Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras 5D/4N
Traditional Cusco & Machu Picchu & Maras 5D/4N
5 Days Starting and ending in Cusco
Visiting: Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Maras
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Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Explore Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire and one of the most important cities of the Vice royalty of Peru. At that time, and in the hands of the Spaniards, it was adorned with churches, palaces and baroque and neoclassical plazas, which is what today makes it the main tourist place in Peru. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 by Unesco, it is usually called, due to the great number of monuments that it possesses, the "Rome of America". This package you will start your adventure getting to know the city of Cusco, we will take you to the main attractions, on the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas you will have the opportunity to see incredible landscapes and get to know more about this amazing culture, for your Machu Picchu visit, we will take you from the door of your hotel and back through high quality transportation at a leisurely pace that allows you to see the best of Machu Picchu and Cusco.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation: Hostel
Upon arrival in Cusco, reception at the airport / bus station and transfer to upscale hotel in the city center.
**Note: Recommend to arrive in Cusco before 11am
Afternoon:. Cusco City Tour
In the afternoon around 1:10 pm pick up from your hotel to Cusco City Tour. The tour will begin visiting the Temple of the Sun or Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, PucaPucara and Tambomachay. And return around 7:00 pm
The evening will be free to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 2 : Sacred Valley To Aguas Calientes
Location: Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After a delicious breakfast we will pick at your hotel around 8:30 am for the wonderful Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the archaeological park Pisac and its traditional market, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba, then visit the wonderful city of Ollantaytambo, where there should stop walking through the cobblestone streets that keep alive the Inca culture that make us go back in time. In the afternoon, we will take our train to Aguas Calientes. The journey will take approx. 2 hours.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, reception at train station and transfer to the accommodation.
The evening will be free to relax and dine in the restaurant of your choice.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Day 3 : Visit To Machu Picchu – Return To Cusco
Location: Aguas Calientes
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a nice breakfast in the hotel we will meet our guide. Together we will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, which lasts about 25 minutes.
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, we will enter the citadel. Our professional guide will give you a tour of the historic citadel for 2 hours. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the areas located in the outskirts of Machu Picchu and take photos.
When you finish exploring Machu Picchu, the bus will take you back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch or relax in one of the many restaurants or cafes. In the afternoon / evening we will board our train to return to Cusco. Approximately four hours later, you will arrive in Cusco and be transported back to your accommodation.
Overnight in Cusco
Day 4 : Morning: Maras & Moray Half Day
Location: Maras
Accommodation: Hostel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave our accommodation around 8:30 am. First visit to Moray, which consists of several circular agricultural terraces built by the Incas in natural sinkholes on a limestone plateau that overlooks the Urubamba Valley. It has been suggested that the terraces have a cosmological meaning, but their function in addition to agricultural purposes, is still unclear. Then we visit the colonial town of Maras. This is an important salt mine exploded during Inca times and later during the colonial era. Displays the salt mines in ancient terraces and ponds. Return to Cusco around 3pm.
**Can be exchanged for Rainbow Mountain fullday trek**
Overnight in Cusco
Day 5 : Departure From Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight.
End of our services!
What's Included
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Accommodation
• 3 nights in Cusco in hotel 2* • 1 night in Aguas Calientes in hotel 2*
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Airport Transfers at Destination
• Transfers airport - hotel - airport (or bus terminal)
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Entrance Fees
• BTG (general tourist ticket). • All entrance fees.
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Fully Guided
• Guided tour in English or Spanish
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Meals – Breakfast Only
• Breakfast included at the hotel • Buffet lunch in Urubamba
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Train Tickets
• Train ticket Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes-Ollantaytambo
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• Bus ticket: Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes. • Transport to all visits included on the itinerary • Support 24/7
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Drinks with Meals
Check out our Q&As
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What is altitude sickness exactly? Will I get it?
On reaching heights above 3000m, heart pounding and shortness of breath are a normal response to the lack of oxygen in the air. However, for some visitors these symptoms can deteriorate into a condition known as Soroche (or acute altitude sickness) where you can start to experience headaches, loss of appetite, extreme tiredness, sleeplessness and often nausea.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Group tours are shared with travellers from other countries.
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Is the water fit to drink?
Try to drink bottled or boiled water when in Peru . Tap water is not safe, it may cause mild abdominal upset.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
All accommodations offer free wifi.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, pickup from airport or bus station is included, please confirm your pickup details at time of booking.
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Do I need a medical and a travel insurance when traveling in Peru?
Yes, we strongly do recommend you to take a medical and a travel insurance in your home country. Although health care is relatively inexpensive in Peru, it is always advisable to have travel insurance.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrances are included as specified on the itinerary.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can book extra nights at the accommodation chosen, please let us know at time of booking.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All tours are set in English or Spanish.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, once we get the booking confirmation we will be sending your complete itinerary with accommodation and time of pickups.
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Low Deposit
PV Travels requires a minimum deposit of 0% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of pv travels charges.
At 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
At 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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