CUSCO EXPRESS
Explore Machu Picchu tourist destination that every visitor would like to know only once in his life, induced by the now famous «Machu Picchu» wonder of the world; simply a reason to visit and fill us with energy. Culture, history, tradition, magic myths, and mysteries in this fantastic tourist destination.
Day 1
CITY TOUR CUSCO
We’ll be waiting for you at the airport in Cusco on your arrival date, take you to the hotel where you will rest for an hour, you’ll have a cup of coca tea and we will pick you up from your Hotel in the afternoon (from 13:30 hrs to 18:30 hrs) to start with the tour around Cusco and outskirts.
Tour around Cusco and outskirts: We pick you up from your Hotel to start visiting the following attractions with a professional guide: – The Koricancha Palace and convent of Santo Domingo Religious center known as «The Temple of the Sun» where you will admire the impressive engineering used in its construction.
The Cathedral: Colonial religious monument of extraordinary artistic value.
Sacsayhuaman: Located 3 km from the city of Cusco, an impressive stone fortress with monumental and magnificent architecture, is famous for its enormous carved stones, some of which are at 9 m/ 30 feet tall and weigh 350 tons. Here is where the Inty Raymi or Fiesta del Sol in June takes place every year.
Qenqo: Ceremonial and ritual center, an amphitheater where sacrifices were made.
Puca-Pucara: An old Tambo (resting place), a monitoring place throughout the Inka Empire Routes.
Tambomachay: At 7 Km. From the city of Cusco, the ceremonial center of worship of water, traditionally known as the place of water. Excursion time: around 5 hours.
Frequency: every day in the afternoons.Day 2
MACHU-PICCHU TOUR IN ONE DAY
From 05:45 hrs to 06:00 hrs., we pick you up from your Hotel in Cusco (3400 m.a.s.l.) and drive you to the Train Station, located in Poroy, then we get aboard the train and the trip from Cusco starts heading to Aguas Calientes (2000 masl). Our Guide Will be waiting there, he will lead us to the bus station, rising by a zigzag path for 30 minutes to the incredible Machu Picchu, known as the lost city of the Incas. Once we get to Machu-Picchu, We’ll pass through the control, where we’ll hand in our entrance tickets and where our guided tour will start, visiting the main square, the Circular tower, the sacred solar clock, the royal rooms, the temple of the three windows and the cemeteries, it lasts around two hours. Afterward, you’ll be given enough time to have a walk around the citadel and have your meals, at any restaurant in Aguas Calientes or if you wish sanctuary Lodge (this is not included). In the afternoon, between 15:30 hrs and 17:00 hrs, we’ll return on the train to Cusco, we’ll be waiting for you at the train station and then we’ll take you back to your hotel.
Day 3
FAREWELL
We’ll be at your hotel at least two hours before your flightleaves to take you to the airport Where you should check your plane ticket and pay the airport tax, we’ll see you to the departure launge.
- Wear light or tennis shoes.
- Drink plenty of fluids during your excursions.
- Raincoat (poncho long) rainy season
- Long sleeve shirts
- Trousers
- Insect Repellent
- Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Binoculars
- Sunglasses, plastic bags
- Medicine and/or personal items (liquid for contact lenses)
- A light backpack per person Camera or camcorder and films.
- Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins dollars, euros, or soles.
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- The Inca Trail is by far the most famous trek in South America and is rated by many to be in the top 5 treks in the world. In just 26 miles (43km) it manages to combine beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloud forest, subtropical jungle, and, of course, a stunning mix of Inca paving stones, ruins, and tunnels. The final destination of the trail just cannot be beaten: Machu Picchu Tours, the mysterious «Lost City of the Incas»