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Origins of Cusco 4 Days
Trace the origins of the Inca Empire in 4 days: City Tour of the imperial city, the Sacred Valley of the Incas with Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and the citadel of Machu Picchu with train and bilingual guides.
The route, at a glance
Follow the footsteps of the Incas in four days: the imperial capital, the Sacred Valley and the Lost City of Machu Picchu, with City Tour, full-day excursions, train and bilingual guides at every stage.
Day by day
A four-day journey to discover the origins of the Inca world. Open each day to see the details.
Arrival in Cusco: On your arrival at the airport, a representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel and assist you with the check-in, while giving you an orientation about the attractions of the city.
City Tour (approx. 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm): In the afternoon you visit the Cathedral and the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), now the Santo Domingo Convent. The tour continues with the majestic Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, a religious center dedicated to the Earth, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, the temple of water. At the end, return to your hotel.
- Airport – hotel transfer with assistant
- City Tour and 4 archaeological sites (approx. 4 hours)
- Cathedral and Koricancha entrances included
- Local guide in Spanish/English
- Hotel in Cusco
After breakfast at the hotel, at 8:00 am you start the full-day Sacred Valley excursion. In Pisac you visit its picturesque town, famous for its artisan market and its impressive archaeological site with agricultural terraces, an astronomical observatory and the Intiwatana solar clock.
You enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant with a variety of Peruvian dishes and continue to Ollantaytambo, a fortified archaeological complex with temples, terraces and an urban sector.
Finally, Chinchero, a traditional town famous for its colonial church decorated with paintings from the Cusco school. At the end, return to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
- Breakfast and buffet lunch
- Sacred Valley excursion (approx. 8 hours)
- Tourist Ticket included
- Local guide in Spanish/English
- Hotel in Cusco
After breakfast, in the morning you take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo and begin the guided visit to the Lost City of the Incas, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. Built in the 15th century, it was presented internationally by Hiram Bingham in 1911, although locals had known it for a long time.
You explore the ruins with an expert local guide while walking among the ancient stone walls of this majestic citadel, located at approximately 2,400 m.a.s.l.
In the afternoon, return by train to Cusco. On arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel.
- Breakfast and lunch
- Train Poroy – Aguas Calientes – Poroy
- Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu citadel entrance
- Hotel – train station – hotel transfers
- Hotel in Cusco
After breakfast at the hotel, at the indicated time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima (approximate duration: 90 minutes).
End of your tour through the origins of Cusco.
- Breakfast
- Flight Cusco – Lima (approx. 90 min)
- Hotel – airport transfer with assistant
What's included
- Operated with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide in group service
- Tour of the city of Cusco and nearby archaeological sites
- Sacred Valley excursion
- Machu Picchu excursion
- Private airport transfers
- Private transfers from/to the train station
- Expedition or Vistadome train to Machu Picchu (round trip)
- 3 nights of accommodation in Cusco with breakfast
- All entrance tickets indicated in the itinerary
- Emergency line and 24-hour support
Not included
- Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights (except the Cusco – Lima leg indicated)
- Bookings must include the full name of each passenger, nationality, passport number, age and date of birth
Good to know
- Prices per person expressed in US dollars
- Child rate applies from 3 to 11 years old
- Rates subject to change and availability
- Promotional rates for cash and card payments
- Special rates for the Andean Community (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia)
Per person, depending on your hotel
Choose your hotel category and compare Expedition or Vistadome train.
| 3★ Economy Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $605 | $593 | $702 |
| Vistadome train | $666 | $654 | $763 |
| 3★ Superior Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $630 | $623 | $771 |
| Vistadome train | $690 | $683 | $831 |
| 4★ Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $648 | $648 | $807 |
| Vistadome train | $708 | $708 | $868 |
| 5★ Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $770 | $770 | $1017 |
| Vistadome train | $831 | $831 | $1077 |
Prices per person in USD, subject to change and availability. Special rates for the Andean Community (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia).
Before your tour to Machu Picchu
Tour cancellations due to bad weather are not refundable, as they are factors beyond our control.
According to the latest policies of the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura de Cusco (DDC), all Machu Picchu entrance tickets are personal. Therefore, they cannot be rescheduled, transferred or refunded.
The train company that takes you to Machu Picchu does not allow luggage heavier than 5 kg. Most travelers carry only a small backpack for Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. The rest of your luggage can be left in your hotel storage in Cusco at no extra cost.
Yes, the entrance to the Cathedral and Koricancha is included in the City Tour of the first day, along with the Tourist Ticket that allows entry to Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
We recommend taking the Expedition or Voyager train on the way there and the Vistadome or 360° panoramic train on the return, to enjoy better views.
Booking is simple
A direct process with the local agency. We confirm your booking within 48 hours.
Tell us your date
Message us on WhatsApp with your travel date and number of travelers. We confirm availability and tailor your itinerary.
Confirm with your 50%
The agency requests a 50% deposit of the total to secure your booking. We confirm it through the same channel.
Pay the balance and travel
The remaining balance is paid 15 days before your arrival in Peru. Then you only need to enjoy the trip.
Combine it with other tours
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4 days through the imperial city, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, with a local agency, hotel and train included. We reply within 48 hours.