Overview
Next stop, Machu Picchu! Board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes read more before ascending the mountain to Machu Picchu. Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu and see the mile-long aqueduct, holy houses, and remarkable temple ruins. You’ll also explore a wealth of ancient ruins that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley and Cusco. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalising dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru, including the I-time you crave to explore the extraordinary culture of Peru on your own. Truly a dream come true!
4 Days
Cusco
Cusco
Independent
4 - 4.5 Star
Premium
5-99 Years
Locally Guided
Itinerary
Arrive in Cusco where you will be met by your Local Host. (Please arrive no later than 11 am.) Together, embark on a private tour into the Urubamba Valley and the Sacred Valley of the Incas for lunch. Visit the market town of Pisac, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewellery at bargain prices. At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. Stay overnight in the Sacred Valley. (L)
This morning, transfer to the Ollanta train station where you will board the Vistadome Train. Embark on a short journey through the lush Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the mountain where Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas," is located.
Upon arrival, transfer to a motorcoach for the ascent to the legendary ruins high above the steep valley overlaid with dense tropical jungle. On a guided tour, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. Your Local Guide will bring you closer to the lives and mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures built by the Pre-Columbian masters of this sacred land.
Later this afternoon, return by train to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas. (B/L)
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the city of Cusco. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips: Perhaps take an optional walking tour to learn more about the Incas and their struggle against invading Spaniards. Visits include the imposing Cathedral and the Inca Temple of the Sun, Koricancha, which became the Spaniards' Santo Domingo Monastery.
Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Transportation: As outlined in the day-by-day itinerary.
- Guides: In Cusco
- 3 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- Urubamba Valley Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas (Superior First-Class)
- Cusco Casa Andina Premium Cusco (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Guests will be met at the Cusco airport by the Local Host to begin the included sightseeing on day 1. Therefore, arrival transfers are included for all guests. We recommend that you schedule flights to arrive no later than 10:30 am due to included sightseeing on this day.
- Maximum enjoyment of this holiday requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,000 ft.
- For your overnight stay in the Sacred Valley, you will only be allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 5kgs due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return.
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