Best of Cusco 4 days/ 3 nights
Discover the best of Cusco and Machu Picchu on this 4-day journey through the heart of the Inca Empire.
Explore the historic city of Cusco, where ancient Inca temples and colonial architecture come together, then travel through the breathtaking Sacred Valley, visiting Pisac, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo.
The highlight of the trip is a guided visit to Machu Picchu, one of the world's most iconic archaeological sites, where you'll learn about the history, architecture, and legacy of the Incas while surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery.
With comfortable hotels, guided tours, train travel, and all major attractions included, this itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to experience the most important highlights of Cusco and Machu Picchu in a short but unforgettable adventure.
| Day 1: Welcome to Cusco and City Tour Hotel: Casa Andina standar or similar |
| Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo Hotel: Hotel Ferre or similar |
| Day 3: Explore Machu Picchu — Return to Cusco Hotel: Casa Andina standar or similar |
| Day 4: Transfer Out |
INCLUSIONS OF YOUR PACKAGE
Included: Please find below all the inclusions of your package based on Group Tours.
- Private airport transfers in a comfortable tourist van with large windows.
- Entrance tickets to all attractions included in the itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Transportation for all tours in a tourist van or small tourist bus.
- Round-trip train tickets.
- Round-trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Hotels as listed.
HOTELS INCLUDED
| Name | Location | Room | Nights | Check-in / Check-out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Andina Standard or similar | - | Double | 2 | 1:00 pm / 10:00 am |
| Hotel Ferre | - | Double | 1 | 12:00 pm / 10:00 am |
The hotels listed are subject to availability. If any hotel is unavailable, a similar accommodation of the same category will be provided.
Not Included: The following items are not included in your tour package:
- Flight tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Gratuities.
Day 1 / Welcome to Cusco and city tour in the afternoon
Our driver will be waiting for you at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
At 1:00 pm, your city tour begins from Plaza de Armas, the heart of Cusco, surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus. Continue on a walking tour through the city's most important attractions, including the famous 12-Angled Stone, the artistic neighborhood of San Blas, and Loreto Street, where you'll experience Cusco's rich history and culture.
Next, visit Qoricancha, the Temple of the Sun, once the most important temple of the Inca Empire, renowned for its walls once covered in gold. The tour then continues to the impressive archaeological sites surrounding Cusco, including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Finally, stop at Cristo Blanco to enjoy panoramic views of Cusco and the Andes before returning to your hotel.
- Included: Tourist transportation, professional English-speaking guide, and entrance tickets to the Cathedral, Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), and the Cusco Tourist Ticket (including Sacsayhuaman and the archaeological sites).
- Meals: Breakfast.
- Hotel: Casa Andina Standard or similar.
Day 2 / Sacred Valley tour
Explore the highlights of the Sacred Valley on this full-day tour, beginning with the ancient Inca citadel of Pisac, renowned for its impressive terraces, panoramic mountain views, and vibrant artisan market. Continue to Ollantaytambo, one of the best-preserved living Inca towns, where you'll admire its remarkable stone architecture and ceremonial temples.
Next, visit Moray, a fascinating complex of circular terraces believed to have served as an Inca agricultural laboratory, before exploring the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt ponds have been harvested since pre-Inca times. Enjoy lunch in the village of Urubamba before boarding your evening train to Aguas Calientes.
- Included: Tourist transportation, professional English-speaking guide, Cusco Tourist Ticket, train ticket to Aguas Calientes.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
- Hotel: Hotel Ferre or similar.
Day 3 / Machu Picchu guided visit and return to Cusco
Take a scenic 40-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel lasting approximately two and a half hours. Explore the site's most important temples, ceremonial areas, sacred fountains, agricultural terraces, and remarkable stone architecture while learning about the history, engineering, and spiritual significance of the Inca civilization.
After the guided tour, return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you'll have free time for lunch before boarding the train back to Cusco. Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to your hotel.
- Included: Professional English-speaking guide, round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, and entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
- Hotel: Casa Andina Standard or similar.
Day 4 / Transfer out
At the scheduled time, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and provide a comfortable transfer to Cusco Airport for your departing flight.
- Included: Hotel transfer to Cusco Airport.
- Meals: Breakfast.
| Price per Person | USD 650 |