Cusco and Machupicchu 8d / 7n (By Car)
Cusco and Machupicchu 8d / 7n (By Car)
Visit the wonders of Cusco with this complete package with the service and personalized attention of our team.
- Transfers + City Tour in the Inca capital + Sacred Valley + Machupicchu.
- Also the Salineras de Maras and Moray + the South Valley of the Inkas.
- Excursion to the Amazon Route to Machu Picchu.
- Cusco: Reception and Airport or Bus Terminal.
At a coordinated time, our staff, duly uniformed and with a sign with the name of the traveler, will be waiting for you at the Cusco airport or bus terminal. Immediately you are transferred to the hotel. The tourist mobility we offer for this service is fully equipped for your comfort.
Arrival at the hotel, registration and accommodation.
1:30 pm - City tour in Cusco: At the indicated time, I pick up from the hotel and start our city tour, where our professional guide will give us detailed information about all the attractions we will visit, will be attentive to any question and / or need that each of our visitors require.
The places to visit are: The main temple of the Sun, also known as the "Qoricancha"; "Sacsayhuaman", known as the head of the Puma in reference to the City of Cusco, had the shape of a Puma in Inca times and the head of this puma was exactly Sacsayhuaman; Qenqo, temple in honor of Mother Earth or Pachamama; We continue by Puca Pucara, or entrance control center to the Sacred City of Cusco. Finally we visited Tambomachay, resting place Inca, and at the same time temple to the natural element of Water.
Later I return to Cusco. Optionally and at no additional cost we offer to take you to the typical Dance Theater known as the Qosqo Center for Native Art, it is a traveler's decision if you want to be transferred to your hotel or leave it in the beautiful Plaza de Armas of Cusco.
The pick-up from the hotel is at 9:00 am , starting our tour heading to the town of Maras , a colonial town that currently gives us great Andean landscapes worthy of international postcards. This villa offers us the attractions of the salt mines of Maras, which provide this element since pre-Inca times and that are still being exploited today. Later we will visit the terraces of Moray , which are recognized as an Inca agricultural experiment center, getting a great variety of new food products.
This tour also gives us a visit to the community of Chinchero , where we can see how the population is engaged in the activity of weaving using Inca techniques and natural colors, customs that are now well present in their daily lives.
On our return to Cusco, we will see beautiful snowy peaks and large acres of crops, which will give us beautiful moments and landscapes worth taking the best pictures of your trip.
Arrival in Cusco at approximately 3:00 p.m.
In the afternoon, to your liking and if you wish, we recommend visiting the artisan neighborhood of San Blas , the Stone of the 12 angles , etc.
8:30 am - Pick up from your hotel to start our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will leave the city to cross the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman and reach the viewpoint of Taray, from where we can see the beautiful Inca terraces and the current cultivation grounds that surround the Sacred River of the Incas "Willcamayuc". Later we visit the Archaeological Park of Pisaq and visit the indigenous market of Pisaq, which is very colorful as local people come to sell or purchase local products that the population needs.
The indigenous market of Pisaq is the best place to buy handicrafts and souvenirs. After a free time we will continue our trip to the town of Urubamba, where we will have a delicious Buffet of varied dishes (Lunch not included - Optional).
Continuing our journey we arrive to the last living Inca city: Ollantaytambo. This city reminds us of a mythical love story that makes love prevail before any obstacle. It is believed that this city was built by General Inca Ollantay in a moment of rebellion against the royal army of the Inca to prevent his union with the beautiful princess Cusi Qoyllor, whose name means "Beautiful Star".
After our free time and according to a certain time, we will travel to Chinchero. Guided tour and free time.
Return to Cusco ( 7:00 pm approx)2:00 pm - Arrival to the town of Santa Teresa and then to the town of Hidroeléctrica. place where we will start our hike along the Amazonian trail to Machu Picchu (Total walking time: 3 hrs approx).
Arrival to the town of Aguas Calientes and overnight in tourist accommodation.Very early in the morning we will start our ascent walking to the Inca city of Machu Picchu, the trail is about 1 hour and we will arrive 6:00 am approx. Here you will have free time to use the hygienic services and then start the guided tour in Machu Picchu (2 hours approx).
Then you will have the rest of the day free to visit the Inca city to your liking. You can also visit the hot springs of the town or rest.
At a previously indicated time, we will board the return train and then transfer to Cusco. Approximate arrival: 11:00 am.
Notes:
- Return train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco: Total 4 hours approx. Included.
- The traveler must confirm their return ticket at the Cusco or Aguas Calientes train station, after showing the original and current DNI.
- In case there is no Local Train on the indicated route, we will take the Aguas Calientes - Hidroeléctrica - Cusco route. Total 7 hours approx. The return trip for this option is also included.
This tour combines beautiful natural landscapes with Inca architecture in Tipon and Wari preinca in Pikillakta , visiting the beautiful Chapel of Andahuaylillas known as the "Sistine Chapel of America", as well as being able to taste the tasty typical cuisine in Saylla, Huasao.
Tipon: A large impressive growing space containing 12 terraces currently cultivated, whose walls were built with stones finely carved and whose irrigation system continues to serve agriculture by taking water in the spring season.
PIKILLAQTA: Presents characteristics of a large urban center corresponding to the time of development of the Wari Empire with more than 1,000 buildings between squares, colcas (food deposits), courts or houses, temples, long narrow streets with buildings that had up to 4 floors of height.
ANDAHUAYLILLAS: Typical Andean village of the time of the colony of singular origin and architecture where the Catholic temple of the colonial era stands out with a beautiful decoration and mural painting of the XVIIth and XVIIIth century, known as the Sistine Chapel of Cusco.
Return by SAYLLA: Typical Cusco town where you can enjoy the delicious pork rinds (Optional - Not included).
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport and assistance for boarding by our staff.
- Transfer from land terminal or airport to accommodation (round trip).
- Professional guide for all excursions.
- Tours with Audio-Transmitters.
- Excursion of the City tour in the capital of the Incas.
- Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Inkas.
- Excursion to the salt mines of Maras and Moray.
- Excursion the Amazon Route to Machu Picchu.
- Excursion to the South Valley of Cusco.
- 5 Nights tourist hostel in Cusco.
- 5 breakfasts in tourist hostel in Cusco.
- 2 Nights tourist hostel in the town of Aguas Calientes
- 2 breakfasts in tourist hostel in Aguas Calientes.
- Local return train for Peruvian tourists.
- Expedition train return for foreign tourists.
- Personal assistance during your whole visit in Cusco.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Admission to the Qoricancha - Peruvians or Foreigners: Adult S / .15 / Student S / .8.
- Tourist Ticket Cusco and Sacred Valley - Peruvians: Adult S / .70 / Student S / .40.
- Tourist Ticket Cusco and Sacred Valley - Foreigners: Adult S / .130 / Student S / .70.
- Entrance to Salineras de Maras - Peruvian or Foreign: Adult S / .10 / Student S / .5.
- Entrance to Machupicchu (Direct payment) - Peruvian: Adult - S / .65. / Student S / .34.
- Entrance to Machupicchu (Direct payment) - Foreigner: Adult - S / .185. / Student S / .93.
- Bus Concetur to Machupicchu - Peruvian (Direct payment): Adult - US $ 15. / Student - US $ 10.
- Bus Concetur to Machupicchu - Foreigner (Direct payment): Adult - US $ 25. / Student - US $ 20.
- Entrance to the Colonial Church of Andahuaylillas - Peruvian: Adult S / .10 / Student S / .5.
- Admission to the Colonial Church of Andahuaylillas - Foreigner: S / .15 (Adult or Student).
- Admission to the Hot Springs (optional): S / .10 (Peruvian or Foreign).
- Lunches and Dinners (S / .20 average per meal).
- Buffet Lunch Novoandino in the Sacred Valley of the Inkas S / .30.
- Others not mentioned in the program.
- To enter Machupicchu and Bus Concetur: Present ID and / or valid Student Card, both original.
- Price per person. Group Service (shared mobility).
- Local Train is only for Peruvians.
- By arrangement of Peru Rail, the purchase of Local Train tickets is Personal , upon presentation of the current DNI.
- The traveler, on the day of his arrival in Cusco, will be taken to the train station to acquire his return ticket, whose SI price is included.
- Subject to availability of local train spaces.
- Valid all year.
- The Local Train Ticket does not ensure seat availability and schedules are variable.
- If you do not find availability in Local Train for your return, you will be offered alternatives to choose from (eg return by bus.).
- If you wish, instead of the Bus Concetur to Machupicchu, you can choose to enjoy a walk of about 1 hour. and save this payment.
- Hostal Monarca , located in the historic center of Cuzco, offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, buffet breakfast, 24-hour hot water and coffee shop. The commercial area is a 10-minute walk away. Its rooms have private bathroom, TV, minibar, telephone and balcony. You can request the laundry service and hair dryer. The property is located just 150 meters (1 and a half blocks) from San Blas Market, 400 meters from the Plaza de Armas and 15 minutes by car from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
- Hostal Encanto in Aguas Calientes (or Machu Picchu Pueblo) guarantees a comfortable and pleasant stay. It has qualified staff willing to provide a quality service making you feel at home. It is located just two blocks from the Aguas Calientes train station and is decorated with Cusco art, antiques and a unique style that will make your stay a real pleasure. Through the windows of its comfortable standard rooms, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view.