7. Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 3 Days / 2 Nights

Type Tours

Cultural

Distance

-

Difficulty

Easy

Best Time

April-May

Group Size

Max 12

Accomodation

Hotel

Trip Summary

Features of the Cusco City, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 3D/2N

Below are the features of the Cusco City, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour that you should know before starting this wonderful adventure:

  • Tour Location: The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located between the towns of Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, parallel to the Vilcanota River.
  • Tour Type: Half-day Cusco city tour, and full-day tours to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
  • Ideal for: Those who want to visit Machu Picchu without the need for trekking.
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Highlights: Enjoy the best the region has to offer: Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuamán, Pisaq, Machu Picchu and many more.

Trip Price:

$

525

 x person

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map Valle Sagrado y Machu Picchu por Tren 2 Días / 1 Noches

Day 1: Cusco City Tour

At 1 pm, we will meet at your hotel lobby to begin the tour. From here, we will head to Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, where you will have the opportunity to visit the famous cathedral.

Next, we will walk along an ancient street built by the Incas, from the Plaza de Armas to the Q’oricancha, the Temple of the Sun. At the Q’oricancha you will be able to appreciate the construction methods of the Inca culture and Catholicism. This was the key spiritual center of the Incas that led to the four quarters of the Inca Empire. There is also a bronze high altar on the site.

From Q’oricancha, your group will walk to Avenida El Sol where you will take our bus 20 minutes into town. You will be taken to the majestic Inca site, Sacsayhuamán, with its enigmatic 200-ton monoliths. Your guide will provide you with further information and then you will be free to explore on your own.

From Sacsayhuamán, you will again take our five-minute bus to the Inca site of Q’enqo to see its fascinating Inca altars.

We will then continue another five minutes by car to Puca Pucara, a small circular Inca site. The last stop on our tour is

Tambomachay, un templo acuático con impresionantes fuentes de agua, que los incas utilizaban para bañarse. Luego conduciremos de regreso a Cusco, donde el recorrido termina en la plaza principal, a menos que realices un recorrido privado, en cuyo caso, te regresaremos a tu hotel.

  • Alojamiento: Rumi Punku (o similar)
  • Comidas incluidas: Ninguna
  • Entradas: Incluidas

Día 2: Pisaq – Ollantaytambo

Este día tu guía te recogerá del lobby de tu hotel en Cusco a las 8 am. Te llevaremos por un camino que serpentea alrededor de las montañas al norte de Cusco. En el camino nos detendremos en un famoso punto conocido como el Mirador. Desde ahí, podremos ver el Valle Sagrado y el guía te brindará parte de la historia inca. El Valle Sagrado fue una de las principales áreas en las que se asentaron los incas, con una abundancia inusual de llanuras fértiles en esta zona alta de los Andes. También serás testigo de los grandes canales de contorno y canales de riego que dejaron los incas.

Más tarde nos dirigiremos hacia las ruinas de Pisaq. Aquí serás testigo y aprenderás sobre la cultura inca, verás increíbles obras de arte en piedra e impresionantes terrazas agrícolas.

Después de explorar, regresaremos a la ciudad baja de Pisaq para hacer una parada y recorrer el mercado artesanal. Después de pasar un tiempo caminando por el mercado, nos reuniremos para almorzar en un restaurante andino local. Esta comida no está incluida en el recorrido, por lo que si prefieres un restaurante diferente, solo debes informarlo al guía.

Después del almuerzo, continuaremos a lo largo del río Urubamba hacia el pueblo de Ollantaytambo. Una vez que lleguemos a Ollantaytambo, visitaremos el centro arqueológico, un área importante de construcción inca, construida durante los buenos tiempos de los incas. Este es un sitio extraordinario porque puedes encontrar formaciones rocosas que representan al dios inca, Wiracocha.

Luego, abordarás el tren para el viaje de dos horas a Aguas Calientes y durante este recorrido en tren, verás glaciares, picos nevados, exuberantes valles verdes, terrazas agrícolas y ruinas incas.

Antes de llegar a Aguas Calientes (2000 m / 6000 pies sobre el nivel del mar), ingresarás a las áreas subtropicales con bromelias y helechos. Nuestro representante te recibirá a las afueras de la estación de tren y te llevará al hotel.

  • Alojamiento: La Cabaña (o similar)
  • Comidas incluidas: Ninguna
  • Entradas: Incluidas

Día 3: Machu Picchu

Después de un desayuno temprano en tu hotel, tomaremos el autobús de 25 minutos a Machu Picchu. Los autobuses empiezan a salir a partir de las 5:30 am, o si prefieres, puedes caminar por el camino Inca en lugar de tomar el autobús. Este trekking tomará aproximadamente una hora y 30 minutos hasta Machu Picchu. Para obtener más instrucciones sobre la caminata, asegúrate de consultar a tiempo con el guía.

Once in Machu Picchu, the guide will take you directly to a highly sought-after spot where you can enjoy the best views of the sunrise and also take pictures.

The guide will then show you the main parts of the citadel, for a complete guided walking tour that will last 2.5 hours. During this guided tour, you will learn more about the history and culture of the Inca Empire.

At the end of the tour, you will have some free time to continue taking photos and exploring what remains to be seen. For your return from Machu Picchu, we recommend that you return to Aguas Calientes no later than 2 hours before the train departs, to enjoy your lunch at leisure (not included).

The return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo will take approximately 2 hours. In Ollantaytambo, our Sacred Expeditions Peru staff will be waiting on your right next to the station exit door, ready to take you back to Cusco in our private transportation. The trip to Cusco will be approximately 2 hours and we will drop you off at the reception of your hotel in Cusco.

Note: If you prefer to climb Huayna Picchu for an additional $75, you must book this in advance. It is a 45-minute challenge to the top. The other option is to climb Machu Picchu Mountain (this is different than Machu Picchu Citadel). This is an extremely challenging, steep, but beautiful hike. It costs $75 per person for the 90-minute hike.

 

Prices

  • Tour with hotels listed: $635 per person (two per room)
  • Tour without hotels: $525 per person

We offer upgraded hotels if you prefer (all based on double occupancy).

Discount for students

  • Discount: $15 per person
  • Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the tour or is 17 years old or younger. For those using a university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at the time of booking. For those booking children 17 years old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at the time of booking. Please send everything to info@sacredexpeditionsperu.com. Options
  • Extra day in Cusco: An additional day can be added before or after the tour. Please consult your Sacred Expeditions Peru specialist for pricing and options.

Hotel Upgrades (some suggested hotels below):

  • In Cusco: Hotel Aranwa + $90 per person (+ $120 per single room)
  • In Aguas Calientes: El Mapi + $70 per person (+ $120 per single room)

Additional information about the STUDENT CARD

For more details about the student card and its requirements, please contact Sacred Expeditions Peru directly or check their website.

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