5-Day Cusco and Sacred Valley Tour with Machu Picchu
About This Tour
Embark on a 5-day journey through Cusco and the Sacred Valley, exploring the rich history and culture of the Inka world. Discover Cusco's central square, San Pe...
Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, Maras · Languages: English
Know before you go: Seasons below the equator are the reverse of those in the north. Summer in the lower part of South America runs from November to April, and winter from May to October. Nevertheless, the weather in the highlands is like that of the Northern Hemisphere, which means that Cusco City, Puno, and Puerto Maldonado (Amazon) are in the dry season from May to October.; The tourist season in Peru runs from May through October, which corresponds to the dry season in the Sierra and jungle.; In the Sierras, rain is expected between November and April, especially from January through March. During the rest of the year, the weather is dry, and temperatures are changeable.; The sun can be hot, but it is refreshingly cool in the shade. Nights are chilly, and the temperature may drop to freezing. Temperatures during Cusco's dry months average 0°C (32°F) / 22°C (71°F).; Insect repellent is recommended in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu areas.; Bring light clothes for the day and warm clothes for the night.; Drinking lots of water helps control altitude issues.
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What's Included
- All transportation, such as trains, buses, and private cars, during the 5 days of the tour
- Entrance tickets for nine places: Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, Qorikancha, Ollantaytambo, Salt Mines, Moray, and Machupicchu
- Hotels for 4 nights
- Meals: 4 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- English-speaking local guides
Not Included
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Early check-in or late check-out at hotels
- Tips for guides, crew staff, and drivers
- Expenditure of a personal nature
- Personal insurance
- Optional activities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Cusco and Walking Tour
Today, we will pick you up from Cusco Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco City. You will arrive in the afternoon or morning in Cusco City at 3450 m (11,320 ft). Your first day is a great opportunity to explore the town, where history is alive. You will then enjoy a walking tour. Along the way, you will visit Cusco's central square, which was the main square of the Inca Empire and was called "Haukaypata" by the Inkas. You will also walk through some Inca streets that are an example of masterful Inca masonry. Continuing the tour, you will enter the local market of San Pedro, where your five senses will enjoy the great variety of local aromas. Afterwards, you will return to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.
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2Day 02
Cusco Inca Sites Tour
You start at 8 am. Today, we will visit 4 Inca remains. We will pick you up from your hotel and drive for 15 minutes from Cusco City to Tambomachay, where you will see a temple for water, where the Inkas showed their gratitude to this vital element for life. Then you will continue to Puka Pukara, a checkpoint used to control all people arriving in Qosqo (Cusco) from the Sacred Valley. Afterwards, you will visit Qenqo, a natural rocky outcrop where the Inkas found a tunnel and used it for ceremonies and the mummification process. Your next stop will be Sacsayhuaman, the biggest Inca construction, built with huge rocks for more than 20,000 people by order of the Inka Pachakuteq. Here, you will spend more time walking through all 3 levels, and then we will drive back to Cusco City. After the tour, you will have more free time to explore and enjoy the energy of the beautiful Inka city. Overnight in Cusco.
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3Day 03
Sacred Valley Tour and Train to Aguas Calientes
Today, you start at 8:00 am. On this beautiful day, you will visit Chinchero, where you will learn about the textiles and plants that local women use to dye the wool of llamas, alpacas, and sheep. Then, we will drive to the Inca laboratory named Moray. Here, you will learn how the Incas were able to produce potatoes at different height levels and obtain more than 4,000 varieties of native potatoes. After visiting this Inca site, you will go to Maras town, where you will see more than 3000 salt pools from which locals obtain their natural salt. Then you will return to your private car, and we will drive to Urubamba town. Here, a local family will cook your lunch using products harvested from their farms. Later, you will go to Ollantaytambo to visit an Inka site that has a beautiful view over the small town of the same name because it is located on top of the mountain. After your visit, you will go to the train station to take your train to Aguas Calientes Town. This part of the journey will last 1 hour and 45 minutes. Once you arrive, we will lead you to your hotel. Overnight in Aguas Calientes Town, also well known as Machu Picchu Town.
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4Day 04
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
Today, you will visit one of the world's new seven wonders, Machu Picchu. This Inka city has survived for more than 500 years. For 2 hours, you will walk through this wonderful city, visiting its most important temples and discovering the secrets of its construction. After the visit, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have lunch at a local restaurant. After that, you will go to the train station to take your train to Ollantaytambo, and then continue by private car to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco City.
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5Day 05
Departure Transfer to Cusco Airport
Today, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back to Lima. If you want to explore and enjoy more of Cusco City, we recommend arriving at Cusco Airport two hours before your departure time and booking your flight after 4:00 pm. This way, you can enjoy more of this beautiful city.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cusco Airport. · Tour start: Cusco, Perú — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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