Cusco Ideal (04 Days – 03 Nights)

Day 1: Cusco – Acclimatization – City Tour

Upon arrival in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca culture, we will be waiting for you at the airport or terminal to take you to the chosen hotel; While savoring a cup of mate de coca, which helps with acclimatization at 3,400 meters above sea level, the transfer will give you information about the tours or trips you will make during your stay in Cusco. In the afternoon pick up to start your City tour (01:00 pm), we will visit the Cathedral of Cusco, Cusco’s main church, which inside we have pictures of the Cusco painting, then we will go to the archaeological sites that surround our city; the Qoricancha, known as the temple of the sun that in the Inca era was the most important religious center of all the Tahuantinsuyo (original name of the Inca land), in this place you will find one of the finest Inca stone constructions; the next place to visit will be Sacsayhuaman located in the upper part of Cusco where we will have a nice view of the city, we will admire the type of construction cyclopean made by the Incas, where we will find some walls made with stones that weigh between 5 to 128 tons ; continuing our tour we will arrive at Qenqo ceremonial place dedicated to the Pachamama (Mother Earth), this is a natural formation that the Incas used, carved and adapted to carry out their religious ceremonies and mummification, then we will continue to Pukapukara a fort where the control of income of people who came from the jungle to the city of Cusco and to end our tour we will visit Tambomachay temple dedicated to water, where a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls tell us what this place could have been, then we will return to Cusco approx. 7:00 p.m.

Night in Cusco at chosen Hotel.

Day 2: Sacred Valley Of The Incas – Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu).

We pick up from your hotel at (8:00 am) then we will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the artisan markets and the incredible archeological centers that make this tour an unforgettable place, we will visit the handicraft market of Pisaq, where people still they keep their traditions and we will see their handcrafted works in ceramics, silverware, textiles and others, after visiting this picturesque town we will go to the top of the mountain where we will find the archaeological center of Pisaq, impressive construction built in the Inca period, Here we can observe the great work accomplished by the Incas through an endless number of agricultural terraces, aqueducts, roads, channeled water channels, cemeteries and bridges, that adorn all the mountains around them, after visiting this place we continue our tour by the edge of the river WILCAMAYU (Sacred River) until arriving at Urubamba where they will have a free time for lunch, then continue to Ollantaytambo, where you will find one of the few places in Cusco and Peru where people still use the Inca buildings as homes, the religious part is located in the upper part of the mountain where the temple of the sun continues to project its grandeur; in this place we finish the tour at approximately 04:00 p.m. then we went to the train station; We board the train to Aguas Calientes (2 hours), during the tour we will have an impressive view of the landscape of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, upon your arrival in Aguas Calientes, our collaborators will assist you to take you to your chosen hotel; At night our guide will go to your hotel to give you the last details of your next day’s visit to Machupicchu. (B, D)

Night in Aguas Calientes in chosen hotel.

Day 3: Machupicchu  ” The Lost City Of The Incas ” – Cusco

We will take breakfast early and then head to the archaeological center of Machupicchu by bus, the trip takes 30 minutes, along a path that takes us uphill, unique place, from where we can enjoy views of incredible landscapes of the cloud forest and down the roaring Urubamba River that contours this canyon, will be an unforgettable experience, where our professional guide will transmit the history that surrounds this mysterious and enchanting enclosure, visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Intihuatana, the royal precincts, the temple of the Three Windows , the cemeteries and the whole city approximately for 1 hour 50 minutes. After the guided tour, you will enjoy free time to explore the area on your own, take pictures, relax or meditate; This beautiful citadel was built next to the mountain Huaynapicchu if you wish you can visit, but let us know in advance as there are only 400 spaces per day, and we need to make the reservation in advance. After the tour we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes to find a place for lunch in one of the various restaurants and make purchases. In the afternoon, we will board the return train to Ollantaytambo station, upon your arrival and depending on the train reservation, our collaborators will wait for you to transfer you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.

Night in Cusco at chosen Hotel.

Day 4: Cusco – Next Destination.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the a or land terminal at the scheduled time.

End of our services.

Included:

• Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport.
• 02 nights of accommodation in Cusco in chosen Hotel
• 01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes at Hotel Flower House 3 *
• Tour inside the city City Tour. (you need the general tourist ticket to enter the archaeological centers *)
• Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. (General tourist ticket is required to enter the archaeological centers *)
• * General Tourist Ticket this is for the City Tour and Sacred Valley
• Entrance to the Cathedral and the Qoricancha this is for the City Tour
• Roundtrip train Ollantaytambo- Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo according to your choice.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu + Huaynapicchu or Mountain.
• Bus up and down Machupicchu.
• Professional guides on all tours.
• Advice during the entire trip
• Food: 03 breakfasts, 01 buffet lunch

 

Ő            B = Breakfast                  L = Lunch                              BL = Box lunch                              D = Dinner

Not Included:

• Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport.
• 02 nights of accommodation in Cusco in chosen Hotel
• 01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes at Hotel Flower House 3 *
• Tour inside the City Tour.

Important:

• The rate shown in the upper part is 2 people minimum.
• The hotel is based on double or triple accommodation depending on availability.
• If you want the room for a single person ask for the simple supplement.
• The student discount on presentation of your ISIC Card US $ 10.00 dollars
• All tours are in shared groups of 22 to 26 people

You Need To Carry:

• Shirts with short and long sleeves.
• A warm coat
• Poncho or waterproof jacket.
• Wear shoes or light shoes or tennis shoes.
• Repellent
• Camera or video camera.
• Blocker
• Sun glasses.
• Cap or better hat
• A small backpack for your daily outings
• Always have 20 soles in coins, for any emergency