Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

Pickup at the airport in Cusco and transfer to your hotel. At 1:30 pm. o'clock in the afternoon we pick up you at your hotel and we will visit 6 archaeological sites in and around Cusco: Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), the Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. we will finish  the tour at 6:00pm. Machu Picchu Cusco (UNESCO).

The first is the Complete Tourist Pass.- It costs 130 soles, and with it you may go on the City Tour, visit the Sacred Valley, the Valley south of Cusco Moray, Tipon and Pikillaqta, and visit some museums in Cusco.
The second is the partial Tourist Pass.- It costs 70 soles, and with it you may go on either the City Tour or enter the Sacred Valley.

At 8:20am we set off from Cusco heading up and over the highlands towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We arrive at Pisac on the Urubamba river and visit the colourful Pisac village market. Here you can bargain for some of the many artisan goodies on offer. You can either stay here haggling for longer or head up to Pisac ruins situated high up overlooking the valley. After an hour exploring this magnificent site we head back down and through the valley until we reach the town of Urubamba. Here we take a traditional lunch before heading on to Ollantaytambo town for our tour of the archeological site which hang, high on the valley walls overlooking the town. Ollantaytambo is the gateway to Machu Picchu, where the road ceases and the route must be continued by train. If you have chosen a private service tour then you will board the afternoon train to Aguas Calientes (4.10pm). If you are with shared group then, due to slower travel times, you will board the later, evening train (6.45pm).

On arrival, our representative will help you find your hotel. Our guide will visit you at your hotel to brief you about the next days events.
You then have the evening free to relax or investigate some of the many activities available.
Accommodation: Hotel or hostel in Aguas Calientes
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

We start early, taking breakfast and then your guide will take you by bus up to the citadel of Machu Picchu, in time to catch the magnificent sunrise. Our professional guide will slowly show you around the main areas, recounting myths and legends passed down over the centuries and explain about some of the advanced building techniques the Incas used. After your tour you will have plenty of time to look around maybe do some of the other treks which are available in the surrounding mountains. After lunch it will be time to board the afternoon return train through the Sacred Valley to Poroy town and then a transfer back to Cusco. Machu Picchu (UNESCO).

Accommodation: Hotel or hostel in Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

Morning transfer to Cusco airport for your flight to Lima.
Meals: Breakfast

Optional: On arrival to Lima our representative will collect you from the exit gate and you should head straight over to leave your luggage in airport storage. From there you will be transferred to the drop off pick up point in Miraflores in front of the Ducado Hotel. You have free time for lunch. Afternoon City Tour of Colonial and modern Lima. Evening transfer to Lima airport for your international flight.

Huayna Picchu, or Wayna Piccchu, is the oft-pictured mountain rising in the background several hundred meters above the Machu Picchu citadel. A stunning outlook over Machu Picchu and the surrounding area, it has become a very popular hiking destination, so much so that access is now fee-based and limited to 400 daily permits – 200 at 7am and 200 at 10am. Physically fit hikers will reach the top of Huayna Picchu in about 45 minutes, but should not underestimate the climb. It is not an easy trek, especially in the rain. The most dangerous parts involve steep steps with via-ferrata-style support cables and railings. There is even a girth-limiting squeeze through a narrow tunnel. Take care at the summit, which can get crowded.

Visiting times of Huayna Picchu: Once you enter Machu Picchu you have 2 time options for climbing Huayna Picchu:
 From 7:00am to 8:00 am - first shift   - From 10:00am to 11:00am - second shift

TRAINS TO MACHU PICCHU:

The Expedition carriages are created for our adventure passengers or for those seeking comfort and security, without all the frills. These carriages offer travelers a true Peruvian experience. Seats are upholstered with indigenous fabrics, giving a touch of local flavour. Snacks are served on this service and additional storage space is available for backpacks.

These spectacular carriages have beautiful panoramic windows offering unsurpassed scenic views and photographic opportunities. With glass surrounding them on all sides, passengers feel as if they are part of Peru's remarkable landscape. Vistadome is the quickest way to visit Machu Picchu and apart from the carriages of the Hiram Bingham, the most comfortable. Snacks and hot and cold refreshments are included on the journey.

The train leaves from Cusco in the morning, starting a spectacular journey through changing landscapes while passengers enjoy a delicious brunch.After climbing a steep slope on the outskirts of Cusco, the train descends into the Sacred Valley, passing lush fields and colorful villages located at the foot of the Andes.It has 02 passenger cars, a bar car and a kitchen car. The car design is exquisite and luxurious, extra-wide tables of almost 3 meters long and comfortable seating 30 cm wider than others in the same way, these cars are among the most spacious and comfortable in the world.

Included:

• A professional guide, Bi-lingual Staff. (English, Spanish).
• Transfer from your hotel - train station (Round Trip).
• Train tickets from Cusco to Aguas Calientes (Round Trip).
• Bus Tickets to up and down to Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
• Entrance fee to visit Machu Picchu.

Not Included:

• Extras & gratuities
• Hotel in Cusco
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner..
• Soft or alcoholic drinks.