Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 6 days

Tour description

Cusco 6 days tours

Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 6 days, is our Traditional Cusco 6 days tour, is an option to visit Cusco, for those who enjoy archaeological visits, and a more peaceful tour, without long walks.

During the tour you can visit the important archaeological parks of the city of Cusco such as Son, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay, Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Moray’s platforms, Salt Mines, Tipon, Piquillacta, And the Temple of Andahuaylillas and the most important of all Machu Picchu.

Moderate

Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 6 days

6 days

Price from $480.00USDper person

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Trip Details

Overview

DAY 01: Reception at the Airport / City Tour Cusco.
DAY 02: South Valley Tour.
DAY 03: Maras Moray Valley Tour Salt Mines.
DAY 04: Sacred Valley Cusco Tour.
DAY 05: Visit Machu Picchu.
DAY 06: Transfer hotel – Cusco Airport.

Trip Details

In order to take our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 6 days, service please take into account some tour details

Physical Rating: Moderate(3/5)
Activities: Sightseeing, Short walks, Shopping, Hiking, Cultural, Nature, Mountains
Minimum altitude: 2300 m.a.s.l.
Maximum altitude: 5200 m.a.s.l.
Hotel: hotel according to choice (double or triple rooms).
Group size: customized groups and private services.
When to travel: All year round, but March to December is recommended.

Itinerary

01:

Reception Airport / City Tour Cusco

Upon arrival at Cusco airport our partners will be waiting for you, in order to pick up you and transfer you to the selected hotel in Cusco. Depending on the time of the hotel’s Check Inn we can take a short break before the city tour starts. At the time indicated by our Responsible Guide, we will start the city tour visiting first the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, from here we move through the cobbled streets toward the Qoricancha temple, We will have a guided visit of the Qoricancha Temple and know the importance of this religious precinct of the Incas that is currently built the Temple of Santo Domingo. At the end of the visit we will continue in private mobility to the 4 archaeological parks of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, we will know the importance that each of them had in the Inca era, Of all the most important is the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman where the stage of the Inti Raymi takes place. At the end of the tour we will return to our Hotel in Cusco – Free Night.

02:

South Valley Tours

To hours 8:30 am approx. Together with our Guide we will address our mobility in order to be able to travel to the southern part of Cusco. We will visit the archaeological center of Tipon, which is located 40 minutes from Cusco, formed by platforms and a hydraulic system built in the Inca era. Then visit the archaeological center of Piquillacta, known as the first urban center of the pre-Inca period, which has a well planned construction, here you can see construction in mud and lined with Yeso. Continuing we will move toward the temple of Andahuaylillas, known as the Sistine Chapel of America, built to evangelize the peoples. At the end we will return to the city of Cusco, arrival approximately 14:30 pm

03:

Tour Maras Moray Salt Mines.

At 8:30am we will come to pick-up from your hotel them be leaving Cusco to Chinchero, where we will make a brief stop to visit its artisan market which is very famous. We then continue our journey to Moray’s platforms, where we will have a 40-minute visit with our guide, who will talk to us about the importance of this archaeological center. At the end we will continue the journey back to Maras to be able to head toward the Salt Mines, in the place we will have a 40-minute visit with our guide who will explain to us the importance that this place had since the Inca times. At the end we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving approximately 2:30 p.m.

Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas.

At 8:30 am, our guide will transfer you to your hotel so you can pick them up and head for our sightseeing transportation, to take the Route to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the way our guide will explain to us about the history of the city of Cusco and the importance of the sacred valley of the Incas. Our first visit will be to the Taray viewpoint., from where the beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas is appreciated, continuing we will visit the Archaeological Center of Pisaq, which is well known for the construction of its agricultural platforms on the slopes of the hill. At the end we will return to the village of Pisaq in order to visit a workshop of Plateria, in Pisaq are the best artisans. Continuing our journey, we will continue until we reach Urubamba the capital of the Sacred Valley, where we will be able to have lunch and take a brief rest. After lunch we will continue our journey to Ollantaytambo, the living Inca city, because much of the present population maintains Inca construction. After the visit of Ollantaytambo, according to our program we will take the train that will transfer us to Machu Picchu Pueblo in a journey 2 hours. Overnight Machu Picchu hotel.

05:

Machupicchu Tour

After Breakfast and at the time indicated by our guide, we will head to the bus station to board and board the entrance gate of Machu Picchu. It will be a journey of about 40 minutes of journey along a zigzag path toward the citadel, upon arrival our guide awaits us to start our guided tour of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. We will have a tour of approximately 3 hours, where our guide will explain the most important facts of the citadel, as we will be able to take the best souvenir photos. At the end of the tour we will return to the entrance gate to reboard the bus that transfers us back to Machu Pichu Pueblo. We will have the afternoon free to take advantage of at lunch and if you give us time to go to the thermal baths and take a relaxing bath. According to the departure time of our train, 30 minutes before we will be presented at the station to board and travel to Ollantaytambo, where our transfer awaits us to transfer us to the hotel of Cusco.

06:

Transfer hotel – Cusco Airport

After breakfast, and depending on your flight departure time, we will transfer you to the airport and depart with a until later. Note: If your flight departs during the evening hours you can take advantage of the Rainbow Mountain Tour.

Inclusions

Included

Income: Entrance to Machu Picchu, General Tourist ticket to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, City tours Cusco, Maras Moray salt Mines, South Valley.
Train ticket: Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo, in Voyague or expeditions service.
Professional guide: We have experienced professional guide and service vocation to make Tours Cusco an unforgettable experience.
Bus in Machu Picchu: bus up and down.
Professional guide: We have experienced professional guide and service vocation to make Tours Cusco an unforgettable experience.
Food: Breakfast at the hotel, 1 buffet lunch in Urubamba.
Tourist transportation: pick up – airport – airport hotel, and tourist transportation for sightseeing.
Transportation Ollantaytambo Cusco: When you return from Machu Picchu you will be transferred back to the hotel of Cusco.
First aid kit: First aid kit for any emergency.

No Included

Food not indicated in the itinerary.
Personal expenses of the passenger.
Entrance Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain US$. 60.00 USD each.
Other costs not mentioned
Vistadome train ticket or 360° Additional cost US$. 45.00 USD per person.

Optional

Recomendations

Wear lightweight shoes, tennis or walking shoes
Bring refreshing drinks for excursions.
Rain poncho October, November, January, February, March.
Warm clothing for evenings in the months of May, June, July,
Long-sleeved shirts and comfortable trousers for hiking.
For Colored mountain Routes and Humantay Lake, wear light and thermal clothing and medicines for personal use.
Insect Repellent, Solar Protector.
Plastic bags to store trash and leave in place.
A small backpack to carry your personal items.
Light suitcase per person with less than 8 kilos for trips to Machu Picchu by train.
Keep checks and low denomination coins available, in Peruvian soles.

Why Choose Us ?

Incredible Guides, Chefs and Crew Employed & Trained by American Fox Adventure
American Fox Adventure, carefully chooses the best native Inca guides possible. They all speak fluent English and are passionate about trekking in the Andes. All of them have a University Degrees in Tourism and Guiding in order to become Professional Guides. Each guide is licensed and has completed studies in Archeology, Anthropology and Biology. We only hire guides with a minimum of 2 or more years of experience. That means the best possible experience for you with guides that truly speak English and are knowledgeable in the Inca History, Heritage and Culture. In addition, all of our guides get trained by the RED CROSS in first aid, CPR and are prepared to deal with possible health emergencies.

Our professional chefs are fabulous! On the treks out in the middle of nowhere, they are able to prepare delicious and abundant Buffet style meals. Our professional and dedicated cooks from a mixture of local and exotic produce prepare Peruvian and International Cuisine. We also cater to vegetarians, vegans, and other types of special diets or special dietary requirements upon request. We are sure you will enjoy your gourmet meals as you trek the Inca Trail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the medical services in Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu has a medical post as well as private clinics such as the Swiss Peruvian clinic, Traveler’s Clinic O2 Medical Network, and others. So if you find a prescription, it is recommended to travel with it since you may not find all the medicines in Machu Picchu.