Tour Machu Picchu 4 days - Cusco and Sacred Valley

Embark on our 4-Day Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco Tour for a unique experience where you will discover the beauty of Inca culture. Explore up close the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the Citadel of Machu Picchu. This journey promises unforgettable moments, immersing you in the rich history and stunning natural beauty of the region.

INCLUDES:

• Pre-tour assistance.
• All transfers in tourist transportation included.
• Professional guided tour, English — Spanish.
• All entrance tickets to archaeological sites and tourist attractions mentioned in the tour.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 (subject to availability). 
• Train ticket, Aguas Calientes — Ollantaytambo.
• 02 Bus ticket Machu Picchu — Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu.
• 02 nights hotel in Cusco.
• 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• 01 buffet lunch.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu.
• Tips.
• Meals not mentioned.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Book in advance.
• Bring your passport or ID.
• Carry cash, Peruvian soles, and dollars. However, you will find plenty of ATMs in the city of Cusco.
• Bring some snacks and bottled water.
• Wear suitable shoes for walking, non-slip or non-slip.
• Arrive half an hour before at the train station, before the departure time, and present your ticket and identification.
• Carry in a small backpack, a camera, a sun-protective hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent.
• Regarding your luggage, you can take up to 5 kilos on the train only.
• In high season, the number of visitors to Machu Picchu increases, so to board the bus to Machu Picchu Sanctuary, you may need to queue in some cases.

DAY 1: Cusco City And Surroundings

We will meet you at the airport of Cusco to welcome you. Later, we will take you to your hotel in Cusco. At approximately 1:00 PM, we will pick you up from your hotel to start our City Tour. We will delve into the cultural richness of the city, beginning with Cusco Cathedral, adorned with delicate carved woodwork, impressive altars, and beautiful paintings created by local artists from the Cusco School.

Next, we will explore Qorikancha, also known as the “Temple of the Sun”, an amazing place built by the Incas in worship of the sun. Later modified by the Spaniards during the Viceroyalty for the evangelization of the indigenous people, it still preserves walls built with extraordinary precision by the Incas, along with Catholic religious art pieces.

After visiting Qoricancha, we will transfer to our transport to Sacsayhuaman, located 3 km from Cusco. The esplanade of Sacsayhuaman offers a panoramic view of the city of Cusco. This imposing structure was built with colossal blocks of limestone, some with astonishing weights ranging from 25 to 130 tons. With three superimposed terraces arranged in a serpentine (zigzag) pattern, its breadth and grandeur made it a gathering point for various festivities, such as Warachikuy and Inti Raymi.

We will continue our journey exploring Qenqo, a Quechua word that means “labyrinth”, attributed to the underground galleries and small canals carved in a zigzag pattern. Our next stop is Puka Pukara, the “red fortress”, strategically located to control access and exits from the imperial city.

For the final stop of our tour, we will explore Tambomachay, a resting place located 9 km from the city of Cusco. Also known as the “baths of the Inca” due to its water springs, or popularly known as the “waters of eternal youth” due to the constancy of the flow of its waters.

We conclude our City Tour near Cusco's Plaza de Armas at approximately 6:00 PM.

Overnight stay in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Entrances to Cathedral, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca  Pucara, and Tambomachay.
• Group guide service in English and Spanish.
• Transfers in tourist transportation.
• Hotel in Cusco.
• Assistance during the whole tour.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Food.
• Flights.
• Tips.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

After the tour, we invite you to take a stroll around the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can admire the creations of Cusco artisans in craft shops. Enjoy the renowned and unique Peruvian cuisine in local restaurants, or simply take a break on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas. If you enjoy the night, around the square, you will find numerous nightclubs and bars full of tourists and locals eager to have fun.

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

Today, you will embark on a comprehensive tour of the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas. After breakfast at your hotel, our team will pick you up at approximately 7:30 AM, starting a fascinating journey through the mountains.

The first stop is the Pisac Archaeological Center, located about 1 hour from Cusco. In this complex, the Incas demonstrated advanced architectural knowledge. The ruins of Pisac exhibit a system of terraces, domestic and ceremonial structures, and aqueducts that supplied water for agriculture. Next, we will explore the colorful Pisac handicraft market, offering a variety of unique items. At noon, we will have lunch in the town of Urubamba, enjoying a buffet featuring local and national cuisine.

The next stop will take us to the fortress of Ollantaytambo, a military, agricultural, and religious center that administered and controlled the Sacred Valley. This archaeological site has superimposed terraces, highlighting impressive finely carved stone blocks. Ollantaytambo is recognized as the “Best Tourist Town in the World”.

After the tour in Ollantaytambo, we will head to the station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. This journey takes 1 hour and 50 minutes, immersing us in lush landscapes, accompanied by the waters of the Vilcanota River. Once in Aguas Calientes, we will assist with your hotel transfer and leave the rest of the day for you to explore the town, shop at craft stores, or dine at local restaurants.

Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

INCLUDES:

• Entrance to Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
• Transfers in tourist transportation.
• Group guide service in English and Spanish.
• Buffet Lunch.
• Train ticket, Ollantaytambo — Aguas Calientes.
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• Assistance during the whole tour.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Food not mentioned
• Tips.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• It is advisable to wear sneakers or suitable footwear, as there will be steep stairs.
• Take a small backpack along with your camera, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• In Pisac, do not forget to take home a souvenir of the craftsmanship.

DAY 3: Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu — Cusco.

Early in the morning, our guide will meet you at the hotel and accompany you to the bus station, where we will board the bus to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The bus journey takes approximately 25 minutes, following the standard route to the Inca citadel.

Upon arrival at the historic sanctuary, we will begin our tour, exploring the ancient ruins, Inca architecture, and engineering. The tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel lasts 2 to 3 hours, allowing you to fully explore the richness of this unique site. Please note that visiting time is currently limited, so we will make the most of every moment.

After the tour, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch and to explore the charming town, full of restaurants and craft shops. Later, we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our transport will take you to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight stay in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Train ticket Aguas Calientes — Ollantaytambo
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu, roundtrip.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu.
• Group guide service in English and Spanish.
• Transfers in tourist transportation.
• Hotel in Cusco.
• Assistance during the whole tour.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Food not mentioned.
• Entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain (subject to availability).
• Tips.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Arrive half an hour early at the train station.
• In Machu Picchu, you will climb many stairs, wear suitable shoes.
• We suggest bringing a small backpack along with your camera, wearing a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• After the guided tour in Machu Picchu, enjoy the magical moment appreciating the wonder, open your arms, and recharge your energy.

DAY 4: Transfer Hotel — Airport.

We will start the day with breakfast at your hotel. At the appropriate time, we will accompany you to the airport for your departure flight, thus ending our exciting 4-Day Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco Tour.

INCLUDES:

• Hotel — Airport transfer in tourist transport.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Food not included.
• Cusco – Lima, flights.
• Tips.
• Other services not mentioned.

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 30 USD per person, only for the return trip.
• We can also offer you the VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN, with an additional 90 USD per person round 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.
• 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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