Discover Machu Picchu

Full Itinerary

DAY 1: LIMA - CUSCO

WELCOME TO CUSCO! IN THE AFTERNOON, ENJOY A TRADITIONAL CITY TOUR.

Welcome to Cusco! Upon your arrival to Cusco International Airport, a Machu Travel Peru staff member will be waiting to drive you to your hotel where you will have a couple of hours to rest before our city tour starts.

It is highly recommended that you minimize physical activities, eat lightly and drink lots of water to avoid altitude sickness to prevent altitude sickness. Free coca tea will also be provided by your hotel whenever you need it.

Between 13:00hrs and 13:20hrs, our city tour of Cusco will start. We will begin with a visit to the Cathedral of Cusco, located on the Plaza de Armas. We will continue by visiting the amazing Qorikancha (The Temple of the Sun) as well as some of the city’s impressive archeological sites, Sacsaywaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay.

Our tour will last approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes and will finish at the main square. After, you might like to enjoy a nice dinner in one of the many nearby restaurants. Alternately, we can arrange to drop you to your hotel. Just tell your guide what you feel in the mood to do.

Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: none.

DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU

TRADITIONAL SACRED VALLEY TOUR AND A STROLL THROUGH THE TYPICAL PISAQ MARKET.

You will begin the day by having a delicious breakfast at your hotel. Between 08:00hrs and 08:20hrs our staff will pick you up to start a day tour of the Sacred Valley.

Our first stop will be Pisaq, a town which boasts a great Incan archaeological site, including ornate palaces and temples, and magnificent agricultural terraces on the mountains.

We will also get to visit Pisaq traditional market which is famous for its beautiful handicrafts that delight thousands of visitors every year.

Then, we will make our way to Urubamba. This place is often shrouded in clouds of mist and was one of the major agricultural centers of the Incan Empire and is one of the most beautiful towns of the Sacred Valley.

A tasty buffet lunch will be waiting for us in Urubamba.

We will then continue our journey through the peaceful Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, a town comprised of sturdy Incan walls and a stunning sight in the narrow valley.

Finally, we will take you to the train station where you will board a train to Aguas Calientes (the nearest town to Machu Picchu). Once in Aguas Calientes, our staff will be there to escort you to your hotel.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

PRIVATE TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU AND TRAIN BACK TO CUSCO

Today’s tour will start in the early hours of the morning to get the best experience from the sacred Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. We will get there in time to witness the mist rise off the mountains and the sunrise illuminate Machu Picchu.

 We recommend you not forget to charge your batteries while having breakfast at your hotel so that you can take plenty of pictures of this special place.

During our 2 hour, private tour, we will explore the mysteries and magic of the city of Machu Picchu by visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and various cemeteries.

Wayna Picchu Mountain, overlooking the city, can also be climbed if you have purchased an entrance ticket in advance (If you want to climb this mountain, let us know in advance as there are just 400 spots per day. Wayna Picchu entrance not included).

After that, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes by bus.

From there, you will start your return to Cusco by train until you reach the next train station. Our staff will be waiting at this point to escort you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.

DAY 4: CUSCO - LIMA

FAREWELL AND DEPARTURE FLIGHT FROM CUSCO BACK TO LIMA

Depending on the departure time of your flight, our driver will pick you up to take you to the airport. Once you arrive to the airport our program will finish.

Meals included: Breakfast.

This program will allow you to visit:Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can add more exciting tour days in Cusco or another destination in Peru. Please just check it out in our package list.