4 days 3 nights
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Enjoy a more comfortable version of our classic Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu itinerary, staying in carefully selected 3* superior and 4* hotels and traveling to Machu Picchu on the panoramic Vistadome train. This gay-friendly program is perfect for travelers who want extra comfort and style while discovering the best of the Peruvian Andes.
Reception and transfer from the airport or bus terminal in Cusco to your hotel. We’ll explore the enchanting city of Cusco and the remarkable Inca sites that surround it, starting with the Cathedral. Then, we’ll visit Qorikancha, a magnificent temple considered sacred as it once housed Inca priests responsible for honoring the Sun God. Our guided excursion continues to the archaeological complexes around the city: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and finally Tambomachay. Overnight in Cusco.
This tour starts around 08:00 hrs., we pick you up at your Hotel, we have a guided tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, over the Vilcanota river, with a panoramic view of Pisac an old Inca City and a visit to the Inka market in this village, where we will have the opportunity to know in a closer way its people customs and get good bargains with the handycrafts and souvenirs sellers, afterwards we'll head for Urubamba, traveling on the borders of the river Vilcanota. We'll have lunch at a restaurant in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In the afternoon we visit the fortress and citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to watch the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from the jungle habitants invasions. We'll have the chance to walk by the narrow streets and have a clear knowledge of how this militar, religious and cultural center was during the Inca empire. Later in the afternoon in Ollantaytambo we’ll catch the train to Aguas Calientes to get ready to explore Machu Picchu early the next morning. Night in Aguas Calientes.
Today is the highlight of any trip to South America – Machu Picchu! This world-famous site is easily the most remarkable pre-Colombian city in the world, partially because of its mysterious beauty and its lofty place among the Andean cloud forest. A guided tour will help you discover and understand what Machu Picchu shares about the life and customs of the Incas. Surrounded by dramatic terraces cut into the mountain sides, famed for innovatively feeding the empire, this complex city will have you fascinated all day. Narrow roads and steps connect ancient houses, temples, warehouses, and a large central square. Our guide will give you a thorough history of the ruins and the Incas as well as share with you the possible explanations for Machu Picchu’s function and importance. You’ll have free time for an optional and very challenging, unguided hike to the top of Huayna Picchu, where you will have the best view of Peru’s World Wonder. This hike is only recommended for people who are in good physical condition and with no fear of heights, but the unparalleled views of Machu Picchu are especially rewarding.(You need to book the entrance in advance) After a long day of exploring this lost city, we’ll hop the bus down the mountain back to Aguas Calientes and catch the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival to Cusco we’ll drop you off at your hotel for a good night’s rest. Night in Cusco.
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll take you to the airport for your return flight or onward journey to your next destination. End of our services.
Upgraded accommodation in 3* superior / 4* hotels in Cusco, Sacred Valley and Aguas Calientes. Scenic Vistadome train service with large panoramic windows and onboard experience. Same essential inclusions as our classic tour: guided visits in English, all transfers, Machu Picchu entrance ticket and round-trip bus.
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