Summary Itinerary
- Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
- Day 2: Machu Picchu Full Day
- Day 3: End of the Trip
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: City Tour in Cusco
- Arrival in Cusco and transfer from the airport to your hotel
- Free time to acclimate to the altitude
- Afternoon City Tour begins
- Guided visit to the Cusco Cathedral in the Main Square
- Visit to Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), where Inca and Spanish architecture merge
- Drive to Sacsayhuamán and guided exploration of its massive stone walls
- Continue to Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay
- Return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel
Day 2: Machu Picchu Full Day
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Morning pickup and transfer to Ollantaytambo train station
- Scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes
- Bus ride up to the entrance of Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours)
- Return to Aguas Calientes and free time to visit the local market
- Train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco
- Evening arrival and hotel drop-off
Day 3: End of the Trip
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Free time for personal activities or optional tours
- Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time
Included
- All tourist transport for the excursions
- Professional bilingual guide on all visits
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (for archaeological sites)
- Round-trip train tickets to Machu Picchu
- Continuous support and personalized attention from Travel Ruinas
Not Included
- Domestic and international flights
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips or personal expenses
Recommendations
- Bring only a small backpack for daily excursions
- Carry snacks and bottled water
- Follow your guide’s instructions at all times
- Bring a camera and extra batteries
- Carry cash for souvenirs and personal expenses
- Acclimate by resting a few hours upon arrival and drinking coca tea