Extraordinary Machu Picchu - 4 Days

Extraordinary Machu Picchu - 4 Days

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INTRODUCTION

In this special 4-day, 3-night tour, explore the magic and charm of Cusco as well as the extraordinary Machu Picchu.

DAY 1: CUSCO - CITY TOUR

We will pick you up from the airport and take you back to your hotel, in order to rest and acclimatize through the morning. At 13:30, we will set out on Cusco's City Tour, which includes highlights such as Qoricancha, Santo Domingo Cathedral, Sun Temple, Golden Palace. Thereafter, we will visit three key archaeological sites just outside Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Pukapukara (Red Fortress), and Tambomachay. Returning to Cusco around 18:30, you will have plenty of time to rest up for the days ahead.

DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and begin the day's tour at 9:00 am. 50 minutes outside Cusco, we will have a brief stop over at the town of Pisaq to visit the local craft markets and town square.

Continuing our trip along the banks of the Vilcanota River until reaching Urubamba, where will will stop for lunch. Then, we visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Incan cities in the world. From there, we will return to Cusco by way of the town of Chinchero, a small colonial town with an exquisite plaza and church.

DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU

Depending on your train tickets, you will be transported from Cusco to Ollantaytambo station where you will then take a train to the city of Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a guided bus will take you from Aguas Calientes directly to the gates of Machu Picchu.

Upon entering the park, you will receive a guided tour of this majestic site for approximately 2 hours, stopping at the Temple of the Three Windows and Solar Clock, among other points of interest. Plenty of time will be left for self-exploration.

When it is time to go, a bus will take you back down to Aguas Calientes at least 30 minutes before your return train's departure time. Taking the train back to Ollantaytambo (approx. 1 hour 45 min trip), you will then transfer to a bus to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

DAY 4: DEPARTURE

Depending on your flight itinerary, we will get you back to the airport in plenty of time to return home.

INCLUDED

  • Transportation: airport → hotel → airport

  • 3 nights of accomodations (including breakfast)

  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and all tourist attractions

  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish or English)

  • Train tickets to Machu Picchu

NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare

  • Food (lunch and dinner)

  • Tip

OTHER

DEPARTURES: Daily

NOTE: The entrance to Huayna Picchu must be confirmed at the time of making your reservation and is subject to availability (maximum 400 spots per day). Your reservation must be 3 months in advance.

Feel free to ask about other adventure services, hotels, or other tours outside of Cusco.

Please email us at magiccusco@gmail.com and we will respond as soon as possible with booking information and/or answering your questions.

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