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4 Days: Machupicchu and Sacred Valley Cultural - Skip the Altitude

Overview:

Enjoy this special 4 Day Machupicchu and Sacred Valley Cultural program designed to help you avoid high altitude discomfort. The itinerary smartly starts by traveling to Aguas Calientes, the lowest altitude point, allowing for better acclimatization before exploring the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas with its sites like Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and Chinchero. The journey culminates with exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Machu Picchu Inca citadel, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Travel & Accommodation

4 days, 3 nights, 6 places

Meals

3 Breakfasts included

Activity Level

Easy

Departures

Every day

Day by day itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive in Cusco and Train to Aguas Calientes

Arrive at Cusco airport, meet our representative and board our transport directly to the Ollantaytambo train station in the Sacred Valley. Board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), enjoying the fascinating scenery along the sacred Vilcanota River. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and assisted with check-in at your hotel. The balance of the day is yours at leisure to acclimatize at this lower altitude.

Overnight: Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu pueblo)

Day 2:
Machupicchu Guided Tour by Local Expert Guides

After an early breakfast, your expert guide will pick you up and walk you to the bus station for the 30-minute ride to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your professional guide will share in-depth knowledge about the history and mysteries of this enigmatic Inca citadel. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch and free time. In the afternoon, board the train back to Ollantaytambo station, where a representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight: Aguas Calientes (Note: You can choose to stay in Ollantaytambo or Urubamba as well).

Day 3:
Sacred Valley Cultural: Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Chinchero - Cusco

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a full-day Sacred Valley tour. First, visit the impressive Inca fortress and town of Ollantaytambo. Then, continue to the village of Maras to see the unique circular terraces of Moray, an ancient agricultural laboratory. Next, visit the stunning Maras Salt Mines, comprised of thousands of salt pans exploited since Inca times. Finally, visit Chinchero, known for its Inca walls and a local weaving center where you can see traditional techniques and purchase authentic textiles. At the end of the tour, you will be driven to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight: Cusco

Day 4:
Departure from Cusco

After breakfast at your hotel, we will provide a drop-off service back to Cusco airport according to your flight departure time.

Includes / Does not Include

✅ Included

  • Airport/Hotel pick up and drop off
  • 3 Nights hotel accommodation with private bathroom at Aguas Calientes (at your selected hotel)
  • 3 Breakfasts at the hotel (on days 2, 3, 4)
  • Sacred Valley Cultural tour to Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo
  • Machu Picchu guided tour
  • Roundtrip train tickets: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (at your selected class)
  • Round trip bus tickets in Machupicchu: Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
  • All admission/entry tickets (including Machu Picchu)
  • Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • Ground transportation for all transfers
  • Rates are based on double or triple occupancy
  • 1 Bottle of Water (on day 1)

❌ Not Included

  • International and domestic air tickets
  • Sacred Valley admission/entry ticket (90 Peruvian sol cash)
  • Huaynapicchu Mountain admission/entry ticket US$ 65 (must be requested at booking)
  • Meals (Lunches, Dinners)
  • Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
  • Additional and personal expenses (snacks, souvenirs)
  • Tips/Gratuity

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