Machu Picchu 4 days 3 nights

Once you arrive in Cusco, our friendly staff will be waiting for you at the airport or bus terminal to assist you with your transfer to the hotel. During the drive, we will provide you with all the essential information about your stay in Cusco, including helpful tips, recommendations for local attractions, and details about the upcoming tours. This is the perfect opportunity to ask any questions or clear up any doubts you may have about your trip.

Our city tour will kick off with a visit to Qoricancha Temple, one of the most significant and revered temples during the Inca Empire. Known as the Temple of the Sun, it was dedicated to Inti, the Sun God, and was a key religious site for the Incas. We’ll spend approximately 45 minutes here, exploring its remarkable architecture and learning about the temple’s importance in Inca culture and religion.

Next, we’ll board our transport and head to the upper part of Cusco to visit the impressive Sacsayhuaman archaeological complex. The name Sacsayhuaman comes from the Quechua language and translates to “satisfied falcon,” referring to the shape of the fortress. Sacsayhuaman is a marvel of Inca engineering, with enormous stones that fit together so perfectly that no mortar was needed. It was a military and ceremonial site and played an important role during the Inca Empire.

Our journey continues with a visit to Qenqo, an archaeological site known as the Temple of Pachamama, the Earth Goddess. Here, you will find fascinating rock formations and tunnels believed to have been used for ritual ceremonies. The site was a sacred space where the Incas worshipped Pachamama and held agricultural ceremonies.

After Qenqo, we will head to Pukapukara, an ancient military checkpoint that was part of the Inca’s extensive defensive system. Pukapukara, meaning “red fortress,” provided a strategic view of the surrounding landscape and was a resting place for travelers heading to Cusco.

Finally, we will visit Tambomachay, known as the “water temple.” This site is famous for its impressive water fountains and aqueducts, which were used by the Incas for both ceremonial and practical purposes. Tambomachay demonstrates the Incas’ advanced understanding of hydraulic engineering.

Our tour will conclude around 7:00 pm, and we will drop you off at your respective hotel, giving you time to relax or explore the city on your own in the evening. This tour offers an immersive introduction to Cusco’s rich history and Inca culture, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for this ancient city.

This day we will begin with pick-up from your hotel between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. and you will be driven through the mountains of Cusco to the Sacred Valley. Our first destination will be the town of Chinchero, where we will learn everything about camelids wool weaving (llama, alpaca, vicuña, etc.), we will continue our trip to Moray, where we will be able to appreciate the famous circular platforms, studies carried out show that it was a place of agricultural research. We will visit the Salineras de Maras that have more than 3000 wells of different sizes.

We will continue our journey until we reach the town of Urubamba, where our buffet lunch will be waiting for us. Once we have recovered our energy, we will visit our last archeological site in Ollantaytambo. We will visit the most important sites such as the Temple of the Sun and the Moon. At the end of our tour of Ollantaytambo we will go to the train station, where we will board our train that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes where our guide will be waiting to take us to our respective Hotel and provide us with information for the next day.

This day is very important, because we will get to know Machu Picchu, we will have our breakfast and then go to the bus station, where we will board the first bus that will take us to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (travel time 20 min). Upon arrival our guide will take you to the entrance of the sanctuary where you will have to present your entry ticket, we will begin our guided tour for approximately 2 hours, where we will visit the temple of the moon, the temple of the sun, the temple of the condor and Inca workshops.

After approximately 2 hours our guide will say goodbye to the group and you will be able to visit Machu Picchu on your own. Afterwards we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, if you wish you can go to the thermal baths (optional). Finally we will board our train that will take us back to the town of Ollantaytambo, where our mobility is waiting for you to return to the city of Cusco.

You will have the morning free to enjoy at your own pace, relax, and explore Cusco in your own way. You can take this time to wander through the charming streets, visit local shops and markets, or simply enjoy a coffee at one of the cozy cafes. If you prefer a more cultural experience, you can visit nearby museums like the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art or the Inca Museum to learn more about the region’s rich history. You could also stroll around the Plaza de Armas and admire the surrounding colonial architecture, or even head up to nearby viewpoints for stunning panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. This free morning allows you to personalize your experience in Cusco and discover the most fascinating corners of this historic city.