Exciting Machu Picchu 4 Days - Orange Nation Peru

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Exciting Trip to Machu Picchu 4 Days

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Comfortable Exploration of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Explore the wonderful historical city of Cusco and observe the magnificent colonial temples that were built on the ruins of the Inca foundations. This tour package will take you through the lush greenSacred Valley and archaeological site of Ollantaytambo before arriving at the wonderful Inca city of Machu Picchu. Spend the night at the gateway town of Aguas Calientes and absorb the spectacular scenery of Machu Picchu in all its resplendent glory.

Service Level:

Standard-Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Difficulty:

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Travel Style:

Adventure, Hiking, trekking

Group Size

Small group experience; Max 8, Avg 5..

Full Itinerary

Your adventure will begin easy, with a private complimentary airport pick up and transfer directly to your hotel. You are scheduled to take it easy today, to allow you to adjust to the altitude. Of course if you are up for it, head out into the city to explore.

There is plenty to see in the historical center– from the more bohemian neighborhood of San Blas, to San Cristobal church and it’s incredible viewpoint.

One thing is for sure, if spend longer than 15 minutes strolling around and you are certain to see an Inca Wall, a colonial church, and a women in traditional clothing accompanied by her alpaca.

You can choose what excites you this afternoon. Whether it is wandering the local market and sampling some street food, winding your way through local artists’ stores, checking out some of the museums, or chilling out in your hotel. Cusco is your oyster.

Be sure to check out the city after the sun has set- there’s a certain magic to these cobbled streets at nightfall. But don’t stay out too late! Tomorrow we begin our trip to Machu Picchu.

After a gentle start yesterday, we are not going to waste no time today. A private pickup will wait for you at your hotel, and we will begin the drive through the beautiful Peruvian countryside. Keep your eyes peeled as the city melts away- you will not regret it.

It will take just 45 minutes to our first stop, Pisac. This is a town that is famous for its huge and bustling market and the ruins that sit high above the town. We will visit both before heading to Urubamba for lunch.

After lunch we head to Maras salt mines. Locals to the town of Maras have been collecting salt from these mines for generations, in fact you may even see some in the harvesting process while visiting.

Later we will head from the salt mines to Moray, a pre-Inca archeological site used for crop experimentation right up until the site became a protected area. Finally our last stop of the day will be Ollantaytambo, one of the few remaining functioning Inca towns.

Then we will have a quick tour of Ollantaytambo before jumping on the train to Aguas Calientes– the town at the base of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, your private guide will transfer you to your hotel to check in for the night.

We are not going to waste a moment of the day, so after an early breakfast we will jump on the shuttle bus up to the citadel. We will arrive in time to watch the sunrise from inside the citadel before our tour begins.

**Optional hike

**Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which does not include a guide. This is a self-guided climb that you will do after your guided tour of Machu Picchu. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this.

After the tour we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. If time permits than we will get to explore the artisanal markets, stroll the cobbled streets, or even check out the hot springs.

Finally, we will board our train back to Ollantaytambo, where our private transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Estimated arrival time in Cusco is 7:00pm.

All too soon, we have arrived at the last morning of your time in Cusco. So, it is time to start it right with a delicious breakfast, before your guide picks you up at 9am.

We will start with a walking tour of the city, exploring the famous San Pedro Market, a true representation of authentic Cusqueñian day to day life. The guide will explain the history of this market as you wander through the narrow aisles laden with colorful fabrics, fruits, vegetables, bread, shaman stalls, etc.

We will head from the market to Cusco’s main square. A busy and vibrant space that marks the colonial center of the city. Here, notable features, including wide stone pathways and well-kept colorful gardens, as well as intricate churches.

The next stop is going to be the famous street of Hatun Rumiyoc. The walls of this palace have an Snake and a Puma on it. Hunt out the well-known 12 angle stone which is a symbol of perfection in Incan Architecture.

After, we will head to the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) upon which the Convent of Santo Domingo was built. Qorikancha is a living representation of merging of Inca architecture and the Spanish conquest.

To conclude our city tour, you will have free time until your flight back to Lima.

Whats is Included for the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchhu Tour Packages?

24-hour support from our local staff
Accommodation in hotel with breakfast included, only applies if you are booking with hotels included.
All entrance fees and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
All ground transportation
All transfers including airport, train station and bus station, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guided tours by experienced, knowledgeable and bilingual guides
Meals: as specified in the itinerary
Train tickets, shuttle bus, entrance ticket into Machu Picchu and Boleto Turistico to enter the archeological sites in the Sacred Valley.

Whats not Included for the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour Package?

Anything not specified in the itinerary description
Domestic flight tickets
Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Guidance in other languages
International flight tickets
Other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Tips for guides, drivers and other staff
VISA procedures, travel insurance, pre and post tour accommodation

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