04 Days Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

Highlight of the day: Participate in the creation of Andean textiles and observe circular terraces and salt ponds.

After breakfast, we will start the day by picking you up from your hotel to head to the picturesque village of Chinchero (3,762 m / 12,342 ft), “The village of the Rainbow”. There, we will admire the Chinchero church and extensive Inca constructions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in making fine Andean textiles.

Continuing our tour, we will visit the gigantic circular terraces of Moray (3,500 m / 11,483 ft), a sample of advanced Inca agricultural engineering.

We will then descend to the salt mines of Maras (3,500 m / 11,483 ft), where you will find more than 3,000 salt ponds that have been used for human consumption since pre-Inca times.

Finally, in the afternoon, we will board our train from Ollantaytambo station (2,792 m / 9160 ft) to the town of Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu village (2,050 m / 6,725 ft), the gateway to one of humanity’s most cherished treasures: Machu Picchu.

• Minimum altitude: 3,399 m / 11,152 ft.
• Highest altitude: 3,762 m / 12,342 ft.
• Meals: Breakfast (hotel).
• Overnight: Aguas Calientes.

Highlight of the day: Witness the wonders of the world, Machu Picchu and its impressive structures.

This day we will wake up early for breakfast and then head to catch one of the first buses that will take us from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu citadel (2,430 m / 7,972 ft).

After presenting our ticket and passport at the entrance, our guide will begin his explanation of the history of this Inca wonder while we visit the most important sectors of Machu Picchu as the classic viewpoint, the Guardian’s House, the viewpoint of the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Rock or the Water Mirrors Set.

At the end of your guided tour, you will have time to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, if you have purchased an entrance ticket for either of these places. These extra routes in Machu Picchu are optional, have an additional cost and must be booked in advance due to maximum capacity.

After finishing the visit to the wonder of the world, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Later, you will board the train to return to Ollantaytambo and finally continue on our private transport to your accommodation in Cusco.

• Minimum altitude: 2,050 m / 6,725 ft.
• Highest altitude: 3,399 m / 11,152 ft.
• Meals: Breakfast (hotel).
• Overnight: Cusco.

Highlight of the day: Have time to recover the city and shopping. 

Depending on your flight or bus itinerary, you will have the morning free in Cusco to relax, explore the city on your own or take an optional tour.

You will be transferred to the airport punctually based on your flight schedule, and our service ends at the airport.

Meals: Breakfast (hotel).

NOTE: The tour begins and ends at the airport and/or bus station of CUSCO.

On the 4-day Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu tour, you can expect an experience that will allow you to get to know the rich textile heritage of Chinchero, with its ancient weaving techniques that have endured throughout time.

Maras surprises people with its impressive complex of salt mines that form an extraordinary landscape. Moray, with its enigmatic agricultural terraces, is going to take you to explore mysterious Inca agricultural practices.

You will marvel at the grandeur of Machu Picchu, wonder of the world, admire its architecture and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of unique natural landscapes.

The Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu tour has an easy difficulty level since you will not experience altitudes higher than 3,762 m/12,342 ft. And you will only walk for 2 hours visiting the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

We understand that everyone has different needs and abilities. However, due to the fact that you will be visiting Machu Picchu, we cannot operate the tour for people with limited mobility. Our client’s safety is of the utmost importance to us.

We recommend that you contact us directly to discuss your specific situation and see how we can help you.

We understand that everyone has different needs and abilities. However, due to the fact that you will be visiting Machu Picchu, we cannot operate the tour for people with limited mobility. Our client’s safety is of the utmost importance to us.

We recommend that you contact us directly to discuss your specific situation and see how we can help you.

To guarantee your entrance to Machu Picchu, we recommend making your reservation a month or a month and a half in advance, and coordinating with our travel agents.

If you wish to change your tour date, you must do so at least 45 days before the original booking date. No additional costs will apply.

It is recommended that you contact our travel agents in order to avoid any setbacks with the new dates.

The Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu tour starts with pick up from the Alejandro Velazco Astete airport in Cusco or the bus terminal. This marks the beginning of an exciting adventure. Upon arrival at the airport or bus terminal, our staff will wait for you holding a sign with your name on it.

Similarly, at the conclusion of your 4-day tour package, you will be picked up from your accommodation and transferred to Cusco’s airport, according to your flight schedule. For this purpose, we will coordinate the pick-up time at your hotel or place of stay with you.

We also suggest that, when contacting our sales agents, you provide detailed information about your flight schedules. This will enable us to adequately coordinate your transfer schedule.

We recommend you to get travel insurance for your 04 Day Cusco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu Tour.

Travel insurance gives you peace of mind and protection in case of natural disasters, injuries, illnesses, trip cancellations and other emergency.

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The best season to do the Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Tour is during the dry season, which runs from April to October. During this season the weather conditions are more stable, with less rainfall, clear skies and bright sunshine.

On the tour, you will not be exposed to higher altitudes, but it is necessary to acclimatise the first day you arrive in Cusco. It would be great if you do the city tour for your proper adaptation to altitude. Don’t forget to drink coca tea!

You should bring US dollars as your main currency for your tour. Once you arrive in Cusco, exchange these dollars for Peruvian soles. You will find numerous exchange houses on Sun Av. We suggest you compare several exchange rates to get the best exchange rate available.

Avoid exchanging your money at Peru’s airports, as they tend to offer less favourable exchange rates. In addition, it is advisable to carry an adequate amount of Peruvian soles during your tour days, as most tourist businesses at the stops accept payment in soles, and some may accept dollars, but it is useful to have the local currency for convenience.

Waman Adventures offers services in small groups. The minimum number of travellers for the packages or tours we offer is TWO, and if this is the case, you may join a group of no more than 17 travellers.

If the group is larger than 12 people, your group will consist of a main guide and an assistant guide.

Yes, our offer prices are calculated on the basis of double occupancy, which means that two people share a room. For single travellers wishing to venture out on their own, an additional charge will apply, which you can discuss with our sales advisors when booking. This is because you will be allocated a room exclusively for yourself (which does not vary significantly in space and price compared to a double room), and therefore a corresponding single supplement applies.

Accommodation is included in the Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu tour, for the 4 nights of the tour, based on double occupancy. We can offer double rooms with 2 beds, single or double beds. For 3 travelers, we can arrange for a triple room with 3 single beds or any other type of accommodation you prefer. It is necessary to contact our sales agents to provide these details regarding the type of accommodation.

However, if you are only one person, you have to pay an individual supplement for your hotel rooms.

The accommodation we provide in Cusco is the Ayni Cusco Hotel, Monasterio San Pedro or similar. In Machu Picchu Pueblo, also called Aguas Calientes, is the Golden Sunrise Hotel or similar.

The minimum age recommended for these experiences is 8 years old. It is not recommended for children from 0 to 7 years old. It is also compulsory for all minors to be accompanied by responsible adults (over 18 years old) at all times. See the “Extras” section in the packages or contact our sales agents directly to find out the charge for minors up to 11 years of age at the time of travel. Seniors 12 years and older are charged at the regular rate. The maximum recommended age for this experience is 60 years of age.

Of course, you can charge your electronic devices in the hotels included in your tour package. The voltage in Peru is 220 volts or 60HZ AC. In case you connect electrical devices made for lower current voltage, you may damage them. In this case it is recommended to bring a voltage adapter to care for your electrical appliance.

In Peru, the most common plugs are Type A (two parallel rectangular slits); Type B (two parallel slits plus a third circular plug); and Type C (two circular plugs).

Most of our packages have a free day on the last day. You can tour the city or rest according to your flight schedule. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport. Once at the airport, our services will be concluded.

People from countries such as Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia can enter Peru by presenting only their national identity card. In the case of countries such as Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica and others; they must present their passport with a validity of not less than 06 months from their entry into Peruvian territory. A visa is not required, except for travellers coming from countries such as Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia and Kosovo, which require it.

For convenience and comfort, it is recommended that you leave your heavy luggage at your accommodation in Cusco. Most hotels have luggage storage services free of charge.

During your trip by train (mandatory to get to Machu Picchu quickly) you will take the services of Peru Rail or Inca Rail, and these railway companies will only allow you to carry 5 kilos of luggage. For this reason and for your comfort you should only carry a light backpack or small suitcase with the necessary items to spend the night and make visits while you are away from your hotel in Cusco, to which you will have to return.

Being factors outside the control of the travel agency, these tours are non-refundable. All visits and tours are arranged months in advance of your trip to secure entrance tickets and passage throughout your trip.

Travel agencies cannot always choose seats in train carriages because Peru Rail or Inca Rail does not always allow them to choose. Seats are assigned and bought randomly according to availability. The agency will always endeavour to purchase tickets for your travel date, with the number of specific seats taking second place.

Otherwise, you can purchase your train tickets on your own. However, we as a travel agency will purchase the tickets for your convenience.

Both trains run the same route for the same length of time, on the same train tracks and with very similar timetables. However, if you want more space and panoramic views, opt for the Vistadome train.

The scenery is very changeable during the train journey, from a mountainous area to the edge of the jungle (Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu village). The Vistadome train, unlike the Expedition train, has wider windows in its walls and ceiling. Vistadome also has larger spaces between seats. Throughout your journey, all of these factors make it easier for you to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Another difference is that the Vistadome service from Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village) to Ollantaytambo offers a dance show and fashion show with baby alpaca garments.

Waman Adventures works with passengers coming from all over the world and focus on the service we provide within the Peruvian territory, for this reason it is not possible for us to include international air tickets at the moment. However, we do have highly trained staff who will be happy to help you quote and organise your flights in the best way possible.

Our passengers’ comfort is our priority, which is why we always use state-of-the-art tourist transport, suitable for all our private and group services. These transport units undergo weekly technical inspections and are no more than 5 years old. All of this is in accordance with tourist regulations.

The answer is yes, at Waman Adventures we can arrange additional nights in the hotels we work with. This is according to the particular requirements of each of our passengers.

For more information or to reserve extra nights we recommend contacting one of our sales agents. We will make the necessary arrangements for extra nights and options.

Note: All hotel reservations must be made 30 days before your booking date.

Yes, you will have an internet connection in the hotels included in your travel package. All the hotels we work with have wi-fi service. Also if you like you can choose to purchase a local phone chip, and along with it opt for a data package ranging from 15 soles to more, always depending on the type of service you want.

No, the use of drones is not permitted, as, by the supreme decree of the Peruvian government, their use is not allowed in any archaeological centre or attraction that we will visit during our tour days in Cusco. However, as long as they are not the aforementioned areas you can fly a drone over certain rural areas of the Andes. For more information please contact our sales team.