4 Day Tour from Cusco

Upon arrival in Cuzco our English-speaking driver will be waiting for you at the airport. He will not only bring you to your hotel, but he will also be able to give you inside tips about his city. Cuzco was once the Inca Capital of Peru, ruling most of South America. After the Spanish Conquistadors arrived, they build their colonial buildings on top of the Inca foundations of the Inca buildings. This fusion of different building styles together with the beautiful location in the mountains, the many touristic activities, restaurants, bars, etc., have made from Cuzco one of the most popular tourist cities in South America! If you arrive early today, we can include a half day city tour through the center of Cuzco. This tour will at least include short visits to the Qorikancha Temple of the Sun, where the Inca civilization used to worship the sun, and the impressive Cathedral on Plaza de Armas, where Christians worship their beliefs.Overnight with breakfast in Hotel Maytaq Wasi or another good 3* hotel that’s located in the center. Check also our virtual City Tour Cuzco.

This To maximize your experience in the most important valley of the Inca’s we have included a beautiful private tour through the Sacred Valley. This tour will start with visiting the archeological site of Pisac. Passing along the ruins and enjoying the great views over the valley your guide will explain you most of the impressive Inca history. After visiting the archeological site of Pisac, you will have time for a quick stroll around on the colorful market of the village of Pisac. On the way to the town of Ollantaytambo, you will bring a visit to Salineras. This is a pre-Inca salt winning place from the Maras culture. Hundreds of years ago they started to collect the water from a mountain in small shallow pools. The sun would dry the water and what was left is salt. Even now this system is still working and the white ‘salt pans’ provide a great view in the green valley. From Salineras you drive further to the town of Ollantaytambo.
After a short walk through the picturesque town, your guide will lead you around the ancient Inca fortress with the same name. The fortress of Ollantaytambo is one of the very few places where the Inca’s won a big battle against the Spanish conquistadors. After a short walk through the picturesque town, your guide will lead you around the ancient Inca fortress with the same name. The fortress of Ollantaytambo is one of the very few places where the Inca’s won a big battle against the Spanish conquistadors.
After visiting this interesting archeological site your guide will bring you to the train station. A scenic train ride of around 1h/40 min. will bring you to the tourist town of Aguas Calientes (now officially called Machu Picchu Pueblo).
Overnight with breakfast in Hotel Susanna Inn Machu Picchu https://susanna-inn.cuzco-hotels.com/ or another good 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes.

Early morning, consisting with the time-slot on your Machu Picchu entrance ticket, your guide will pick you up from the hotel. Together you will ascent by shuttle bus along a narrow winding road from the river of Aguas Calientes to the ruins of Machu Picchu in the mountains. It is the most known archeological Inca site worldwide. However, it is also still covered with mysteries about its original purpose, how the Inca’s could build this city on and between the mountain tops and even about its original name. Machu Picchu actually translates to “Old Mountain” and is not mentioned in any of the Spanish Conquistadors writings. It is believed to have been constructed around the mid-15th century and was “rediscovered” by the American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911. During your private tour your guide will explain you everything that is known about this unique archeological site. More information: About Machu Picchu.
After the tour you take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and have time to shop souvenirs, enjoy the subtropical climate and have lunch.
Around 3pm your train departs back to Ollantaytambo, from where you travel by private transport back to Cuzco. Arrival time around 18:45 h, enough time to enjoy the bustling nightlife of Cuzco.
Overnight with breakfast in Hotel Maytaq Wasi, or another good 3* hotel that’s located in the center..

If your flight back to Lima is late in the afternoon, we can include a half day city tour through Cuzco. At a convenient time for your flight a private transfer will bring you to the airport of Cuzco

The price of this tour is: 625 US$ p.p.
The price of this tour is based on min. 2 participants, sharing a double room.

For those who travel with 3 the price for this private tour is: 565 US$ p.p.

For those who travel alone the price for this private tour is: 875 US$

Note: If you travel alone, it is also possible to join a Sacred Valley Tour in shared international service and to visit Machu Picchu in a shared tour to reduce the costs.