For those visiting Peru on business, for a cruise, for conferences, to see friends in Lima, etc., this short journey to Machu Picchu is intended. Initially, you had no intention of going to Machu Picchu, but now you want to take the time to go there quickly. With this 3-day tour of Cusco and Machu Picchu, visit the magnificent Inca city and discover Machu Picchu’s ruins. You can make a pit stop at Cusco and explore the lost Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and testify of the Incas’ illustrious past.
On arrival in Cusco, assistance at the airport and transport to your hotel.
Pick up from your hotel at 09:00am. We will embark on a journey back in time to the Inca´s Sacred Valley beginning in Pisac, 31 km from Cusco. The ancient Incan archeological site and city is located on the top of a mountain. There you will have the chance to witness the impressive stonemasonry skill of our ancient ancestors.
Afterward you will go down into the quaint little town and wander through its colorful market where you can buy intricate, beautifully hand crafted products.
Afterward lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Then we will continue to Ollantaytambo, a military, religious, and agricultural center of the Incas located at the top of a mountain. Note: unlike other small towns, this one has maintained its original Incan design including outstanding stone buildings and narrow streets. It was once used as a fortress, administrative and urban center.
After the tour we will make our way to the Ollantaytambo train station where we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel.
Expedition Train schedule — Ollantaytambo depart (19:04pm) – Aguas Calientes arrival (20:45pm)
Suggested flight schedule — Lima depart (06:07am) – Cusco arrival (07:42am)
Breakfast at the hotel; at 06:00am take bus to Machu Picchu citadel, you will ride a bus to Machu Picchu archeological site (2,430m/7,972ft) and tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site: an unforgettable experience. Your guide will expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets.
Around 07:30am the guided tour begins, your guide will expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets. You can then wander around the town squares as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered to be the world’s spiritual center by esoteric wisdom.
From 10:30am to 12:00pm once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own, relax, or meditate.
From 12:30pm to 13:30pm take bus to Aguas Calientes.
From 13:30pm to 15:00pm take lunch at local restaurant in Aguas Calientes.
Return to Cusco: later board the train for the return trip to Cusco. You will stop at the Poroy station and then be picked up and driven to your hotel in Cusco.
Expedition Train schedule — Aguas Calientes depart (15:20pm) – Cusco (Poroy) arrival (19:05pm)
Note about train tickets: We will attempt to book tickets on this train, but if there are timetable changes or trains are fully booked, we may need to book an alternative service.
Breakfast at hotel; pick up from the hotel at 09:00am – Tour begins from Cusco’s Main Square, Plaza de Armas. Includes a visit to Cusco’s cathedral in which you will be able to see the intricate woodwork and colonial paintings that contain detailed Incan iconography.
After, we will head to the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) upon which the Convent of Santo Domingo has been built. Interesting fact: according to a legend, this temple was entirely gold plated which left many conquerors impressed with its magnificence when they came here!
The tour continues with visits to 4 archeological sites: Sacsayhuaman is an archeological complex, a masterpiece of Incan architecture in which you will see mindboggling huge stone blocks, almost 9 meters in height that are still placed perfectly. Qenqo Temple is a temple dedicated to animal worship. Puca Pucara is another Incan archeological site located on top of a hill, used as a fort and administrative center. Tambomachay, which is also known as the Inca Baths.
At 15:00pm pick up from the hotel and transfer to Cusco airport; take flight to Lima.
Suggested flight schedule — Cusco depart (17:15pm) – Lima arrival (18:45pm)
Hotel category: | Double or Triple room | Single room – Additional cost |
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Tourist: | $ 764 | $ 76 |
Superior Tourist: | $ 825 | $ 129 |
Notes.-
* Prices per person in US dollars.
* Additional charge for single travelers $ 250.00 – does not share accommodation and transfers.
* All prices are based on 2 to 3 people traveling together, discounts available if you are more than 3 people traveling together.
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* Air fares subject to change according availability and travel date.
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