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Cusco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu
Patrimonio – Sightseeing
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Cusco & Machu Picchu 3 days
Ready for an unforgettable Andean adventure? Our Cusco & Machu Picchu 3 days tour is designed to immerse you in the heart of the Inca civilization. You’ll explore the historic sites of Cusco, stand in awe of the breathtaking sanctuary of Machu Picchu, and discover the unique landscapes of Moray and the Maras salt mines. This trip is the ultimate way to experience the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty of Peru.
Include
What is included?
- Transportation for the city tour, maras & moray.
- Round trip train ticket.
- Bus ticket up and down in Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu.
- Professional guide.
- Return transportation from Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
- Instruction sheet.
Not Included
- Tourist tickets (city tour, maras & moray).
- Food.
- Transportation not mentioned.
- Tips.
What to Expect
- Board a comfortable train to Aguas Calientes.
- Experience breathtaking landscapes of the Andean mountains and the Amazon rainforest.
- Learn about Inca history during a guided tour.
- Contemplate the unforgettable sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Day 1: City Tour
The pick up time from the hotel will be at 13:00 hours to begin city tour; to the Cathedral of Cusco, where we will have the opportunity to visit 6 places, the first being the Cathedral religious place that owns paintings of the Cusquenian School and among other artistic expressions, then “Qoricancha” or Temple of the Sun, the most important religious center of the Inca period. Then we will go to the outskirts of the Cusco City to visit 4 important places; Saqsayhuaman where the INTI RAYMI or sun party is performed, Q’enqo zigzag place with slanted canals and sacrificial room, Puca Pucará administrative center with walls, terraces, stairways and Tambomachay place dedicated to the cult of water. Finishing our tour approximately at 18:30 hours.
Day 2: Tour of Machu Picchu
We will wake up early 04:00 hours to take the bus to the Archaeological Complex of Machu Picchu, the control opens at 06:00 hours then we will have a guided tour about 3 hours through on the site during which we will learn about the Inca culture and visit all the important areas of the citadel. After your tour you will have free time to explore the site and if you have entrance to climb either Huayna Picchu mountain (2 hours round trip) or Machu Picchu mountain (3 hours round trip), then return to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo (2 hours) from where you will continue back by our bus to Cusco (2 hours).
Day 3: Tour of Maras & Moray
The pick up time from the hotel will be at 08:00 hours then we will go by our bus, observing the lovely landscape of the Andes and then through Maras town and go to the archaeological site of Moray, where we will appreciate its huge concentric terraces in a gigantic pit, that give life to a fabulous stage.
After this visit we will arrive to salt mines of Maras town, which is a salt exploitation center, which was made from the Inca period. Finalizing the tour at 14:30 hours approximately.
Price
GROUP TOUR:
$640 per person.
Group tour is done with different passengers. This means that it is open for others to join you.
PRIVATE TOUR:
They are available and have a price per group size.
- 2 – 3 Passengers: $670 per person.
- 4 – 6 Passengers: $655 per person.
- 7 – 8 Passengers: $640 per person.
Note * All prices are expressed in USD.
STUDENT DISCOUNT:
$20 discount per person.
Student discounts apply to anyone who has a current UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD or children 17 years old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at the time of booking. Please send to info@wakankiexplorer.com
Additional information
What to Bring?
- Original passport.
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- T-shirts.
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect repellent.
- Toiletries and hand sanitizer.
- Personal medicine.
- Camera and camcorders with batteries.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Reservations must be made three months before arriving in Cusco.
Price
640
Private group departure option, depending on the number of passengers in your reservation. Please check the Price section.
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Tour: Cusco & Machu Picchu 3 days
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Entrance Ticket
Group or Private service : Admission to Machu Picchu is based on three circuits (1, 2, or 3). Reserve in advance to get the best circuit. With a maximum of 8 passengers per group.
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