Itinerary:

Day 1: Cusco – City TourUpon your arrival in Cusco and having left your luggage at the hotel of your choice, we’ll visit (on an old-time cable car or on foot) the city’s ancestral neighborhoods and the Qoricancha (Qori=Gold and Cancha=Enclosure), also known as the heart of the Tawantinsuyu (Tawa= Four and Suyu=Region). In fact, the Inca state was divided into four regions or provinces, and Cusco was its capital city. We’ll also visit Sacsayhuaman (Sacsay=Satisfied and Huaman=Falcon) and other important archaeological sites nearby. This portion can also be done on horseback (optional). In the evening, we’ll enjoy a performance of folkloric dances, followed by a night’s rest.


Day 2: Cusco – Chinchero – Moray – Maras – OllantaytamboAfter breakfast, we’ll take a bus to Chinchero, the Rainbow City. From there, we’ll visit Moray and its Inca-period experimental agricultural center. Then, we’ll visit the salt mines in Maras and share a country-style lunch typical of the Andean region. In the afternoon, we’ll take a guided tour of Ollantaytambo’s archaeological complex, and after dinner, we’ll spend the night in Ollantaytambo.


Day 3: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
First we’ll catch the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu’s neighboring village). Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, we’ll settle down at a hostel and take a bus up to the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. First, we’ll take a guided visit of the Sanctuary, followed by a chance to visit the local museum and Machu Picchu’s Botanical Gardens. In the afternoon, we’ll take the train back to Cusco.


Day 4: Cusco – Airport or Bus Station
After your transfer to the airport or bus station, we’ll end our four-day tour service.


Includes:
• Transportation
• Train tickets
• Entrance fees
• Specialized English, Spanish and French speaking nature interpreter guide
• Meals, including vegetarian options.