Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - 3 Days / 2 Nights
Summary
Day 1
CUSCO CITY TOUR
Day 2
SACRED VALLEY
Day 3
MACHU PICCHU
DAY 1: CUSCO CITY TOUR
Day 1: Cusco City Tour
- Tour Duration: 5 hours, with morning (8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and afternoon (1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) shifts.
- Places visited:
- Traditional streets of Cusco and the Main Square.
- Qoricancha: Temple of the Sun with advanced Inca architecture.
- Sacsayhuamán: Complex of massive stone blocks used for festivities.
- Qenqo: Site for astronomical and religious purposes.
- End: Return to Cusco’s Main Square or hotel.
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY
Day 2: Sacred Valley
- Start: 7:00 AM in Cusco.
- Itinerary:
- Chinchero: Visit to an Inca archaeological site and traditional textile demonstration.
- Moray: Circular Inca terraces, history, and photo opportunities.
- Maras: Inca salt mines.
- Urubamba: Lunch (Not included).
- Ollantaytambo: Tour of the archaeological site (option to stay here).
- End: Return to Cusco at approximately 6:00 PM.
Day 3: Machu Picchu
Day 3: Machu Picchu
- Early Pickup: We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
- Trip to Ollantaytambo: 1.5-hour journey in a private vehicle to the train station.
- Train Ride: 1 hour and 50 minutes through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.
- Arrival in Aguas Calientes: Meet with the tour guide and take a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu.
- Machu Picchu Tour: 2 to 3-hour guided tour of the historic sanctuary, exploring its Inca architecture and engineering.
- Return to Aguas Calientes: Bus ride back with free time for lunch (Lunch not included).
- Return Train Ride: Travel back to Ollantaytambo, where a representative will transfer you to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
INCLUDES
- Bilingual professional guide (English – Spanish). (Other languages available for private service at an additional cost).
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu town.
- Transportation: Private bus transfers between Cusco, Ollantaytambo, and Aguas Calientes.
- Train: Round-trip tickets on the «Expedition» service.
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, picnic lunch on the Inca Trail.
- Equipment: First aid kit and oxygen tank.
- Tickets: Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Extras: Free luggage storage for additional belongings, satellite phone for emergencies.
- Guided tour: Professional visit to Machu Picchu.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks.
- Huaynapicchu (US$70, según disponibilidad)
- Entrada a las aguas termales en Aguas Calientes (US$ 5).
- Propinas.
- Bastones para caminata (U$15).
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Travel insurance very important to travel with Discover Inca Planet.
- Passport (optional): Bring a photocopy, but for the Rainbow Mountain stamp, bring the original.
- 1.5 liters of water: Stay hydrated during the hike.
- Personal snacks: Extra energy bars if you need frequent snacks.
- Pillow for van ride: Leave it in the van during the hike.
- Trekking shoes: Essential for the dusty and slippery path.
- Waterproof pants (optional): Only for the rainy season (Dec-Mar).
- Extra clothes (optional): For rainy season to stay dry.
- Sunscreen lip protector: Protect lips from dryness.
- Warm jacket: To stay warm, as it’s usually cold.
- Rain jacket: For unexpected rain, even during dry seasons.
- Long sleeve t-shirt: Protect from sunburn; apply sunscreen if wearing short sleeves.
- Wool hat: It’s cold at Rainbow Mountain, even in summer.
- Trekking pants: Suggested for hiking, but any suitable pants work.
- Rain poncho: Essential in the rainy season or cloudy days.
- Sunhat: Protect from strong sun at high altitudes.
- Sunscreen: Both sun and cold can burn, so apply regularly.
- Water bottles or Camelbak: Reusable bottles are recommended.
- Sunglasses: Strong sun and snow reflection can harm eyes.
- Extra money: For snacks, soda, alpaca meat, or tips for photos.
- Thick socks: To keep feet warm.
- Neck gaiter: Keeps neck and face warm, especially in winter.
- Gloves: Essential for warmth, especially at the summit.
- Basic medications: Ibuprofen for headaches, Diamox for altitude sickness.
- Portable charger: To keep devices powered in the cold.
- Phone or camera: Capture memories of the adventure.