Machu Picchu Travel 4 Days

Four-day Machu Picchu Travel is a wonderful trip prepared for people who want to visit the most important highlights in Peru; in short period of time. Machu Picchu tour combines the beauty and the mysterious history of Peru in a comfort class program. You will travel with an experienced guide to visit the historical city of Cusco and the nearby splendid Inca Monuments. To complete this fantastic tour, you will explore the “Lost City of the Incas” – Machu Picchu.

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES:

• Cusco City Tour.
• Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• Machu Picchu tour.

MACHU PICCHU TRAVEL TOUR INFO

HIGHLIGHTS: Explore the city of Cusco, the Inca sites and the colonial sites, full-day guide for the Sacred Valley of the Incas; take the train through Urubamba Valley to the town of “Aguas Calientes”, enjoy Machu Picchu tour; optional walk to the Sun gate and climb Huayna Picchu.
TIMING: 4 days and 3 nights.
STARTING POINT: Cusco Airport.
ENDING POINT: Cusco Airport.
DEPARTURE DATES: Daily Departure group service and private service.
TYPE OF TOUR: Cultural and History.
TRANSPORT: Bus and train.

DIFFICULTY: Does involve some narrow trails amongst archaeological site like: Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, so sturdy footwear is required to help you enjoy it fully.
TRAIN OPTIONS: Expedition Option: This is the cheapest, but still a very comfortable way of getting to Machu Picchu.
VISTADOME OPTION: Vistadome train is faster, has snack-service, bigger windows and is generally a more comfortable experience; if you prefer this service, please let us to know at the booking time (Extra US$30pp).
HOTEL OPTIONS: We use 3-star hotels if you would like higher level, please let us know.
MY OWN ROOM: If you are a single traveler and would prefer to have your own single room throughout this trip, please be sure to advise us during the online booking process (Extra US$ 25).

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1:  Cusco

Arrival to Cusco at any time before noon; we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the designated hotel. City tour in the afternoon.

Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas

Full-day tour; we will visit the local market at Pisac and the Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo; in the evening, two hours train ride to the picturesque town of “Aguas Calientes”.

Day 3: Machu Picchu

Very early, we’ll take the bus up to Machu Picchu and after the two hours of guided tour, you will have free time. Return train to Cusco.

Day 4: Departure from Cusco

Departure from Cusco at any time.

DETAILED ITINERARY – MACHU PICCHU TRAVEL

Day 1: Arrival to Cusco

Machu Picchu Travel begins once you arrive at any time before noon to Cusco. We must know your flight details for your reception and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will take you to fantastic city tour with an experienced guide; our city tour program starts at 01:30 p.m and ends at 06:30 p.m; In this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit 6 places: the Cathedral, the Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Qenqo and Pucapucara.

Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas

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We’ll pick you up at 08:30 a.m and we’ll head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a lush of agricultural region that continues to supply the city of Cusco with much of its production especially corn. Visit the extraordinary Inca ruins of Pisac and the colourful artisan market where you can purchase some handicrafts directly from the producers.

The day trip finishes in the picturesque village of Ollantaytambo, we will visit also Ollantaytambo Inca ruins that are known as the best surviving example of Inca urban planning and engineering. It is admired for its huge steep terraces guarding the Inca Fortress and for being one of the few places where the Spaniards lost a major battle during the conquest. From Ollantaytambo Inca ruins, we’ll head to the train station and travel two hours by train to the picturesque town of “Aguas Calientes” and have accommodation in the Hotel.

Day 3: Machu Picchu Tour

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At 06:30 a.m, we will take the bus up to Machu Picchu and observe the sunrise; after that, we’ll start the two-hour guided tour; after the tours, you will have free time to explore along or rest at Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, we will take the train and return through Urubamba Valley to Cusco.  Transfer to your hotel.

Machu Picchu is both the best and the least known of the Inca ruins. It is not mentioned in any of the chronicles of the “Spanish Conquistadores/Conquerors” and archaeologists today can do no more than speculate on its function.

The local Quechua farmers in the area knew of Machu Picchu for centuries, but it was not until an 11-year-old boy led the American historian Hiram Bingham (who was in search of Vilcabamba) to the site on July 24, 1911, that the rest of the world became aware of its existence. At that time, the site was covered in thick vegetation, and Bingham and his team returned in 1912 and 1915 to clear the growth. Over the years, much work has been done on excavating and studying the site.

Day 4: Departure from Cusco

Departure from Cusco at any time.