Incan Peru: Cusco and Machu Picchu

3 Days | 2 Nights

Experience a unique adventure with the 3-day, 2-night Inca Peru tour of Cusco. Discover archaeological sites such as Qorikancha, Tambomachay, and Sacsayhuaman, and marvel at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

Enjoy one of the most unique experiences in Cusco in just 3 days. This tour has been carefully designed for you to enjoy the best of the imperial city, the ancient capital of the Tahuantinsuyu. During your stay, you will walk along cobblestone streets steeped in history, visit Inca temples, and the most iconic archaeological sites, such as the imposing Sacsayhuamán fortress and Tambomachay, known as the Temple of Water.

During your visit to Perú, you can't miss our adventure to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the modern world. This itinerary is especially designed for those with limited time but who want to discover the essence of this country on a unique adventure.

ITINERARY

DAY 01: “ARRIVAL IN CUSCO + CITY TOUR”

Upon arrival in the Imperial City, one of our team members will be ready to greet you at the airport or bus terminal. They will carry a sign that displays your name. They will escort you in our tour bus to your reserved hotel, where you can settle in peacefully, rest, and prepare for your city tour.

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up to begin our visit to the main tourist attractions in the Imperial City and its surrounding areas. During this tour, we will explore:

• Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun): A fundamental religious center in Inca culture, dedicated to the sun god Inti, whose walls still preserve the features of this great civilization.
• Sacsayhuamán: One of the most important Inca sites in the Cusco region, this fortress stands out with large stone blocks, famous for its megalithic walls and its strategic panoramic views of Cusco.
• Qenqo: A historic sacred site carved directly into stone, where rituals and religious ceremonies were performed.
• Pukapukara: An archaeological site presumed to have been a military outpost or resting place, recognized by its reddish walls, which have given it the name "red fortress."
• Tambomachay: A sacred site dedicated to the worship of water, famous for its fountains and aqueducts that still maintain their flow, a symbol of purification.

Once the guided tour is over, we will return you to your accommodation, where you can relax or, if you wish, continue exploring the city to see other archaeological sites.

Overnight stay: Cusco

DAY 02: “MACHUPICCHU, THE WONDER OF THE WORLD”

On this second day, we will pick you up from your hotel and head to the train station in Ollantaytambo.

From there, we will board the tourist train equipped with large panoramic windows that will allow us to enjoy the views as we travel to the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

Once in Hot Waters, we will transfer to the tourist bus station to begin the climb up a mountainous road, which takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes, until we reach the sanctuary entrance.

It is important to remember that access to the citadel has a set schedule, so you must carry your ID or passport, along with your entrance ticket, and be prepared in advance for entry.

Upon entering the archaeological site, we will begin a guided tour of approximately two hours, during which we will visit the main attractions of this ancient Inca city, such as:

• The main viewpoint, which offers picture-postcard views of Machu Picchu.
• The Temple of the Three Windows is a group of rooms arranged around a square courtyard.
• The Intihuatana, known as the sundial and ceremonial site, is also a good starting point for viewing the city and taking photo sessions.
• The Main Plaza, which served as the city's social center and meeting place.
• And other spaces that showcase the engineering and knowledge of this fascinating civilization.

At the end of the tour, we will return by tourist bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch, to browse the artisan market, or simply to relax.

In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, from where our transportation will take us back to Cusco. Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight stay: Cusco

DAY 04: “RETURN”

After enjoying your sightseeing tour of Cusco, our team will be ready to promptly transfer you to the airport or bus terminal, ensuring an orderly and safe end to your trip.

Meals: breakfast at the hotel

INCLUDES:

• Transfers Airport/Bus terminal – hotel – Airport/Bus terminal
• 02 nights of accommodation in Cusco
• Tours in regular or shared service:
  • Cusco city tour
  • Round-trip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service or upgrade to selected train
  • Round-trip tourist bus to Machu Picchu
  • Shared guided tour
• Entrance tickets to the sites to visit and to Machu Picchu
• Professional guide in Spanish or English
• Meals according to the itinerary and breakfast if hotel is selected

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

• Rates are expressed in US dollars, per person
• Children under 3 years old do not pay
• Child rate applies for children aged 3 to 11 years
• Student rate applies for those aged 12 to 24 years (with ID or student card)
• Guiding service in Spanish or English
• Shared service
• Subject to availability, not valid during holidays such as Holy Week, Inti Raymi, Independence Day, Christmas, New Year, and other local festivities
• The order of the tours may vary
• Pick-ups are from central hotels; if the hotel is outside the pick-up area, an extra transfer cost will be added
• Rate valid until December 2025
• Rate does not apply during high seasons (Long weekends, Holy Week, Inti Raymi, Independence Day, New Year)
• Rates do not include VAT

TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Small backpack
• Light clothing
• Walking shoes
• Jacket for early morning or nighttime cold
• Hats or caps for the sun
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Camera