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The temperate climate and unique geography of the Sacred Valley make it ideal for outdoor sports such as Rafting, Mountain Biking, Hang-Gliding and Trekking. This programme provides a perfect overview of the Cusco Area, as you can visit the three main attractions of this magical destination in 4 days.
All our programmes can be tailor made according to your requirements, whether regarding the length of your tour, any special interests or specific activities, flight reservations, optional destinations or tours
Tour Plan
Day 1: Lima – Cusco
Lima Peru: Flight Lima – Cusco Reception at Cusco Airport and transfer to your hotel. Free time available to rest and so avoid altitude sickness. In the afternoon, sightseeing tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral, and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Take a pleasant walk in the bohemian District of San Blas, home to the best known craftsmen of Cusco. Visit its beautiful church, to admire its impressive carved wooden pulpit, with images of local fruits carved into it in filigree. Pop into some of the craft shops in its small Main Square. On your way back to the Centre of Cusco go through Hatunrumiyoc Street with its famous Twelve-angled stone.
Then, we drive out of the City to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive Fortress of Sacsayhuaman. The latter site is strategically built on a hill overlooking Cusco and is famous for its enormous carved stones, some of them standing over 9m / 30ft tall, and weighing over 350 tons, set together with astounding precision to form the outer walls.
Meals Included: None
Day 2: Sacred Valley Of The Incas
Sacred Valley Cusco: Breakfast. Full-day excursion to the “Sacred Valley of the Incas”, by the Vilcanota River. We will have the opportunity to share closely the peasants’ customs and bargain with vendors at the typical indian market of Pisac, held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Lunch in a local countryside restaurant.
After lunch, passing through the Towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the Valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the Lower jungle. The Fortress consists of a series of stepped carved stone terraces accessed by long staircases. Later on you can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby Town, and get a good idea of what this Strategic Military, Religious, and Agricultural Centre was like during the era of the Inca Empire. On our way back to Cusco we stop of at the picturesque Andean Village of Chinchero where the ruins of the Royal Hacienda of Tupac Inca Yupanqui lie. You can admire the well preserved Inca Wall in the Main Square, and visit the beautiful Colonial temple built on Inca foundations, with interesting frescoes in the portico. Overnight in Cusco.
Note: The visit to the Village of Chinchero depends on the time available.
Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 3 Machu Picchu
Cusco Machupicchu: The day starts with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco Train Station for a three hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas”, one of the best known examples of surviving Inca architecture. Arrive at Aguas Calientes Station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the marvellous Citadel. Upon arrival, you will participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial (the most important preserved Intihuatana), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you’ll have time to stroll around the Archaeological Site at your leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant and a late afternoon return to Cusco. Overnight in your selected hotel in Cusco.
Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 4 Cusco – Lima
After breakfast, transfer and assistance on your departure. Flight to Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
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- 3 Nights Hotel included breakfast
- Flight Form Lima –Cusco –Lima
- All transfers
- All tours with guide
- Machu Picchu : Entrace fee, Train Ticket bus up and dowm, guide, transfer hotel estation – hotel.
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