Cuzco & Machu Picchu

Square in Cuzco

Cuzco is the archaeological capital of South America, with fine examples of Inca history and architecture. The Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, where the Incas celebrated their religious events, contains the Inca Baths, the Kenko Amphitheater and the Koricancha Temple. Cuzco is also rich in colonial heritage and remains much as it was during the colonial period. To the south of Cuzco, lie the ruins of Piquillacta, and the beautiful colonial Andahuay lillas Church (named the Peruvian Sistine Chapel). Further south is the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" which is filled with colorful Andean villages and several hotels. One of these villages is Pisac, with its stately ruins and colorful Indian Market Fair and the famous Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress - Machu Picchu, called the "Lost City of the Incas", was discovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, and is actually lower than Cuzco. The beautifully preserved ruins consist of an enormous stone city hidden by a spectacular terraced green mountain plateau surrounded by three towering peaks.

Machu Picchu

Recommended Hotels

Monasterio del Cuzco
An elegant baroque-style hotel converted from a former 17th century monastery. It is conveniently situated downtown and is considered Cuzco's finest.

Hotel Monasterio

  
  
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

Hotel Libertador
A historic hotel incorporating 16th-century Pizaro's Palace, the modern addition was built in Spanish Colonial design. It is situated in the heart of the city, two blocks from the main square.

Hotel Machu Picchu Ruinas (In Machu Picchu)
An ideally located hotel within the Incan citadel and the archaeological site of Machu Picchu (this popular hotel is very small and early reservations are highly recommended).

Classic Cuzco Machu Picchu -3 Days

Day 1 - Lima / Cuzco - Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival, you will be met and driven to your hotel. In the afternoon, there is a sightseeing tour of Cuzco and the surrounding valley, including the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko and Tambomachay.

Day 2 - Machu Picchu - All day excursion by train to Machu Picchu. including lunch and escorted sightseeing at the fabled Lost City. Return to Cuzco on the afternoon train and transfer to your hotel.

Day 3 - Cuzco / Lima - Transfer from your hotel to the airport for the return flight to Lima.

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Cuzco / Machu Picchu &The Pisac Indian Market -4 Days

Day 1 - Lima / Cuzco - Transfer to Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival you will be met and driven to your hotel. In the afternoon, escorted sightseeing of Cuzco and the surrounding valley, including the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko and Tambomachay.

Day 2 - Machu Picchu - All day excursion by train to Machu Picchu, including lunch and escorted sightseeing at the fabled Lost City. Return to Cuzco on the afternoon train and transfer to your hotel.

Day 3 - Pisac - Take a half day excursion to the famous Pisac Indian Market. Return to your hotel in Cuzco.

Pisac Indian Market

Day 4 - Cuzco / Lima - Transfer from your hotel to the airport for the return flight to Lima.

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Cuzco / Machu Picchu &Ollantaytambo - 4 Days
Same as the above tour with the exception of Day 3, which is as follows:

Day 3 - Pisac & Ollantaytambo - Full day excursion to the Pisac Indian Market plus a visit to the Ollantaytambo ruins, Lake Huavro and Iscuchaca. Lunch in Urubamba is included. Return to your hotel in Cuzco in the afternoon.

Ollantaytambo Ruins

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Cuzco & Machu Picchu, Including an Overnight at the Ruins - 4 Days

Day 1 - Lima / Cuzco - Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco. Upon arrival, you will be met and driven to your hotel. Afternoon escorted sightseeing of Cuzco and the surrounding valley, including tile ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko and Tambomachay.

Day 2 - Cuzco / Machu Picchu (overnight) - All day excursion by alpine train to Machu Picchu, including lunch at the ruins and guided sightseeing. Overnight at the Hotel Machu Picchu Ruinas. See the fabled "Lost City" at sunset and sunrise the next day.

Day 3 - Machu Picchu / Cuzco - Morning at leisure to explore Machu Picchu. Afternoon transfer to the rail station to board the train to Cuzco. Upon arrival in Cuzco, transfer to your hotel.

Day 4 - Cuzco / Lima - Transfer from hotel to the airport for our return flight back to Lima.

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Note: Hotel space in Machu Picchu is tight year-round. Both the Machu Picchu Ruinas and the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotels may be used for this program.

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