A four day tour of the Cusco area including Machu Picchu and the Sacred ValleyOn a limited time frame, or want to visit the Cusco region without the hard work of the Inca Trail? This tour is for you!We have taken the highlights of Cusco and squeezed them into this four-day trip: the wonders of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and the historic city of Cusco.
To get more of a taste of our tours around the Cusco and Machu Picchu area, check out our latest streaming video HERE.
Day 1: Cusco City
Upon arrival in Cusco you are transferred to your hotel room where you have some time to rest and acclimatise to the altitude (3200m above sea level).
In the afternoon we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the heart of the Inca Empire including the Koricancha Temple of the Sun, the 12-Angled Rock, and the Cathedral, built on the ruins of an Inca Palace.
Next we visit the archaeological remains around the city, including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo the giant rock, the ancient site of Puca Pucara and finally the Water Temple of Tambomachay.
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Inca: Lunch
Today, we explore the "Sacred Valley of the Incas". This fertile river valley was home to many important sites for the Incas, both strategic and religious.
Our first stop is the village of Pisac, with its famous market, where you can pick up a bargain! You have free time to wander the colourful market stalls before we have a typical Andean lunch at a local restaurant (included).
We then continue our journey along the River Urubamba, to Ollantaytambo, the best surviving example of Inca town planning and dominated by a giant Inca fortress, which was the scene of a famous victory for the Incas against the invading Spanish Conquistadors.
We return to Cusco in the early evening.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
Optional: Overnight in Machu Picchu.
Day 4: Cusco: Departure
Today is at your leisure to do some last minute shopping or sightseeing, before your transfer back to the airport, bus or train station, or the start of your next tour.
Want to see more of this amazing country? If you fancy the Amazon jungle, have a look at our Short Amazon or Manu tours. Or why not go south to Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, or even into Bolivia?
All sightseeing Breakfast daily in hotels Other meals where stated Entrance fees Accomodation Transfers Carbon Offsets available in the shopping cart, Renewable energy used at hotel Local foods used on tour Local, English-speaking guides used (most University educated) Tour departs daily A night at Machu Picchu can be arranged for approximately $US 40.
Accommodation
Tourist class hotel
Inclusions
Difficulty Rating
2.5 (high altitude)
Sustainability
Single Surcharge
US $160 (or other currency equivalent)
Notes
Price dependent on:
Availability
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