Discover the heart of the Inca Empire on a complete tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Maras Moray.
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day tour of Cusco, Machu Picchu, Maras Moray, to the heart of ancient Peru, where history comes alive in every corner. Cusco, once the imperial capital, will amaze you with its unique architectural fusion: elegant Spanish colonial buildings erected on magnificent Inca foundations.
Machu Picchu, South America’s archaeological treasure and world wonder, awaits you between majestic mountains. This citadel reveals the ingenuity of the ancient Peruvians and perfect adaptation to the natural environment.
During 5 days and 4 nights you will explore:
- *Cusco with its historic squares and cobbled streets.
- *The mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- *The extraordinary citadel of Machu Picchu.
- *Moray with its circular terraces and the ancestral salt mines of Maras.
Overview
DAY 01: CUSCO CITY TOUR
- Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel of your choice
- Afternoon: Cusco City Tour to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay
- Time Schedule: 13:20 – 18:30 hrs. approx.
- Overnight in a Hotel in Cusco
DAY 02: MARAS Y MORAY
- Maras and Moray Tour
- Time Schedule: 9:00 – 14:00 hrs. approx.
- Overnight in a Hotel in Cusco
DAY 03: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
- Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour: visits to Pisac – Ollantaytambo – Chinchero
- Time Schedule: 08:00 – 19:00 hrs.
- Overnight in a Hotel in Cusco or in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town)
DAY 04: MACHU PICCHU
- Transfer from Hotel to Train station
- Time Schedule: depending on previous coordination during the reservation
- Visit Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Overnight in a Hotel in Cusco
DAY 05: CUSCO – TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
- Transfer from your Hotel to the Airport or Bus station depending on your travel arrangements
Itinerary
Complete Itinerary of Your Adventure in Cusco and Machu Picchu
Day 1: Cusco – Combined City Tour
Reception at the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
Welcome to the Imperial City of Cusco, a historical jewel located at 3,350 meters above sea level.
Our service starts with your personalized reception at the airport and comfortable transfer to your hotel of your choice.
We offer you free time during the morning for a proper acclimatization to the altitude, essential to fully enjoy your experience in the ancient Inca capital.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Depending on your arrival time, we may be able to book the City Tour from 1pm or reschedule it for the last day of your stay.
CUSCO CITY TOUR: EXPLORING ANCIENT THE CAPITAL OF THE INCA EMPIRE
Tour of the Imperial City and nearby archaeological sites (approximate duration: 5 hours).
We’ll start our tour at 1pm, picking you up from your hotel.
Our City Tour includes a visit to the Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, considered the Royal House of the Sun in Cusco, the spiritual centre where the Incas worshipped their main deity with walls covered in solid gold.
The excursion extends to the four most important ruins on the outskirts of the city:
- Sacsayhuamán: Imposing fortress located 5 km from the historic centre, whose huge, perfectly assembled stones have baffled archaeologists for centuries.
- Qenqo: Sacred ceremonial amphitheatre and worship centre for the god Puma, where rituals and possible human sacrifices took place.
- Pucapucara: The ‘Red Fortress’, so called because of the intense reddish colour its rocks acquire in the sunset light.
- Tambomachay: Also known as the ‘Baths of the Incas’, a temple dedicated to the cult of water with aqueducts and impressive ceremonial fountains that have been perfectly preserved.
The tour ends at approximately 6pm, when we’ll return to your hotel so you can enjoy the rest of the afternoon or evening in the magical Imperial City.
This itinerary perfectly combines culture, history and archaeology in a full day of unforgettable experiences in the heart of the ancient Inca Empire.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 2: Maras and Moray Tour – Archaeological Experience in The Sacred Valley.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Our guide will pick you up between 6:30 and 6:45 a.m. to start this fascinating adventure into the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Our first stop will be MARAS, a picturesque colonial village located west of Cusco at 3,300 meters above sea level. From this privileged natural viewpoint, we will be able to contemplate spectacular views of the Cordillera de Urubamba with its majestic snow-capped peaks & La Verónica (5,000 m.a.s.l.) and Chikón (5,530 m.a.s.l.).
We will admire its peculiar church built in adobe, a perfect example of the local religious architecture, which shelters valuable paintings of the renowned Cusqueña School.
We will continue our journey to MORAY, located 7 km southwest of Maras. This extraordinary archaeological complex, unique in the whole Andean region, consists of gigantic natural depressions ingeniously transformed into circular agricultural terraces with sophisticated irrigation systems.
In the afternoon, at approximately 2:00 p.m, we will return to the city of Cusco.
The rest of the afternoon will be left free for you to explore the ancient Inca capital at your own, visit local markets, tour museums or simply relax in one of the cozy plazas or cafes in the historic center.
Night in Cusco.
Day 3: Sacred Valley Of The Incas – Connection to Aguas Calientes (Pisaq, Ollantaytambo)
Breakfast at the hotel
Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco at 7:45 a.m., beginning a scenic transfer through stunning Andean landscapes until we reach our first destination.
We will visit the Pisaq Archaeological Complex, located at 2,950 meters above sea level, an Inca ceremonial and astronomical center with perfectly preserved agricultural terraces.
We will explore its main areas: temples, observatories, and residential areas that offer privileged views of the Sacred Valley.
Afterwards, we will have time to explore the famous Pisaq Artisan Market, internationally renowned for its rich textile tradition, traditional ceramics, and fine silverware.
At noon, we will enjoy a pleasant traditional buffet lunch in a select restaurant featuring Cusco cuisine, where you can sample ancestral ingredients grown in the Sacred Valley itself.
In the afternoon, we will continue our tour to Ollantaytambo, located at 2,792 meters above sea level, the only Inca urban center still inhabited today. We will explore its imposing fortress with monumental staircases and astronomical temples, walk its pre-Hispanic cobblestone streets that maintain their original layout, and observe the sophisticated Inca hydraulic systems still in operation.
From vantage points, we will take in the impressive views of the agricultural warehouses (qolqas) and the majestic Temple of the Sun.
At the end of our visit to the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo), we will board the train at 4:22 p.m. to Aguas Calientes (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes), enjoying a beautiful Andean journey to the entrance to Machu Picchu.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 4: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes, you will begin an extraordinary adventure to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
At the agreed-upon time, we will head to the Aguas Calientes bus station, where we will board the transport that will take us along the zigzagging path to the main entrance of the majestic Citadel of Machu Picchu.
Upon entering this archaeological treasure, we will enjoy a guided tour of the main buildings and sectors, including El Mirador, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Intihuatana, the Main Plaza, and other important Inca structures. We will learn about the history, architecture, and cultural significance of this impressive World Heritage site.
At the end of the tour, we will depart by bus to the village or Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch or some time to relax. In the afternoon, we will board the train to the Ollantaytambo station, and at the scheduled time, then we will transfer you to the city of Cusco.
Optional: After visiting Machu Picchu, you can visit Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain for an additional cost of $65.00 each.
Overnight in Cusco.
Day 5: Cusco – Departure Transfer
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport or bus terminal.
Important: All our tour packages can be modified according to your wishes
Why should you book this package?
- Get to know the Cathedral Basilica and Qoricancha on the City Tour.
- Enjoy the mixture of flavors of Peruvian gastronomy in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Experience the thrills of the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Capture the best photo shot from the House of the Guardian in the Lost City of the Incas.
- Discover the mystery found behind the Intihuatana.
- Fall in love with the Inca culture with its living history.
- Be amazed by the Impressive Circular Architecture of Moray.
Included
TOUR INCLUDES
- Incoming/outgoing transfers.
- 04 nights of accommodation in Cusco with breakfast.
- Combined Tour of the City of Cusco (Cathedral, Qorikancha, Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay).
- Sacred Valley of the Incas with lunch.
- Machu Picchu: by Peru Rail Expedition or Executive Inca Rail (subject to availability).
- 01 Lunch in Machu Picchu in a local restaurant.
- Maras and Moray.
- Shared services with bilingual professional orientation (Spanish or English).
- Tickets included.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
- National or international plane tickets.
- Services not detailed in the program.
CONTACTS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All rates are in US dollars (optional for currency exchange) and are scheduled per person.
- The valid rates for Peruvians only include IGV.
- All our rates are subject to availability and changes.
- Children under 02 years and 11 months are considered INF (babies), do not pay any service and do not have the right to food, bed or seat on tours.
- DCC (child) is considered a child from 03 to 10 years and 11 months, has a special rate and shares a room with parents.
- Children over 11 years considered adults.
- Minors must travel with an identity document.
- Rates do not apply to holidays, Easter, long weekends, national holidays, Christmas or New Year.
More Information
Did you know that Cusco is considered the Archaeological Capital of America?
Yes, the ancient capital of the Incas is a place full of archaeological sites, museums, temples and more. Magical places like the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the temple of Coricancha, the archaeological centres of Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral of Cusco, visit all these places with the City Tours.
The Cathedral of Cusco or The Basilica Cathedral of Cusco
It is the first site that we will visit, it is located in the Plaza de Armas of the city of Cusco or Cuzco; it was built with enormous blocks of stone in 1560, over the Inca palace of Wiracocha in the Sunturwasi, in this wonderful religious construction you can appreciate beautiful wood carvings, works of embossed silver and approximately 300 paintings of the Cusco School.
The Cathedral of Cusco has a Renaissance style façade that contrasts with the Baroque and Plateresque of its lavish interiors where the most significant religious samples of colonial art are preserved.
Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun
It is one of the most important religious centres of the Inca empire, and it is definitely one of the best examples of the fusion of the Inca and Spanish cultures. It is located 2 blocks from the Main Square of Cusco; it houses paintings of the Cusco School and Inca structures that are true works of art.
Qoricancha was considered as the Royal House of the Sun of the Urin Qosqo for the Incas where they paid the highest obeisance to the God Inti (Sun). It also housed different temples dedicated to their Gods such as: Pachamama (Mother Earth), the Ray (Illapa), Rainbow (Kuychi), Chaska (Venus and the Stars), Quilla (Moon), the Solar Drum where the God Punchao (Golden Child) was located.
Nowadays, it is there where part of the Inti Raymi, also known as the festival of the sun, takes place.
Sacsayhuaman or Real Casa del Sol (Royal House of the Sun)
Located 2 Km. from the city of Cusco, it is one of the most enigmatic places on the planet, its 3 superimposed platforms of 390 mt. long, were built with “enormous carved stones” and fitted together with incredible precision; you can appreciate stones up to nine meters high and more than 120 tons of weight. This place is the head of the puma formed by the original layout of the imperial city of Cusco.
In the time of the Incas it was considered the Royal House of the Sun of the Hanan Qosqo for being a religious, administrative and political centre for the Incas. Nowadays, the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun is celebrated here on the 24th of June every year.
Qenqo
It is located 1 km. from Sacsayhuaman and 4 km. from the city of Cusco and will be your next stop.
Qenqo was a centre of astronomical and ceremonial Inca cult; it was dedicated to the mother earth. In this place stands out the underground cavern where the mummification of the dead was carried out, an amphitheatre where there was a monolith carved in stone with figures of toads and monkeys of a great size and around it there are trapezoidal niches where the Incas placed their dead; nowadays, only half of the original structure remains.
Puca Pucara Cusco
This will be the next place you will visit, it is located 10 minutes from Qenqo and is known as the red fortress, thanks to the amount of iron present in its stones. It is deduced that this place was used as a military post and resting place, and it is possible that its function was that of a military space. It was the main control point for the entrance to the city of Cusco.
Tambomachay
It is the last site of the Cusco City Tour, it is located only 100 meters from Pucapucara and 8 km. to the northeast of the city of Cusco; it was used as a centre of worship and water cult. The enclosure is formed by a set of finely carved rocks, waterfalls, canals and aqueducts fed by nearby springs that come from the Ojos de Agua de los Nevados (waterfalls of the snow-capped mountains).
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Hidden beneath the tawny foothills of formidable hills, the beautiful Urubamba River Valley, known as the Sacred Valley.
It lies about 15 km north of Cuzco.
It is well worth exploring this tranquil and attractive corner of the Andes with attractive colonial towns and isolated woven villages. The star attractions are the markets and towering Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, but they are also packed with other Inca sites.
Its countless hiking trails are deservedly gaining in popularity. Adrenaline activities range from rafting to rock climbing.
If you wish to visit the Sacred Valley, the first thing you should do is buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket, with which you will have access to various attractions in the city and the Sacred Valley.
History of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley was inhabited by small Andean communities until the conquest of the Incas (mainly under the rule of the emperor Pachacutec from 1438 to 1471), then began a period of important constructions of terraces, temples and cities such as: Ollantaytambo, Moray and even Machu Picchu.
With the arrival of the Spaniards, the rebel Inca Manco Inca fled through the Sacred Valley, setting fire to Chinchero and settling in Ollantaytambo where he fought fiercely against the invaders. Faced with his imminent fall, he settled in the inaccessible jungle and established his reign in Vilcabamba.
With the conquest, the fertile territories of the valley were divided up by the Spaniards. The main temples were destroyed and Christian churches were built in their place.
Despite this, today the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a popular tourist destination. The inhabitants preserve many of the ancestral traditions, even from Inca times.
Where is the Sacred Valley of the Incas located?
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located in the province of Urubamba in Cusco – Peru. It is located 15 kilometres northeast of the city of Cusco.
It is reached by paved road from the city of Cusco. A drive through one of the nearest villages will take you about 40 minutes approximately.
From there you can move around the other villages in the valley. It is even possible to get there by train. And your trip will end in the village of Machu Picchu.
Main citadels in the Sacred Valley to visit:
- Pisac
- Urubamba
- Ollantaytambo
- Chinchero
- Maras
- Moray
History of Machu Picchu
The history of Machu Picchu says that mountain populations from the Vilcabamba and Sacred Valley regions inhabited the Picchu ravine.
In the Middle Horizon period there is a demographic explosion by groups not historically documented but possibly linked to the TAMPU ethnic group of Urubamba and it is believed that these people could be part of the Federation that were rivals of the first Inca of Cusco.
Attractions of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is simply spectacular, every space within it is fascinating, and no matter where you look, you will be amazed. But within the Inca city there are attractions that stand out from the rest, either for their architectural beauty, their natural beauty, or the intense desire that is generated by wanting to be in them. Here is the list of the most spectacular attractions of Machu Picchu. You will see all these attractions during the Machu Picchu 1 day tour from Cusco.
Terraces
The terraces or terraces are representative structures of the Inca Empire, they were a very significant advance for the agriculture practiced by the Incas, with which they managed to generate microclimates at different levels of the slopes of the mountains where they used to be built. Machu Picchu had to be a self-sustainable city, so an agricultural sector was assigned in the Inca city, this is where you can see the beautiful platforms next to some Colcas (deposits).
Fountain stairway
Water is fundamental to the functioning of any city. Machu Picchu has a whole system of fountains that supplied fresh water to the city and are still in operation to this day. Among them all, the Escalera de Fuentes (Fountain Staircase) stands out, an astonishing work of hydraulic engineering, composed of 16 carefully carved and carved artificial waterfalls, located between the Temple of the Sun and the Royal Palace.
Price
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
We have price alternatives that accommodate all budgets, prices per person, expressed in US Dollars.
Make your quotes and reservations by email [email protected], you can also communicate with one of our sales executives at the telephones detailed below, we will be happy to assist you.
Phone – WhatsApp: +51 969 787 221
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HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR?
To start the reservation process, please send us the following information:
- Name and surname:
- Passport number:
- Nationality:
- Date of Birth:
- Phone:
- Very important – We need the address and information about the hotel that you are staying at, in the city of Cusco, to be able to pick you up at the time when the tour starts
To confirm reservations it is required to pay 50% in advance and the other 50% can be paid upon arrival at your destination.
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