4Days CUSCO EXCLUSIVE

Overview

This excursion has been designed to satisfy the expectations of our clients who arrive to Cusco – Peru, It will allow you to know the main cultural and natural attractions of the Inca Empire.
Cusco city and its surroundings as well as Machu Picchu, the Rainbow Mountain and Humantay lagoon are the places where you will spend your days better.

They are very impressive spots where you can ascend over 5000 meters above sea level in one day of excursion, you will also be able to see, participate and experience the customs and traditions of the local people.

This excursion begins and ends in Cusco city, we have daily departures with a minimum of 2 participants
come on…!  Let’s try “The best 4-days in Cusco”

“The further I go, the closer to me I get.”– Andrew McCarthy

USEFUL INFORMATION
Destination: Cusco and Machu Picchu
Theme: Cultural / Hike
Tour style: By minibus and train
General difficulty: Moderate
Group size: Min 2 people
Frequency: Daily departures
Cusco: 3350 meters / 10990 feet
Machu Picchu: 2450 meters / 8038 feet
Highest point: 5100 meters / 16732 feet
Weather: May to November sunny

Itinerary

Day 1
RECEPTION IN CUSCO - CITY TOUR - 4 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

Welcome at Cusco Airport then transfer you to the hotel, check in and free time to organize yourselves, it is advisable to drink an infusion of coca leaves to avoid altitude sickness.

At 1:20 p.m. we start our 5 and half hours tour, which will take us to explore the most interesting places inside and outside of Cusco city, the first place for us to visit is the Cathedral where we will learn and admire the religious ornamentation of this beautiful place then we continue walking through the narrow streets of Cusco to the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) where we will observe the beauty and the perfect harmony of the religious syncretism, after that, we move away from the city to visit very beautiful archaeological complexes and admire those incredible stone masterpieces such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.
Finally, we return to Cusco city at approximately 18:00 hours.

Duration of the Tour: 5 and a half hours
Highest point Tambomachay: 3710 meters / 12139 feet
Accommodation will be at selected hotel in Cusco

Day 2
CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY - CUSCO

This day we do a full day excursion to the Inca Citadel Machu Picchu, we pick you up at 4:40 am from your hotel to go to the train station Poroy or Ollantaytambo, then we will have a beautiful journey through the sacred valley surrounded by beautiful terraces and huge mountains.
Upon our arrival to Aguas Calientes town, (Machu Picchu town) we have to go to the little bus station, 20 minutes later we get to the main gate of the Inca Citadel Machu Picchu, once get in, we experience the best time of the excursion, walking inside of the lost city of the Incas with our tour guide, who is going to explain to us everything that we need to know about Machu Picchu and the Inca civilization, so you will be able to discover the history behind it as well as enjoying the marvel perfection of the construction.
Later on we have to board a bus to return to Aguas Calientes town to take a rest and to enjoy a typical lunch (optional) after that we have time to walk at the local market, buying souvenirs, taking photos among others, then it is time to take our train to go back to Poroy station in Cusco or Ollantaytambo, upon our arrival, our company staff will be waiting for us to transfer you to Cusco city.

Train departure from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes town: 06:10 a.m.
Return Train Departure from Agua Calientes town: 3:20 p.m. or 6:20 p.m. It will depend on availability
the time of arrival in Cusco will depend on the departure time of the train from Aguas Calientes town (3 hours trip)

Day 3
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN or HUMANTAY LAGOON

Today we have a short hike, so we have to decide between the two alternatives, the 7 Colors Mountain or Humantay Lagoon.
The 2 natural attractions are amazing because of their impressive panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains and beautiful valleys, we can also observe animals in their natural habitat.
The difference between this two places is, one of them show us great mountains of different colors formed by several types of minerals and the other one show us a very nice small lake formed by the thaw of the Humantay Mountain.
To start any of the 2 options, we have to pick you up from your hotel at 4:40 a.m. then we travel for about 2 and a half hours until the beginning of the hike. In this 2 options, the uphill hike is very similar in time, it takes about 2 hours approximately (if you want to go on horse, instead hiking, you can rent it at the same place) We will return to Cusco at approximately 18:30 hours.

The maximum height of the Rainbow Mountain is: 5100 meters / 16732 feet
The maximum height of the Humantay Lagoon: 4200 meters / 13779 feet

Day 4
TRANSFER TO CUSCO AIRPORT OR BUS STATION

We will pick you up from your hotel, 2 hours and 20 minutes before the departure of your flight.
If you booked a bus, we will pick you up one hour before the bus leaves
if your flight or bus leave in the afternoon, you will have free time during the morning to explore and visit other places that we did not go with you

Cusco Exclusive 4 Days Includes

· Welcome reception at the Cusco airport and transfer to the selected hotel
· Tourist bus on all tours
· All tickets to access the places to visit
· Service of an official tour guide on all tours
· Round trip transportation between Cusco and train station
· Round trip EXPEDITION train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu town
· Bus tickets Collective between Aguas Calientes and Inca Citadel Machu Picchu
· Entrance ticket to the Inca citadel Machu Picchu
· All the tour in private service (exclusive)
· 3-night accommodation in Cusco in a 2, 3 or 4-star hotel with breakfast
· Breakfast and lunch on the third day
· 24-hour permanent assistance
· Transportation from your hotel to Cusco airport

This excursion does not included

X  Not mentioned Food
X  Flight tickets
X  Travel insurance
X  Personal articles
X  Huayna Picchu (optional)
X  Machu Picchu Mountain (optional)
X  Tips 

What do I need to bring?

· Personal documents
  (Passport, Student Card or others)
· Small backpack, 30 liters
· Poncho, rainy season
  (November to April)
· Sun hat
· Sunscreen
· Mosquito Repellent
· Water in the bottle
· Personal Medications
· Cameras and others
· Extra Money (PEN)

WE RECOMMEND YOU

It is better if your flight arrive in Cusco before 11:00 a.m.

Inform us if you have setbacks or delays when arriving in Cusco

It would be better if you come from another high place, such as (Arequipa, Puno or Bolivia)

For a good acclimatization you could be in Cusco at least 2 days before the excursion

Try to book a tour that involves physical activity in height (check our Programs)

Wear appropriate clothing for treks

Drinking coca tea during the day helps to reduce the effect of altitude (avoid drinking it before sleeping)

Leave your heavy suitcase in Cusco

OPTIONAL SERVICES

These services are not included in our prices. If you want to add some of them, please let us know at the booking time

· Huaynapicchu $ 20.00
· Machupicchu Mountain $ 20.00
· Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas calientes 7:05 am / 4:43 pm $ 40.00
·  Vistadome train from Poroy in Cusco 7:35 am / 4:43 pm (May to January 5) $ 75.00
· Buffet Lunch in Machupicchu Pueblo $ 20.00
· A pair of canes $ 10.00
· Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu citadel  - Aguas Calientes $ 24.00 per person

NOTE

· THE STANDARD SERVICE shares a group with other participants 
· THE SUPERIOR SERVICE is Private and the tour will be exclusive
· We offer a Discount of $ 20.00 per person for foreign students under 25 years of age who have a student card with a valid expiration date at the time of their excursion and also for regular students between 8 and 17 years old
· This discount will also apply to people from countries belonging to the Andean Community (CAN) Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador
· Special discounts for Peruvians $ 30.00 per adult and $ 35.00 per student
· NO discounts will be applied in the high season months (June, July and August)
· To receive the discount benefit, we need you to send us the photo or high quality scan of the card. We also need to view the high quality image or passport scan of the student under 17 and children under 8 years old
· Train schedules may vary according to availability
· Climbing to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain is optional and you must make the reservation in advance because there is a limit of spaces
· Please do not confuse Machu Picchu the Inca citadel with Machu Picchu Mountain, they are different places
· Our price includes Machu Picchu the Inca citadel but not the entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (it is optional)

PRICES

Our prices are per person, they are expressed in American Dollars and based on a 2, 3 or 4-star hotel (marital or twin room)
We offer the entire tour in private service from the welcome reception until the farewell at the Cusco Airport

2 Star Hotel in Cusco

(Emperador Plaza or San Pedro Monasterio)
The price is applied per person and varies according to the number of participants

2 People $ 674.00
3 People $ 608.00
4 People $ 568.00
5 People $ 543.00
6 or more People $ 527.00

3 Star Hotel in Cusco
(Hotel Garcilaso or similar)
The price is applied per person and varies according to the number of participants

2 People $ 699.00
3 People $ 629.00
4 People $ 589.00
5 People $ 564.00  
6 or more People $ 548.00

4 Star Hotel in Cusco
(Sonesta Hotel Cusco or similar)
The price is applied per person and varies according to the number of participants

2 People $ 810.00
3 People $ 738.00
4 People $ 698.00
5 People $ 673.00
6 or more People $ 657.00