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Explore The Highlights Of Cusco And Machu Picchu In 4 Days
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Archeology, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Portuguese, Spanish

Description

Sign up for a history tour of Cusco, taking stops at Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Visit its cathedrals, squares, temples and archaeological complexes such as Sacsayhuamán Andean temple and Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complexe. Also, explore the ruins of Machu Pichhu and trek in the Inca trail from the Sacred Valley.

Highlights
  • Visit the Cusco Cathedral, Main Square, Sacsayhuamán Andean temple in Cusco
  • Explore the Pisac and Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complexes
  • Embark on a train journey to picturesque Sacred Valley
  • Hike to Inca complex of Wiñay Wayna
  • Marvel at the ruins of Machu Picchu  
  • Day 1: Cusco expand_more
    • Transfer to the hotel from the airport and refresh.
    • We will start with visiting Main Square, the largest in pre-Columbine America and the Cusco Cathedral to appreciate the beauty of art and colonial architecture. 
    • Head to the archaeological sites around Cusco, such as Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Q'enqo.
    • Visit the megalithic construction of Sacsayhuamán, the most important Andean temple erected on Cusco in the 14th century. 
    • After finishing our tour, we return to the hotel.
  • Day 2: Pisac and Ollantaytambo expand_more
    • In the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel in our private van to drive to the town of Pisac, where we will visit Pisac Archaeological Complex.
    • After we visit the area, we will have time to spend time in the traditional market of Písac, famous for its great variety of textiles, potteries and others. 
    • Then we go to the locality of Urubamba where we will have our lunch in a typical restaurant enjoying a buffet. 
    • Proceed to visit the imposing Archaeological Complex of Ollantaytambo, "Living Inca City and Royal House of the Sun". 
    • At the end of our tour, we will lodge in Ollantaytambo, where we spend the night in a hotel.
  • Day 3: Aguas Calientes expand_more
    • We take the early morning train from Ollantaytambo through the picturesque Sacred Valley, where we begin to walk.
    • Our hike continues gently upward for more than three hours until we reach the beautifully Inca complex of Wiñay Wayna. In this part of the trail, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic sub-tropical landscapes with singular flora and fauna surrounding us. 
    • As we continue 2 hours to get to the Sun Gate, we will have the first sight of Machu Picchu. 
    • We walk down past the majestic archaeological complex, then take the bus to Aguas Calientes to spend a relaxing night in a comfortable hotel.
  • Day 4: Departure expand_more
    • After an early wake-up and breakfast, we take the bus ride up to Machu Picchu, where we marvel at the fantastic architecture. 
    • Visit the mysterious temples left by the Andean masters and specialized stonemasons. A professional guide will help us to understand the sophisticated technology of this highly advanced culture.
    • Return to Ollantaytambo by train. 
    • Drive to Cusco.

    End of the tour.

What's Included
  • All transportations 

  • Snacks

  • Water bottle

  • Round-trip train tickets Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo

  • Multilingual Peruvian guide
  • All entrance fees

  • Bus tickets to and from Machu Picchu

  • Hotel accommodation in Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes

  • Lunch on sacred valley

  • Box lunch in Inca Trail

  • Dinner in Aguas Calientes

What's Excluded
  • Other requirements

  • Gratuities 

  • Dinner in Ollantaytambo

  • Fourth-day lunch
Meeting Point

Cuzco, Peru

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 860 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 860 Per Person

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USD 860 / person