Transport

Transfers from/ to airport in a private vehicle Shared transfers from and to the train stations Roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail) Bus Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu/ Aguas Calientes.

Meals

4 Breakfasts 2 Lunches (day 3, 4)

Accommodation

4 nights' accommodation Day 1-2 and 4 Cusco: Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5* Day 3 Sacred Valley: Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium Valle or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5* OPTIONAL EXTRA: Pre-/Post night in Cusco: Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4* Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Others

Pre-/Post night in Cusco: Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the above itinerary: Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara in Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Living Museum of Yucay in Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu on day 4

Guide

Spanish and English-speaking local guide

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Flights

International flights are not included Domestic flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Expenditures of a personal nature, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals, meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme Tips for driver and guide Additional optional visits International flights to Peru Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning) International and domestic airport departure taxes. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator Please note that Check In in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby If your trip includes a visit to high altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling Upon arrival is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level) We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have 3 hours to for this purpose, additional to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must acquire previously an additional ticket to enter in the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone The following objects are not permitted on the tour: professional cameras that require lights and tripods or equipped with telephoto lenses weighing more than 2 kilos (special authorization and an additional fee are required), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks that surpass the following dimensions: 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm. NEW PLASTIC REGULATION: Following the prohibition of bringing single-use plastic items into the 76 natural parks and reserves, including Machu Picchu, it is important to carry reusable bottles. INSTRUCTIONS Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger can carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to / from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width).

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Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Cusco

Arrive at Cusco Airport and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your selected hotel. A representative will accompany you, offering useful information about the city attractions and assisting you along the way. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in one of Peru´s most vibrant cities. Alternatively, you can book our optional Half-Day South Valley Tour: Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas: Half-Day South Valley Tour: Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas (private basis): Unique tour that includes visits to the most important attractions between Cusco and Puno. Being the first to explore breath-taking archeological sites Tipón and its impressive rural colonial mansion where the Incas constructed an impressive irrigation system in harmony with nature that is still perceived by the surrounding population. In Pikillacta, the best-preserved pre-Inca cities we´ll follow the remains of the Wari culture, ancestor of the Incas, and in the beautiful Church of Andahuaylillas, also called "The Sistine Chapel of America” we´ll see the Wari´s marvelous original pipe organ. Take the most advantage of our tour and enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Notes: Private service. Start time: 13:00 hours. Duration 4.5 hours. Includes Pick-up and Drop-off, Bilingual guide (Spanish and English), Admission to Andahuaylillas and BTC (Cusco tourist ticket). Overnight in Cusco.
Day 2 Day 2: Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cusco

Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel and have the morning free to walk around and explore the city on your own. In the afternoon, the tour begins in Coricancha, also known as the ‘Temple of the Sun’, which was built by order of Inca ruler Pachacuti and became the basis for the Santo Domingo Convent construction at the arrival of the Spaniards. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument of the Main Square, and head to Sacsayhuaman, one of the emblematic buildings of the Incas, erected by Inca Pachacuti in the 15th century. It is an immense fortress built with large, hard to carry stones. How these were put together is still a mystery! Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex of religious use, where agricultural rituals were held. To conclude, visit Puka Pukara, seven kilometres from the city. Puka Pukara, which means ‘red fort’, was an architectural complex of supposed military use with multiple environments, plazas, baths, aqueducts, and towers. It is believed that it was used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested in Tambomachay. Once the tour ends, return to the selected hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 3 Day 3: Cusco – Chinchero - Sacred Valley (100 Km – 2.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cusco – Chinchero - Sacred Valley (100 Km – 2.5 Hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel. During the morning, you are picked up from your hotel in Cusco to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban centre located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas and display them in their clothes and customs. In Chinchero there are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church, one of the first Catholic buildings in Peru. Then, you are transferred from Ollantaytambo to the Living Museum of Yucay, a centre Andean traditions interpretations, where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware are carried out in the same way in which they used to in antiquity; an original recreation of Inca traditions. Also, residents of the museum include llamas, sheep and alpacas, and they can be fed! . Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo visit its town, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times, and climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain. Later, have lunch in Ollantaytambo and live a superior Andean gastronomy experience in a restaurant, where the true spirit of the Sacred Valley is transmitted in a cosy atmosphere. At the end of this activity, you are transferred back to your hotel. *On Sundays, also visit the local market. After your visit, return to your hotel in Sacred Valley. Overnight in Sacred Valley.
Day 4 Day 4: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco (170 Km – 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco (170 Km – 4 Hrs)

Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, before your transfer to the Ollanta train station. Your tour to Machu Picchu begins with a train ride to Aguas Calientes, taking approximately two hours. The town is also nicknamed ‘Machu Picchu Pueblo’ and is the last stop before entering the remains of the most important archaeological site in Peru. In Aguas Calientes, one can find a craft market, restaurants and hotels of different categories for those who prefer to spend the night at the foot of the mountain and climb it early in the morning. Finally, after a short transfer by bus, reach Machu Picchu, a masterpiece of engineering and architecture that served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca ruler Pachacuti. Machu Picchu, which means ‘Old Mountain’, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Once in the citadel, you may optionally also visit the Intipunku (Sun Gate), the Wayna Picchu (subject to space availability) and the Inca Bridge. Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch at Café Inkaterra, followed by your return trip to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 5 Day 5: Depart Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Depart Cusco

Start the day with a tasty breakfast. Enjoy a comfortable transfer from your hotel to Cusco Airport to catch your onward flight.

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Discovering Cusco

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Itinerary of your trip Discovering Cusco

Day 1: Arrival Cusco

Day 2: Cusco

Day 3: Cusco – Chinchero - Sacred Valley (100 Km – 2.5 Hrs)

Day 4: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco (170 Km – 4 Hrs)

Day 5: Depart Cusco

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