This trip can be combined to any other of our short excursions from Cuzco that includes the Amazon, Lake Titicaca, Nazca Lines, Lima etc.

From the Inca capital city of Cuzco to the archaeological ruins of Sacsayhauman, Kenko, Pucapucara & Tambo Machay then to the famous Pisac Market for shopping in the Sacred Valley. The trip would not be complete with out the Orient Express Vistadom train ride winding into the Andean mountains to the mystical citidel of Machu Picchu.

Day 1 - Cuzco - Colonial City Tour & Sacsayhauman Park - Cuzco
On your arrival into Cuzco our staff will meet and transfer you to the Hotel. Use the remainder of the morning to acclimate to the 11,300 ft. altitude in the Inca capital of Cuzco. In the afternoon (1:45 p.m.), our staff will meet and transfer you by bus for a City tour of Cuzco and the Colonial and Inca sites of La Cathedral and Santo Domingo Convent, or Q’oricancha, Tambo Machay, Kenko, Pucapucara, and Sacsayhauman. Early evening return to Cuzco (5:45-6:15 p.m.)and the preferred hotel.

Day 2 - Cuzco - Pisac Market - Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
Our staff will meet and transfer you in the morning (8:45 -9:00 a.m.) into the Sacred Valley of the Inca. This fertile region includes many Inca terraces and farm land. Travel to the town of Pisac and the Ancient Pisac Market for the annual show where many of the local Indians sell and barter their hand made textiles, fresh fruits, and vegetables. After an hour or so of mingling with the locals, you will proceed to eat lunch at a local hacienda restaurant in the Sacred Valley. Afterwards, continue to Ollantaytambo which is the oldest continuously habituated town of the Inca that contains several important Inca structures. At the top of the sixteen massive terraces are the ever impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo Fortress. This is where the Inca fought some of their fiercest and strongest battles. It is unknown how the huge precisely carved stones were transported down one mountain range to the Ollantaytambo location, or how they were fitted perfectly to support a strategic fortress that has bared the test of time. Also found here are “silos” or grain mills that are directly adjacent to the fortress that could have maintained thousands of pounds of grain for the Inca and its people. Some of the grain was most likely produced in the surrounding agricultural terracing by the variety of crops that were grown. Afterwards, return to Cuzco (5:45 p.m.)and the preferred hotel. (CB or BB / L)

Day 3 Cuzco - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
You will be assisted to the Ollantaytambo train station for the 8:00 a.m. Vista dome First Class train. As it winds through the Andean Mountains, you will pass through several small villages where the local Indian farmers manage their farms and reside just as they have for hundreds of years. After a long but scenic ride (Cuzco - 3½ hours )(Ollantaytambo - 1½ hours) you arrive at the final stop Aguas Calientes. Here, you will notice that the weather has changed to a tropical climate. You can now appreciate the abundance of plants typical for this region and the Amazon basin. Here you will board the tourist bus and proceed up a incredible winding road that leads to the fabled site of Machu Picchu. Thousands of people from around the world frequent this magnificent ancient site to pay homage and grasp the spectacular views of Machu Picchu’s 7,800 ft. plateau. Upon your arrival ( 10:15 a.m. ) your guide will explain the history and the myths that surround this archaeological wonder. After your tour, you will have lunch at the Totos´house restaurant in aguas calientes town. Later you will board the Vistadome First Class train at 3:00 p.m. for your return to Cuzco. After your arrival into the Cuzco, ( 6:45 -7:00 p.m.) our staff will meet and transfer you to the preferred hotel. (CB or BB / L)

*note: You may stay overnight for a second visit of Machupicchu to explore and to do optional visits for example to climb Huaynapicchu, to get to the Sun gate, to see the Inca bridge or relaxation with the awe inspiring views etc, that would cost $120 extra with hotel and entrance tickets and busses to the Inca citadel.

Day 4 - Cuzco - Lima
Our staff will transfer you to the Cuzco airport for your departing flight to Lima, or an additional tour to Amazon, Lake Titicaca & other archaeological cities. (CB or BB)

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