Tour Machu Picchu 4 days - Cusco and Sacred Valley

Embark on our 4-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour to discover the incredible Inca culture. You will explore the city of Cusco up close, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the Machu Picchu citadel. This journey will allow you to experience the region’s history and natural beauty.

INCLUDES:

• Pre-tour information in Cusco and ongoing assistance.
• 2 nights of hotel accommodation in Cusco.
• 1 night of hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
• Round-trip airport transfers.
• Admission to Cusco Cathedral.
• Admission to Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun).
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), which allows visits to archaeological sites and historical attractions in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• Transfers from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station, round trip.
• Bus Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
• Professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airfare.
• Other meals not mentioned.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Book in advance.
• Bring your passport or ID document.
• Bring cash in soles (Peruvian currency) and U.S. dollars. You will find ATMs in the city of Cusco.
• Bring snacks and bottled water.
• During the tours, you will visit places with stairs—wear comfortable walking shoes with non-slip soles.
• Arrive 30 minutes early at the train station and present your ticket and ID document.
• Carry a small daypack with: camera, hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
• On the train, you may only bring luggage up to 5 kilos.
• During peak season, Machu Picchu receives more visitors, so you may need to wait in line to board the bus.

DAY 1: Cusco City And Surroundings

We will meet you at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco. At approximately 1:00 p.m., we will pick you up from your hotel to begin our City Tour. We will start by visiting Cusco Cathedral, adorned with carved woodwork, altars, and paintings created by local artists from the Cusco School.

Next, we will explore Qoricancha, or the Temple of the Sun, built by the Incas in reverence to the sun. Later modified by the Spanish during the Viceroyalty, it still preserves walls built with remarkable Inca precision, alongside Catholic religious pieces.

After visiting Qoricancha, we will head to Sacsayhuamán, located 3 km from Cusco. The Sacsayhuamán esplanade offers a panoramic view of the city. This structure was built with massive limestone blocks, some weighing between 25 and 130 tons. Made up of three superimposed terraces in a zigzag pattern, it was the stage for major Inca ceremonies such as Inti Raymi (Sun Festival each June) and Warachikuy (a ritual where young men became warriors).

We will continue our journey exploring Qenqo, a Quechua word meaning “labyrinth,” named for its underground galleries and small zigzag-carved channels. Our next stop is Puka Pukara, the “red fortress,” strategically located to control access to and from the imperial city.

As the final stop of our tour, we will explore Tambomachay, a resting site located 9 km from the city of Cusco. It is also known as the “Inca Baths” due to its natural springs. We will conclude our City Tour near Cusco’s Plaza de Armas at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco

INCLUDES:

• Airport – hotel private transfer.
• Pre-tour assistance.
• Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
• Admission to the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
• Transfers by tourist bus.
• Professional guide in English and Spanish (shared service).

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

After the tour, we invite you to take a walk around the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can admire the creations of Cusco artisans in the handicraft shops. Enjoy Peruvian cuisine at local restaurants, or simply relax on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas. If you enjoy nightlife, you will find nightclubs and bars around the plaza.

DAY 2: Sacred Valley – Pisac – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.

On this day, you will enjoy a full tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After breakfast at your hotel, our team will be ready to pick you up at approximately 7:30 a.m.

Our first stop is the Pisac Archaeological Site, located about 1 hour from Cusco. Here, the Incas demonstrated advanced knowledge in building structures. The Pisac ruins display a system of agricultural terraces, residential and ceremonial structures, and aqueducts that supplied water for farming. Afterwards, we will explore the Pisac handicrafts market, which offers a variety of unique handmade pieces. At midday, we will have lunch in the town of Urubamba, enjoying a buffet lunch featuring local and national cuisine.

The next stop is the Ollantaytambo Fortress, a military, agricultural, and religious center that managed and controlled the Sacred Valley. This archaeological site features superimposed terraces and stands out for its finely carved stone blocks.

After the tour in Ollantaytambo, we will head to the station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. This journey takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes and follows the course of the Vilcanota River. Once in Aguas Calientes, we will assist you with the transfer to your hotel and give you the rest of the day to enjoy exploring the town, shopping in handicraft stores, or dining at local restaurants.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

INCLUDES:

• Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Tourist transportation.
• Professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Buffet lunch in Urubamba.
• Train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.
• Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• We suggest wearing sneakers or suitable footwear, as there will be steep stairs.
• Bring a small daypack along with your camera, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a bottle of water.
• In Pisac, don’t forget to take home a souvenir from the local handicrafts.

DAY 3: Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu — Cusco.

Early in the morning, our guide will be waiting for you at the hotel to accompany you to the bus station, where we will board the vehicle that will take us to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The bus ride takes approximately 25 minutes.

Once at the sanctuary, we will begin our tour. We will explore Inca architecture and engineering. The tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours, allowing you to learn more in depth about the history of this place. It is important to keep in mind that visit time is currently limited, so we will make the most of every moment.

After the tour, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch and to explore the town, with its restaurants and handicraft shops. Afterwards, we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our transportation will take you back to your hotel in Cusco, marking the end of our Machu Picchu tour.

Overnight at a hotel in Cusco

INCLUDES:

• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu, round trip.
• Machu Picchu entrance ticket
• Train ticket Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
• Transfer from the Ollantaytambo station to Cusco.
• Overnight at a hotel in Cusco.
• Professional guide in English - Spanish.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other services not mentioned

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Arrive 30 minutes early at the train station.
• At Machu Picchu, you will climb many steps—wear suitable shoes.
• We suggest bringing a small daypack with your camera, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a bottle of water.

DAY 4: Transfer Hotel — Airport.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will take you to the airport with enough time for your flight. Depending on your departure time, you may have time for one last walk around Cusco or to buy a few souvenirs, thus concluding CuscoPeru.com services on the 4-Day Cusco Machu Picchu Tour.

INCLUDES:

• Transfer from the hotel to the airport.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Other services not mentioned.
• Meals not mentioned.
• Cusco - Lima flight.

IMPORTANT:

• TRAINS: Our service includes the EXPEDITION or VOYAGER Train for the round trip; you can upgrade to the VISTADOME Train category for an additional USD 40 per person, only for the return trip.
• HOTELS: You can choose packages based on the type of Hotel, you can also opt for Hotels that are not listed in our offer, before confirming you must inform us of the hotel you prefer and we will add it to the package.
• If you wish to upgrade to the VISTADOME OBSERVATORY Train, there is a fee of USD 60 per leg/segment.
• PRIVATE: Consult with one of our advisors if you want any of the services in private.

To start your reservation process please send us the following information:

• Name and surname:
• Passport No.:
• Nationality:
• Date of birth:
• Sex:
• Phone:
• It is very important your information about your hotel in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up there at the beginning of the tour..

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