Cusco is a truly special destination that will surprise you over three intense and fascinating days. During this journey, you will explore the historic imperial city, discover impressive archaeological ruins, and marvel at some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world as you make your way to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu.
PROGRAM
DESTINATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
Upon arrival at Cusco International Airport, our staff will be waiting for you to assist you and transfer you to your hotel. Later, you will enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was once the capital of the Inca Empire.
The tour begins with a visit to the Cathedral, the most impressive monument in the Plaza de Armas. You will then visit the Santo Domingo Convent, which was built on top of the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important temples dedicated to the worship of the sun. Ancient chronicles state that its walls were covered in gold and decorated with golden representations of nature.
Next, head toward the hills surrounding Cusco, where the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán is located. Its enormous stone walls offer spectacular panoramic views of the city. The tour continues to Qenqo, an archaeological complex with religious purposes, where it is believed that the Incas performed rituals related to agriculture.
Your tour then continues to Puca Pucará, which means “Red Fortress” in Quechua. This architectural complex is believed to have served a military purpose and features multiple rooms, plazas, baths, aqueducts, and towers. It is thought to have been used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested at Tambomachay.
After completing the tour, you will return to the historic center of Cusco, bringing this day’s activities to an end.
• Overnight in Cusco at the selected hotel.
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you will board the train to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes train station, our staff will assist you in boarding the transportation that will take you up along a winding road, offering spectacular views of the Urubamba River as it winds through the famous canyon.
The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome you with its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial areas, and urban sectors. The energy and history of this extraordinary place can be felt throughout the entire site.
After the guided tour, you will enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants. At the scheduled time, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo train station, where our transportation will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel.
• Overnight in Cusco at the selected hotel category.
Today, it is time to say goodbye to Cusco. Before heading to the airport, enjoy breakfast at your hotel and complete your check-out. Afterwards, our team will be waiting for you to transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Lima.
We hope you have enjoyed unforgettable days filled with adventure, wonderful moments, and new experiences. May you return home with souvenirs, countless photos, and incredible stories to share and remember from your 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.
