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The sacred valley of the Incas with connection to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu is one of the
package classics and more requested. On the first day, you will visit the main archaeological
sites of the city of Cusco. Such as the main square, the important temple of the Inca Empire of
Qorikancha, and the fortress of Sacsayhuaman that will leave you perplexed by its historical
legacy, among others. Continuing with the majestic sacred valley through the Vilcanota River,
Enjoying the natural landscape and its archaeological centers such as Pisac, and its artisan
market. We will enjoy a typical buffet lunch in Urubamba Town. Later we go to the attractive
colonial town of Ollantaytambo and its archaeological complex. Finally, you will board the
train to Aguas Calientes, and the next day enjoys the wonder of the Inca citadel of Machu
Picchu.
Itinerary summary
Day 01 – Transfer in Cusco + City Tour +Dinner / Overnight – Cusco
Day 02 – Full day Sacred Valley + Lunch + / Overnight – Cusco
Day 03 – Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu / Overnight – Aguas Calientes.
Day 04 – Private Machu Picchu Tour - Day 2 Revisit / Overnight – Cusco
Day 05 – Transfer out Cusco – Lima – depart home
Note: The tours are in a private service, which means, your tour your way since we do
not have a fixed schedule to finish the tour at a certain time
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Itineraries
Day 1
Time : 5:00 am
CUSCO Arrival in Cusco + private city tour
Upon arrival at Cusco, you will be welcomed by one of our representatives, who will be waiting for you outside of the Arrival Hall with a sign with our and your names on it for your approximate 20 minutes private Transfer to your Hotel at Cusco historic center In addition, the assistant will briefly introduce the city and our services while on the way to your hotel.
This morning, discover Cusco on a city tour that includes the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo Temple, a Dominican church built on the foundations of the Qoricancha, the Incas’ principal religious building. Listen as a local expert explains how the historic clashes between the Incas and the Spanish played a role in forming today’s Peruvian culture. Later, visit the well-preserved ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a testament to Incan architectural skill. Compiled from colossal stones, the largest of which may weigh as much as 200 tons, the walls were cut and placed together with incredible precision and without a single drop of mortar to hold them in place. This imposing fortress, which witnessed the greatest battle between the Spanish and the Incas.
Day 2
Time : 8:00 am
Private Sacred Valley Tour
Between Cusco and Machu Picchu lies the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba Valley), home to some of Peru’s most interesting pre-Columbian ruins and attractive colonial towns and villages. While many travelers pass through here en route to Machu Picchu, the valley has become a destination in its own right.
On the tour you will visit:
Pisac Market - A great place to browse woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts.
Woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts.
Pisac Inca Ruins - It’s not hard to succumb to the charms of sunny Pisac, a bustling colonial village at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Its pull is universal and recent years have seen an influx of ex-pats and new age followers in search of an Andean Shangri-La. Located just 33km northeast of Cuzco by a paved road, it’s the most convenient starting point to the Sacred Valley.
Ollantaytambo - After lunch (included), we proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley. The town built on top of original Inca foundations and is the best surviving example of Inca town planning.
The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses.
Day 3
Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu
The Luxury Hiram Bingham Train is an exclusive service where you will enjoy a full day of unforgettable experiences.
The service includes:
- Champagne Reception
- Brunch on board.
- Exclusive Bus return to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
Observation Car: At the back of the Hiram Bingham is the Observation car, offering a space in which to truly appreciate the stunning Peruvian landscape. Observations cars are a great addition to any train and this one is furnished with dark wood, polished brass and large cushioned seats, thus making it the perfect place to sit, relax and watch the unfolding Peruvian landscape.
Carriages: The carriages are luxurious with elegant decoration in the style of the 1920′s Pullman trains. Each of the four carriages has been furnished in polished wood and brass, with large chairs and plenty of space.
Luxury 5* Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu
Accommodation
This luxurious hotel with landscaped ponds and direct views of the Huayna Picchu Mountain offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with iPod docking stations. Aromatherapy massages and trips to Machu Picchu citadel are available.
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge has elegantly decorated rooms with cable TV and work desks in a palette of tans and earth tones. Some rooms have private patios and mountain views. Private bathrooms include bathrobes and amenities.
At Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, guests can dine á la carte at Tampu Restaurant, with large sliding windows and panoramic views of the lush jungle. Tinkuy Restaurant offers Andean flavors and has rustic stone interiors and a fireplace.
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to this ancient Inca citadel. It offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon, when most of the day visitors and buses have left.
Sit out on a terrace and savor Peruvian cuisine based on produce grown on the Lodge’s own plot: This delightful Orient-Express hideaway is the perfect place to relax and unwind in the shadow of the Lost City.
We include a Deluxe Room with a Private Terrace for your night of Luxury at Machu Picchu.
Private 2 Hour Tour Machu Picchu Citadel
Certainly, the ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and possibly the world.
The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills, and plazas was the mountaintop citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the Europeans with Pizarro.
It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. US historian Hiram Bingham discovered the overgrown ruins in 1911, and the quality of the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site.
The remains date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they escaped being plundered by the Spanish, they include semi-intact icons and shrines that were defaced or removed at other sites. Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches. Highlights include the remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous views.
Day 4
Private Machu Picchu Tour - Day 2 Revisit
Today you will enjoy further Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu. l tours are included and you are only limited by your time and energy.
The Sun Gate (2 Hours) - The Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu. It is a one-hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones. There is a spectacular view from the gate.
Machu Picchu Mountain (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip) - The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places.
This trail, accessed from Machu Picchu, joins parts of the Inca trail leading to the Sun Gate before climbing to the mountain's highest point. From there, enjoy the view of soaring eagles as well as Machu Picchu and other significant ruins in the area, such as Putukusi, Huayna Picchu, Salkantay mountain and the Vilcanota River view.
This is a breathtaking hike, many orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop, the view gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.
*** Access to Machu Picchu Mountain is controlled, special tickets, which need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is 07:00 –11:00. Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if desired***
Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip)
This hike is to the south-west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydro-electric plant. The Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu.
Huayna Picchu (3 - 4 Hours) - Huayna Picchu is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins.
The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb.
After visiting Machu Picchu and using a lot of your energy how nice, it is to enjoy a lovely varied buffet Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Tinkuy Restaurant. Located inside the prestigious Belmond Sanctuary Lodge. The restaurant offers a very pleasant environment to relax and enjoy a tasty lunch, characterized by its wide variety of international and Peruvian dishes, a choice of nutritious salads, main dishes, and tempting desserts. Hot and soft drinks are included in the service.
Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Cusco
Catch the 5:55 pm. Hiram train returning to Poroy Train Station at 8:44 pm. Gourmet Dinner & Small Show on the train tonight.
Private Transfer Poroy Station to Cusco Hotel
Luxury 5* Palacio Nazarenas Hotel Cusco
Set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco's main square, this former palace and convent emerged from years of restoration to become one of the city's most exclusive hotels.
Step past walls of Inca stones and into a cloistered courtyard with an ancient fountain at its heart. Then be surprised as contemporary Cusco comes to the fore: a fabulous spa, the city's first outdoor pool and stylish restaurants serving cutting-edge local cuisine.
This intimate urban retreat has just 55 suites, each enriched with oxygen and with its own private bar where guests can create drinks accented with fresh ingredients grown at and around the hotel.
Junior Suites
Located in the historic part of the hotel, Junior Suites feature:
- King-size or twin poster beds
- Peruvian marble bathroom with elegant shower (no tub)
- Size: from 30 m2 to 37 m2 / 322 ft2 to 398 ft2
- Wireless internet
- Bar with espresso and tea making facilities, nibbles and pisco station
- Satellite TV and sound system
- Luxury toiletries
- 24-hour butler service
Day 5
Time : 12:25 am
Private Transfer Out Cusco
At the appropriate time for your ongoing Flight, a Private Transfer to Cusco Airport to board your flight back to Lima. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and then to your connecting flight back home.
- Private transportation & assistant Airport / Hotel / Airport
- 5 star Hotel - 3 nights in Cusco, 1 night in Aguas Calientes
- Entrance ticket to City tour, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu tour
- Luxury Hiram Bingham Train tickets between Cusco Aguas Calientes R/T
- Bus ticket to and from Machu Picchu
- Lunch where it is indicated (Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu tour)
- Private guide
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