CUSCO SACRED TOUR 6D/5N
Embark on a unique spiritual and cultural experience with this 6-day, 5-night tour of Cusco, dedicated to exploring the sacred sites of the Incas. Discover the mystical city of Cusco, its temples such as Koricancha and the ruins of Sacsayhuamán, while immersing yourself in traditional ceremonies and the energy of the Andes. Explore the Sacred Valley, visit sacred sites such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and culminate with an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu, the spiritual jewel of the Incas, accessible by panoramic train. Accompanied by expert guides and comfortable accommodations, this tour will connect you with the mystical essence and rich cultural heritage of Cusco on a transformative journey.
Language
English or Spanish Tour
Altitude
3,399 m.s.n.m
Transportation
Minubus
Difficulty
Easy
Itinerary
Arrival in the city of Cusco according to flight itinerary and transfer service from the airport to the hotel, coordinated in advance.
<h3>INCLUDES:</h3>
- Airport – hotel transfer
- Private guide
<h3>PRICE:</h3>
- 20 USD
7:15 AM: The tour begins with a hotel pick-up. The Sacred Valley tour is in a shared service with 20 to 30 passengers, who will also be picked up from their hotels. During the tour, we will visit the archaeological complex of Pisac, stop at a silver jewelry store, and have free time to visit the Pisac handicraft market and the colonial town.
1:00 PM: After visiting Pisac, we will head to the city of Urubamba for a lunch stop (buffet service including salads, main dishes, and desserts; drinks are not included).
2:00 PM: We will leave the restaurant for Ollantaytambo, where we will visit the archaeological complex for approximately one hour.
3:15 PM: The guide will take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo to board the Inka Rail train at 4:36 PM. This train ride lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach the Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes). Upon arrival, the hotel staff will pick you up and escort you to your accommodation.
6:30 PM: Arrival at the hotel. Once in town, you will have multiple dinner options at your own expense.
<h3>INCLUDES:</h3>
- Tourist transportation
- Professional tour guide
- Train ticket (Inka Rail Voyager service – 4:36 PM)
<h3>NOT INCLUDED:</h3>
- Entrance tickets and lunch
The tour will be scheduled according to the entry time on your Machu Picchu ticket. You will board the bus to Machu Picchu, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
MACHU PICCHU GUIDED TOUR
The guided tour will last 2 hours in a shared service (10 people), following the regulations and respecting the circuit on your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
11:00 AM: After the tour, you will line up to take the bus back to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), where you will have various lunch options (not included).
2:00 PM: You must be at the train station to board the Inka Rail Voyager service at 2:30 PM. The train ride takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the Ollantaytambo train station.
Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, you will board the bus back to Cusco (approximately 2 hours). Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be transferred to your hotel, reaching it around 7:00 PM.
<h3>INCLUDES:</h3>
- Round-trip bus tickets (Consettur)
- Machu Picchu entrance (Circuit 1 or 2)
- Professional tour guide
- 2-hour guided tour (shared service)
- Round-trip train tickets (Inka Rail Voyager service – 4:36 PM outbound / 2:30 PM return)
- Bimodal bus service from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Hotel transfer
<h3>NOT INCLUDED:</h3>
- Lunch
8:30 AM: Hotel pick-up (shared service). We will visit the famous 4 ruins located above the city of Cusco (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Pukapukara).
Additionally, within the city, we will visit the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and the Cusco Cathedral (optional). The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, finishing around 1:00 PM.
You will have the afternoon free to explore the city, including areas like San Cristobal and the artisan district of San Blas.
<h3>INCLUDES:</h3>
- Tourist bus
- Professional tour guide
<h3>NOT INCLUDED:</h3>
- Entrance tickets to attractions (4 ruins)
- Entrance tickets to Qoricancha and Cathedral (15 and 40 soles respectively)
7:30 AM: Hotel pick-up. We will leave the city towards the northeast to visit the Maras salt mines, where you can see the famous pink salt pools (with time to buy salt souvenirs).
Next, we will visit the Moray archaeological site, where we will explore the circular terraces used by the Incas to acclimate different crops in various ecological niches.
Lastly, we will visit Chinchero, where you can see famous textiles made from sheep and alpaca wool, as well as different natural dyeing techniques using roots, flowers, cochineal insects, and minerals.
1:30 PM: Return to Cusco, where you will have the afternoon free to visit museums such as the Inka Museum, Machu Picchu Museum, and the Pre-Columbian Art Museum, among others.
<h3>INCLUDES:</h3>
- Tourist bus
- Professional tour guide
<h3>NOT INCLUDED:</h3>
- Entrance tickets (Maras Salt Mines – 20 soles; Moray & Chinchero – included in the tourist ticket)
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Cusco Airport for your flight. (For domestic flights, passengers must be at the airport 2 hours before departure).
Include
- Airport-hotel transfer
- Private guide
- Tourist transportation
- Professional tour guide
- Train ticket (Inka Rail Voyager service – 4:36 PM)
- Round-trip bus tickets (Consettur)
- Machu Picchu entrance (Circuit 1 or 2)
- 2-hour guided tour (shared service)
- Round-trip train tickets (Inka Rail Voyager service – 4:36 PM outbound / 2:30 PM return)
- Bimodal bus service from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Hotel transfer
Not Include
- Entrance tickets and lunch
- Entrance tickets to attractions (4 ruins)
- Entrance tickets to Qoricancha and Cathedral (15 and 40 soles respectively)
- Lunch
- Entrance tickets to Maras Salt Mines (20 soles), Moray & Chinchero (included in the tourist ticket)
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Is this trip right for you?
- This trip visits places at high altitudes, and as a result, some people may experience altitude sickness regardless of age or physical condition. Please refer to the Medical and Health Information section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
- This journey involves extensive walking to visit the sites, and if you choose to trek the Inca Trail or the Quarry Trail, you will face strenuous hikes. We recommend this trip for those with a good level of fitness. It is important to bring comfortable footwear suitable for hiking. See the “Packing” section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
- For those trekking the Inca Trail or the Quarry Trail, accommodation will be in campsites with basic facilities. Undoubtedly, this experience is not just about reaching the final destination (Machu Picchu) but about the incredible journey itself.
- According to Machu Picchu’s visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site in a single direction. Once the guided tour begins, exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. After the guided visit concludes, visitors must leave the site, and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not allowed. Please refer to the Itinerary for more details.
- Travelers who choose different ways to reach Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail, or Train) will not follow the same routes within the site. This means that you may not be able to take photos together overlooking Machu Picchu, whether traveling on the same booking or separate bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes airport-hotel transfers, a private guide, tourist transportation, professional tour guides, round-trip train tickets (Inka Rail Voyager service), round-trip bus tickets, Machu Picchu entrance (Circuit 1 or 2), a 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, and hotel transfers.
The Sacred Valley tour includes visits to the archaeological complex of Pisac, the colonial town of Pisac, the city of Urubamba for lunch, Ollantaytambo archaeological complex, and a train journey to Machu Picchu.
Entrance tickets to attractions (such as the 4 ruins and Machu Picchu), lunch, and tickets for Qoricancha and the Cathedral are not included. The cost of meals and drinks at certain locations also isn’t covered.
The Machu Picchu guided tour lasts for 2 hours, and it is a shared service with a group of up to 10 people. It follows the regulations and respects the circuit indicated on the entrance ticket.
During the free afternoon, visitors can explore areas like San Cristobal and the artisan district of San Blas, or visit museums such as the Inka Museum, Machu Picchu Museum, and the Pre-Columbian Art Museum.
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