4-Day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour through the Sacred Valley

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the world
• 02 Explore Koricancha and the historical ruins of Sacsayhuamán in Cusco
• 03 Discover Pisac and shop for local jewellery and handicrafts
• 04 Marvel at the Temple of the Sun and Intihuatana at Ollantaytambo

Embark on an immersive 4-day journey through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Explore Cusco's highlights, including Koricancha and Sacsayhuamán, then continue through the Sacred Valley to discover Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. Travel by train to Aguas Calientes and experience a guided visit to the Machu Picchu citadel, one of Peru's most iconic archaeological treasures.

Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, learning about the site's history and having time to take photos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Písac, Ollantaytambo

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Airport Pickup and Cusco City Tour

• Representatives of Chullos Travel Peru will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy a free morning to rest and acclimatize.
• The city tour begins at 1:00 PM with a 45-minute guided visit to Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun.
• Continue to Sacsayhuamán, an ancient site of great historical significance.
• Visit Qenqo, a ritual centre on a rocky outcrop known for its mysticism.
• After a 15-minute drive, explore PucaPucara, the red fortress with military significance.
• Conclude the tour at Tambomachay, known as the Inca Baths, where you will see structures associated with the water cult.
• Return to Cusco by vehicle, with an approximate arrival time of 7:00 PM.
• The tour ends near Cusco's main square.

2

Day 02

Sacred Valley Tour and Train to Aguas Calientes

• The tour starts with a 7:00 AM pick-up after breakfast at the hotel. The journey to the Sacred Valley takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the Pisac archaeological centre.
• Enjoy a guided tour of Pisac for about 1 hour, with time to shop for local jewellery and handicrafts.
• Travel along the Wilkamayu River to Urubamba, the capital of the Sacred Valley, and enjoy a buffet lunch featuring typical Andean food.
• After lunch, take a 30-minute drive to Ollantaytambo, where you will have a 1-hour guided tour of the archaeological site.
• Explore Ollantaytambo's highlights, including the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, the Baths of the Princess, and the Andean terraces.
• After the visit, the guide will direct you to Ollantaytambo train station for your journey to Aguas Calientes, the small town of Machu Picchu.
• Upon arrival, hotel staff will be waiting with your names and will transfer you to the hotel for an overnight stay.
• Around 8:00 PM, the guide for your Machu Picchu tour the following day will visit your hotel to provide the necessary information and recommendations.

3

Day 03

Guided Tour of Machu Picchu

• Start the day with an early breakfast at the hotel and board the bus for the 25-minute journey to the Machu Picchu citadel.
• Upon arrival, the guide will be waiting at the main entrance, where you will present your entrance ticket.
• Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, learning about the site's history and having time to take photos.
• After the tour, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch. The guide will indicate the location of the restaurant and the train station.
• After lunch, proceed to the train station and board the 2-hour train to Ollantaytambo.
• At Ollantaytambo station, transfer to the same company's bus for the journey back to Cusco.
• Upon arrival in Cusco, a mobility agent will be waiting at the bus station to transfer you to your hotel.

4

Day 04

Transfer to the Airport

• Enjoy a free morning to relax, depending on your flight time. A mobility agent will accompany you to the airport at the scheduled time.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional guide
• Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites detailed in the itinerary
• Tourist transport
• Train tickets to Machu Picchu
• Two lunches
• Three breakfasts

What's Not Included

• Flights
• Extra expenses
• Meals on the first day
• Dinner
• Lunch on the last day
• Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu, Huchuy Picchu, and Machu Picchu Mountain
• Hotel

What to bring

• Passport
• Sunscreen
• Trekking shoes
• Clothing for the cold and light clothing
• Internet access to stay in constant communication
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• You must arrive in Cusco on the first day in the morning, before 12:00, as the first tour starts at 12:50 PM.
• You must have lunch before leaving for the first tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cuzco Main Square, Del Medio, Cusco, Perú

Tour start

Cusco, Perú

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.