MACHU PICCHU SUNRISE TOUR  4 DAYS

Duration: 4 days and 3 nights.
Starting and End Point: Cusco’s Airport
Departure Dates: Daily Departure group service and private service.
Type of Tour: Cultural and History.
Transport: Bus and train
Difficulty: Does involve some narrow trails amongst archaeological site like: Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, so sturdy footwear is required to help you enjoy it fully.

Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour Description

This 4-day Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour is perfect for those looking to experience the region’s archaeological and cultural treasures in a short amount of time, the tour includes: City tour of Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour. This tour is a great combination of beauty traditions and of the History of Cusco – Peru; Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour package is ideal for those who only have four days to experience the most important sites of the Incas.

Enjoy the beauty of the Andes, high mountains at the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas, see the farming terraces still with crops cultivated by modern Cusquenian people, llamas and alpacas on the road, see the traditional Market at Pisac town; now, the market runs every single day, guided tour of the Inca ruins of Pisac on the top of the mountain, then enjoy the guided tour at Ollantaytambo. Then, we will travel by train to the picturesque town of “Aguas Calientes” and the next day, we are going to explore Machu Picchu.

Included activities

• City Tour
• Sacred Valley tour
• Machu Picchu Tour
• Free time within Machu Picchu

Outline itinerary

DAY 1: Cusco

• Reception in the Airport of Cusco.
• Transfer to the designated hotel.
• In the afternoon, guided city tour.
• In the city tour, you’ll visit: the Cathedral, Qorikancha, Sacsayhauman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.

DAY 2: Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo and train to “Aguas Calientes”.

• Breakfast in the hotel.
• Visit of Pisac’s local market.
• Explore the Inca ruins of Pisac.
• Stop for lunch in the town of Urubamba.
• Explore the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
• In the afternoon, you will take the train to the town of “Aguas Calientes”.
• Hotel Accommodation.

DAY 3: Machu Picchu tour

• Breakfast in the hotel.
• Bus for 25 minutes up to Machu Picchu.
• 2-3 hour tour within Machu Picchu.
• Free time for further exploration. Optional climb to the Huayna Picchu Mountain.
• In the afternoon, we’ll return to Cusco.

DAY 4: Transfer out.

• Breakfast in the hotel.
• Transfer to the airport or bus stop, the transfer is subject to your tour itinerary.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival to Cusco and City Tour

Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour in Peru

The Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour, begins once you arrive to Cusco before noon. However, we must know your flight details for your reception and transfer you to the designated hotel; Once in the hotel, you’ll receive the briefing about the trip. In the afternoon, you will have the city tour which starts at 01:30 p.m.

For this tour, we’ll pick you up from the hotel and depart on a guided  tour, where you’ll  have the opportunity to visit 6 places (includes entrance to the archaeological centers and museums) we will visit the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) and in addition, we will make a route bordering archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q’enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay, tour ends at 06:30 p.m approximately at the Main Square in order you can enjoy your dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants in the area, then overnight. (No meals included).

Our Recommendations:

• After the tour, stroll through the Plaza de Armas and surrounding areas, where you can appreciate the work of the Cusqueñian artisan craft stores
• Grab a bite at the famous Peruvian cuisine restaurants nearby or relax on the park benches of Plaza de Armas and then take a photo there for memories to last during the warm weather in the afternoon, despite the cold nights of Cusco
• If you like the night around the square you will find many nightclubs and bars filled with tourists and locals who expect to have fun with good music and drinks.

DAY 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas: Cusco – Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo and train to “Aguas Calientes”

Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour

Today, we will start the tour at 08:30 a.m when we’re gonna pick you up from the hotel and travel toward the Sacred Valley of the Incas where we will visit the local market of Pisac, we will also explore the Inca ruins of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo; We will stop at Urubamba to enjoy the local cuisine. In the afternoon you’ll take the train for two hours to the town of “Aguas Calientes”; accommodation in the hotel.

The stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas is embraced between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo;  the Sacred Valley is a green and very fertile valley through which is running down Urubamba River called by the Incas as “Willcamayu”; the Incas believed not only that the flow of the Urubamba was inexorably tied to the constellations and the mountain peaks, but also that the river was the earthbound counterpart of the Milky Way.

With the river as its source, the fertile valley was a major center of agricultural production for the Incas, who grew native Andean crops such as white corn, coca, potatoes, and other fruits and vegetables in expansive fields and along spectacularly terraced mountain slopes.

Our Recommendation:

• We suggest suitable footwear, you will climb stairs with many steps. Bring a small backpack, camera; wear a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle.
• In village of Pisac, do not forget to try the delicious empanadas, and purchase an artisan souvenir/memorabilia.
• When you arrive to the town of Urubamba, Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch where we invite you to try the corn of Sacred Valley.

DAY 3: “Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour”: “Aguas Calientes” – Machu Picchu tour – “Aguas Calientes” – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

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Very early, we’ll leave the hotel and take the bus for 25 minutes up to Machu Picchu and explore for two hours every important place like: the Agricultural zone; in the Urban zone, we will visit the Temple of the Sun, The Temple of the Mother Earth, the Main temple, The temple of the Andean cosmology, the Sundial, The green house, the Temple of the Condor and other important places around Machu Picchu. You will also have free time to explore, relax and meditate. Buffet lunch at local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will board the train that will take you back to Cusco. On arrival, our collaborators will be waiting in the train station, from where we’ll transfer you to the hotel.

Our Recommendation:

• We suggest suitable footwear, you will climb stairs with many steps. Bring a small backpack, camera; wear a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle.

DAY 4: Transfer out

After your breakfast in the hotel, you’ll be transferred to the airport or to the bus station, its subject to you itinerary.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED WALKS AFTER MACHU PICCHU TOUR:

• Climbing to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (2 hours, tickets needed to reserve and purchase in advance, extra cost of US$30 pp, please let us know when you book this tour because tickets are limited also we recommend to request a ticket for the 2nd turn at 11:00 a.m)
• Walk to “Intipunku” the Sun’s Gate where ends classic Inca Trail (1 hour and half)

Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour includes

• Transportation: Bus and train; All transfers, Tourist bus for city tour and the Sacred Valley tour, round-trip tourist train from EXPEDITION CLASS Cusco to Machu Picchu; bus up and down from the town of “Aguas Calientes” to  Machu Picchu.
• Entrance Fees:  For the city tour, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu.
• Accommodation: Based on double occupancy: 3 nights ***hotel.
• Guide: Licensed bilingual tour guide.
  Others: Local guide for permanent assistance.

Excludes

• Meals: dinner, you must consider a budget of $25 to $35 USD for each meal.
• Entrance to the thermal springs.
• Huayna Picchu Entrance ($30 extra) .
• Tips for the guide.

PRICE OF THE TOUR

In the following price is included 3-stars category hotel which we consider appropriated and very confortable hotel for Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour

We have other options based on the hotel, type of train; the options are adapted to all budgets and THE PRICE IS PER PERSON. We gladly will assist you, write or please call Us.

HOTELS FOR THE TOUR

HOTEL IN CUSCO – HOSTEL PRISMA  OR SIMILAR

Hotel for Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour in Cusco

Address: Matara 394, Cusco
Rating: 3 star
Web: http://www.hotelprismacusco.com/

Hotel Prisma is a charming hotel decorated in a classic Cusco style – using local artisans to create an aura of beautiful Inca tradition. Guest rooms are well furnished with air conditioning and en suite facilities. The hotel also benefits from an o, cocktail bar and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel can arrange shuttles into the center of Cusco which is just over a 4 blocks away. Walking takes you 10 minutes.

HOTEL IN “AGUAS CALEINETS” – HOSTEL PRESIDENTE  OR SIMILAR

Hotel for Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour

Address: “Aguas Calientes” town – Cusco
Rating: 3 star
Web: http://hostalpresidente.com/rooms.html

The Hotel Machu Picchu is located in the heart of “Aguas Calientes” town, beside the River Vilcanota. The hotel is very clean, helpful, and friendly and all rooms have a private bath and 24 hour hot water. Some of the rooms have small balconies with great views over the river Vilcanota.