Classic Cusco and Machu Picchu 5 Days
Trip Description
Live an unforgettable adventure with Suyarq Peru discovering Cusco, visiting its main cultural and natural attractions.
You will explore the city of Cusco and the fascinating landscapes that surround it. Where history and Andean magic meet, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Moray, and the Salt Mines. In 5 days and 4 nights, you will travel through incredible landscapes along the Urubamba River, agricultural terraces, and natural viewpoints surrounded by mountains. We will visit two of the most representative places in the valley: Pisac and Ollantaytambo, followed by an afternoon train ride to Aguas Calientes.
This tour will take you through the incredible landscapes of the Sacred Valley, until reaching the Inca Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
You will just have to relax and enjoy the trip. Experience the magic of Machu Picchu, one of the most iconic and fascinating destinations in South America.
Moray is an important archaeological center built by the Incas. This place is characterized by its impressive concentric circular terraces. Next, we will explore the Maras Salt Mines, an impressive natural formation made up of more than 3,000 salt pools, where this mineral is obtained traditionally through the evaporation of saltwater.
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Tour Itinerary
Arrival in Cusco: You will explore the city of Cusco and its surrounding areas.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco
Included
- Private transfer from the airport to the hotel in Cusco.
- Transportation in a tourist bus.
- Professional English-Spanish speaking guide.
- Pre-tour assistance.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Meals
- Services or activities not specified in the program.
You will explore the Sacred Valley with an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
The tour begins at 7:30 a.m. with pick-up at your hotel in Cusco, from where we will head towards the Sacred Valley.
The first stop of the day will be the Pisac archaeological complex, known for its agricultural terraces, temples, and structures that show the high level of Inca planning.
Then we will go down to the town of Pisac, famous for its artisan market, where you can find textiles, ceramics, paintings, and souvenirs made by local artisans.
Lunch in Urubamba (midday)
We will enjoy a buffet lunch in the Urubamba valley before continuing.
Ollantaytambo
In the afternoon, we will visit the fortress and ceremonial center of Ollantaytambo, one of the most impressive constructions from the Inca era. Its terraces, stone walls, and strategic location make it a key place to understand the military and religious organization of the region.
At the end of the excursion, we will transfer to the Ollantaytambo station to board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes (approx. 1 hour and 30 min). Throughout the journey, you travel with the coordination and support of Suyarq Peru.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Included
- Briefing the day before the tour.
- Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
- Transportation in a tourist bus.
- Professional English-Spanish speaking guide.
- Buffet lunch.
- One-way train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Not Included
- Dinner
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Other services not mentioned
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Early in the morning, transfer to the bus station to ascend to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. Upon arriving at the Inca citadel, you will be amazed by this monument declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Immediately, our guide will begin the tour so that you can deeply understand the history and architecture of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. You will take a guided tour of 2 to 3 hours learning about its history, the most important spaces, and the most impressive spots of the sanctuary.
In the afternoon, we finish the tour and return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch before boarding the return train. Upon your arrival at the Ollantaytambo station, we will be waiting to comfortably transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Included
- Briefing the day before the tour
- Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Professional English-Spanish speaking guide
- Entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
- Return train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Transfer in tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo train station to the hotel in Cusco.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Other services not mentioned
Maras Moray
We start the day with pick-up at approximately 7:30 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco and head to Moray and the Salt Mines.
Moray is a surprising place due to its circular terraces, which were used in Inca times as an agricultural experimentation center thanks to the temperature changes between its levels. It is located in an impressive setting, with spectacular views and surrounded by the imposing mountains of the great Andes Mountain Range, creating a unique and majestic natural landscape.
Afterward, we continue to the impressive Maras Salt Mines, a unique setting made up of more than 3,300 salt pools, where this mineral is obtained traditionally through the evaporation of saltwater that constantly flows from a natural spring, an ancestral technique that remains alive to this day.
Finally, we begin the return to Cusco, arriving around 2:00 p.m., closing a perfect experience that combines adventure, culture, and unforgettable landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.
Included
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and return
- Entrance tickets
- Tourist transportation
- Professional English-Spanish speaking guide
- Assistance throughout the tour.
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Cusco.
Not Included
- Meals
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Services or activities not specified in the program.
Cusco Hotel - Airport
We will pick you up from your hotel at the scheduled time and transfer you to the Cusco city airport so you can board your return flight.
A magnificent adventure in Cusco, it was a pleasure to accompany you on this experience, and we are very grateful for your trust.
Included
- Private transfer Hotel → Cusco Airport
Not Included
- Meals
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Other services not mentioned
Recommendations
- Bring the original passport you used to purchase your ticket.
- It is mandatory to carry your original passport or ID card to enter Machu Picchu.
- It is recommended to arrive 30 minutes in advance at the train station and carry your train tickets and ID.
- It is recommended to carry cash in soles or a credit card.
- Wear suitable, non-slip footwear.
- Visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes.
- Maximum luggage on the train: 7 kg (15 lbs) per person.
- Small backpack.
- Cap, Sun hat.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Snacks, chocolate, nuts, cookies, cereal bars, etc.
- Camera.
- Water bottles.
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