5-Day Wonderful Cusco Tour
Highlights
Cusco
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
5 Days
Medium
English, French, German
Description
The city of Cusco, Peru, is currently known as the country's cultural capital, but its significant history goes back much further. As the oldest city in the Americas, Cusco has been inhabited continuously for over 3,000 years. It was the historic capital of the Inca Empire from the 13th to 16th century until the Spanish conquest, and now is a major tourist destination- receiving nearly 2 million visitors per year. So, if you’re headed to Peru, make sure to brush up on the history of Cusco before you go so you can begin to comprehend the role over time that it has played. Walking the ancient city streets and witnessing the sacred ruins won’t be the same afterwards!
Itinerary
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1st Day: City and 4 Archaeological Sites
- We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Afterwards, we will explore downtown Cusco, starting with a visit to the main square called Plaza de Armas. Next, we will explore the Twelve Angles Stone and the Qoricancha Church, providing insight into the Inca royal houses and the Spanish constructions built upon Inca walls. We will then proceed to visit four archaeological sites: Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.
Included: Round-trip transportation from the airport to your hotel, guide, entrance fees, hostel in the center of the city.
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2nd Day: Sacred Valley and Overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town)
- Our day will begin with a visit to Chinchero, where we will learn about the traditional methods used by native people to extract natural dyes from llamas and alpacas. Then, we will explore the circular terraces of Moray and visit the nearby Ollantaytambo archaeological site. From there, we will head to the train station to board a train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Town, where we will spend the night.
Included: Transportation, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the Sacred Valley, train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, and hostel accommodation.
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3rd Day: Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco
- After breakfast, we will take a 30-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu. Our knowledgeable guide will provide a detailed explanation of the history and significance of this incredible wonder. We will then take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a van will be waiting to transport you back to Cusco.
Included: Round-trip bus transportation from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, entrance fee to Machu Picchu, English-speaking guide, train ticket to Ollantaytambo, van transportation to Cusco, hostel accommodation in the center of the city.
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4th Day: Rainbow Mountain
- We will depart at 4:30 am for Cusipata town to have breakfast. From there, we will embark on a 2-hour hike to Rainbow Mountain, capturing stunning photographs. Afterwards, we will descend to our van and head to a restaurant for lunch. Finally, we will return to Cusco.
Included: Breakfast, lunch, entrance fee, transportation, and guide.
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Day 5: Departure
- We will arrange your transfer to the airport for your departure.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 2 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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