4-DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR

(Shared service up to 16 travelers, English-speaking guide)

We will meet you at your hotel, and we will begin the excursion by visiting the citadel of Pisac. It is an archeological site with extensive agricultural terraces which were naturally divided by the mountain ridges. Also, it is famous because of its impressive cemetery constituted by more than a thousand burial niches on a mountain wall. Later on, you will explore and perhaps shop in the historical artisan market located on the main plaza of the town of Pisac. Then, you will have a delicious lunch in the town of Yucay.

The tour continues to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, with an awe-inspiring construction on a steep mountain. It was built for military, agricultural, and religious control purposes as a watchtower over the Sacred Valley. Once you make it to the top, you may experience a sense of spiritual communion with nature. Also, you will be stepping in the Wind Shrine, which offers an incredible sight of the magnificent landscape along the Sacred Valley.

The tour ends at around 15:30 to 16:00 hrs. We recommend bringing a backpack with your belongings for 1 night so you can comfortably wander through this ancient cobblestone town of Inca times until the train leaves.

Then, you will be instructed to walk, on your own, to the Ollantaytambo Train Station (10-min walk from the Main plaza) for your Expedition Train* (tourist class), departing at 19:00hrs and arriving in Aguas Calientes at 20:45. A hotel staff member will escort you to your hotel.

*Please note that you can upgrade the train to the Vistadome (superior class). Surcharges are detailed in the ”Prices” section.

Evening free.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Meals included: B L D (only at 4- or 5-star hotels)

(Shared trains/bus. Private transfers & English-speaking guide)

Early in the morning, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, and you will take the bus up to Machu Picchu together. Then, you will explore this formidable architectural complex (recommended time: 8:00 a.m. / duration: 2–3 hours).

Note: For dramatic views of the landscape that surrounds Machu Picchu, you can hike on your own either the Huayna Picchu Mountain for about 2 hours (entrance schedules: 7:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.), the Machu Picchu Mountain for 3–4 hours (entrance schedules: 7:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.), or the Huchuy Picchu Mountain for 1 hour (entrance schedules: 10:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.). These treks are optional and not included in the price.

Once the tour has come to an end, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes (buses depart every 5 min) and get a taste of Peruvian cuisine at a local restaurant overlooking the Vilcanota river.

You can do some exploration in the small town or visit the town’s Hot Springs (from which the town owes its name), and then head to the train station on your own for your Expedition Train (tourist class – upgrade to Vistadome with surcharge upon request), departing at 15:20 hrs and arriving at 17:08hrs at Ollantaytambo station, where you will look for a sign with your name to be transferred to your hotel in Cusco (a 2-hour ride approx).

Evening free.

Overnight in the city of Cusco.

Meals included: B L

We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport in Cusco for your flight back to Lima (morning or afternoon / transfer with Spanish-speaking driver only, no guide’s assistance).

Meals included: B