Maras Salt Mines

Inca History Tour (3 Days)

Duration 3 days
Group size Max 10
Tour Overview

Embark on a 3-day Inca History tour and immerse yourself in the captivating past of the Incan Empire. This unforgettable tour takes you through the heart of Peru, starting in Cusco, the ancient capital.

On day one, venture to the stunning Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay, Pukapukara, and Qenqo, where you'll uncover the mysteries of Inca rituals and their advanced engineering techniques.

On day two, explore the Sacred Valley, visiting awe-inspiring sites like Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo, where you will learn about Incan architecture and culture.

The tour's highlight is the third day, where you will visit the iconic Machu Picchu, one of the World's New Seven Wonders. Trek through lush landscapes, discovering ancient pathways and breathtaking views, before reaching the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu at sunrise.

The tour starts at 1:30 pm from your hotel, where you will visit Cusco's interesting sights, such as Plaza de Armas, the city's cathedral, and Coricancha, “the temple of the sun,” inside the city. Then, we go to Cusco to visit three Inca sites: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. After visiting the sites, return to your hotel to drop you off.

We will pick you up from your hotel at 8 am. by bus on the way to Chinchero to visit the colonial church and the Alpaca Textile Center. We will continue to visit Moray “the research center of agriculture,” Maras “ The saltpans” and Ollantaytambo, the Inca site. Then, we will take the train from Ollantaytambo train station to Aguas Calientes town in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Gringo Bills Hotel, Machu Picchu Pueblo

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, take the first bus up to the citadel, then explore for 2 2-hour guided Machu Picchu tour to visit the most important areas of the site. After the walking tour, you will have extra time to walk around the site.

In the afternoon, the train departs from Aguas Calientes town to Ollantaytambo town, and the bus back to Cusco. The tour ends in your hotel!

Overnight:  On your own in Cusco city

Meals: Breakfast

The main entrance of Machu Picchu is for taking famous postcard pics!

Included

Includes

  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Hotel 1 night in Cusco and 1 night in Aguas Calientes town
  • City Tour and Sacred Valley Tour - private
  • Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Expedition Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
  • Vistadome Train one way Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Not included

Excludes

  • Tourist ticket to visit the Inca sites
  • Meals on day 1 and Lunch on day 2
  • Lunch and Dinner on Day 3
  • Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets for the extra climb
  • Travel/Health insurance
  • Tips

Equipment

Backpack
Backpack
Sunglasses
Sunglasses

Essential

Cash
Cash
Passaport
Passaport

Clothes

Jacket
Jacket

Recommended

Sun cream
Sun cream

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