5-Day Tour Empire of the Incas Adventure

5.0 (10 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Five days to discover the best Cusco has to offer. Visit the main attractions of downtown Cusco, Sacsayhuaman and surrounding archaeological sites, the always colorful Sacred Valley, and the spectacular Machu Picchu.

Options

Tourist Class single room

Tourist Class single room. Expedition train option.

Deluxe Triple room
Economy Class double room

Economy Class Double room: Economy Class double room. Expedition train option. 2 people per room

Economy Class Triple room
First class double room

First class double room. Machu Picchu Train option. 2 people per room

Tourist Class double room

Tourist Class double room. Expedition train option. 2 people per room

First class single room

First class single room. Machu Picchu Train option.

Deluxe double room

Deluxe double room. Machu Picchu Train option. 2 people per room

First class triple room
Deluxe single room

Deluxe single room. Machu Picchu Train option.

Tourist Class triple room
Economy Class single room

Economy Class single room. Expedition train option.

What's included

  • Transfers airport / hotel / train station / hotel / airport
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Full Day Machu Picchu excursion - Buffet lunch
  • 3 nights of accommodation in Cusco - 1 night of accommodation in the Sacred Valley - Daily breakfast
  • Full Day Sacred Valley of the Incas: Chinchero town, Moray and Ollantaytambo Inca Town
  • Half Day City tour and Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1: Cusco, Capital of the Inca Empire
  1. Cusco
    1h
    Arrival in Cusco, meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel.
    Day free for optional tours
Day 2: Day 2: Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, Tambomachay, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara.
  1. Sacsayhuaman
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Free morning, enjoy your brekfast at the hotel and get ready for your tour.
    In the afternoon we will climb up the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, and start our excursion visiting the fortress with the same name, a beautiful place that radiates peace and quiet, where we will be able to admire the huge rocks measuring up to 4 meters high that were used in its construction. We will then head for Q'enqo, and ancient temple of the Puma, where we will be able to appreciate an altar for sacrifices in the inner part of a huge rock, and then Tambomachay, sacred fountains of life and health. On the way we will have a panoramic view from Puca Pucara, a watchtower that controlled the entrance to the city. After that we will visit the Temple of the Sun “The Korikancha”, on top of which the Saint Dominique Convent was built. A legend tells that his temple was entirely lined in gold sheets that marveled the Conquistadors upon their arrival. Finally, we will go to the Main Square and will visit the Cathedral that reassures invaluable colonial paintings and other works of art such as the Cross that arrived with the first conquerors.
Day 3: Day 3: Sacred Valley, Inca Village of Chinchero, Terraces of Moray and the Inca Village of Ollantaytambo
  1. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
    8h · Admission ticket included
    Este día visitaremos los sitios más resaltantes del Valle Sagrado de los Incas. Partiremos hacia el Pueblo de Chinchero, el más típico y pintoresco del Valle Sagrado. Este pueblo es famoso por sus mujeres tejedoras. Breve parada en un centro textil para apreciar las antiguas técnicas incas para el teñido e hilado con lana de Alpaca. Visitaremos su la plaza inca con su bella Iglesia colonial. Continuaremos hacia Moray, bello sitio arqueológico inca compuesto de terrazas agrícolas concéntricas que sirvieron como laboratorio para recrear microclimas. Almuerzo. Continuaremos para visitar el último pueblo viviente de los Incas, Ollantaytambo. Visitaremos el Templo de las diez ventanas, los baños de la ñusta, y el Templo del Sol. Las postales desde las alturas de Ollantaytambo cerraran este mágico día en el Valle Sagrado de los Incas. Alojamiento en la zona.
Day 4: Day 4: Machu Picchu, Los Citadel of Incas.
  1. Machu Picchu HotSprings
    10h · Admission ticket included
    The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at the Ollantaytambo station. Departure in the selected train. Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance from our staff to board the bus that will ascend up a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba river which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will greet us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. Lunch. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco. Lodging.
Day 5: Day 5: Farewell Day
  1. Pass by
    Departure transfer.

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
  • When booking your flight Cusco, it must be in the morning. Arrival by noon is too late.
  • Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
  • Trek difficulty level is moderate
  • It is recommended that your bring a: rain jacket, coat, sunscreen, hat and hiking shoes
  • Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart
  • Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
  • The admission ticket of Machu Picchu is NOT REFUNDABLE and date changes or amendments are NOT accepted. *If you need to change your visit date, you will need to purchase a new entrance ticket.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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