3 Days – All Inclusive – Cusco, Sacred Valley And Machu Picchu – Private Tour

DAY 1.- CUSCO “THE PUMA CITY” – CITY TOUR.

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru. Your adventure begins with a welcoming greeting at Cusco City. Your local expert guide will collect you from your hotel for a tour of the Cusco city ” The Puma City” starting out at the Santo Domingo convent monastery. This former colonial monastery was previously the Qoricancha Temple, also known as the “Temple of the Sun” or where the gold shines. One of the most important temples devoted to the worship of the sun (“in our ancient language “Quechua” the Sun is called INTI”). According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Your next stop will be the Plaza de Armas or the main plaza of Cusco.

Finally we are going to visit Cusco’s central market, a wonderful way to discover the Andean culture and daily life. This vibrant spot, with its dazzling displays of fresh produce and fascinating local products, could keep you entertained for hours.

Places That Are Visited:

• Santo Domingo Monhastery / Qoricanca / Temple Of the Sun.
• Main Plaza of Cusco City – Main Square surrounded by the Inca palaces.
• Central Market Of Cusco.
• Inca Museum.

Then meet for our briefing with your tour guide to get acquainted with our itinerary. The evening is free for your own food adventures. Your leader will have plenty of suggestions!.

Lodging: Cusco – Sonesta Hotel Cusco **** or similars.

DAY 2.- SACRED VALLEY TOUR & TRAIN TO MACHUPICCHU.

Guiding you into the Sacred Valley, by your expert, local guide with private vehicle to be driven firstly to Chinchero, on this site we will appreciate the Inka walls and beautiful colonial church, unique for its work of art. Continuing, we will participate in an exposition of Andean weaving art; such and as they are maintained long before Inka times.

Our next stop is going to be Moray, Inca terraces for some soft hiking in these spectacular landscapes, which has been proven to be an experimental center for understanding the various climates and temperatures of different crops or agricultural plants, perhaps even used for domestication of different crops. After exploring Moray, we will descend lower in elevation to the salt mines of Maras, an important production center dating back to pre-Inca times. Here there are over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountain side, filled daily by water seeping from the Earth, what we call the tears of Mother Earth!

Finally we will desend to base of the Sacred Valley to the living town of the Incas “Ollantaytambo”.

Places That Are Visited:

• Archeological site of Chinchero.
• Chinchero andean weaving art.
• Terraces of Moray.
• Salt Mines of Maras.
• Andean village visit.

In the afternoon we will board the train to Machupicchu town.

Lodging: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu.

Waman Hotel Machupicchu *** o similars.

DAY 3.- PRIVATE TOUR OF MACHUPICCHU.

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel your private guide will take you on a comprehensive tour of the Machupicchu citadel, really bringing it to life by detailing the history, significance and myths surrounding it as well as taking you to the hidden corners and best viewpoints. Then once you have finished your guided tour, We will  take the bus to go back to Aguas Calientes town to enjoy a delicious lunch before to board our train back to Ollantaytambo. Once you arrive to Ollantaytambo train station, our transfer will be there waiting for you holding a signed board with your name on it,  and then we will transfer you in our private transportation back to Cusco to your hotel, so with this experiences we have completed our service to Machupicchu – Cusco and the Sacred Valley of The Incas.

Optional:

The trek to the peak of Huayna Picchu: Huayna Picchu is the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45 minute hike to the top. Going back down is quite steep, if you are scared of heights. This is done after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $35 per person to hike. Arrangements need to be made at least one month in advance, due to popularity.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.

The trek to Machu Picchu Mountain: It has the most spectacular view, It is a 1.5 hours hike to the top. Located to the southwest of the citadel of Machu Picchu with a height of 3,050 m (10,007 ft.), This trek offers unparalleled views of the famous Inca sanctuary and also panoramic views of the surrounding mountainous landscape. The cost is $35 per person to hike.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.

Lodging: Cusco

End Of The Adventure Experiences!!!

✓ All hotels are based on availability. We will not make any changes without your approval. Four and five-star hotels are available – inquire within for rates.

INCLUDED:

• 2 night’s accommodations with 3 stars hotels.
• 2 breakfasts: If you have a dietary request (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free, etc) or allergy please advise us upon booking and re-confirm the day of our briefing.
• All private transportation.
• Private Cusco City Tour
• Private Sacred Valley Tour
• Private Machu Picchu Experience.
• All entrances fees for all the places that we will visit.
• Professional English Speaking Tour Guide during whole trip.
• Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide at our office for orientation.
• Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 8+.
• Pick-up and transportation from your hotel.
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Waman Hotel*** or similars).
• Entrances fee to Machu Picchu.
• Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip).
• Train tickets Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu town- Ollantaytambo.
• Transportation Ollantaytambo-Cusco (back to hotel).
• Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals where are not included.
• Entrance Fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. Extra US$ 35.
• Tips for Staff.
• Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

THINGS TO BRING:

• Original Passport.
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
• Warm jacket (1).
• Sun hat.
• Sunscreen (SPF 35+).
• Insect repellant (We strongly suggest NATURAL repellant).
• Toiletries and hand sanitiser.
• Personal medication.
• Camera and film.
• Full positive mind before, during and after your trip 🙂

THIS TOUR RUNS ALSO AS A PRIVATE SERVICE!
****Daily Departure with at least 2 people****

DEPARTURE DATES:

• As long as we meet our minimum of two people, our Incredible Adventure Tours can leave any day of the week, twelve months a year.