Highlights
- Enjoy a panoramic view from Cristo Blanco, located in an elevated area opposite the historic center.
- Visit the Salineras de Maras, where thousands of pools receive salt water from a natural spring.
- Visit Machu Picchu through the available circuit, when you get the ticket.
- Walk through the circular terraces of Moray, considered one of the most unique agricultural spaces in the Sacred Valley.
- Explore Ollantaytambo, among stone streets, terraces and Inca constructions.
- Visit Pisac, known for its platforms, archaeological sectors and artisan market.
Trip Details
- Duration: 5 days and 4 nights.
- Route: Cusco – Maras – Huaypo – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Village – Machu Picchu – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Vinicunca – Cusco.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu: Not guaranteed; subject to face-to-face purchase.
- Guides: Spanish and English, according to the service.
- Accommodation in Cusco: Not included.
- Accommodation in Machu Picchu Pueblo: Not included in the base price.
- General difficulty:
- Feeding: According to the daily detail.
- Recommended season: From April to October by minor presence of rains.
- Rainy season: Usually November to March.
Itinerary
Arrival in Cusco, panoramic Mirabus and quad bikes in Maras and Huaypo
Highlight of the day: Watch Cusco from its viewpoints and drive a quad bike along rural roads during the afternoon.
Condition to complete both activities
To perform the Mirabus in the morning and the quad bikes in the afternoon, the passenger must:
- Arrive in Cusco before 8:00 a.m.
- Find yourself in Cusco from the night before.
- Have left your luggage at the hotel.
- Do not have severe symptoms of height.
- Arrive without major delays.
When the flight or bus is late, one of the activities must be rescheduled or cancelled.
We do not recommend doing both activities immediately after an overnight trip when the passenger has not rested.
Reception at the airport or terminal
A representative of Peceros Agency Travel will pick up from the airport or land terminal of Cusco.
The transfer will be made to the hotel or agreed point.
Accommodation is not included in the base price.
City Panoramic Tour in Mirabus
During the morning we will board a panoramic bus to take a tour of different sectors of Cusco.
The route may include exterior views of:
- Plaza de Armas.
- The Sun Avenue.
- San Pedro Market.
- Streets of the Historic Center.
The Mirabus is mainly a panoramic tour. Not to be confused with the archaeological City Tour that includes revenue to Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
The exact stops depend on:
- Street closures.
- Public events.
- Weather conditions.
- Operator’s program.
Viewpoint of Christ White
The route usually includes a stop in the Christ White sector.
From this point you get a view of:
- Historic Center.
- Plaza de Armas.
- Roofs of Cusco.
- Nearby mountains.
- Modern urban sectors.
The wind can feel cold, even when the city center is temperate.
Cultural Experience
According to the confirmed output, the program may include:
- Cultural presentation.
- Explanation of traditions.
- Pisco sour preparation demonstration.
- Short visit to a community or cultural establishment.
These activities depend on the operator and are not considered guaranteed until the final confirmation is received.
Time for lunch
After the Mirabus you will have a margin to have lunch on your own.
Food is not included.
We recommend consuming a moderate portion because the activity of quad bikes will be carried out during the afternoon.
Quad bikes to Maras and the Huaypo Lagoon
Transfer to the base
The transport will leave from Cusco to the Maras area or the assigned quad bike base.
The journey goes through:
- Urban areas.
- agricultural fields.
- Rural villages.
- Chinchero’s Plateau.
- Secondary paths.
Security Talk
Before driving the available equipment will be delivered and explained:
- Distance between vehicles.
- Signs of the guide.
Then a basic practice will be done.
The guide may prevent a passenger from driving when he or she does not demonstrate sufficient control.
Route in quadrimoto
The caravan will advance along an authorized rural road.
The land may present:
It is not allowed to compete, overtake or leave the route.
Huaypo Lagoon
We will make a panoramic stop near the lagoon.
Depending on the access, you do not always reach the shore. The visit can be made from an authorized viewpoint or area.
You will have time for:
- Take pictures.
- Listen to the explanation.
- Observe agricultural land.
- See mountains, when the sky is clear.
Salineras de Maras
After the motorized route, access to the saltpots can be made by quad bike to an authorized point and then continue in tourist transport.
Four-wheel drives should not circulate between the pools.
The set is made up of thousands of pools worked by local families. Visitors should stay on the viewpoints and enabled routes.
Return to Cusco
After delivering the quads we will start the return journey.
The arrival will occur during the afternoon or early hours of the night.
Technical Details
- Transportation: Tourist vehicle, Mirabus and quad bike.
- Total duration: Between 9 and 12 hours, depending on arrival.
- Hiking: Between 1 and 3 kilometers.
- Maximum altitude: Approximately 3,700 meters.
- Difficulty:
- Land: Pavement, earth, stone and seasonal sludge.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included.
Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Pueblo
Highlight of the day: Travel through the Sacred Valley and arrive in advance to perform the face-to-face purchase procedure.
Pick up in Cusco
The transfer will be made from the hotel or agreed point towards Ollantaytambo.
The schedule will depend on the train booked.
We recommend using a train that arrives in Machu Picchu Pueblo with enough time to carry out the face-to-face purchase process.
Tourist train
The base service uses a regular tourist train.
The local train should not be automatically promoted as an option for all Peruvians. The use of the local train is subject to specific requirements established by the railway operator.
The passenger will travel with:
- Original DNI.
- Train ticket.
- Small backpack.
Arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo
Upon arrival, a representative may accompany the passenger until:
- Town center.
- Place where orientation is performed.
- Point near the Cultural Center.
The agency will provide information, but cannot purchase the face-to-face ticket on behalf of the passenger.
Face-to-face purchase of the ticket
The passenger must personally perform the procedure with his original ID.
The face-to-face sale is:
- Subject to availability.
- Not transferable.
- Dependent on the capacity.
- Made by cultural authority.
The purchase normally allows you to enter the next day.
Circuit Availability
The authority will offer the schedules and routes that still have quotas.
The passenger must accept one of the available options.
You should not turn down all the circuits waiting for a specific route to appear, because you could miss your buying opportunity.
Free time in Machu Picchu Pueblo
After completing the procedure you will be able to:
- Register the entrance to the hotel.
- Walking through the village.
- Visit the artisan market.
- Eat in a restaurant.
- Organize the meeting with the guide.
Thermal baths
Entry is not included.
We recommend to take:
- Dry moult.
Technical Details
- Transportation: Tourist vehicle and train.
- Route: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- Duration: According to the train assigned.
- Difficulty:
- Hike:
- Feeding: Not included.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo not included.
Machu Picchu Pueblo – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Highlight of the day: Enter Machu Picchu using the available circuit and return to Cusco at night.
Confirmation of income
This day can only be developed as described when the passenger has obtained entry on Day 2.
If there is no ticket available for this day, you will need to:
- Add a night.
- Change the train.
- Reprogram the guide.
- Modify the return.
- Pay the corresponding differences.
Breakfast
Breakfast will depend on the hotel hired.
When the entrance is early, the hotel could offer a breakfast box, subject to its conditions.
Bus Consettur
At the indicated time we will board the bus from Machu Picchu Pueblo to the entrance.
The journey usually takes between 25 and 30 minutes.
The passenger must carry:
- Original DNI.
- Bus ticket.
- Small backpack.
- Water in permitted packaging.
Machu Picchu Circuits
The tour will depend on the ticket obtained.
Official circuits include:
Circuit 1 Panoramic.
Circuit 2 Classic Machupicchu.
Circuit 3 Machupicchu Royalty.
Within these circuits there are specific routes, such as Superior Terrace, classic routes, lower sectors and complementary accesses. Some routes operate only during high season.
Guided tour
The guided tour will last approximately two hours, although it may vary depending on the route.
The guide will explain:
- organization of the city.
- Agricultural terraces.
The tour cannot be promised to include:
- Temple of the Sun.
- Sacred Square.
- House of the Inca.
- Classic photography.
- Inca Bridge.
It all depends on the route purchased.
Time after the visit
Once the passenger leaves Machu Picchu, he must not assume that he will be able to re-enter.
We’ll be on the bus to the village.
Lunch is not included.
Return train
At the indicated time you will board the train to Ollantaytambo.
The rail ticket must have been booked considering an approximate entry time. When the face-to-face schedule is different, it may be necessary to modify the train and pay a penalty or difference.
Return to Cusco
From Ollantaytambo a transport will make the transfer to Cusco.
Arrival may occur overnight.
Technical Details
- Transportation: Bus Consettur, train and tourist vehicle.
- Walk: Between 2 and 5 kilometers.
- Machu Picchu Altitude: Approximately 2,430 meters.
- Difficulty:
- Land: Stone, stairs and trails.
- Guide: Included when the visit is confirmed.
- Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco not included.
Super Sacred Valley of the Incas
Highlight of the day: Tour Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisac in a full cultural day.
Pick up in Cusco
The service will start at approximately 6:40 a.m.
The order of the locations may vary to optimize the route.
Chinchero
The visit may include:
- Archaeological center.
- Inca walls.
- Colonial church, when it is open.
- Textile workshop.
- Fiber washing.
- Natural dyes.
The purchase is voluntary.
Moray
We’ll continue to Moray.
The complex is formed by circular terraces within natural depressions.
The term “agricultural laboratory” should be understood as an interpretation related to possible microclimates and crop management.
Access to certain terraces may be restricted.
Salineras de Maras
Then we will visit the salt pools.
The salt flats are managed by families and local organizations.
The ticket is paid separately from the Tourist Ticket, unless included in the reservation.
Buffet lunch in Urubamba
A buffet lunch will be served.
The menu may include:
Drinks are generally not included.
Ollantaytambo
In the afternoon we will visit the archaeological complex.
The main climb has numerous steps.
Passengers with difficulty walking can take a reduced tour.
Pisac
The last part of the day will be dedicated to Pisac.
Depending on the schedule, it may include:
- Archaeological site.
- Craft market.
- Streets of the village.
When there are delays, the visit can be reduced to avoid a return too late.
Technical Details
- Duration: Between 12 and 14 hours.
- Transportation: Tourist vehicle.
- Altitude: Between about 2,800 and 3,760 meters.
- Difficulty:
- Land: Stone, earth and stairs.
- Lunch:
- Route order:
Mountain of Colors in quad bike, Red Valley and completion in Cusco
Highlight of the day: Drive through puna landscapes and reach the Vinicunca viewpoint during the last day.
Pick up from the hotel
The service will begin in the early morning.
It is not recommended to schedule a flight during the afternoon of this day.
Journey to Cusipata
Transportation will travel south of Cusco.
Breakfast will be served in Cusipata or a nearby village.
Transfer to the base
Then we’ll continue on the road and trail.
The base can be found in Japura or another sector defined by the operator.
Talk and Practice
Before driving you will receive:
- Gloves, according to the operation.
- Explanation of controls.
- Braking indications.
- Rules of distance.
- Signs of the guide.
The guide can prevent driving when there is a risk.
Route in quad bikes
The caravan will advance along mountain paths.
The land may include:
It is not allowed to overtake, compete or leave the route.
Final Walk
The quad bikes do not enter to the main viewpoint.
You will need to walk from the parking point.
The time can vary between 20 minutes and more than an hour, depending on access and fitness.
Viewpoint of Vinicunca
The Mountain of Colors is located above 5,000 meters.
The appearance of their stripes depends on:
- State of the land.
No clear view is guaranteed.
Red Valley
The visit to the Red Valley will be optional and will depend on:
- Physical state.
- communal access.
- Authorization of the guide.
When the passenger has severe headache, nausea, lack of coordination or exhaustion, he should not continue into the Red Valley.
Return and lunch
We will return walking to the quad bikes and then drive to the base.
Lunch will be served in Cusipata or another restaurant on the route.
Return to Cusco
The arrival usually occurs between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Airport transfer can only be done when:
- The flight is night.
- There is a wide margin.
- Luggage is ready.
- Operations approve the connection.
- There are no delays.
The safest option is to spend an extra night in Cusco.
Technical Details
- Duration: Between 12 and 14 hours.
- Transportation: Tourist and quad bike vehicle.
- Maximum altitude: More than 5,000 meters.
- Difficulty: Moderate to demanding.
- Land: Earth, stone, sludge and seasonal snow.
- Breakfast:
- Recommended flight: Next day.
Important considerations about Machu Picchu
This program does not guarantee an entry
The agency can coordinate:
- Transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo.
- Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- Accommodation, when you hire.
- Orientation to carry out the process.
- Bus Consettur.
- Tour guide.
- Return train.
- Transportation to Cusco.
However, the in-person purchase of the ticket must be made personally and depends on the number of spaces available.
The Ministry of Culture maintains a limited number of face-to-face entries in Machu Picchu Pueblo. These tickets are part of the authorized daily capacity and can be sold out, especially during high season, holidays and weekends.
The entry usually corresponds to the next day
Official information indicates that the face-to-face purchase allows access to the Inca city the day after the acquisition. For that reason, it is not recommended to arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo the same day you want to enter.
The circuit cannot be chosen freely
Passengers must select one of the circuits that is still available at the time of purchase.
We cannot guarantee:
- Circuit 1.
- Circuit 2.
- Circuit 3.
- Classic photography.
- Specific time.
- Huayna Picchu Mountain.
- Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Inca Bridge.
Machu Picchu maintains three general circuits with different routes, and each ticket allows only the indicated tour.
You may need to stay for an extra night
Although the itinerary considers a night in Machu Picchu Pueblo, during high demand seasons it may be necessary to stay a second night.
The costs of:
- Additional accommodation.
- Change of train.
- Change of transport.
- New schedule of the guide.
- tariff differences.
They will not be included, unless a specific modality is contracted that contemplates that contingency.
Inclusions
- Pick-up from the stated hotel area or a nearby coordinated point when vehicle access is restricted.
- Accommodation in the category and location confirmed for the tour.
- Bus transportation for the segment specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Professional guide for route coordination, assistance and interpretation of the main sites.
- Visit the viewpoint of Christ White, according to the program. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Cultural experience or demonstration, when confirmed. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Tourist transportation in a vehicle selected according to the group size and route conditions.
- Quad bike according to the contracted mode. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Required safety equipment for the activity, provided according to the operator standards.
- Security Talk. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Panoramic visit to the Huaypo Lagoon. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Visit to the Salineras de Maras when confirmed. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Operational assistance before and during the tour for the services included in the booking.
- Orientation for the face-to-face process. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Visit to Chinchero. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Visit to Moray. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Visit to Maras. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Visit to Ollantaytambo. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Visit to Pisac. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Lunch at a selected local restaurant; dietary requests must be reported in advance.
- Four-time. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Basic equipment. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Breakfast at a selected local establishment, according to the itinerary.
- as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- Emergency oxygen for initial assistance at altitude; it does not replace professional medical care.
- Assisted by Peceros Agency Travel. as part of the confirmed itinerary.
- ; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Accommodation before or after the tour unless it is expressly listed in the package.
- Entrance fees not expressly listed as included; these must be paid separately when required.
- Guarantee of entry to Machu Picchu.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Tourist train of return, unless it appears in the quote.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Local train.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Meals not specifically indicated in the itinerary, including personal orders and upgrades.
- Bottled water, snacks and additional drinks purchased during the route.
- Optional adventure activities that must be booked and paid separately.
- Personal travel insurance, including medical care, evacuation and trip interruption coverage.
- Professional medical care or evacuation expenses required during the trip.
- Personal medicines and treatments prescribed for the traveler.
- Expenses caused by an additional night.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- train changes.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Transfer to the airport after Vinicunca, except confirmation.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Tips for guides, drivers, cooks or support staff; gratuities are voluntary.
- Services not mentioned.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
Upgrades
- 3 star hotel in Cusco; Reference Price: From USD 50 per room
- Hotel in Machu Picchu Pueblo; Reference Price: From USD 65 per room
- Second night in Machu Picchu Pueblo; Reference Price: Low Quote
- One-way tourist train; Reference Price: According to schedule and availability
- Return tourist train; Reference Price: According to schedule and availability
- Change of train for new hours; Reference Price: According to penalty
- Face-to-face entry to Machu Picchu; Reference Price: Official fee paid by the passenger
- Private guide in Machu Picchu; Reference Price: From USD 70
- Consettur Bus up and down; Reference Price: According to current rate
- Individual quad bike guaranteed; Reference Price: From USD 20 additional
- Entrance to the Salineras de Maras; Reference Price: According to local rate
- Entrance to Vinicunca; Reference Price: According to communal fee
- Entrance to the Red Valley; Reference Price: According to communal fee
- Canes; Reference Price: From USD 8 per pair
- Individual portable oxygen; Reference Price: From USD 25
- Additional night in Cusco; Reference Price: Low Quote
- Night transfer to the airport; Reference Price: Low Quote
- Travel insurance; Reference Price: According to age and coverage
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