Tour Machu Picchu 4 days - Cusco and Sacred Valley

Embark on our 4-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour for a unique experience, where you will discover the beauty of Inca culture. You’ll get an up-close look at the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the Machu Picchu Citadel. This journey will allow you to explore the history and natural beauty of the region.

INCLUDES:

• Pre-tour information in Cusco and continuous assistance.
• 02 nights at a hotel in Cusco.
• 01 night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• Round-trip airport transfers.
• Entrance ticket to the Cusco Cathedral Church.
• Entrance ticket to the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha Cusco.
• Entrance ticket: Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), which allows you to visit archaeological sites and historical places in Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• Transfers from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station, round trip.
• Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
• 1 entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Professional guide in English and Spanish.
• Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights.
• 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.
• During the tours, you’ll be climbing steps, so wear proper walking shoes—non-slip or with good traction.
• 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’ll be waiting for you at the airport to give you a warm welcome and then take you to your hotel in Cusco. At approximately 1:00 p.m., we’ll pick you up from your hotel to begin our City Tour. We’ll immerse ourselves in the cultural richness of the city, starting with Cusco Cathedral, adorned with delicate wood carvings, impressive altars, and beautiful paintings created by local artists from the Cusqueña School.

Next, we’ll explore Qorikancha, or the Temple of the Sun, an astonishing site built by the Incas in worship of the sun. Later modified by the Spanish during the colonial period for the evangelization of the indigenous people, it still preserves walls constructed with extraordinary precision by the Incas, alongside Catholic religious artworks.

After visiting Qorikancha, we’ll head to Sacsayhuaman, located 3 km from Cusco. The Sacsayhuaman esplanade offers a panoramic view of the city. This imposing structure was built with colossal limestone blocks, some weighing between 25 and 130 tons. Composed of three overlapping terraces arranged in a zigzag pattern, its vastness and grandeur made it the setting for major Inca ceremonies such as Inti Raymi (the Sun Festival in June) and Warachikuy (a ritual where young men became warriors).

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

Finally, we’ll visit Tambomachay, a resting place located 9 km from Cusco. Also known as the “Inca Baths” due to its water springs, it is popularly called the “waters of eternal youth” because of the constant flow of its waters.

We’ll conclude our City Tour near Cusco’s Plaza de Armas at approximately 6:00 p.m.

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 finishing 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’s artisans in the handicraft shops. Enjoy Peru’s renowned and unique cuisine at local restaurants, or simply relax on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas. If you enjoy nightlife, you’ll find numerous clubs and bars around the square, filled with tourists and locals eager to have fun.

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

On this day, you’ll embark on a full tour of the majestic 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., starting a fascinating journey through the mountains.

Our first stop is the Pisac Archaeological Site, located about one hour from Cusco. Here, the Incas demonstrated advanced knowledge in construction. The Pisac ruins feature a system of terraces, domestic and ceremonial structures, and aqueducts that supplied water for agriculture. Afterwards, we’ll explore the colorful Pisac artisan market, offering a variety of unique handcrafted pieces. At midday, we’ll enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba, savoring local and national cuisine.

Next, we’ll visit the Ollantaytambo fortress, a military, agricultural, and religious center that managed and controlled the Sacred Valley. This archaeological site showcases overlapping terraces and impressive finely carved stone blocks.

After the tour in Ollantaytambo, we’ll head to the station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. This journey, lasting approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, will take us through lush nature as we follow the course of the Vilcanota River. Once in Aguas Calientes, we’ll assist with your hotel transfer and give you the rest of the day to enjoy exploring the town, shopping for handicrafts, or dining at one of the local restaurants.

Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

INCLUDES:

• Entrance to the Pisac and Ollantaytambo archaeological sites.
• 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 be waiting for you at the hotel to accompany you to the bus station, where we’ll board the vehicle that will take us to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The bus ride lasts approximately 25 minutes and is the standard route to reach the Inca citadel.

Once at the historic sanctuary, we’ll begin our tour, exploring the ancient remains, Inca architecture, and engineering. The tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel lasts about 2 to 3 hours, allowing you to deeply appreciate the richness of this unique site. Please note that visiting time is currently limited, so we’ll make the most of every moment.

After the tour, we’ll return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have time for lunch and to explore this charming town filled with restaurants and artisan shops. Later, we’ll 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 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.

After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll take you to the airport with plenty of time for your flight. Depending on your departure time, you might have the chance for one last walk around Cusco or shop for some souvenirs, thus concluding CuscoPeru.com’s services for the 4-Day Cusco & Machu Picchu 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 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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