- Qoricancha
- Chinchero
- Moray
- Machu Picchu
It offers you an experience that will familiarize you more with the ancestral lifestyle of the Inca and how they may have built their impressive sites, such as Machu Picchu
Highlights
04 Day “Fantastic Cusco & Magical Machu Picchu”
The tour Cusco Machu Picchu – 4 days Cusco Machu Picchu tour will take you to the best attractions and most-known sites during your visit to Cusco. Above all, including the enigmatic and magical Machu Picchu as well as the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
So, we will take you on a journey that begins with a visit to the emblematic temple of Qoricancha, grounds that housed the most prized treasures of the Inca. Moving on, we will visit the famous circular terraces of Moray and the more than 3,000 salt pools in the area of Maras. Finally, Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca village, will astound you with its fabulous terraces and impressive stone temples.
Most importantly, at each step of your journey, remember that you are taken care of by the best professionals that will provide you with the best service throughout your visit to Cusco.
1ST. DAY: QORICANCHA & INCA MUSEUM
2ND. DAY: MARAS – MORAY- OLLANTAYTAMBO
3RD. DAY: MACHUPICCHU – SACRED VALLEY
4TH. DAY: WALKING TOUR – AIRPORT TRANSFER
Itinerary
DAY 1: QORICANCHA & INCA MUSEUM
Upon your arrival to the City of Cusco, our staff will await you at the airport for your transfer to your hotel where you will accommodate yourself during the remainder of the tour. After that, our guide will take you on a visit to the beautiful temple of Qoricancha or “Temple of the Sun”. Certainly, it is one of the most important temples in the ancient city of Cusco. Then, we will visit the Inca Museum to learn more about the ancient cultures of Peru, seeing first-hand the archaeological collection of Andean art, and exposing ourselves to the Inca civilization and their cosmo-vision.
- Lodging: Ayni CuscoHotel*** or similar
DAY 2: MARAS – MORAY- OLLANTAYTAMBO
Firstly, in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel and begin our journey towards Moray. The enigmatic circular terraces of Moray will teach us how these constructions served as an experimental agricultural center to selectively cultivate the best breeds of Andean staple crops at different temperatures. Then, near Moray, we will stop at the town of Maras to then visit the ancient Maras salt mines. To clarify, it was used for thousands of years by local families to supply salt not only to the Incas but, still to this day offering us an example of the natural art of salt harvesting straight from the land.
Consequently, later in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will visit the living Inka town of Ollantaytambo and its fantastic temple above the town, housing some of the best stonework in the Sacred Valley. Finally, at the end of our day, we will journey by train to the town of Aguas Calientes.
- Lodging: Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu *** or similar
DAY 3: MACHUPICCHU – SACRED VALLEY
This is the most important day as we visit one of the wonders of the world, the majestic City of Machu Picchu. Firstly, we will wake up early to have breakfast and board the bus up to Machu Picchu. Therefore, if we are lucky, receive the first rays of the sun as dawn breaks and lights up this magical mountain. So, the guided tour through the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu will last roughly 2 hours. Then, you will have time to wander as you wish and continue to explore this wonderful other-worldly place.
Later, we will begin our return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and rest before our late afternoon train to Ollantaytambo. Following our journey by train, our land transport will await our transfer to Cusco and back to your Hotel.
- Lodging: Ayni Cusco Hotel*** or similar
DAY 4: WALKING TOUR – AIRPORT TRANSFER
To sum up, this morning you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the most attractive sites of Cusco Historic Center before your afternoon flight to Lima. The sites offered include:
- Plaza de Armas (Main Square)
- Plaza Nazarenas (Nazarenas Square)
- Mercado San Pedro (Central Market)
- Barrio de San Blas (San Blas Neighborhood)
- La piedra de los 12 ángulos (12-Angled Stone)
Here we finalize our journey together and transfer you to the airport for your departure!
What´s Included
TOUR CUSCO MACHU PICCHU INCLUDED:
- 03 nights accommodations in 03 star hotel (based in double occupation)
- 03 breakfasts at hotels, 01 lunch, 01 dinner.
- All transportation.
- All entrances fee.
- Voyager (Incarail) or Expedition (Perurail) train to Machu Picchu.
- Buses to Machu Picchu (Round trip)
- Private guided tour in Machu Picchu.
- Entrances to Machu Picchu.
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide during whole trip
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights(International and domestic)
- Single supplement US$ 140
- Meals where are not stated
- Huayna Picchu entrance fee: US$ 85
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.
WHAT TO BRING (Fantastic Cusco & Magical Machu Picchu):
- Original Passport
- Current University Card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- T-shirts
- Comfortable Trousers
- Sun hat
- Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
- Insect repellant
- Personal medication
- Camera and film
Prices
FANTASTIC CUSCO & MAGICAL MACHU PICCHU RUINS AS A PRIVATE SERVICE
****Daily Departure with at least 2 people****
Discounts for 4 days Cusco Machu Picchu:
- Under 18 years old: US$ 25:00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
- Under 10 years old: US$ 85:00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
- Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years old): US$ 25:00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. Likewise, For those using an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. Similarly, For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. So, Please send all to info@inkayniperutours.com. More Information about STUDENT CARD.