A wonderful program taking in the best sites of the Cusco region! Experience the beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and its impressive ruins at Pisac and Ollantaytambo. We take the scenic train journey in the plush Vistadome train service to Machupicchu where you will enjoy a Private guided tour of this amazing citadel. We end our last day discovering the best ancient sites of the Capital of the Incas, Cusco!
"We had the most incredible time with our Guide, Jose Luis! We cannot express our thanks to the Pachamama Team enough! Thank you for making our trip so memorable!"
Jean & Paul, Jan 2019
DAY 1
Pick Up Time: 8.30am – please advise your hotel location or we can reserve if you prefer
This morning you will be met by your Private Guide and Driver who will take you out to the Sacred Valley. Enroute we will stop at the cultural village of Awanacancha where you can see a variety of camelids (llamas, alpacas, vicunas) that you can feed and interact with. Also onsite are ladies making fine alpaca weavings. This is a great information centre about Andean life! From here we travel to Pisac Market where we wander around the various stalls and if you get a chance, sample an Empanada! They are delicious! We now travel up the ruins above the town. On a good day you have beautiful views over the valley. We will walk in the area of the ruins for around 1 hour and your Guide will tell you all about the various civilisations that inhabited this area over many years. From here we make our way to Urubamba, the main town in the valley, where we take lunch in a touristic restaurant.
Onwards we travel towards the pretty Andean village of Ollantaytambo where we visit its spectacular ruins perched on the hillside. After the tour we make our way to the train station where you take the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes.
On arrival its a short walk to your hotel where you rest up for the evening. Perhaps take a dip in the hot springs tonight!
Your guide will come to your hotel tonight to go over the program for tomorrow with you.
Day 2
Pick Up Time: to be confirmed with your guide night before
This morning you rise early to take the bus together with your guide up to the ruins of this beautiful New World Wonder, Machupicchu!! You will walk with your guide around the citadel exploring the most important sites and temples learning about the civilization that once inhabited this mountain top citadel. The tour lasts around 2 hours and afterwards you have free time to explore on your own.
When you are ready you make your way back to the town for lunch (not included in the price). You can explore the town a little, maybe get some souvenirs in the market, and then we take the train back to Ollantaytambo where our Driver will meet you and transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.
Day 3
Pick Up Time: 9am
Your Private Guide and Driver will meet you at your hotel this morning and take you on a wonderful Private City Tour visiting the most important sites of Cusco (The Cathedral, Koricancha “Temple of the Sun”, Tambomachay “Temple of the Water”, Pukupukara “Red Fort”, Qenqo “The Maze” and the very impressive site of Sacsayhuaman.
The tour lasts around 4 hours and afterwards we drop you back off at your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore the many cobbled streets of Cusco, pop in at some markets, perhaps explore the food market of San Pedro!
US$ 700 per person based on 2 adults sharing 1x Double Room
US$ 650 per person based on 3 adults sharing 1x Triple Room
US$ 600 per person based on 4 adults sharing 2x Double Rooms
If you have less or more persons, please ask for a separate quotation.
Single supplements apply if not sharing rooms.
Discounts considered for Children 17yrs and under - $40 per child (copy of passport front page required for discount to apply)
Included
• Private Transportation with Driver
• Professional English speaking guide
• All entrance fees and permits into Machupicchu
• Roundtrip Bus Tickets to / from Machupicchu
• 3-Star Hotel in Aguas Calientes (either La Pequeña Casita or Marco Wasi) – we can upgrade if you wish (breakfast included)
• Roundtrip train tickets on Vistadome Train (PeruRail) // Trains are subject to availability
Excluded
• Meals other than noted
• Hotel in Cusco - 2 nights required - we can assist
• Single Room Supplement in Aguas Calientes Hotel – $60 per room
• Climb up Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu Mountain – $82 payable in advance for permit
• Gratuities
Optional
• Walking poles – $12 per pole
Holiday or Election Increments
An increment of $35 per person is applicable leaving on or over these holiday periods or during election periods: Christmas (Dec 22nd, 23rd, 24th,25th) New Year (Dec 29th, 30th, 31st, Jan 1st)
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