We will welcome you at Cusco airport upon your arrival and then take you to your hotel. After you've settled in, your experience will begin with a tour of the city of Cusco and the various Inca sites in the surrounding area. We'll pick you up at 01:30 PM; the first stop on our Cusco City Tour is the Cusco Cathedral, full of history and valuable works of art. Next, we'll visit the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), a sacred site dedicated to deities, where you'll appreciate the fine stonework crafted by the Cusqueños (Incas). We'll then continue the journey to the Sacsayhuaman esplanade, known for its enormous megalithic stone walls built with astonishing precision, and we'll proceed to nearby archaeological sites like Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
We'll enjoy the Sacred Valley with its archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and then take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes where we'll spend the night. The next morning, we'll be visiting Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the World.
On Day 4, we'll explore Maras Moray with its agricultural experimentation center, and later, the Maras Salt Mines, a place where salt has been extracted manually for centuries.
We will pick you up and welcome you at Cusco airport upon your arrival, then we'll take you to your hotel. After you've settled in, your experience will begin with a tour of the city of Cusco and the various Inca sites in the surrounding areas. We'll pick you up at 01:30 in the afternoon. Our first stop on the Cusco City Tour is the Cusco Cathedral, a place filled with history and valuable works of art. Next, we'll visit the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), a sacred site dedicated to deities where you'll appreciate the fine stonework crafted by the Cusqueños (Incas).
Afterward, we will continue the journey to the Sacsayhuaman esplanade, renowned for its enormous megalithic stone walls built with astonishing precision. We'll proceed to visit nearby archaeological sites such as Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and finally, Tambomachay. Our City tour will conclude at 18:30 hours, with transportation back to your hotel in Cusco.
The tour begins early with an excursion to the Sacred Valley, around 7:00 a.m., picking you up from your hotel. We'll start by visiting the Archaeological Center of Pisac, located approximately 45 minutes from Cusco. Pisac will provide you with an insight into the advanced knowledge achieved by the Incas, with its extensive agricultural terraces, architecture, and urban layout. It holds a special charm as it was part of the Qhapaq Ñan (road system) that connected the Manu Biosphere Reserve (southern jungle) and also served as a route to reach Cusco, the center or navel of the world. After visiting the archaeological site of Pisac, we'll explore its quaint town, where you can wander through its streets to reach its famous artisanal market. Here, you'll find a wide variety of original items such as paintings, artwork, keychains, crafts, and more. Around noon, we'll head to the town of Urubamba, where you'll enjoy a buffet lunch, allowing you to savor delicious Peruvian cuisine.
In the afternoon, we'll visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, which served as a strategic center for the military, agriculture, and religion to manage and control the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This is evident from the constructions believed to be used for agricultural storage and military purposes, including walls and watchtowers. It's here in Ollantaytambo where we'll board our train in the late afternoon, heading to Aguas Calientes, a charming town where we'll spend the night, concluding our day.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
In the early morning, our guide will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the bus station, which will transport you on a 25-minute journey to the Machu Picchu sanctuary. Here, we will embark on the tour of the Main Circuit (Circuit 2), where you'll capture the iconic photo of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary. We will start the guided tour with our guide, who will introduce you to everything that this marvel of engineering, art, and architecture represents, perfectly harmonizing with nature and wisdom. We will walk through the agricultural and urban areas, including its plazas, temples, roads, staircases, terraces, aqueducts, and more. You'll learn about the significance of its constructions, with enormous stone blocks finely placed on top of each other. The guided tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
Once the tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel is completed, the hike and effort will be rewarded with a sense of accomplishment and the privilege of beholding this wonder of the world—a thrilling and unforgettable experience that will remain etched in our hearts forever.
After concluding the visits, you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you'll have time for lunch before boarding the return train. Upon reaching Ollantaytambo, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco, thus concluding our Machu Picchu Tour.
A favorite tour among travelers is the Maras and Moray tour, which allows you to enjoy the landscapes and experiences of these towns and their attractions. We will pick you up from your hotel at around 7:30 a.m. and take you on a journey of approximately 1 hour to visit Moray, which is considered an Inca agricultural laboratory due to its circular terraces used for the cultivation and production of various crops. Then, we'll head to Maras (Villa San Francisco de Asís de Maras), the main supplier of salt. Here, you will witness the astonishing ingenuity and skill of the Incas in extracting this mineral, known as the "white gold of the Andes." The Maras district was a mandatory stop for muleteers transporting tropical products, especially coca leaves, from the high jungle to Cusco (QOSQO).
Our tour concludes around 2:00 p.m. with your return to your hotel in the city of Cusco.
OPTIONAL: On this day, for an additional $10, you can opt for the Rainbow Mountain Tour.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight, thus concluding your CUSCO, SACRED VALLEY, MACHU PICCHU, MARAS MORAY, AND SALINAS DE MARAS 5D/4N tour.
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We will pick you up and welcome you at Cusco airport upon your arrival, then take you to your hotel for check-in and rest. After you've settled in, your experience begins with a tour of the city of Cusco and the various Inca sites around the city, starting at 1:30 PM.
The tour begins at Cusco Cathedral, adorned with intricate woodwork, impressive altars, and beautiful paintings created by local artists from the Cusco School, which contain hidden elements of indigenous thought.
Next, we'll take a short walk through the streets of the historic center towards Qoricancha or the Temple of the Sun. According to chronicles, to enter this temple, one had to fast and go barefoot since it was considered an indigenous sanctuary dedicated to the deities of the Sun God, the Moon, the Stars, the Rainbow, Thunder, and Lightning. Here, you'll appreciate the exquisite stone-cutting work done by the Incas, with the highest level of precision in cutting hard stone, where even a sheet of paper cannot fit. Remarkably, these structures have remained stable to this day, despite earthquakes.
After visiting Qoricancha, we will board transportation that will take us to Sacsayhuaman, located 3 km from Cusco. The Sacsayhuaman plateau offers a panoramic view of the city of Cusco. Sacsayhuaman was built with large limestone blocks weighing between 25 to 130 tons. It consists of three superimposed terraces in a zigzag pattern. This place, due to its size and ample space, was used for gatherings and hosting various festivals like WARACHIKUY and INTI RAYMI.
We will also visit Qenqo, which means "labyrinth" in Quechua. It is located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman and is constructed with limestone rock. It features stone sculptures within its 500-meter expanse. According to historians, these structures were used for astronomical, religious, embalming, and mummification purposes. Next, we'll explore Puka Pukara, derived from the Quechua words "Puka" (red) and "Pukara" (fortress), meaning "red fortress." It served as a strategic site for control and surveillance of access and exit from the Imperial City of Cusco, acting as a territorial border to divide regions and establish travel regulations.
As the final stop on this tour, we will visit Tambomachay, a resting place located 9 km from Cusco. It's also known as the Inca Baths due to its flowing water or the "Waters of Eternal Youth" due to its constant water flow. Finally, we conclude our City Tour by transporting you back to your respective hotel in Cusco.
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After the tour, taking a stroll around Plaza de Armas and its surroundings is inevitable. You can explore the famous Peruvian cuisine in nearby restaurants or simply relax on one of the benches at Plaza de Armas for a classic photo memory. In a warm atmosphere, you can enjoy the nightlife around the square with many nightclubs and bars filled with tourists and locals looking to have fun.
To start this tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, our transfer will pick you up at approximately 7:00 AM at your hotel. We will embark on a 1-hour journey to Pisac, where you'll have the opportunity to observe the beauty and historical significance of the Sacred Valley.
Continuing our route, we will visit the archaeological site of Pisac, situated at the top of the town. Here, you'll witness how the locals use Inca agricultural techniques to farm on the steep hillsides for maximum productivity. Later, we'll explore the Pisac craft market, a colorful market offering a variety of artisanal works for sale. At midday, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Urubamba.
After lunch, we will drive to the town of Ollantaytambo, another Inca archaeological site. The town is known for its urban design, which has remained largely unchanged since the time of the Incas. Here, you will climb the fortress and observe the Temple of the Sun, revealing amazing details about Inca architecture and culture. After the guided tour, you'll have free time to explore the town and its surroundings.
Following our visit to Ollantaytambo, we will board the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, which is the gateway to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will check into your hotel for the night and receive a brief orientation for your visit to Machu Picchu the next day.
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Early in the morning, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the bus station for your journey to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The bus ride is the most common way to reach the Inca citadel and takes approximately 25 minutes. Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, we will embark on a tour of the Main Circuit (Circuit 2), and you will have the classic photo opportunity of the citadel. Our guide will start the tour to provide you with a better understanding of the history in perfect harmony with nature and wisdom. We will walk through the agricultural and urban areas, including plazas, temples, roads, stairways, terraces, aqueducts, and more, exploring the architecture of the Inca Citadel in a tour lasting approximately 2 to 3 hours.
As we ascend to the top, you will see the mountains surrounding Machu Picchu and the Urubamba River flowing towards the mountainous jungle. After completing the tour, we return to the town of Aguas Calientes for lunch and then board the train back to the Ollantaytambo train station, where our transportation will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
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To start our tour to Moray and Maras Salt Mines, we will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 07:30 am. We will then head to Moray and the Maras salt mines in our transportation. On the way, you will enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes surrounded by trees and wildlife. First, we will visit the archaeological center of Moray, which is located 38 km from the city of Cusco. Moray is considered an Inca agricultural laboratory built in the form of concentric rings, specifically consisting of 4 veryus or circles. The most profound one is 80 meters deep, with the lowest terrace being 36 meters in diameter.
Within the terraces, temperature variations range from 0.5 to 1.5 °C per terrace, which can reproduce up to 20 different microclimates. It is said that the purpose of this archaeological center was to cultivate products that did not naturally grow in this area.
Next, we will visit the Maras salt mines. As the name suggests, these are salt mines consisting of around 3,000 small pools, with each pool producing approximately 50 to 80 kilograms of salt per season. It is said that these mines served the Incas' needs for salt in the Cusco region and its surroundings. These pools are fed by an underground saltwater spring, and this natural process takes almost two months for one crop season. Maras salt is highly sought after, with the highest quality being pink mineral salt, which also has medicinal properties. Don't forget to purchase some salt-based products along the way.
Certainly, these two places have a rich history and interesting facts that our guide will share with you along the way. After visiting and exploring these spectacular sites, our transportation will pick us up, and we will return to the city of Cusco, where our tour ends at approximately 2:00 pm, concluding our tour to Moray and the Maras salt mines.
OPTIONAL: On this day, for an additional $10, you can opt for the Rainbow Mountain Tour.
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Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure flight, concluding your tour CUSCO, SACRED VALLEY, MACHU PICCHU, AND MARAS MORAY 5D/4N.
Train The Voyager Or Expedition
Hotel 2*
Hotel 7 Ventanas - Hotel Casa Elena - Hotel Andariego, In Cusco
Hotel Wiracocha Inn - Hotel Terrazas De Luna, In Aguas Calientes
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Train The Voyager Or Expedition
Hotel 3*
Hotel Inkarri - Hotel Tika Wasi - Hotel Sueños Del Inca, In Cusco
Hotel Tara Machupicchu - Hotel Waman Machupicchu, In Aguas Calientes
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Train The Voyager Or Expedition
Hotel 3* Superior
Hotel San Agustin Int. - Hotel Xima - Hotel Estancia San Blas, In Cusco
Hotel Taypikala Machupicchu - Hotel Inti Punku, In Aguas Calientes
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Train The Voyager Or Expedition
Hotel 4*
Hotel Sonesta - Hotel Tierra Viva - Hotel San Agustin Plaza, In Cusco
Hotel Jaya Machupicchu - Hotel Hatun Inti Boutique, In Aguas Calientes
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VISTADOME Train - IncaRail or EXPEDITION Train - PeruRail
Hotel 4*
Costa del Sol Ramada Hotel – Sonesta Hotel – Tierra Viva Hotel – San Agustin Plaza Hotel, in Cusco
Taypikala Hotel – Jaya Hotel – Tierra Viva Hotel – Casa Andina Hotel, in Aguas Calientes
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VISTADOME Train - IncaRail or EXPEDITION Train - PeruRail
Hotel 5*
Aranwa Hotel – Casa Andina Premium Hotel – Palacio del Inka Hotel, in Cusco
Hotel Sumaq – Hotel Inkaterra, in Aguas Calientes
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