Discovering Cusco

What's Included

• Tour Guide

  Spanish and English-speaking local guide.

• Accommodation

  4 nights' accommodation in selected hotel categories.

• Meals

  4 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches (day 3, 4).

• Transport

  Transfers from/to airport in a private vehicle, shared transfers from and to the train stations, roundtrip train to Machu Picchu in Expedition Service (PeruRail) or Voyager (IncaRail), and bus Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes.

• Entrance Fees and Activities

  Admission to all major monuments and sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary: Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara in Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Living Museum of Yucay in Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu on day 4.

What's Not Included

• Personal Expenditures

  Expenditures of a personal nature, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals, meals or items not stated explicitly in the programme.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips for driver and guide.
  
  

• Additional Visits

  Additional optional visits.
  
  

• International Flights

  International flights to Peru.
  
  

• Domestic Flights

  Domestic flights (we advise booking the first flights in the morning).
  
  

• Airport Taxes

  International and domestic airport departure taxes.
  
  

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, while for the high Andean area the use of warm clothing is recommended. It is not recommended that visitors wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, sale taxes (18%) will be collected by our local operator

Please note that Check In in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby

If your trip includes a visit to high altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3400 meters (11 200 feet above sea level), do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling

Upon arrival is recommended to rest for few hours, drink coca tea and eat lightly. As a reference Machu Picchu is located at 2400 meters (8 000 feet above sea level)

We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU

The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) the passenger will have 3 hours to for this purpose, additional to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must acquire previously an additional ticket to enter in the new shift. There is no ticket sale in the archaeological zone

The following objects are not permitted on the tour: professional cameras that require lights and tripods or equipped with telephoto lenses weighing more than 2 kilos (special authorization and an additional fee are required), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks that surpass the following dimensions: 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm. 

NEW PLASTIC REGULATION:

Following the prohibition of bringing single-use plastic items into the 76 natural parks and reserves, including Machu Picchu, it is important to carry reusable bottles. 

INSTRUCTIONS

Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information

In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger can carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb on the train to / from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width).

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 and 4 Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Day 3 Sacred Valley:

• Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium Valle or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-/Post night in Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Mode of Transport

Travel comfortably with private airport transfers, shared transfers to train stations, and roundtrip train service to Machu Picchu. Enjoy bus transfers between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.

Accommodation

Enjoy 4 nights' accommodation with options ranging from standard 3-star hotels like Tierra Viva Cusco to deluxe 5-star hotels like Aranwa Cusco Boutique. Stay in Cusco for 3 nights and Sacred Valley for 1 night, with pre-/post-night options available.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-2 and 4 Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*

Day 3 Sacred Valley:

• Standard Hotel Category = AVA Spots or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Casa Andina Premium Valle or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or similar 5*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre-/Post night in Cusco:

• Standard Hotel Category = Tierra Viva Cusco or similar 3*
• Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Garden Inn or similar 4*
• Deluxe Hotel Category = Aranwa Cusco Boutique or similar 5*