Historical Sacred Valley Circuit (6 Days / 5 Nights)

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DAY 1 | ARRIVAL CUSCO – VISIT INKARIY MUSEUM - SACRED VALLEY (50km – 1.5 hours)
A mobility will receive you at the Cusco airport to transfer you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley. On the way, taking the route to Pisac, you will visit the Inkariy Museum where you can learn about the history and traditions of Peru. Once checked in at your hotel, get ready to relax in its facilities or to rest in your room.

DAY 2 | SACRED VALLEY – CHINCHERO, OLLANTAYTAMBO AND LIVING MUSEUM OF YUCAY
A transport will pick you up in the morning at your hotel to take you to the town of Chinchero*. This traditional Cusco urban center is special not only for its privileged view of the landscape of the Sacred Valley, but also because its inhabitants preserve the traditions and knowledge inherited from the Incas, which is reflected in their clothing and crafts.Continue your journey through the Sacred Valley towards Ollantaytambo, making a previous stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the landscape before arriving at the Living Museum of Yucay. This museum is actually a center for the interpretation of Andean traditions, with demonstrations of textile work, adobe handicrafts, ceramics, and silverware using the same ancient Inca techniques. Alpacas, llamas and sheep live here, which you can see up close and even feed. Finally, start your tour of the town of Ollantaytambo with a delicious lunch. Enjoy the Andean essence that is breathed in the place by walking through its streets - which still maintains the Inca urban planning and has been inhabited since then - and climbs the iconic fortress, built on the side of the mountain. At the end of your visit, return to your hotel to rest full of the Inca spirit.
*Visits that take place on Sundays include the Chinchero market.

DAY 3 | SACRED VALLEY – MACHU PICCHU (115 km – 4 hours)
Your visit to Machu Picchu begins with an hour and a half train ride through spectacular Andean landscapes to Machu Picchu Pueblo, departing from the Ollanta station. From here, you will take a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu, the 'lost city of the Incas'. It is believed that the archaeological site was built around 1450 by the Inca Pachacútec as a vacation residence. However, a century later, the city was abandoned after the Spanish conquest, sparing the destruction that came to other Inca settlements. Instead, the jungle slowly swallowed her stone constructions and hid her, protecting her. During the guided tour, learn about the origins of this impressive citadel, presenting its most outstanding monuments. At the indicated time return to Aguas Calientes. Lunch included.
*Lunch time may vary depending on the entrance to the citadel.

DAY 4 | MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (115 km – 4 hours)
Today, you can optionally return to Machu Picchu to visit the other attractions that the citadel houses. We recommend you get up early and take advantage of the morning on the mountain. It is an unforgettable experience! You can choose between climbing Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, both with incredible views of the constructions of the archaeological site. Another option to visit is the Inca bridge, a secret military path that controlled access to Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, board the train back to the Ollanta station and, from there, a shuttle will take you to your hotel in Cusco.
*Remember to purchase your tickets before your trip due to the limited capacity of the citadel. Tickets are subject to availability.

DAY 5 | CUSCO – CITY TOUR AND NEARBY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
Take advantage of the free morning in Cusco to rest at the hotel or take a walk through its cobbled streets or buy some handicrafts. In the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins by visiting the Convent of Santo Domingo that was built on the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important places dedicated to the cult of the sun. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most imposing monument in the Plaza de Armas. Then head towards the Cusco hills where the Sacsayhuamán fortress is located, whose imposing walls offer an impressive panoramic view of Cusco. Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex for religious use where it is believed that the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Your tour ends in Puca Pucará, in Quechua 'red fort', an architectural complex of supposed military use, with multiple rooms, squares, baths, aqueducts and towers. It is believed that it was used by the Inca entourage while the leader was resting in Tambomachay. After finishing the visit, you will return to your hotel.

DAY 6 | DEPARTURE CUSCO
A mobility will take you to the Cusco airport to board your flight out of the city.

Additional information The tour operates with a minimum of two peoplePlease inform the complete details of your arrival at destination at the time of formalizing the reservation. It is very important in this case to take note that it is the passenger's sole obligation and responsibility to contact the local contact number one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and timeRates do not apply for special dates such as: Holy Week, Inti Raymi, National Holidays (July 27 to 31), Christmas, New Year or congresses or special eventsIn high season (July, August and September) the tour operates monolingual (Spanish or English)Accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfasts have assigned times according to the policies of each hotel establishment, generally between 06:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., if the passenger has a transfer or leaves before the assigned hours, the passenger will lose this benefit, no being able to be compensated in another hotel. Room Service or box breakfast services have an additional cost and do not compensate for breakfast that cannot be servedChildren from 0 to 1 year and 11 months do not pay (does not occupy a bed), children from 2 to 5 years are considered a child rate without a bed, children from 6 to 10 years are considered a child rate with a bedIf the hotels suggested / listed for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, new hotel alternatives will be offered with revised prices.It is the responsibility of the passenger to have all the necessary documentation to enter the countryThe pick-up times for shared service tours are referential and may have a waiting range of 30 minutes.Transfers from and to the airport are in private servicePossible accommodations according to categories: CUSCO: Tourist (San Francisco Plaza, Royal Inka I, Royal Inka II, Agusto's Cusco), Superior Tourist (Tierra Viva Saphi, Tierra Viva San Blas, Tierra Viva Cusco Center, Casa Andina Koricancha, Hacienda Cusco, Munay Wasi, Maytaqasi), First (Xima Cusco, Casa Andina San Blas Jose Antonio, Casa Andina Catedral, Los Portales, San Agustin Dorado, San Agustin Plaza), First Superior (Costa del Sol Ramada, Hilton Garden Inn, Sonesta Cusco, Plaza de Armas hotel, Novotel Cusco, Casa Andina Premium), Luxury (Aranwa Cusco, Palacio del Inka, JW Marriott Cusco). URUBAMBA: Tourist (Agusto's Hotel, San Agustin Urubamba), Superior Tourist (AVA Spots, Villa Urubamba), First (Tierra Viva Sacred Valley, Casona de Yucay), First Superior (Inka Yucay Inn, Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley) , Luxury (Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Aranwa. MACHU PICCHU (Aguas Calientes): Tourist (Flower`s House Machu Picchu), Superior Tourist (Ferré Machu Picchu, Inti Punku Machu Picchu), First (Tierra Viva Machu Picchu, Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu), First Superior (El Mapi by Inkaterra), Luxury (Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo)IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE VISITING MACHU PICCHU:Remember to purchase your tickets before your trip due to the limited capacity of the citadel. Tickets are subject to availabilityVisiting hours to the llaqta of Machu Picchu are from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every dayThe first visit to the sanctuary requires the accompaniment of a guide who can be in charge of up to 10 tourists. The guide lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutesKeep in mind that a ticket is valid for a single entry. To re-enter, a second ticket must be purchased. The guide service for a second entrance is optionalThe entrance to Machu Picchu allows a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel, if you want to stay the full time, inform your guide at the beginning of the tourFor shared tours, the visit to the Inca Bridge is not includedHand luggage allowed by train: Maximum measurement of 62 linear inches / 157cm (height + length + width). Passengers are responsible for their luggageFor reservations with train service to Machu Picchu, the seats are assigned according to the availability of the car. Seating can only be arranged after ticketingThe entry of professional cameras with tripods, reflectors, etc., drones, walking sticks without rubber tips, camera tripods, selfie sticks, backpacks that exceed 40cm x 35cm x 20cm, aerosol, heels, sharp sharp objects, are not allowed. banners, posters and billboards. Single-use plastic objects (bags, bottles and styrofoam containers)To purchase tickets to Machu Picchu it is necessary to send the full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number of the passengers, which must match the current passport that will be used for the trip. It is important to take into account that the income to the citadel is non-refundable from the purchase Inclusions Excursions in shared service (SIM) operated with a bilingual guide (Spanish and English)Two nights of accommodation in the Sacred Valley, one night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes and two nights of accommodation in CuscoDaily breakfast at the hotel from 2Lunch on day 2 in the Sacred Valley and 3 in Aguas CalientesPrivate transfers from/to the airport with a representative in CuscoShared transfers from/to the train stationTrain to Machu Picchu round trip in Expedition (Peru Rail) or Voyager (IncaRail) serviceTrain to Machu Picchu round trip in Vistadome service (PeruRail) in luxury categoryAll the visits indicated in the program: Living Museum of Yucay, archaeological complexes of Ollantaytambo and Chinchero in the Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu on day 3; Coricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucará in Cusco; Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC ticket) included Exclusions Expenses of a personal nature, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the programTip for driver and guideAdditional optional visitsSupplements for special dates such as Holy Week, Inti Raymi, National Holidays, Christmas and New Year mandatory mentioned separatelyInternational flights to Peru Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 15 days before the service.
Cancellation with less time or no show no refund is made.
The amount of the entrance to Machu Picchu is not refundable once purchased. Meeting point Pickups are made from the passenger's hotel