Machu Picchu & Cusco Traditional 5-Day Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cusco
1 stop
1
Cusco
Our team will be waiting for you at the Cusco airport to take you to the hotel where you’ll try the famous Coca tea, known for helping with any altitude sickness symptoms. After checking in at the hotel, our team will explain all the sights with a map of the city, also indicating the restaurants, exchange offices, shops, and more.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Archaeological City Tour in Cusco
6 stops
2
Qorikancha
Right at the heart of the historic center lies the so-called Temple of the Sun, the principal worship center of the Inca culture. Here, we’ll have some time to explore the site as well as the current catholic church built on top of its settlements.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Cusco Cathedral
The Cathedral of Cusco is the perfect example of colonial baroque architecture. As most of the Spanish buildings found in the city center, its foundations are the ancient structure of an important Inca palace.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Sacsayhuaman
Following the itinerary, the Sacsayhuaman fortress is our next stop. The impressive megalithic structure has withstood centuries of earthquakes and holds stones that can measure up to 5 meters and weigh over 120 tons.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Q'enqo
A few meters away from Sacsayhuaman lies another important ceremonial center to the Incas. The Qenqo archeological site was a ritual-based location where, according to historians, rituals and sacrifices took place.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Puka Pukara
Going further up the mountains, we’ll find an archeological site with a fortress-like appearance. It is believed that Puca Pucara served as a military and administrative center.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Tambomachay
Tambomachay is one of the perfect examples of Inca hydraulic engineering. It is composed of irrigation channels and three water fountains that continue to provide water until the current date.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Sacred Valley of the Incas
6 stops
8
Awana Kancha
If you love alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas as much as we do, then this is the place for you! Awana Kancha is an animal shelter and an exhibition of Peruvian textiles.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Parque Arqueologico Pisac
The Archeological Site of Pisac is located at 3,300 meters above sea level, offering incredible views of its surroundings and the Sacred Valley.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Pisac Market
It is one of the largests local markets in the whole region. The Pisac Artisan Market comprises a diverse cultural expression, where the most talented artisans sell their handmade art pieces.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Urubamba
After a whole morning full of history and adventure, now it’s time to take a break and enjoy the famous peruvian gastronomy in a buffet restaurant. At Tunupa Restaurant, you will be surrounded by the soothing sound of the Urubamba River.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
The small town of Ollantaytambo is one of the perfect examples of Inca urbanism. Its cobbled streets will leave you breathless as well as the Inca open draining system. You will also visit the archeological site, recognized as the only place that defeated the Spanish army during colonization for almost 50 years.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Ollantaytambo
After exploring the village of Ollantaytambo, We’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes, a town located in the middle of the mountains of the Peruvian jungle. There you’ll find hotels, restaurants, bars, and handicraft shops.
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Machu Picchu Private Tour
2 stops
14
Machu Picchu
Our team will pick you up from the hotel to board the bus up to Machu Picchu in the morning. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu’s main entrance. Our professional guide will provide details and information about this wonder of the world, including the mysteries and fascinating facts of the Inca culture. After our time in Machu Picchu, we’ll go back to Aguas Calientes to return to the city of Cusco.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
On this occasion, the train will take you to Poroy Train Station, which is located 30 minutes away from Cusco. Our team will be waiting for you to take you back to the hotel in Cusco.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Hotel transfer - Cusco Airport
1 stop
16
Cusco
Our team will be waiting for you at the hotel to take you to the airport 2 hours before your flight departure. This will be the last of our services.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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