DESCRIPTION
Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire, offers life through its history. Where you can enjoy the essence of Cusco, its beautiful valleys and Machupicchu, the lost city of the Incas. Enjoy this 4 day tour, where we will know the Inca culture, visiting the beautiful magical city of Cusco, the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas and the lost city of the Incas one of the seven wonders of the world Machu Picchu, the incredible natural wonders such as the salt mines of Maras and Moray.
The Fiestas Patrias in Cusco offers the following activities:
Walking Tour Cusco:
The Walking Tour in Cusco is a popular tourist activity that allows visitors to explore the Andean city on foot. Tourist attractions visited include the historic center of the city, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Cusco and the church of Santo Domingo, built on the ruins of the Inca temple of Qoricancha. You can also appreciate the Spanish colonial architecture and the Inca influence in the city.
Sacred Valley of the Incas:
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is an area of great natural beauty located in the Peruvian Andes, near Cusco. Visitors can explore the impressive Inca cultivation terraces at Moray, the picturesque town of Pisac and its famous handicrafts market, and the ruins of Ollantaytambo. In addition, you can appreciate mountain scenery and rivers meandering through the valley.
Machu Picchu Tour:
The Machu Picchu Tour is a very popular tourist activity that allows visitors to explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the new wonders of the world. Tourists can walk through the city’s narrow stone streets, see the impressive farming terraces and Inca temples, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Maras – Moray:
The tour to Maras and Moray is another popular tourist activity that allows visitors to explore the agricultural area of the Incas. In Moray, visitors can appreciate impressive circular Inca cultivation terraces, which resemble a natural amphitheater. In Maras, visitors can see the salt mines used since pre-Inca times, where salt water flows through a series of shallow ponds, forming salt crystals.
SHORT ITINERARY
TRAVEL ROUTE
- Day 1: Arrival – Walking Tour Cusco
- Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Day 3: Tour to Machu Picchu
- Day 4: Maras – Moray/ End of the service
Day 1: Walking Tour Cusco 3399 meters
- Pick up from the Airport or Terminal
- Transfer to your hotel in Cusco
- Accommodation at your selected hotel
- Pick up from Hotel 13:30 pm
- Visit to the Main Square of Cusco
- Visit to San Blas neighborhood
- Visit to the 12 angles stone
- Hospital Street
- Almudena Cemetery
- End of tour 17:30 pm
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas 2,700 mts.
- At 7:30 am pick up from the central hotel.
- Beginning of the tour, indications in charge of our guide
- Stop at the Taray viewpoint
- Visit the Archaeological Center of Pisaq
- Lunch in Urubamba
- Visit of the Archaeological Center of Ollantaytambo
- Tourist Train ride from Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 3: Machu Picchu 2400 meters
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer by Bus (CONSETTUR) to Machu Picchu
- Guided view of Machupicchu (2 hours approx)
- Return by bus to Aguas Calientes
- Travel by Tourist Train Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
- Travel by bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Arrival to Cusco city
Day 4: Maras-Salineras-Moray 3,500 mts.
- 08:00 am Pick up from downtown hotel
- Drive to Moray (1 hour and a half approx.)
- Visit the Archaeological Center of Moray
- Visit to the village of Maras and Salineras
- Return to Cusco city
- At the appropriate time transfer to Cusco airport.
- End of services
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: PICK UP FROM AIRPORT – WALKING TOUR IN CUSCO
Our tour begins picking you up from the Hotel at 13.45 hrs we start the tour with the transfer from the hotel to the Almudena Cemetery, built between 1846 and 1850 during the government of Marshal Ramon Castilla who had ordered the construction of a cemetery in the city of Cusco for health reasons because until then and since the colony, the burials were made in the basements of the churches of the city. For its construction was used material from the Convent of San Agustin, currently the Marriot Hotel, which was destroyed by cannon fire by order of Marshal Agustin Gamarra.
From this place we will walk down to the Ejército Avenue Bridge that already existed in Inca times being part of the road that linked the capital of the empire with the Contisuyo and in 1934 celebrating the four hundred years of the Spanish founding of the city, the bridge was rebuilt in a neocolonial style.
14.15 hrs We will pass through Hospital Street, where we will see the location of the second of the colonial hospitals built in Cusco called the Hospital de los Naturales. In the San Pedro Market we will stop to learn about the history.
We will move on to the San Francisco Square where the Botanical Garden is located and then along Marqués Street we will get to know the traditions of Cusco that the historical center holds.
On our way to the neighborhood of San Blas, we will pass through Hatun Rumiyoq Street, this is a pedestrian street whose southeastern edge is the Inca wall of what was the palace of the Inca emperor Inca Roca. It is unknown when the construction of the building that today is the Archbishop’s Palace of Cusco began.
We will go up the San Blas slope to reach the Plaza of the same name, we walk through the streets of the oldest neighborhood of Cusco. From Tandapata street to San Blas square where we will find the paccha of 40 falls, the Church of San Blas (optional).
We will find one of the best art collections in the city, distributed in stores, galleries and workshops; at the end of the slope just before the square of San Blas, you will find the gallery exhibition and sale of the renowned craftsman Hilario Mendivil.
GALLERY OF HILARIO MENDIVIL AND FAMILY, next to the Plaza San Blas is the exhibition of the renowned artisan Hilario Mendivil and family. This artist was one of the best in terms of traditional imagery; his art, with elongated collars inspired by llamas and alpacas, is unmistakable and recognized worldwide.
It is said that the long necks were used to hide inside rolled canvases that were sent to Europe; although it is only a rumor. His religious works are impregnated with the daily life of the people of Cusco; you can see chicha sellers in religious scenes. Although Hilario Mendivil and his wife have passed away (in 1977 and 1999 respectively), his family continues his legacy and many of them continue to create beautiful works of art.
15.30 hrs From here we will board the transportation that will take us to the Cooking Class, together with the chef we will prepare with local products a healthy and nutritious diet to demonstrate to the world the richness and variety of the Andean and Peruvian gastronomy, we will enjoy the cooking class and then we will taste it as dinner.
17.30 hrs The Walking Tour will finish transferring you to your hotel or leaving you near the Plaza de Armas so you can enjoy dinner or stroll through the historic center.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- Tourist Transportation
- Professional guide
- Entrance ticket to the Cathedral
- Entrance ticket to San Blas
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE WALKING TOUR
- Light clothing
- Comfortable shoes/sneakers
- Small backpack with personal belongings
- Camera
- Cash for shopping
- Mineral water
- Sunscreen and sun hat
Breakfast – Passenger / Lunch – Passenger / Dinner – Passenger
DAY 02: TOUR IN THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Breakfast at your hotel, the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas starts picking you up at your hotel between 07:50 hrs and 08:10 hrs,
Then we will start our trip to the Sacred Valley, we will stop at the Taray Viewpoint where we will observe the Sacred Valley.
We will take our transportation again and travel to Pisaq approx. 11:00 hrs we will visit the archaeological group of Pisaq, which includes a visit to the market in the town of the same name. 45 min approx.
We will take the bus and cross the Sacred Valley to the town of Urubamba where we will have our buffet lunch.
At 14:30 hrs after lunch we will go to Ollantaytambo where the town still maintains its splendor of when the Incas inhabited it (45 min),
After the tour to Ollantaytambo at 16:00 hrs we will leave you very close to the train station on foot (5 min), we will board the train according to the chosen schedule and we will go to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Arrival to Machu Picchu village where the hotel staff will be waiting for you at the exit of the station, with a small sign and your name.
In the evening we will have a meeting with the guide to arrange your visit to Machu Picchu.
The tour includes:
- Tourist Transportation
- Professional guide
- Tourist Ticket
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley,
- Expedition Train Ticket round trip Ollantaytambo – Machu Pichu
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SACRED VALLEY TOUR
- Comfortable clothes
- Small backpack with personal belongings
- Camera
- Cash for shopping
- Mineral water
- Sun block and sun hat
Breakfast – Hotel / Lunch – Agency / Dinner – Passenger
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU TOUR
At the agreed time after breakfast at the hotel, we meet the guide at the bus station to board the bus that will take us to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The travel time is 30 minutes approx.
Upon arrival of the bus we will find the entrance door to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where we present our income, Passport or Identity document.
Together with the guide we will enter the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and we will make a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, where we will know the important points of the Inca citadel.
At the end of the tour we will have free time for photographs in Machupicchu.
Then the guide will say goodbye to us, so that we can board the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we can enjoy a delicious lunch in a restaurant of your choice.
In the afternoon we will have time to visit the craft markets or a short walk through the city.
At the appropriate time we will board our Vistadome train arriving in Ollanta. 1:40 p.m. Arrival at the Ollantaytambo train station where agency staff will be waiting for you to transfer to your hotel in the city of Cusco. 1.50 hours
The tour to Machu Picchu Includes:
- Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu round trip
- Bus up and down
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
- Professional Guide
- Transportation Ollantaytambo-Cusco
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR
- Warm clothes
- Small backpack with personal items
- Photographic camera
- Cash for purchases
- Mineral water
- Sunscreen and Sun Hat
Breakfast – Hotel / Lunch – Passenger / Dinner – Passenger
DAY 04: MARAS-SALINERAS MORAY TOUR / TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Breakfast at your hotel, the tour to Maras, Moray Salineras begins by picking you up at your hotel between 07:50 a.m. and 08:10 a.m., from where we will embark on a 1.30-hour trip.
Moray is 37 km from Cusco, it is a unique archaeological group of its kind. These gigantic holes were used to build terraces or agricultural platforms with irrigation channels in the surroundings.
The most interesting thing is the average annual temperature difference between the top and the bottom of the depressions, which can reach up to 15°C in the depression at a depth of 30 meters.
Then we go to the town of Maras (30 min), we will visit the famous salt mines known by some as “salt mines” which are made up of about 3000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m², during the dry season they fill up or They “irrigate” every 3 days with salt water that emanates from a natural spring located in the upper part of the wells so that, when the water evaporates, the salt contained in it solidifies gradually. The visit lasts approx. 1 hour.
Return to the city of Cusco, at 2:00 pm approx. (1 hour), arrival in Cusco we will leave you very close to the Plaza de Armas so that you can go to lunch at the restaurant of your choice.
At the appropriate time we will make the transfer to the Cusco airport.
The tour includes
- Tourist transport
- Professional Guide
- Income to Moray, Salineras
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MARAS – MORAY TOUR
- Warm clothes
- Small backpack with personal items
- Photographic camera
- Cash for purchases
- Mineral water
- Sunscreen and Sun Hat
- Current Identity Document.
- Transfer Hotel – Airport
Breakfast – Hotel / Lunch – Passenger / Dinner – Passenger
INCLUDES
THIS TOUR INCLUDES
- 2 nights Hotel in Cusco, all breakfasts
- 1 night hotel in Machu Picchu
- All transfers
- All tickets or income to the archaeological centers
- Lunch: Sacred Valley
- Transfer Terminal or Airport – Hotel in Cusco
- Guide and Tourist Transport
On Tour in Machu Picchu
- Tourist Train round trip Expedition
- Bus pick up and drop off Machu Picchu
- Entrance to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Professional guide in Machu Picchu
- Transfer from train station Ollanta – Cusco
This tour does NOT include
- International or national flights
- Personal expenses
- tips
PRICES AND HOTELS
GROUP SERVICE TOURNational Holidays in Cusco PRICE PER PERSON in Double or Matrimonial Room Minimum 02 people | |
TOURS + HOTELS / TOURISTHotels in Cusco: Hotel Príncipe III, Hotel Mayu Cusco, Miski Tayta Hotel Machu Picchu Pueblo: Inkas Land, Mapi Seven, Andino Machu Picchu Type of train TouristRoundtrip: Expedition (Peru Rail) or The Voyager (Inca Rail) | |
TOURS + HOTELS / EXECUTIVEHotels in Cusco: Hotel Saska Boutique, Hotel Inca Wasi, Munay Wasi Hotel Machu Picchu Pueblo: Hotel Hatun Inti Classic, Hotel Ferre Machu Picchu, Hotel Santuario Type of train TouristOne way: Expedition (Peru Rail) or The Voyager (Inca Rail) | |
TOURS + HOTELS / SUPERIORHotels in Cusco: Hotel Xima Cusco, Hotel Sonesta Posada, Casa Andina Catedral Hotel Machu Picchu Pueblo: H. Taipikala Machu Picchu, H. Casa Andina Standard, H. Tierra Viva Type of train TouristRoundtrip: Vistadome Observatory or 360 Lounge (Inca Rail) | |
Important Note:
If in the Hotel 2 or 3 service you prefer to add the VISTADOME Train service, the additional cost is US$ 40.00 per person round trip.
Differential prices for students, children, infants.
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Knowing Cusco
Questions for the National Holidays in Cusco
Cusco city tour
During the city tour you will visit the main tourist attractions of the city of Cusco. Starting at the Cathedral of Cusco, Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka – Pukara and finally Tambomachay.
Cusco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire, is a historical and tourist city in Peru. There are many things to see and do in the city of Cusco that can include:
- The Plaza de Armas: it is the historical heart of the city and is the place where the Cathedral of Cusco and the church of the Company of Jesus are located.
- The Temple of the Sun: also known as “Qorikancha”, it is one of the most important Inca buildings that survives in the city.
- Sacsayhuamán: it is an Inca fort built on a hill near Cusco. It is known for its impressive stone walls with giant, precisely fitted blocks.
- Qenqo: where there is an Inca sanctuary and a cave with inscriptions and carved figures.
- San Pedro Market: it is a place to buy handicrafts and souvenirs.
Other Inca ruins in the city:
- San Blas neighborhood: it is one of the most bohemian places in the city, it is famous for its art workshops, restaurants and bars, and for its panoramic views of the city.
- Take a walk through its streets and squares to appreciate its architecture and feel its atmosphere, as well as try its delicious traditional food in its restaurants.
How is the weather in Cusco?
The weather in Cusco varies according to the seasons of the year.
- The dry season (April to October): During this time, the weather in Cusco is generally dry and sunny, with temperatures ranging between 18°C and 20°C. Nights can be cold, with temperatures dropping as low as 5°C. This is the best time to visit Cusco, since the weather conditions are ideal for exploring the city and doing outdoor activities such as walks and excursions.
- Rainy season (November to March): During this time, Cusco experiences frequent rains and cooler temperatures, with an average temperature of 16°C. Nights can be cooler, with temperatures dropping as low as 3°C. The rain can be quite heavy and prolonged, which can make it difficult to do outdoor activities.
It is important to note that the weather in Cusco can be unpredictable, even during the dry season. It is advisable to wear appropriate clothing for the weather and be prepared for sudden changes in temperature and rain.
What is Moray?
Moray is famous for its amphitheater-shaped terraces, which extend to a depth of 150 meters, Moray is located within the sacred valley of the Incas. This ancient Inca citadel is located at 4,300 meters above sea level.
It is believed that the Incas created this impressive circular laboratory for agricultural experiments, or for ceremonial activities. This location is almost perfect, like an open-air stage, with its stepped terraced platforms, preserved for more than 500 years.
Salineras – Salt Mines
A visit to the Salineras is a unique experience. The salt mines of Maras are a system of artificial channels or salt pools used for the handling and production of salt by local people since Inca times.
This set of salt mines in the Valley of Maras, near the city of Cusco in Peru. They are located at about 3,380 meters above sea level.
These salt mines are formed by a system of channels that originate from a natural water source that is part of a mountain. The water is directed through the channels and slowly evaporates on the terraces, leaving behind salt crystals.
The inhabitants of the area collect the salt and use it as a means of generating income for their families, although at present they have found its healing properties and use in Peruvian haute cuisine.
The set of salt mines is divided into several sections, each of which is managed by different families. The settlers are generally members of these families and have worked in the salt mines for generations.
Although the Cusco Salt Mines are a popular tourist attraction, they are also a workplace for local families who depend on salt mining for their livelihood.
It is recommended to visit the place with a travel agency so you can learn more about the history and work behind the salt mines.
About the Sacred Valley of the Incas tour
The Sacred Valley is a region in Peru, near Cusco, that is famous for its Inca ruins and for its impressive landscape of valleys and mountains.
There are several towns in the Sacred Valley that can be visited as part of a tour, some of the most popular are:
- Pisac: It is known for its Inca ruins, which include a fort and a ceremonial plaza, as well as its craft market.
- Urubamba: It is a small and quiet city that is a good place to relax after exploring the Inca ruins, it is the Sacred Valley tours is the place to stop to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
- Ollantaytambo: it is a city with a lot of history that has an impressive Inca archaeological center and a ceremonial plaza. It is also the starting point for the train to Machu Picchu.
- Chinchero: it is a small city that has Inca ruins and a colorful craft market.
In addition to visiting these towns and archaeological centers, you can also take excursions to visit other tourist activities, such as ATVs in Moray,
In the Sacred Valley you can do different outdoor activities, the Sacred Valley, beds, ATV Activities, rafting, rappelling, mountaineering, mountain biking, among other activities.
The best way to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas is with a Travel Agency to better organize this excursion and enjoy this experience to the fullest. This tour usually includes transportation, guides and entrance fees to the different ruins, lunch in excellent restaurants.
Tour in Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and one of the main attractions of Peru. The visit to Machu Picchu begins in the city of Cusco, from where you have to go to the station doubled as Machu Picchu, it is the base town to access Machu Picchu.
Once you arrive at the town of Machu Picchu, you can go up by bus or walk to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Once inside, visitors can explore for a period of 2 hours, following the marked paths and seeing the main attractions, such as the ruins of the main square, the temples, the cultivation terraces and the panoramic views.
There are different types of circuits to visit Machu Picchu, depending on the time, availability,
It is important to mention that you must reserve in advance since there is a daily limit of visitors allowed, this due to the importance and fragility of the place.
What to see in Machu Picchu?
- La Intihuatana, The Temple of the Sun: a large ceremonial building, probably dedicated to the god Inti, the god of the sun in Inca mythology.
- The Main Temple: A large structure with an impressive panoramic view of the nearby mountains
- The Main Street: The main road that crosses the center of the city and connects the main areas of Machu Picchu.
- Sun gate: The main entrance to Machu Picchu and one of the most iconic points of the city.
- The thermal baths: Inca thermal bath system
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: An optional hike that offers even more impressive panoramic views of the Machu Picchu ruins, the hike takes 1 hour uphill to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain.
What to take on my trip to Cusco?
If you are planning a trip to Cusco, there are some important items to take with you to ensure that you are comfortable and prepared for any situation. Some items you might consider bringing are:
- Appropriate clothing: Due to the variability of the weather in Cusco, it is important that you bring appropriate clothing for different weather conditions. Includes warm clothes for cold nights, comfortable clothes for walking, and comfortable, sturdy shoes to explore the ruins and trails.
- Sunscreen: Cusco’s altitude means that the sun can be very strong during the day, so it is important to bring sunscreen to protect your skin.
- Water Bottle: The altitude can also cause dehydration, so it is important to stay hydrated.
- Medications: If you take any medication regularly, make sure you bring enough for your trip. It’s also a good idea to bring some basic medications for headaches, upset stomachs, and colds.
- Cash: Although most places in Cusco accept credit cards, it is advisable to carry cash in Peruvian soles to make purchases in local markets, pay for taxis and tips.
- Plug adapter: If you come from another country, you may need a plug adapter for electrical outlets in Peru.
- Camera: Cusco is a beautiful place with many interesting landscapes and tourist attractions, so you will want to capture many memories in photos or videos.
