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LIMA CUSCO MACHU PICCHU GUIDED TOUR

Discover The Real Inca World 3 Days - 2 Nights

Machu Picchu is well preserved ruins and probably the most popular tours in all of South America. PERU ADVENTURE TOURS fixed a program to visit Cusco region in 3 days and 2 nights. This classic tour combines a complete guided tour of sacred valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu ruins and finally a tour to historic Cusco city.
Lima Cusco Machu Picchu guided tour offer you the best way to discover a real experience traveling by Vistadome train, with private tour guide and van along amazing Andean landscape.
However as Machu Picchu becomes more and more of a popular destination it is important to try and make your arrangements as far in advance as you can.

CUSCO MACHU PICCHU TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: LIMA - CUSCO - SACRED VALLEY - OLLANTAYMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES

Around 6am pick up from hotel in Lima and private transfer to airport and flight to the heart of the Incas Empire, the flight takes one hour. Welcoming reception in the airport of Cusco by our official tour guide, then one hour of transfer to Urubamba and Ollantaytambo (2700m) were you will receive complete guided tour of this wonderful sacred valley of the Incas, also we visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, to visit this Inca remain we climb the stony stairs to get the complex located on the slopes of the mountains. After visit Ollantaytambo site we have lunch at this charm town surrounded by the river and impressive snow-capped. At 5pm we aboard our train to Aguas Calientes, journey take 2 hours in comfortable class through rocky mountain and cloud forest along the Urubamba River. Stay in a hotel of Aguas Calientes town (2100m), if the time permitting you can visit the thermal pools (optional) located next of the hotel (L).

DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU GUIDED TOUR - CUSCO

At 5am breakfast and half hour later aboard the first tourist bus to drop us to Machu Picchu main door, and to be the first visitors Inside Machu Picchu archaeological site you will have complete guided tour of this spectacular and mystical place. The guided tour include walk through the different section such as urban, agriculture, and the religions zone was used by the Inca Culture. According with the time and your feeling you can coordinating with the tour guide climb to Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) this climbing take around 1 hour to get the summit from where you can have the best view for photos of all Machu Picchu and of deep green canyon surrounding the sacred Inca City. At according time descend to Machu Picchu and then free time to explorer on your own. At mentioned time aboard a tourist bus to descend to Aguas Calientes town. Lunch will be in town and then we will aboard the backpacker train to Ollantaytambo (sacred valley) and from here we take a private van to drop us to the hotel in Cusco (B - L).

DAY 3: CUSCO CITY TOUR - LIMA

At 8am after breakfast aboard a private van and complete guided tour of historical center of Cusco and surroundings ruins. We visit the main square, the cathedral, Koricancha sun temple, Saqsayhuaman fortress, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay ruins. This tour takes 4 hours.
At mentioned time transfer to airport to catch a flight to Lima and end of service (B).

INCLUDED

  1. Assistance in the airport or bus station of Cusco
  2. Private English-Speaking tour guide
  3. Private van for sacred valley tour and Cusco city tour
  4. All mentioned food at program
  5. Accommodation in the selected hotels
  6. Internal flight tickets (Lima - Cusco - Lima)
  7. Airport tax according each flight
  8. Medical oxygen and first aid kit for clients and our camp staff
  9. Boleto Turistico as know entrance to each archaeological site mentioned
  10. Train ticket to Machu Picchu (Vistadome train)
  11. Tour price include government sales tax (19% as know IGV)
  12. PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift
Machu Picchu  Archaeological Site

DOES NOT INCLUDED

  1. Alcoholic drinks
  2. Not mentioned meals
  3. Not mentioned tours
  4. Optional excursions
  5. International flight tickets from to Lima
  6. International airport tax US$28.24
  7. Extra nights in hotels
  8. Travel insurance
  9. Rain gear
  10. Tips for guide and camp staff
TRIP RATE 2008
CATEGORY
OF ACCOMMODATION
SINGLE
OCCUPANCY
DOUBLE
OCCUPANCY
TRIPLE
OCCUPANCY
Backpacker
2* Hostels
785 each 760 each 750 each
Standard
3* Hostels or 2* Hotels
815 each 796 each 780 each
Comfort
3* or 4* Hotels
865 each 845 each 827 each
Luxury
4* or 5* Hotels
988 each 931 each 900 each
All prices stated above are subject to change.
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices include local taxes.

Departure day Any day during all year
Discount Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: US$25 discount only with valid green ISIC card
Group size 8 - 15 participants per guide
Private service Able departs any day for organized groups or individuals travelers. Highly recommended. Best value.
Rain season December to April (Andes and Jungle), but some days are with blue sky permiting to visit this zone.
Best time to Visit At the coastal area almost all year. On the Andes and Jungle the best time is between April - November, considearte dry season.

ADVICE FOR VISITORS

The best time to visit Cusco is between April and November, is the season without rain and sunny days. PERU ADVENTURE TOURS recommend to visit Cusco region just after the raining season (April), is better for pictures and less tourism.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

  1. Original passport for the check point as Machu Picchu main gate
  2. Rain jacket (raining season)
  3. Waterproof boots (raining season)
  4. Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
  5. Sun block (sun protection scream)
  6. Insect repellent for Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (no malaria registered)
  7. Waterproof bags to protect your items from rains (December to March)
  8. Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
  9. Good sunglasses
  10. Swimsuit for hot spring in Aguas Calientes (optional)
  11. Personal first aid kit
  12. Extra money (soles).