Each travel program is perfectly specified, taking care of every detail while you enjoy your PERSONALIZED trip to Machu Picchu!
MAJESTIC MACHU PICCHU
5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS
GENERAL ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco – Transfer to the Hotel – Archaeological City Tour: Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay (Lunch)
Day 2: Cusco – Tours Moray and Salineras with Chincheros – Abode of the Gods (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Inkas – Train trip to Aguas Calientes (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 4: Tour in MACHUPICCHU FULL DAY – Cusco (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 5: Transfer to the Airport – Return to Ecuador (Breakfast)
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco – Transfer to the Hotel – (Lunch)
Welcome to Cusco! Upon arrival in the city of Cusco, our host will be waiting to assist you and transfer you to your selected hotel. (There will be a sign with your name and the logo of the Agency, so you can identify it.) Arriving at the hotel, they will offer you the famous coca tea that will help you acclimatize to the height of Cusco and other helpful tips. Rest of the afternoon free in the city of Cusco.
Lunch in a tourist restaurant in the city of Cusco.
After lunch we begin our Archaeological City Tour, it will begin its journey to the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, an ancient Inka palace worshiping the Sun god, which today is the Temple of the Dominican order. Continuing we go up the city to the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, an imposing construction with megalithic stones. We delve deeper into Inca architecture visiting Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay. Finally we visit the Cathedral of Cusco, the most important temple in the city.
Hotel night in Cusco.
Day 2: Cusco – Tours Moray and Salineras with Chincheros – Abode of the Gods (Breakfast and Lunch)
We start our walk at 8:15 am. Pick up from the hotel and we leave in the direction of Chincheros, you will see a panoramic and privileged view of Chincheros, an amphitheater surrounded by quadrangle-shaped platforms. Then we will be received by a family with their typical costumes where they will show us how they extract many natural colors from the plants they use to dye their fabrics and looms, daily activities and living customs of the town that are maintained to this day. We continue our visit to Moray, an impressive archaeological site with its enormous circular terraces that were used as an agricultural and botanical laboratory. We continue towards the Salineras, to see the fantastic wells, from which salt has been extracted since ancient times for local consumption. During the return to the city we will be served a delicious lunch, to savor the rich and varied Peruvian food. In the afternoon we will visit contemporary artistic monuments known as Apukunaq Tianan which means Abode of the Gods, made of living stone respecting the pristineness of the rock.
Hotel night in Cusco.
Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Inkas – Train trip to Aguas Calientes (Breakfast and Lunch)
We start our walk at 8:20 am. Pick up from the hotel and we will go to the surprising sacred valley of the Inkas, made up of archaeological sites located in its course that accompanies the Vilcanota river. The first point of visit is the typical craft market of the inhabitants of Ccorao, you can take pictures with their llamas and enjoy the Andean craft markets. We continue our journey to appreciate the magnificent view of the Sacred Valley of the Inkas from the Taray viewpoint. Then we go to visit Pisaq, made up of immense agricultural terraces, housing enclosures and stone warehouses; to tell the whole story of this fantastic site and take photos. Then we go to Urubamba, place of lunch, to savor the rich and varied Peruvian food. On the way we pass through many towns that to this day maintain their gastronomic customs that we will tell you about. We continue our visit to Ollantaytambo, known as the living Inka city, a beautiful example of urbanization with Inka canals made of stone and considered a military, religious and cultural center that remains to this day. After visiting the entire complex, we moved to the Ollantaytambo train station to travel by train to Aguas Calientes, in tourist service (4:36 p.m.). Forbidden to sleep because during the train trip there will be landscapes, archaeological sites and a lot of vegetation. (18h10 pm) Upon arrival our staff will be waiting for you to take you to your selected hotel. (The transfer to the hotel is on foot for 5 minutes, because there are no cars in Aguas Calientes because it is a very small town.)
*You can take a walk through this town that is located in the middle of the mountains and at the foot of Machupicchu. Aguas Calientes has thermal baths that are relaxing and give rise to the name of the city; We recommend visiting the thermal baths, having dinner and resting.
Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
Día 4: Tour en MACHUPICCHU DÍA COMPLETO – Cusco (Desayuno y Almuerzo)
We start our walk at 8:20 am. Pick up from the hotel and we will go to the surprising sacred valley of the Inkas, made up of archaeological sites located in its course that accompanies the Vilcanota river. The first point of visit is the typical craft market of the inhabitants of Ccorao, you can take pictures with their llamas and enjoy the Andean craft markets. We continue our journey to appreciate the magnificent view of the Sacred Valley of the Inkas from the Taray viewpoint. Then we go to visit Pisaq, made up of immense agricultural terraces, housing enclosures and stone warehouses; to tell the whole story of this fantastic site and take photos. Then we go to Urubamba, place of lunch, to savor the rich and varied Peruvian food. On the way we pass through many towns that to this day maintain their gastronomic customs that we will tell you about. We continue our visit to Ollantaytambo, known as the living Inka city, a beautiful example of urbanization with Inka canals made of stone and considered a military, religious and cultural center that remains to this day. After visiting the entire complex, we moved to the Ollantaytambo train station to travel by train to Aguas Calientes, in tourist service (4:36 p.m.). Forbidden to sleep because during the train trip there will be landscapes, archaeological sites and a lot of vegetation. (18h10 pm) Upon arrival our staff will be waiting for you to take you to your selected hotel. (The transfer to the hotel is on foot for 5 minutes, because there are no cars in Aguas Calientes because it is a very small town.)
Day 5: Transfer to the Airport – Return to your country (Breakfast)
Prior coordination a day before, at the indicated time our team will go through the hotel to transfer you to the Cusco airport for your return flight. ***End of our services, we hope you had a complete and unforgettable trip***
INCLUDES:
-Pick up and assistance from the airport to the hotel in Cusco
-Lunch in a tourist restaurant in the city of Cusco
-Archaeological City Tour
-Entrance Ticket to the Cathedral of Cusco
-Entrance Ticket to the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha
-Tour Moray and Salt Mines with Chincheros in Cusco
-Entrance Ticket to Salineras
-Dwelling of the Gods Tour
-Entrance Ticket to the Home of the Gods
-Lunch in a tourist restaurant in the city of Cusco
-Sacred Valley of the Inkas Tour in Cusco
-Full tourist ticket, entrance to archaeological sites of the City Tour, Moray, Chincheros, and Sacred Valley
-Buffet lunch in a local tourist restaurant in Urubamba
-03 hotel nights in Cusco, with breakfast
-01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes, with breakfast
-One-way train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes in tourist Voyager service
-Tourist bus Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
-Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
-Guided tour in Machupicchu (PERSONALIZED)
-Lunch a la carte at the Café Inkaterra restaurant in Aguas Calientes (Options for Vegetarians and Celiacs)
-Return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo in tourist Voyager service
-Transfer with assistance from the Ollantaytambo train station to the hotel in Cusco
-Transfer with assistance from the hotel to Cusco airport
-Professional guides and staff on all scheduled tours
-Tourist transport in all transfers and tours
-24-hour assistance by the Grupo Kintu Team
We recommend booking well in advance to guarantee your entrance ticket to Machupicchu.
NOT INCLUDED:
-Plane tickets (The package starts from the moment you arrive at the Cusco airport)
-Travel insurance
-Food and drinks not mentioned above
-Tips (It is not mandatory, but a courtesy for your guide and personal attention to you)
WHAT TO BRING FOR THE TOUR:
-Pick up and assistance from the airport to the hotel in Cusco
-Large or medium size suitcase for the trip
-Light clothing for the day and warm clothing in the morning and afternoon
-Personal hygiene implements
-Shoes suitable for walking, such as tennis
shoes -Camera
-Hat or Cap
-OFF insect repellent and Sunscreen
-Glasses or Sunglasses and Mineral water for the tours
-Small medium-sized backpack or handbag
-Coat or Raincoat, as a precaution in case of rain
EXCLUSIVE benefits with Grupo Kintu :
-CUSTOMIZED travel experiences tailored to you!
-Our professional guides and staff with extensive knowledge passionate about the history of the Inkas.
-Clean, disinfected and safe tourist transport with honest drivers will take you from one place to another.
-Beautiful present from Grupo Kintu that will surprise you!
PRICES:
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
– Roundtrip VISTADOME Train Service: First class train with panoramic views, typical dance show and service on board. Add USD $60 dollars per person.
– Entrance ticket to Waynapicchu: Narrow path that takes you from the Inca citadel to the Waynapicchu viewpoint, 1 hour of walking uphill to get there, a strategic and unique place from which you have the most complete view of the citadel of Machupicchu. Add USD $65 dollars per person.