Cusco Bucket List

4 Days - 3 Nights

Program Overview

Ultimate Peru Travel Experience Cusco and Machu Picchu!

Cusco, with the more than 300 Inca sites, the landscape views and the best adventure activities becomes as the most visited region in Peru country; Cusco Bucket List 4 Days is a program which runs for those people short in time but very interested to know the best. Explore remarkable pre-Hispanic sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and capture unforgettable moments at Machu Picchu, Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain), and the breathtaking Humantay Lake.

Program Summary

Activities

Walk - Travel

Min. Altitude

2,030 m - 6,660 ft

Max. Altitude

5,036 m - 16,522 ft

Group Size

Minimum 2

Average Difficulty

Easy

Destinations

Cusco - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu

Hotel Category

TBC (Between 2-3-4-5 Stars)

Transportation

Toursit Van - Train - Tourist Bus

From:

USD. 480

Itinerary:

  • Cusco Airport Pick-up and trasfer to the hotel in the city.
  • Free time to relax and acclimatize to the altitude.
  • Cusco Archaeological City Tour (Santo Domingo Convent "Qoricancha", Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay).
  • Night walk around the Cusco´s Plaza de Armas.
  • Return to the hotel on your own.
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Breakfast at your hotel in Cusco.
  • Hotel pick-up and beginning of the Sacred Valley tour.
  • Visit majestic places in the highlands (Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines, Moray and Ollantaytambo).
  • Intermediate lunch stop at Urubamba or Ollantaytambo.
  • Tourist train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes "Machupicchu Pueblo".
  • Arrival in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo", welcoming and transfer to the hotel.
  • Free time to relax and wonder in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo" on your own.
  • Optional to have dinner at any of the restaurants in town "Multiple options".
  • Overnight in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Meeting with our tour guide at your hotel (Schedule based on Machu Picchu entry time).
  • Transfer to the bus station in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Bus drive up to Machu Picchu Inca Site "World Wonder".
  • Check-in at the Machu Picchu entrance and guided tour of the citadel (Circuit and time of visit according to the ticket booked).
  • Bus drive down to Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Free time for lunch at the restaurant of your choice, our tour guide can recommend the best options.
  • Transfer to the train station in Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo".
  • Tourist Train journey from Aguas Calientes "Machu Picchu Pueblo" to Ollantaytambo.
  • Pick-up at Ollantaytambo Train Station and transfer to Cusco City in our tourist transportation.
  • Arrival in Cusco after approximately 4 hours of travel from Aguas Calientes (train + ride).
  • Overnight in Cusco.
  • Early pick-up from your hotel in Cusco city (Between 3:30 to 4:00 in the morning).
  • Van ride for an approximately 2 hours to our restaurant (Place to have breakfast).
  • Enjoy a delicious and traditional breakfast.
  • Van ride for 1 more hour to the bus station (End of road).
  • Beginning of the hike (Approximately 2 hours, with the option to hire horses).
  • Arrival at the destination "Vinicunca or Humantay Lake" followed by time to explore and capture lovely photos.
  • Return to the trailhead "Bus station".
  • Drive to the restaurant for lunch.
  • Enjoy a delicious and energyxing lunch.
  • Van drive back to Cusco city.
  • Arrival in Cusco between 3:00 - 5:00 pm, depending on traffic conditions.
  • Transfer to Cusco´s Airport.
  • Farewell from Cusco city.

Note: This day itinerary aplies to either the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake tour.

  • Pick up from the Airport and transfer to the Hotel.
  • Cusco City Tour.
  • Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  • Train Tickets Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu Pueblo - Ollantaytambo.
  • Consettur Bus Tickets (Machupicchu Pueblo - Machupicchu Inca Site - Machupicchu Pueblo).
  • Personalized assistance service.
  • Professional Tour Guide for all tours included in the program.
  • Rainbow Mountain or Humantay Lake Tour.
  • Breakfast and buffet Lunch on day 4 (Humantay or Rainbow Mountain Tour).
  • Pick up from your Hotel and transfer to the Airport in Cusco.
  • Personal day backpack.
  • Personal ID or Passport.
  • Rain jacket or poncho.
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hat or cap.
  • Warm and light clothes.
  • Hiking shoes and sticks.
  • Cash in Soles.
  • Water and snacks.
  • Camera and fully charged phones.

Climb to Huaynapicchu Mountain:

It is a peak located behind the Archaeological Site of Machu Picchu “when we see taken from the classic photo place”, the climb to Huaynapicchu Mountain takes between 45 minutes to 1 hour. The trail consists starting with some flat and downhill sections followed by a long uphill stair until the top, the views are completely different to the regular ones. It is important to book in advance since there are limited spots each day, the price for this circuit is also more expensive than others. CLICK HERE to have more information about the HUAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN.

Climb to Machu Picchu Mountain:

Another additional circuit to do is the Machu Picchu Mountain, the hike up to the top takes between 1 hour and a half to 2 hours through the ancestral trail, the views from each of the resting points are stunning and perfect for the panoramic photos, there is also a limited availability and also with an extra cost. Find the appropriate information about the MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAIN through THIS LINK.

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