can distinguish the old neighborhood (archaeological site) from the modern part with its colonial characteristics. The main attraction of Pisac is the traditional indigenous market, where we will find a wide variety of typical objects from the region, made of fabric or ceramics. Alsowe admire the typical costumes of the region, quite colorful and worn by local residents. Additionally, we can visit the old colonial church of Pisac, where masses are still celebrated in Quechua on Sundays, attended by local residents and the “varayocs” (local authorities from different cities).Finished our visit to Pisac with a look at the interesting irrigation system of the crop fields and the fabulous astronomical observatory dating back to Inca times.
Urubamba: To go to Urubamba we will pass through the towns of Coya, Lamay, Calcayucay, observing beautiful flora and fauna during a 45-minute tour. At the end of the trip we will arrive at the city of Urubamba, located in the heart of the Sacred Valley, in the middle of a quite comfortable and fertile area that constitutes an important pre-Hispanic agricultural center. We will take advantage of this pleasant atmosphere to have lunch in a cozy typical restaurant.
Ollantaytambo: In the afternoon we will go to the Ollantaytambo region, also known as “Tambo Valley”. This is the only “living” Inca city, that is, the only inhabited one, and it extends along the Vilcanota River, reaching Machu Picchu. We will visit the famous fortress of Ollantaytambo, which stands out in the valley, where we will see some of the most imposing buildings of the Inca empire.
Chinchero: On our way back to the city of Cusco we will stop to visit Chinchero and its small chapel. This town, like Pisac, is known for its traditional market; However, the Chinchero market, although smaller, is richer in tradition and offers a greater variety of textile pieces. Finally we will return to Cusco, where we will leave you at your accommodations.

We will start this tour very early, picking you up from the hotel around 4:00 a.m. to go by tourist transport to the train station and take a captivating trip of three and a half hours to the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas.”
We will arrive at the “Machu Picchu Pueblo” station (formerly “Aguas Calientes” at 2000 meters above sea level), and we will immediately get on a bus that will take us on a 30-minute trip, ascending a zigzag path, where we will finally arrive. to the incredible Machu Picchu. The excursion includes a guided tour of approximately 2 hours in the citadel. During the visit we will visit the most important sites such as the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the royal quarters, the temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries. Afterwards we will have free time to take a walk around the citadel, take photos and film, and when finished we return to “Machu Picchu Pueblo” to have lunch before boarding our return train. In the afternoon, at approximately 6:30 p.m. We will board our train heading to the town of Ollantaytambo, where a bus will wait for us to return to the City of Cusco, which we will arrive at approximately. 11:00 p.m.

At the appropriate time, we will have our last transfer to Cusco airport.

INCLUDES

  • Transfer Airport – Hotel and Vice Versa.
  • Touristic bus.
  • Official tourist guide on all tours (Spanish –English).
  • Entrance to the Koricancha Temple.
  • General Tourist Ticket (Income for 16 tourist sites including City Tour and Sacred Valley).
  • Transfers from the hotel to the train station and vice versa.
  • Buffet Lunch in the Sacred Valley.
  • Bus fares Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
  • Round trip train tickets Ollantaytambo – “Machu Picchu Pueblo” (or Aguas Calientes) – Ollantaytambo in “Expedition” Tourist Service or similar.
  • Bus Rides “Machu Picchu Village” – Machu Picchu Citadel.
  • Entrance tickets to the Machu Picchu Citadel (Valid only for 1 day).
  • 03 Hotel Nights in Cusco if you wish, according to the hotel chosen by you (see list below).

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

  • Food (Except in the Sacred Valley).
  • Others don’tmentioned in the program

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

  • Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain US$65.00 (Confirm this entry at the time of booking, subject to space availability).
  • Buffet Lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge US$40.00 per person.
  • There is an additional cost if you wish to travel by First Class tourist train Round Trip in “VISTADOME Tourist Service”, increase US $ 70.00 per person (One way or only Return US $ 35.00).
  • Entrance to the Thermal Baths of Machu Picchu Pueblo US $ 4.00 approx. per person.
  • Extra services such as Tips.
  • Original passport.
  • A personal backpack.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Rain poncho.
  • Long sleeve shirts.
  • Long pants.
  • Sneakers or light shoes.
  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Sombrero.
  • Sunglasses and plastic bag.
  • Photographic camera and batteries.
  • 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 Temple of Koricancha, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, PucaPucara and Tambomachay. These sites offer a unique insight into the Inca and colonial history of the region.

The day visit to the Sacred Valley includes exploring places such as Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. In addition, you will enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba and have the opportunity to learn about the local culture in the typical Pisac market.

During the excursion to Machu Picchu, a guided tour of the citadel is taken, exploring places such as the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Three Windows and the royal quarters. After the tour, you have free time to explore on your own before returning to Cusco.

The price of the tour includes airport-hotel-airport transfers, tourist bus transportation, official tourist guide in Spanish and English, entry to the Koricancha Temple, general tourist ticket, bus and train tickets to Machu Picchu, buffet lunch in the Valley Sacred, among others.

Additional items can be added such as entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain, buffet lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, first class Vistadome train ride, entrance to the thermal baths of Machu Picchu Pueblo, among others, with additional costs that vary. depending on the selected item.

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