The Classical Cusco – Machu Picchu – 4 Days / 3 Nights
Cusco, Machu Picchu, and Sacred Valley Tour
Our non-trekking “Soft Adventure” is designed to maximize excitement within unlimited vacation time in Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire; we explore narrow lovely cobblestone streets, the impressive Sacsayhuaman fortress, the mysterious carved rock shrine of Qenqo and the delightful Inca Baths at Tambomachay. Later on, at the Sacred Valley of the Incas by the Urubamba River we visit the Native Market at Pisac and the town and ceremonial site of Ollantaytambo, the only Inca village that has been continuously inhabited until our times.
The highlight of our trip is the visit to Machupicchu the legendary “Lost City of the Inca”, so well hidden by the overgrowth that it was never found by the “Conquistadores”, and it was rediscovered by professor Hiram Bingham archaeological finds.
Detailed Itinerary
Upon arrival to Cusco reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. We recommend a couple of hours rest to acclimatize to the 11,000feet altitude. Afternoon tour of the city visiting the Koricancha Temple and the Cathedral
Continues to the surrounding nearby ruins, visit Sacsayhuaman fortress with granitic zig-zag walls of precise stonework, the mysterious carved rock of Qenqo, shrine and the Tambomachay Inca Baths. Lunch and dinner on your own Night at a comfortable.
The tour starts at an average of 13:00 to 13:30 hrs with the pick up of your accommodation depending on the proximity to the historic center of the city. The first place to visit will be the imposing Cathedral of Cusco which houses important paintings and sculptures of the “Escuela Cusqueña”, our professional guide will explain the most important points of this place and then go to the famous Coricancha (Temple of the Sun) in which we can appreciate the mixture between Inca constructions (with its perfectly polished stone walls) and Spanish (the church built on the Inca walls).
At the end of the visit to Coricancha we will head out of the city towards Sacsayhuaman where we will be able to appreciate enormous stone blocks of up to 40 tons perfectly placed one on top of the other. Our guide will explain the importance of this place before the arrival of the Spaniards and during the colony as this place witnessed one of the greatest battles between the Incas and Spaniards.
We will continue towards the sector of Qenq´o (labyrinth) that takes this name by its ways that give the impression of being inside a labyrinth here the most important place will be an old ceremonial table that owes its importance to that probably this place was the last dwelling or resting place of Pachacuteq.
We will continue in our tourist bus to Puca Pucara (red fortress) which was an important control center for people who wanted to enter the city of Cusco in Inca times, given the importance of the city that was sacred all travelers first had to purify body and soul which they could perform in Tambomachay last place to visit where you can still appreciate the skill and knowledge in hydraulic engineering achieved by the Incas.
The tour culminates in the city of Cusco at an average of 18:30 hrs approximately in your hotel.
Pisac Archaeological Complex
The archeological complex of Pisac is situated on top of a mountain from where a good part of the Sacred Valley is dominated. This wonderful place is formed by groups of platforms and architectural structures scattered on the slopes and at the top of the mountain, Pisac is one of the most beautiful monumental centers of the valley because it combines the landscape with the impeccable finish of its buildings.Pisac Handicrafts Market
Located 30 km from the city of Cusco, the main square of Pisac is home to this market, a colorful and joyful place, where the most famous crafts made by Andean hands are exhibited, among the crafts, textiles, ponchos, bags, etc., and ceramic crafts, which are reproductions of Inca archeological pieces, such as keros (ceremonial vessels), necklaces, etc.. Traders and indigenous artisans from many villages come to this fair, dressed in their typical costumes.Ollantaytambo
Lunch at a local restaurant in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In the afternoon we visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress and Citadel, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions by the jungle dwellers. We will have the opportunity to walk through the small streets of the town and thus have a clear idea of how this military, religious and cultural center was during the Inca Empire.Chinchero
On the way back to Cusco we will visit the picturesque village of Chinchero, where the remains of the royal hacienda of Túpac Inca Yupanqui are found. You will admire its well-preserved Inca Wall in the main square and visit the beautiful colonial temple with interesting frescoes in the portico, built on the foundations of an Inca building. Transfer to the selected hotel in Cusco to spend the night.Transfer to the airport for departure flight.(B)
Inclusions
Include in the 2-Days Inca Trail
- Hotels (Breakfast will be included at the hotels )
- Transfers in Cusco City tour.
- Entrance ticket to the different archaeological places, escorted by a guide.
- Sacred valley tour Train ticket to Machupicchu, entrance ticket to the ruins escorted by a guide. Lunch included
No Included
- Local or International air Fares
- Additional tours
- Tips, laundry, etc.
We Recommend to bring to the Short Inca Trail
- Hiking shoes or boots
- Light clothes
- Mosquito repellent
- Water bottle
- Windbreaker jacket, hat, sunblock, sunglasses
- Chocolates, candies, and other snacks.
- Camera with good batteries
- Extra money in “Soles” (Peruvian national currency)
Prices for this tour
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COST PER PERSON: WITH HOTEL 4 STARS
From 2 to 4 participants
USD 757.00
each
COST PER PERSON: WITH HOTEL 3 STARS
From 2 to 4 participants
USD 679.00
each
COST PER PERSON: WITH HOSTAL 3 STARS
From 2 to 4 participants
USD 557.00
each
COST PER PERSON: WITH HOTEL 4 STARS
From 5 to more participants
USD 687.00
each
COST PER PERSON: WITH HOTEL 3 STARS
From 5 to more participants
USD 597.00
each
COST PER PERSON: WITH HOSTAL 3 STARS
From 5 to more participants
USD 487.00
each
To confirm your reservation just send us US$ 250.00 per person and your trip application Our accounting department will contact you in less than 24 hours, with your invoice and voucher..