4-Day Cusco Tour: Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Trip Description
Embark on our 4-day Cusco and Machu Picchu Tour and discover the legacy of Inca culture. You will explore the city of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. An ideal trip to discover the history, Andean landscapes, and cultural essence of the region.
Tour Itinerary
Cusco and Its Surroundings
We will welcome you at Cusco Airport (approximate elevation: 3,400 m / 11,155 ft above sea level) and transfer you to your hotel. After you settle in, we will begin our tour of Cusco and the main archaeological sites in the surrounding area. We will start at the Cathedral, continue to Qoricancha, and then visit Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and finally Tambomachay.
Overnight in Cusco.
Included
- Private transfer: Airport → Hotel
- Admission tickets to the attractions (BTCI)
- Transportation by tourist bus
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
- Assistance before the tour.
- Hotel in Cusco
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Services not specified in the itinerary
Sacred Valley of the Incas - Connection to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
On this day, you will begin the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. At approximately 7:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and head toward the valley. Our first stop will be the Pisac Archaeological Site, located one hour from Cusco. The ruins of Pisac are known for their agricultural terraces, urban sectors, and aqueduct systems. Next, you will visit the Pisac artisan market before enjoying a buffet lunch in Urubamba, featuring the best of local and Peruvian cuisine.
The next stop will be Ollantaytambo, recognized by MINCETUR as one of Peru’s “Charming Towns.” Its archaeological complex rises above the town, with large terraces carved into the mountainside and finely crafted stone structures. After the visit, you will head to the station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. This journey takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes and travels through the valley alongside the Vilcanota River. Upon arrival, we will assist you with the transfer to your hotel, and you will have the rest of the day free to explore the town, shop, or dine at local restaurants.
Overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Included
- Pre-tour instructions one day before the tour
- Admission tickets to the Pisac and Ollantaytambo archaeological complexes
- Transportation by tourist bus
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley
- Train tickets: Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes (one way)
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Not Included
- Dinner
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare
- Services not specified in the itinerary
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, Wonder of the World - Cusco
Very early in the morning, our guide will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the bus station. From there, you will board the bus to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary (approximately 25 minutes). Upon arrival, the guided visit to the Inca citadel will begin, lasting approximately 2 to 3 hours. During the tour, you will learn about its main sectors and the historical and architectural importance of Machu Picchu.
After the visit, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch and to explore the town. Later, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, we will meet you and transfer you in one of our vehicles to your hotel in Cusco, concluding the Machu Picchu tour.
Overnight at a hotel in Cusco
Included
- Pre-tour instructions one day before the tour
- Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu (round trip)
- Admission ticket to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
- Train ticket: Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo (return)
- Transfer by tourist vehicle: Ollantaytambo Station → Hotel in Cusco
- Hotel in Cusco
Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Services not specified in the itinerary
Cusco Hotel - Airport
After breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer you to the airport with sufficient time for your flight. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for one last walk around Cusco or to buy some souvenirs.
End of services with Suyarq Perú
Included
- Private transfer: Hotel → Cusco Airport
Not Included
- Meals
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Airfare
- Services not specified
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