From Cusco: City Tour, Maras, and Machu Picchu 3-Day Tour

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ID: GYG351681-629211
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Country: Peru

Duration: 3 days


Description

Enjoy a unique experience each day for 3 days on guided tour from Cusco visiting the most wonderful landmarks of the Incas. Appreciate the stunning nature of the region and take incredible photos at Saqsaywaman, Machu Picchu, and many more along the way.
Day 1: Cusco City Tour  

Following a pickup from your hotel between 1:10 PM and 1:25 PM, visit the Cusco Cathedral followed by the the most important temple in the Inca Empire, Qorikancha. Then, board the transport and discover ancient ruins at Saqsayhuaman, Qenko, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, enjoying stories and explanations at each point. Return to Cusco around 7:30 PM and make your own way back to your accommodation.

Day 2: Maras and Salineras

Depart with a pickup from your hotel between 8:25 AM and 8:55 AM and then be on your way to Maras in the Sacred Valley of southeastern Peru, famous for its salt mines and marshes. Situated an hour from Cusco, enjoy an explanation of the town before going to a salt marsh where you'll also have views of the snowy and sacred mountains. Return to Cusco around 3 PM when you will be dropped off at or nearby your hotel.

Day 3: Machupicchu All Day

On this day you will be picked in the early morning around 3:30 AM from your hotel and transfer to Ollantaytambo where you will board a 6:10 AM train. After a journey of 1.5 hours, you’ll arrive around 8 AM when your guide will be waiting for you and you’ll have some time for breakfast.  

Next, with the help of your guide, get on the bus to travel to Machu Picchu where you’ll have time to take pictures and appreciate the wondrous nature and the Inca City.

Then, return to Aguas Calientes in your own where you should have time for lunch, taking into account that your train back to Ollantaytambo leaves 6:20 PM. Upon arrival the shared tourist transport will be waiting to take you back to Cusco arriving 10 PM. A car or taxi will then be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a different adventure each day for 3 days
  • Get out of Cusco and discover the beautiful scenery
  • Walk by Saqsaywaman, the historic capital of the Inca Empire
  • Discover the Maras Salt Mines, Moray, and the Inca salt fields of Salineras
  • Travel to the incredible Machu Picchu

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Not recommended for people who don't like to walk
• You must send a photo of your passport at the time of booking
• It is possible to return on an earlier train on day 3 if booked and requested at least 1 month in advance
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
From your hotel in central Cusco or from selected hotels in Centro Histórico.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.