The Cusco Experience tour has been designed to introduce you to the Andes and Amazon jungle in Peru, from Inka sites in the Andes to wildlife deep in the Amazon jungle. You embrace cultures past and present in Cusco before traveling by train to Machu Picchu, with years of experience, we have the best guides so far that you’ll see the best of the region. And, with no hiking, you’ll have lots of time to explore Inkan Sites, museums, and markets with cheap prices for more local experiences.
OVERVIEW
- CUSCO ALTITUDE: 3350m/11022 ft
- CLIMATE: Hot and sunny by day and cold by night
- DRY SEASON: April to October
- RAINY SEASON: November to March
ITINERARY
Day 1 Transfer in
- Time to adjust to the high altitude.
Day 2 City Tour
The City tour in Cusco is half day tour that focuses on the famous archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay. Sacsayhuaman with its impressive Inca architecture dominates the north-eastern part of the city of Cusco next to the Cristo Blanco (white Jesus Statues). Also we visit the Koricancha ( Golden Palace) and the main Cathedral.
Day 3 Sacred Valley – Maras and Moray – Ollantaytambo
This tour starts at your hotel at 8:00 am, next we head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We drive up to the look out of Taray to have a classic view of the Sacred valley with corn fields dressing the mountains like a carpet. Onward, we drive to the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can see the largest Inca cemetery with more than 2000 tombs and the incredible farming terraces constructed into the mountain, then we head back to the colorful market of Pisac, then we drive to Urumbamba for lunch, afterwords we go to Ollantaytambo Inka site. We explore the archeological site for 1 hours and admire the water fountains, the Sun Temple, the impressive store houses and we catch our train to Aguas calientes village where we stay overnight before we go to Aguas Calientes.
Day 4 Machu Picchu Tour
This is the day that we encourage you to wake up early in the morning for Machu Picchu to get to the bus station for one of the first shuttle-style buses, This bus will take about 25 minutes to get to Machu Picchu. As soon as you arrive at the Inka site, we will take you to the look out where you take the classical picture of Machupicchu. There will be a rendezvous to observe the sunrise and see a spectacular view of the Lost City of the Incas. You will then have a two hour, guided tour around Machu Picchu. And we return to Aguas calientes finally we catch the train in the afternoon and bus back to Cusco.
Day 5 Rainbow Mountain Hike
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4am, then we begin with our amazing Rainbow Mountain hike. We set out on our drive for 3 hours through the South Valley; via Cusipata ending up the begging of the hike.
After a total hike of 2.30 hours, we finally reach our destination the Rainbow Mountain (5,020m /16,466ft). After being awed by their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You can take pictures or just soak up the environment. We will spend approximately 30 minutes at the top. At this point, we hike back down the way we came. The hike takes 1.30 hour, then drive for 1 hour for lunch where we enjoy our lunch.
Day 6 Departure day
- Your transfer out is included.
INCLUDED
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Hotel 3*** in Machu Picchu
- All group transportation
- Breakfast provided by the Hotel
- 1 lunch Sacred Valley
- Four Days group tours with professional guide.
- Admission tickets to all the Incas’ sites, Cathedral and salt mines.
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
- Professional guides for four days that speaks fluent English and Spanish.
- Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes – Machu picchu -Aguas Calientes.
- Domestic flights Lima -Cusco- Lima
- Personal assistance 24 hours per day.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Hotels in Cusco
- Huayna Picchu Mountain
- Machu Picchu Mountain
- Tips for your guide.
- Meals
EXTRAS
EXTRAS
Huayna Picchu Climb: US$ 80. This will need to be booked in advance, let us know about it at the time of booking.
Machu Picchu Mountain: US$ 80. This will need to be booked in advance, let us know about it at the time of booking.
PRICES
Price:
- $950 USD per person 6 night hotel 3***
DISCOUNTS
- Students with ISIC CARD: US$25. Please send us a copy of your ISIC at the time of booking.
- Under 18 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Under 11 years old: US$40 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
Group of 10 travelers max.
