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In our Machu Picchu 3-day tour, discover ancient sites, local culture, and breathtaking views from Cusco to the world wonder of Machu Picchu.
Our tour “Cusco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 3 days” is for those people who have a short stay in Peru but want to see the most important attractions while in Cusco (Short Excursion).
City Tour:
It involves traveling through traditional markets, neighborhoods, and impressive archaeological sites such as Kenko, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and Saqsayhuaman.
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu:
The tour starts from the city of Cusco, passing by the archaeological center of Saqsayhuaman, until reaching the town of Pisa,q where we will visit the archaeological center of Pisaq, where you will appreciate the Inca terraces, the Inca cemetery, and many other places.
Then we will visit the craft market, where there is a variety of textiles, ceramics, and silverware. We continue to the archaeological site of Moray (Greenhouse of the Incas). This evolutionary terrace allowed the Incas to optimize crop yields by understanding microclimates. We continue to the “Salineras de Maras” (Salt Mines) to walk alongside the salt pools where local people extract salt. Finally, to conclude, you will travel to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo (Temple of the Sun), one of the oldest villages.
Welcome to the city of Cusco, we will wait for you at the airport and then take you to the hotel and inform you about the Cusco tour.
In the afternoon the guide will explain about the first attraction which is Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), then we will go to Saqsayhuaman (an archaeological center dedicated to the Eagle), then we will go to Kenko a ceremonial place dedicated to the Puma, then Puka Pukara (a fortress), and finally to Tambomachay (an archaeological center dedicated to Water) return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel
The tour will last approximately 5 hours where you will learn a lot about the Inca customs and history
Pick up from the Sacred Valley of the Incas is at 8 am, then we head to the Pisaq viewpoint and enjoy a beautiful view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Once in the town of Pisaq, we will visit the artisan center where you can buy some crafts, and silverware and also interact with the local people.
Then, toward the archeological site of Pisac, perched in the safety of its mountain nest. Here you’ll take in the great and unique ancient tombs, terraces, watchtowers, and religious areas. Afterward, we will continue to the village of Urubamba for lunch.
Next stop, the Archeological site of Moray (a.k.a.) “The Greenhouse of the Incas”. You’ll be fascinated by this gigantic carved bowl. This evolutionary terrace allowed the Incas to optimize crop yield by comprehending the micro-climates (makes you wonder how much further in crop science they would have advanced if not interrupted by the Spaniard colonists).
After our visit to Moray, we move forward to the colonial town of Maras, ascending downhill to the pre-Inca salt mine. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt-laden water, which is diverted into salt pools and evaporated to produce natural salt that is used for human and animal consumption.
Finally, we will go to the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo where you can explore, and then board the train to Machu Picchu town where we will sleep in a hotel.
This 3-day tour is the main reason you came to Peru. You will need to start off right: breakfast (5:00 a.m.) at the hotel. Then, you will board the bus that goes up to Machu Picchu, which will take approximately 25 minutes to arrive (the gate opens at 6:00 a.m.) Once there, we will have to show our passports, and depending on the circuit, they will give us some necklaces (The best circuit is the 2nd, for thi,s you have to book 3 months in advance).
We will go to the top, there are 4 platforms where you can take classic photos with the view of Huayna Picchu Mountain, once on the last platform the guide will give an introduction about Machu Picchu and then we will visit the most important places in Machu Picchu such as the Stone Quarry, the Temple of the Sun, the Main Square, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Inca Compass, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Fountains, the Inca Terraces, Food Stores this is the second circuit and the best.
After touring Machu Picchu, you will have to board the bus to Aguas Calientes town and have lunch (not included) in the afternoon, board the train to Ollantaytambo town, and then take the bus to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel.
Note: Rangers don’t allow people to carry bags bigger than 25 liters when entering Machu Picchu
No trekking poles are allowed in Machu Picchu
Snacks and water are allowed – in bags.
Cost of 3 days Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, and city tour of Cusco
Important: Price includes up to 7 kilos of your personal belongings to be carried by the mules (NO need of extra Porter hire!).
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Optional Extras (Need to Book in Advance):
As a Professional Direct Local Tour operator, we provide you with a duffle bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra porter who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14 pounds including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress, and extra clothing.
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