Exciting Machu Picchu 4 Days - Orange Nation Peru

Exciting Trip to Machu Picchu 4 Days

OVERVIEW

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 green Sacred 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.

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Service Level: Standard-Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 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.

ITINERARY

Today is a relaxed and leisurely introduction to Cusco. Enjoy our complementary airport pick up in our comfortable and modern private vans. Upon arrival at your hotel, spend the rest of the day getting acquainted with your new surroundings and the new altitude. Walk through the historical center with plenty of archictetural marvels or the bohemian neighborhood of San Blas. Sample some street art and local cuisine and explore Cusco by night. Next Day we continue with our Trip to Machu Picchu.

Day two is jam packed with adventure and discovery. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in our private vehicle for a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way you get to enjoy incredible mountain vistas, farming terraces and the Urubamba River flanking you on your left. Our first stop is Pisac, only 45 minutes outside of the city. We visit the bustling and colorful Pisac market before exploring the agriculturally important archeological site that overlooks the city. Enroute, we stop in the small town of Urubamba for lunch. We carefully select the restaurant and we also make sure it´s vegetarian and vegan friendly.

Later, we head over to the historical salt mines, where the locals are still producing salt the same way their ancestors have done for many generations. After, we stop at the fascinating Inca site of Moray, also known as ” The Greenhouse of the Incas.” Finally, we drive to Ollantaytambo to explore the Archeological site that´s famous for being the last resistance of the Incas against the Spanish conquest.

After the tour we will make our way to the Ollantaytambo train station where we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, your private guide will transfer you to your hotel to check in for the night.

After an early breakfast at your hotel, we catch the early shuttle bus to the citadel. We arrive just in time to enjoy the sunrise over that magnificent Machu Picchu archeological site (2,430m/7,972ft) declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. We start our very own private guided tour from our experience bilingual guide.

**Optional hike

**Huayna Picchu is optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which does not include a guide. This is a self climb that you will do after your guided tour of Machu Picchu without a guide. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.

Later, we take the bus back to Aguas Calients and if time permits than we get to explore the artisanal markets and stroll on the coble street. Finally, we 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.

Start your final day in Cusco with a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel. Our guide will pick you up at around 9: 00am. We begin the walking tour in the colorful San Pedro Market, a true representation of authentic Cusqueñan day to day life. The guide will explain the history of this market as you wander through the narrow aisles laden with colorful fabrics, meals, fruit juice, bread, shaman stalls, etc.

After, we visit Cusco’s main square, a busy and vibrant space that marks the colonial center of the city; which features wide stone pathways and well-kept colorful gardens.

Then we venture to the famous street of Hatun Rumiyoc. The walls of the palace have a Snake and Puma on it. Moreover, there you can observe 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. Corikancha is a living representation of merging of Inca architecture and the Spanish conquests’.

Prices

Inclusions

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

  • 24-hour support by 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 Turisto 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

Why travel with Orange Nation Peru?

We have become the leaders in small group adventure travel over the past three decades by consistently listening to our travelers and delivering what they desire: adaptable itineraries, the freedom to explore, smaller group sizes, safety and peace of mind, and knowledgeable local guides who provide unique insights into the destination that would be missed through any other means of travel.

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EXPERT GUIDES : Our expedition staff are experienced, enthusiastic and among the best in the industry - they are our secret to success

SMALL GROUPS: Travelling with us will always feel like going with friends and not with a group of strangers in an organized tour.

OUR EXPERIENCE: With fifteen years’ experience and over 25 Packages to Machu Picchu alone, our team knows how to deliver a successful expedition.

ENVIRONMENTAL: ENVIRONMENTAL: Education and conservation are our passion. We aim to create lifelong ambassadors for the protection of all wilderness areas.

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Excellent worker

Jun. 2023

Joaquín excellent 👍 Very Caballero helped me with my 🎒 offered me oxygen does very well His work ⁇ in singing to Subme to the 🐎 And what a beautiful mountain it cost me to Climb but with the Joaquín's help I did!

Mariana D

A great adventure!

May. 2023

We made 4D / 3N of the Inka Trail. The experience was challenging, but it was worth it. Chef Fortunato's meals and explanations of Jony and David's places were very complete. Tmb the patience to make sure we all get there on time.

malala08

Fast and friendly service

Dec. 2022

We did not get to specify the service due to the political situation in the country, however the company quickly and carefully proceeded with the return. Very good service and when the situation calms down we will resume service with them.

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