Tour to Machu Picchu Peru

DAY 1

Pick up from the airport in Cusco and transfer to your hotel(3,350m/10,991ft).

Tour Cusco, Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Pucapucara, Tambomachay
Pick up from your hotel. Visit the Cathedral of Cusco, Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, the archaeological complex of Sacsayhuaman, and archeological sites of Kenko, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay. Return to your hotel.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 2

The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (2,350m/7,710ft)                            (B)

Transfer to Poroy or Ollantaytambo station to take the train to Aguas Calientes. At you arrival, you will take the bus up to Machu Picchu and explore the great “Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu, accompanied by your tour guide.

After lunch (not included), we recommend you to walk up on your own to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku to admire an amazing panoramic view of the Inca City of Machu Picchu. You will transfer on your own to the Aguas Calientes station to take the train back to Poroy or Ollantaytambo where you will find a person with a sign with your name to transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 3

Airport transfer                                                                                              (B)

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport in Cusco to take your flight back to Lima (morning or afternoon).


NOTES:
1   This trip itinerary is available every day of the year.

2   Acclimatization: we strongly recommend to drink coca leaf tea, rest for at least 3      hours upon arrival to your hotel, and eat little as digesting food might be a bit slow      during your first day due to the altitude.

3   Weather: rainy season starts from mid-October to mid-March in the Mountains and      Jungle, being January and February the heaviest months of rain. The best time of      the year to visit Machu Picchu is from April to September.

4   Trains: Expedition/Backpacker - tourist, Inca Rail Executive Class - superior,      Vistadome - superior, Andean Railways Panoramic - superior, Inca Rail First Class -      first class, Hiram Bingham - luxury.

5   Luggage: you can leave unnecessary luggage at your hotel in Cusco when going to      Machu Picchu per train luggage weight regulations.

6   Sacred Valley Tour: the best days to enjoy the artisan market of Pisac are Sundays,      Tuesdays and Thursdays.

7   Maras and Moray Tour: you can add this tour for US$ 25.00 per person. Includes      transportation, guide, entrance tickets and visit to the natural salt mines of      Maras and the most advanced agricultural system of the Incas, Moray.