

The Old Mountain 4 Days 3 Nights
PYT002
A brief but no less exceptional trip to Cusco where you will visit its most important cultural and archaeological highlights. Experience the past and the present of the Inka culture and its traditions. See the stark yet beautiful contrast between the Inka and the 17th Century Spanish colonial architecture in Cusco. Delight on the stunning landscapes of the Sacred Valley, the heartland of the empire. Take the rail to Machu Picchu and explore the breathtaking stone citadel between the Andes and the rainforest.
Year-round fixed tours throughout the year. We can also customize private tours designed to suit your preferences and budget.
Itinerary
Day 01 Cusco
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AM Arrive in Cusco*. Transfer to the hotel of your choice**.
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PM Guided city tour: the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Santo Domingo Church/Koricancha temple, and four surrounding archaeological sites (Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay).
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Overnight.
Day 02 Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu
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Breakfast at the hotel in Cusco.
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AM Sacred Valley Day Tour: Pisac village and artisans marketplace***, Ollantaytambo Inka town and its impressive archaeological site.
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PM Buffet lunch in a Sacred Valley restaurant.
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PM Transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station where you will board the Expedition train or similar**** to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).
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The train ride takes approximately 90 minutes.
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PM Meet and greet at the Aguas Calientes train station where assistance will be provided to reach the hotel of your choice**.
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Overnight.
Day 03 Machu Picchu-Cusco
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Breakfast at the hotel in Aguas Calientes.
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AM Assistance will be provided to board the shuttle bus to the Machu Picchu Inka citadel located upon the Machu Picchu Mountain (Old Mountain).
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AM Two-hour Machu Picchu Citadel tour. When the guided tour is over, you will have time on your own to take pictures before boarding the shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes.
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Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes restaurant.
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PM Board the train from Aguas Calientes to the Poroy station from where you will be transferred to the hotel in Cusco.
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Overnight.
Day 04 Cusco
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Breakfast at the hotel in Cusco.
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AM Transfer to the Cusco airport at the most convenient time to board the scheduled flight*.




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Trains to Machu Picchu
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Notice:
*Transfer-in/out from/to Cusco airport, bus station, or from a specific place indicated at the time of booking.
**See hotel choices for this tour below.
***Pisac village open-market is available on Tuesday-Thursday-Sunday.
****See train to Machu Picchu options below.
Prices per person (USD)
Double/Triple Occupancy
Single Occupancy
Includes:
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2 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Machu Picchu.
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All tours as described in the itinerary with English-speaking guides.
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Overland transportation and entrance fees
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Breakfast at all hotels.
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Trains: Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu-Cusco (Vistadome Train for 5-star and 4-star packages / Expedition Train for 3-star & budget packages)
Does not Include:
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Airfare or busfare.
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Lunch or dinner or food or beverages (unless otherwise specified)
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Airport taxes, baggage fees, or related charges.
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Tips
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Additional tours or services other than those that arespecified on this itinerary.
Hotel choices for this tour
Cusco 2 Nights

Double room

Double room

Twin superior room

Double room
Machu Picchu 1 Night

Double room

Twin room

Deluxe room with terrace

Double room