Ideal for travelers with limited time.
TOUR DETAILS
Cusco, known as the “Navel of the World,” is a truly special destination. During this four-day journey, discover the highlights of this historic city, visit its most important archaeological and colonial sites, and explore some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Andes on your way to the magnificent citadel of Machu Picchu.
ITINERARY
DESTINATIONS
BREAKFAST: Days 2, 3, and 4
LUNCH: Days 2 and 3
AVAILABLE AS: Shared or Private Service
HIGHLIGHTS
Cusco: The former capital of the Inca Empire is a fascinating blend of pre-Columbian ruins and Spanish colonial architecture. Visit the Temple of the Sun, also known as Qorikancha, the impressive Cusco Cathedral, and the nearby archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
Machu Picchu: The legendary lost city of the Incas is hidden high in the Andes and surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery. Explore this remarkable archaeological sanctuary and discover the fascinating history and mysteries of the Inca civilization.
Pisac, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero: Discover the traditional town of Pisac, famous for its archaeological site and local market, and explore the impressive Inca fortress and town of Ollantaytambo. Along the way, visit Chinchero, known for its Inca heritage, traditional textiles, and beautiful Andean landscapes in the historic Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River.
Upon arrival at Cusco International Airport, our staff will be waiting to assist you and transfer you to your hotel. Afterward, you will enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which served as the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins with a visit to the Cathedral, the most imposing monument on the Plaza de Armas. Next, you will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, built atop the Inca temple of Coricancha—one of the most important sites dedicated to sun worship. Ancient chronicles state that its walls were covered in gold leaf and adorned with golden representations of the natural world. You will then head to the hills overlooking Cusco to visit the fortress of Sacsayhuamán; its massive walls offer a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. The tour continues to Qenqo, a religious archaeological complex where the Incas are believed to have performed agricultural rituals. Your excursion concludes at Puca Pucará (Quechua for “Red Fort”), an architectural complex likely used for military purposes, featuring various chambers, plazas, baths, aqueducts, and towers. It is believed to have served as a base for the Inca entourage while their leader rested at nearby Tambomachay. Following the tour, you will return to Cusco’s historic center to conclude the day.
• Overnight stay in Cusco at your selected hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up at the scheduled time. Your adventure begins as you head to the Sacred Valley of the Incas; along the way, we will make stops at scenic viewpoints where you can admire the area’s beauty and capture unique, incredible photos. Next, you will visit the Inca and colonial sites of Pisac, including one of the Sacred Valley’s most beautiful Inca archaeological complexes, situated atop the mountain overlooking the colonial town of Pisac. You will take a walking tour of the colonial town and have time to shop at the artisan market. The tour then continues to Urubamba for a lunch break—time to recharge! In the afternoon, you will visit the magnificent archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, a site that served as a vital military, religious, and agricultural center for the Incas. You will visit the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Princess’s Baths (Baños de la Ñusta), and the Temple of the Sun, among other points of interest. Breathtaking views from the heights of Ollantaytambo will cap off this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Afterward, we will proceed to the archaeological site of Chinchero, featuring impressive agricultural terraces and a colonial church built atop an Inca structure.
• Overnight stay in Cusco at your selected hotel.
The long-awaited day has arrived. At the scheduled time, you will be taken to the bus station in Cusco and continue to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you will board the train to visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes station, our team of guides will assist you in boarding the shuttle that winds its way up a steep, twisting road, offering spectacular views of the Urubamba River as it carves out the famous canyon. The “Lost City of the Incas,” Machu Picchu, awaits you with its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial enclosures, and urban sectors. A palpable energy radiates throughout the site. After a guided tour, you will return by bus to the town of Machu Picchu for lunch at a local restaurant. At the scheduled time, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo station and then a bus to the city of Cusco, where our transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
• OVERNIGHT IN CUSCO AT THE SELECTED HOTEL.
Today marks the time to say goodbye to Cusco. Before heading to the airport, enjoy breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out process; our team will then be waiting to take you to your flight home. We hope you have spent incredible days filled with adventure, great times, and new experiences, and that you return home with souvenirs, plenty of photos, and amazing stories to tell and cherish from this journey through magical Peru.
All rates are per person.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice and can only be guaranteed once the reservation has been confirmed.
Rates do not apply to residents staying for more than 60 days or to corporate passengers (4 nights or more in Lima).
Reservations must include the full name of each passenger, nationality, passport number, age, and date of birth.
If the suggested/listed hotels for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, new hotel alternatives will be offered with revised prices.
Early arrival on Day 1 does not guarantee that hotel rooms will be available. Standard check-in times apply unless additional accommodation nights are purchased to guarantee immediate access to the rooms.
Our accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfast is served according to each hotel’s schedule and policies, generally between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. If a passenger has a transfer or departs before the scheduled breakfast hours, this benefit will be forfeited and cannot be compensated at another hotel. Room service or breakfast box services are available at an additional cost and do not compensate for a breakfast that cannot be served.
For reservations including train services to Machu Picchu, seats are assigned according to coach availability. Seat locations can only be requested after the tickets have been issued.
CHD from 0 to 1 year and 11 months: Free of charge (does not occupy a bed).
CHD from 2 to 5 years: Child rate without a bed.
CHD from 6 to 10 years: Child rate with a bed.
For children aged 10: The additional BTC (Cusco Tourist Ticket) entrance fee must be considered, as detailed under the Optional Services of each program that includes Cusco.
A wide range of optional excursions and pre- and post-program extensions are available. If you have any additional questions, please contact @the information email address that we will create for information regarding prices and conditions.
Please make sure to check with your embassy whether you require a VISA to enter Peru (or any other country included in your itinerary). Viajes del Alba is not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation required to enter the country.
Foreign travelers entering Peru must ensure that their passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
Comfortable and lightweight clothing is recommended when visiting Peru’s coastal areas, while warm clothing is recommended for the high Andean regions.
Visitors are advised not to wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or revealing clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Viajes del Alba is not responsible for unforeseen circumstances such as strikes, weather changes, or natural disasters.
Viajes del Alba acts as an intermediary in the reservation of services and therefore cannot be held responsible for the quality or suitability of the services, death, injury, illness, damages, accidents, loss, theft, robbery, or loss of personal belongings, delays, or any other irregularity arising directly or indirectly from the provision of services by third-party suppliers.
Viajes del Alba designs its itineraries to provide participants with an authentic experience of the nature and environment being visited. Therefore, the activities may involve an element of personal risk and potential exposure that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or harm to the participant or third parties.
The client understands that such risks cannot be completely eliminated without compromising the essential nature of the activity and therefore accepts them as part of the tour.
The client confirms that he/she is aware of his/her physical condition and health and, with this knowledge, voluntarily decides to undertake the aforementioned risks.
The client releases Viajes del Alba from any liability related to any accident or injury that may occur in connection with the client’s health, physical condition, or any other circumstance.
TOUR AUTHORITY
At all times, any decision made by the guide or company representative shall be final regarding any matter that may endanger the safety and well-being of the traveling group.
The client must strictly comply at all times with the laws, customs, currency regulations, and drug regulations of Peru.
If the client fails to comply with the above requirements or interferes with the well-being of the group, the guide or company representative may require the client to leave the tour without entitlement to any refund.
Viajes del Alba directly operates part of the services included in the program and also makes arrangements with airlines, ground transportation providers (including trains), hotels, and other independent third parties to provide the travel services purchased by the client.
We take all reasonable measures to ensure that the organizations providing these services meet our quality standards. However, these parties are independent suppliers over whom we do not have complete direct control. Therefore, we cannot accept responsibility for negligence by the personnel of these organizations.
The participant waives any claim against Viajes del Alba for any damage to or loss of property, injury, or death resulting from any act or negligence of any airline, ground transportation company, hotel, or any person providing any of the services or accommodations included in the program.
The client is responsible for the logistics necessary to carry out the activity. Therefore, cancellations or booking modifications made at no cost must be requested no later than 48 hours prior to the tour.
Cancellations made within 24 hours prior to the activity, or failure to attend the activity, will be considered a NO-SHOW. In such cases, there will be no refund, and a 20% administrative fee will be charged.
For special programs, the deposit required to confirm the services is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Full payment must be made one month prior to departure.
For cancellations or modifications made within 45 days prior to the package start date, the following cancellation fees will apply:
45 to 31 days before departure: 50% of the service price.
30 to 16 days before departure: 70% of the service price.
15 days or less before the travel date / NO-SHOW: 100% of the total service price.
For cancellations made more than 45 days before departure, the cancellation fee will be USD 170 for entrance tickets, plus applicable administrative costs.
We cannot provide compensation or refunds for meals, hotel rooms, excursions, or other services that are cancelled or not used.
No refunds will be issued for services that are cancelled or not used under any circumstances.
If the client abandons the tour for any reason, any additional expenses incurred will be the sole responsibility of the client, and the company will not be responsible for providing any refund.
