Peru · 5 days
Cusco at First Glance
Day 1: Airport - Cusco
Upon arrival at Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, a vehicle and representative will pick you up for transfer to your selected hotel.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel.
Day 2: Cusco - City tour and nearby archaeological sites
You will be picked up from your hotel to begin a tour of some of Cusco's main attractions and surroundings. You will visit Coricancha, an ancient Inca temple dedicated to the Sun, over whose walls the Convent of Santo Domingo was built, and continue to Cusco Cathedral, located in the Plaza de Armas and recognized for its colonial architecture and valuable collection of religious art. Then you will head to Sacsayhuamán, an imposing archaeological complex notable for its enormous finely fitted stone blocks, and afterwards visit Tambomachay, an Inca ceremonial site associated with the cult of water. At the end of the visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
*Departure time may vary by up to 30 minutes due to the shared nature of the service.
*The order of visits is referential and may be adjusted according to the operational conditions of the service.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel and breakfast included.
*Departure time may vary by up to 30 minutes due to the shared nature of the service.
*The order of visits is referential and may be adjusted according to the operational conditions of the service.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel and breakfast included.
Day 3: Cusco - Centro Cultural Parwa, Chinchero, and Ollantaytambo - Sacred Valley
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco to begin a full-day tour through the Sacred Valley. You will visit Centro Cultural Parwa in Chinchero, where you will learn firsthand about the community's traditions through a demonstration of the textile process and participate in exclusive experiences dedicated to native potatoes and chicha de jora, a traditional Andean beverage that you will also be able to taste. You will continue to the Chinchero archaeological complex and its church, spaces that reflect the encounter between Inca heritage and the colonial era. Then you will enjoy lunch at Hanka restaurant before heading to Ollantaytambo, where you will tour the town and walk up to its imposing archaeological site, one of the main testimonies of Inca architecture in the Sacred Valley. At the end of the visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco.
*Please note that the pickup range for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time. Sightseeing visits held on Sundays include the Chinchero market.
*The visit to Chinchero church will be from the outside only; entry is not included.
One night accommodation in Urubamba at your selected hotel, breakfast and lunch included.
*Please note that the pickup range for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time. Sightseeing visits held on Sundays include the Chinchero market.
*The visit to Chinchero church will be from the outside only; entry is not included.
One night accommodation in Urubamba at your selected hotel, breakfast and lunch included.
Day 4: Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco
A vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) and transfer you to Ollantaytambo train station. This transfer is shared with other passengers; the pickup range is up to 30 minutes.
You will board the Voyager train from Inca Rail at Ollantaytambo station heading to Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival at your destination, you will receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo station, you will board the 360° train. Each journey will last approximately one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability.
Aguas Calientes, situated on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a vibrant handicraft market, a variety of restaurants, and accommodation options. Just 25 minutes by bus away is Machu Picchu, an impressive feat of engineering and architecture believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for Inca Pachacútec. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," captivates with its historical splendor and natural majesty. After concluding your visit, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes to begin your journey back to Cusco. This tour is shared with other passengers.
(*)
From your confirmed entry time to the Machu Picchu citadel, you will have thirty minutes to reach the entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain and begin your hike.
After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, a vehicle will be waiting at the train station to take you to your selected hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers; the wait time from train arrival is up to 30 minutes before departing for Cusco.
You will enjoy a delicious lunch menu at Café Inkaterra with a unique view of the Vilcanota river.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel, breakfast and lunch included.
You will board the Voyager train from Inca Rail at Ollantaytambo station heading to Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival at your destination, you will receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo station, you will board the 360° train. Each journey will last approximately one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability.
Aguas Calientes, situated on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a vibrant handicraft market, a variety of restaurants, and accommodation options. Just 25 minutes by bus away is Machu Picchu, an impressive feat of engineering and architecture believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for Inca Pachacútec. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," captivates with its historical splendor and natural majesty. After concluding your visit, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes to begin your journey back to Cusco. This tour is shared with other passengers.
(*)
From your confirmed entry time to the Machu Picchu citadel, you will have thirty minutes to reach the entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain and begin your hike.
After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, a vehicle will be waiting at the train station to take you to your selected hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers; the wait time from train arrival is up to 30 minutes before departing for Cusco.
You will enjoy a delicious lunch menu at Café Inkaterra with a unique view of the Vilcanota river.
One night accommodation in Cusco at your selected hotel, breakfast and lunch included.
Day 5: Cusco - Airport
A vehicle with a representative will take you from your selected hotel to Cusco's Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.
Breakfast included.
Breakfast included.
Rates valid from January 5 to December 20, 2027.
Not applicable for Easter Week, Inti Raymi, or National Holidays.
Not applicable for Easter Week, Inti Raymi, or National Holidays.
Prices per person
Tourist category: Hacienda Plaza Regocijo · Ava Spots
SGLUSD 1060
DBLUSD 830
TPLUSD 800
Superior category: San Agustín Dorado · Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado
SGLUSD 1150
DBLUSD 870
TPLUSD 890
First category: Costa del Sol Ramada · Casa Andina Premium Valle
SGLUSD 1250
DBLUSD 960
TPLUSD 1010
Package details
Included
- 4 nights with breakfasts.
- Private transfer from Cusco airport to your hotel with a representative.
- Half-day shared tour in Cusco visiting Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, and Tambomachay.
- Full-day shared tour through Chinchero, Centro Cultural Parwa, and Ollantaytambo, departing from Cusco.
- Shared transfer from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to Ollantaytambo train station with a representative.
- Voyager train outbound and 360° return from/to Ollantaytambo station.
- Shared tour to Machu Picchu with site guide.
- Shared transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.
- Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra.
- Private transfer from your hotel to Cusco airport with a representative.
- Private transfer from Cusco airport to your hotel with a representative.
- Half-day shared tour in Cusco visiting Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuamán, and Tambomachay.
- Full-day shared tour through Chinchero, Centro Cultural Parwa, and Ollantaytambo, departing from Cusco.
- Shared transfer from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to Ollantaytambo train station with a representative.
- Voyager train outbound and 360° return from/to Ollantaytambo station.
- Shared tour to Machu Picchu with site guide.
- Shared transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.
- Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra.
- Private transfer from your hotel to Cusco airport with a representative.
Not Included
- International or domestic flights.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, travel insurance, etc.).
- Early check in, late check out.
- Tips.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, travel insurance, etc.).
- Early check in, late check out.
- Tips.
Package Conditions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MACHU PICCHU:
ENTRY AND GUIDED TOUR:
The first entry to the citadel requires mandatory accompaniment by a guide. Please note that the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The visiting route to Machu Picchu citadel and schedules are subject to availability.
To purchase Machu Picchu entrance tickets, it is necessary to provide full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number of passengers, which must match the valid passport that will be used for the trip. It is important to note that entrances to the citadel are non-refundable from the time of purchase.
LUGGAGE:
On all train services to Machu Picchu, passengers may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) on the train to/from Machu Picchu with a maximum weight of 8kg/17.6 lb.
Permitted size: 62 linear inches 157 cm (height+length+width)
ENTRY AND GUIDED TOUR:
The first entry to the citadel requires mandatory accompaniment by a guide. Please note that the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The visiting route to Machu Picchu citadel and schedules are subject to availability.
To purchase Machu Picchu entrance tickets, it is necessary to provide full name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number of passengers, which must match the valid passport that will be used for the trip. It is important to note that entrances to the citadel are non-refundable from the time of purchase.
LUGGAGE:
On all train services to Machu Picchu, passengers may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) on the train to/from Machu Picchu with a maximum weight of 8kg/17.6 lb.
Permitted size: 62 linear inches 157 cm (height+length+width)
Travel requirements for Peru
Requirements and consular contacts
- Current ID (DNI) or Passport
Consulate:
Av. Arequipa 121 - Cercado de Lima
28 de Julio 828 - Lima 1 - Cancillería [email protected]
+51 (1) 433-3381/9966/4545
+51 (1) 433-3381/9966/4545
Embassy:
Av. Del Libertador 1720, CP 1425, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Local: +54 (11) 4802-2000 - FAX: +54 (11) 4804-6180
International: +54 (11) 4802-2000 - FAX: +54 (11) 4804-6180 [email protected]
Consulate:
Av. Arequipa 121 - Cercado de Lima
28 de Julio 828 - Lima 1 - Cancillería [email protected]
+51 (1) 433-3381/9966/4545
+51 (1) 433-3381/9966/4545
Embassy:
Av. Del Libertador 1720, CP 1425, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Local: +54 (11) 4802-2000 - FAX: +54 (11) 4804-6180
International: +54 (11) 4802-2000 - FAX: +54 (11) 4804-6180 [email protected]
Important
It is the traveler’s responsibility to reconfirm the documentation required by the destination country with the corresponding consulate and to have all required documents at the time of travel.
General conditions
Paamul Travel Service S.R.L. is not responsible for the documentation or vaccinations required for entry into different countries. Travelers must consult the consulate or embassy of each destination.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices do not include booking fees, VAT, banking charges, or RG 4815.
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