3 Days – Traditional Cusco

Day 1: Cusco 

Reception at Cusco Velasco Astete airport and transfer to the hotel. Morning off for passengers to get acclimatized to the high altitude (3360 m.o.s.l).

 In the afternoon, Half-day excursion where you visit the cathedral, the “Qorikancha” or Temple of the Sun and the four ruins surrounding the city of Cusco: The Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, located 2km outside the city, a monumental complex considered jointly with the city of Cusco as the first among the new seven Wonders of the World. Impressive work planned and built by the Andean man. Q´enqo: Located 3km from the city, a ceremonial and cult center.  Tambomachay, located 7 km from the city and at 3,700 m altitude, known as the Inca baths. Puca Pucara, located 6km from the city, an administrative and military center that, due to its strategic position, served as a checkpoint on the Inca trails.

Day 2: Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Breakfast. Transfer from your hotel to the train station where you start your trip to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) train service of your choice. The 112km railway route away from Cusco and the ruins Bridge station is parallel to the river Urubamba, during his trip will appreciate the beautiful vegetation of the high jungle and majestic peaks, traverse two tunnels and finally arrive at the station of Puente Ruinas, which will address tourist transport minibuses, after 8km climb, reach the architectual complex of Machu Picchu. Here begins the tour on a path that leads to the unique citadel where Hall Plaza, temples, tanks, staircases, fountains, walkways, lookouts, cementeries … and the temple of the sun, Intiwatana (sundial) the temple of the three windows and other charms.

After the tour, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes where we will have free time for lunch or shopping. (Includes lunch). At the indicated time we board the train to Ollanta or Poroy. Upon arrival we will wait for you at the train station for your transfer back to Cusco.

Day 3: Cusco 

Breakfast. At selected time transfer from the hotel to the airport for your international or domestic flight.