PACKAGE MACHU PICCHU & CUSCO LUXURY 7 DAYS
Cusco and Machu Picchu Luxury
2400 msnm
Daily Departures
Easy
5 Star Hotels
Private Group
Culture and Historic
TRAVEL DESCRIPTION
Live an unforgettable experience with our tour of Machu Picchu 7d from Illa kuntur travel, where you will explore the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the citadel of Machu Picchu on private guided tours. You’ll enjoy 5-star hotel accommodations, the luxury Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, and the Vistadome train back to Cusco, all surrounded by stunning views of the Andes.
Learn about the rich history and culture of Peru on this 7-day tour. You will visit Cusco’s most notable Inca and colonial sites, including the Sacred Valley, and have two full days to explore Machu Picchu, the wonder of the modern world.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
DAY 01: ARRIVAL AIRPORT / CUSCO
Our transfer service meets you at the Cusco Airport, where a representative awaits you. Enjoy a comfortable and safe trip to the hotel. We assist you with check-in and provide you with useful information for your stay in Cusco.
DAY 02: DAY 2: CITY TOUR / SACSAYHUAMAN / CUSCO
Discover the magic of Cusco with our city tour. We will visit the majestic Temple of Qoricancha, ancient Inca religious center, and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, with its gigantic stones fitted perfectly.
DAY 03: LUXURY TRAIN HIRAM BINGHAM TO MACHU PICCHU
Enjoy an unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu Pueblo on our hIRAM Bingham luxury train, where every detail is designed for your comfort and pleasure.
DAY 04: MACHU PICCHU / SACRED VALLEY / TAMBO DEL INKA HOTEL URUBAMBA
Explore the wonder of Machu Picchu with a certified professional guide, who will reveal the secrets and history of this ancient Inca city. Then, return to Cusco and relax at the Tambo del Inka luxury hotel, where you can rest and enjoy first-class facilities.
DAY 05: SACRED VALLEY / OLLANTAYTAMBO / MORAY / MARAS / CHINCHERO / TAMBO DEL INKA HOTEL URUBAMBA
Get to know the impressive Salineras de Maras, the enigmatic circular platforms of Moray and the picturesque town of Chinchero on a private tour.
DAY 06: PISAQ / PISAQ MARKET/ ANIMAL SANCTUARY / CUSCO
Visit the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can admire agricultural terraces and Inca structures. Browse the vibrant Pisac craft market, filled with colorful local crafts. Then, explore the Animal Rescue Center, where you will meet Andean species.
DAY 07: WALKING TOUR / FLIGHT TO LIMA
Enjoy a free day in Cusco to explore the city at your own pace. Stroll the historic streets, visit museums, or relax at a local cafe. In the afternoon, our transfer service will comfortably take you to the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport for your departure.
TRAVEL ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco
- Our tour Machu Picchu 7d, begins with your arrival at the Cusco airport, where a representative of Illa Kuntur Travel will be there to welcome you and later take you to your Palacio del Inka hotel “luxury collection hotel” .
- Likewise, the hotel is centrally located, just a few minutes walk from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, the beautiful and bustling center of the city.
- This day will be reserved to rest and also to acclimatize to the altitude, approximately 3400 meters (11,000 feet).
- DIFFICULTY: Easy.
- ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Cusco
Day 2: City Tour / Sacsayhuaman / Cusco
- This day, after a delicious breakfast, we will head towards Sacsayhuaman, one of the emblematic buildings of the Inca Empire (just a few minutes from the city center and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO) built by the Inca Pachacutec in the 18th century. XV.
- It is certainly a great fortress built with great stones; however, there are some questions regarding how they were transported and worked? Today it is estimated that what we see today is only twenty percent of the original structure, because when the Spanish arrived they used its stones for new buildings such as the cathedral.
- MEALS: Breakfast at the Cusco Hotel.
- DIFFICULTY: Easy.
- ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Cusco.
Day 3: Luxury Train Hiram Bingham To Machu Picchu
- In the morning your guide will pick you up from your hotel to transfer to the Poroy train station and board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train – a must for those seeking the highest level of luxury – to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu.
- Enjoy a gourmet brunch during the spectacular journey that descends into the Sacred Valley, past lush landscapes and Andean villages. After arriving in Aguas Calientes, you will board a bus to reach the entrance of Machu Picchu.
- Likewise, about Machu Picchu, the only word to describe the whole scene when contemplating the ruins would be “Magnificence”. Also, this place is the top destination on many traveler’s lists, the “lost city of the Incas” is a man-made wonder that has become a symbol of the ingenuity and prosperity of one of the most expansive empires on earth. Latin American history.
- Despite having been discovered only a century ago, its fascination stems in part from its location, high on the mountain at 2,430m / 7,972ft above sea level.
- Enjoy a guided tour of 2-3 hours in Machu Picchu, besides that it will be a tour without many people around and thus you will be able to live a beautiful afternoon in this sacred place.
- Afterwards, we will return by bus to your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- MEALS: Breakfast at the Cusco Hotel.
- DIFFICULTY: Easy.
- ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Day 4: Machu Picchu / Sacred Valley / Tambo Del Inka Hotel Urubamba
- This day we will get up very early for breakfast and then we will ascend to the Inka citadel of Machu Picchu for the second time (approximately 25 minutes by bus). Since, if we go early it is possible to appreciate the sunrise in this magical place, a famous masterpiece of architecture and engineering; In addition, it is believed that it has been a sanctuary and energy center.
- Today, Machu Picchu is recognized by UNESCO as one of the seven wonders of the world and a World Heritage site.
- Optional: The hike to the top of Huayna Picchu, despite being a rigorous climb with steep paths, has impressive ruins and spectacular views, and lasts around 2 hours.
- In the afternoon we will return to the Sacred Valley on the Vistadome train.
- MEALS: Breakfast at the Cusco Hotel.
- DIFFICULTY: Easy.
- ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Urubamba.
Day 5: Sacred Valley / Ollantaytambo / Moray / Maras / Chinchero / Tambo Del Inka Hotel Urubamba
- After enjoying the hotel we will begin our tour with a visit to the “living” Inka city of Ollantaytambo, an ancient Inca administrative center and gateway to Antisuyo (the Amazonian corner of the Inca Empire), located at the northern end of the Sacred Valley. . At the time of the Spanish invasion and conquest of Peru, Ollantaytambo served as the last stronghold of Manco Inca Yupanqui, leader of the Inca resistance at the time. Likewise, at present, the ruins and the city of Ollantaytambo are an important and popular tourist attraction in the Sacred Valley.
- After enjoying the visit to the impressive archaeological site of Ollantaytambo we will go to a local restaurant in Urubamba where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.
- Then we will continue to Moray, an old construction designed for agricultural research and studies of different crops in a range of altitudes. In addition, this place is characterized by having many concentric terraces “rings” that produce a fine gradient of microclimates. What’s more, heat from the lower central ring slowly dissipates as the rings rise outward and upward. And this is how reductions in temperatures are created until the normal temperature of the soil is reached.
- Finally, we will move to Chinchero: the rainbow town, home to the ruins of the royal palace of the Inka Túpac Inca Yupanqui, a community of images located on a high plateau overlooking the many snow-capped peaks of the Cusco region. Here we can admire the well-preserved Inca walls of the main square, as well as the many altars. We will also visit the beautiful colonial church of Chinchero, unique for its illustrations and interior images.
- In addition, we will participate in a wonderful introduction and learning experience of the art of Andean textiles; During the whole afternoon we will get acquainted with the wisdom of Andean weavings as it was maintained long before the Inka times.
- MEALS: Breakfast and buffet lunch in Urubamba.
- DIFFICULTY: Easy.
- ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Urubamba.
Day 6: Pisaq / Pisaq Market/ Animal Sanctuary / Cusco
- After having breakfast, our bus will be waiting for you at the door of the hotel to transfer you to one of the best archaeological gems of the Sacred Valley. The beautiful Inca ruins at Pisac are located on the mountainside high above the town of Pisac.
- Certainly the ruins are a must-see for anyone heading to the Sacred Valley. In addition, Pisaq is known mainly for two reasons: for its famous craft market and for its archaeological site. Here we will have free time to wander the market and interact with the many local artisans.
- After enjoying the typical market we will return to Cusco, on the way we will stop to visit the Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary: here we will be able to observe many of the native Andean species such as the puma, Andean condor, alpacas and many more.
- MEALS: Breakfast at the Urubamba Hotel.
- DIFFICULTY: Easy.
- ACCOMMODATION: Hotel in Cusco.
Day 7: Walking Tour / Flight To Lima
- This morning you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the most attractive sites of the Historic Center of Cusco before your afternoon flight to Lima. Sites offered include:
- Main Square
- Nazarenas Square
- San Pedro Market
- San Blas neighborhood
- The stone of the 12 angles
- After visiting these places, and according to your flight time, we will take you to the airport to board your flight, thus ending our 07 Days Luxury Tour Cusco – Trip to Machu Picchu.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TRAVEL?
Quality and safety service:
- Pre-departure briefing.
- Guided tour of the City tour (Private Service).
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (Private Guide in Machu Picchu).
- Guided tour of the Sacred Valley tour (Private Service).
- Guided tour of the Walking tour (Private Service).
- 24/7 Costomer Service.
Permissions and tickets:
- Day 2: Entrance Tickets to Qoricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay (Turist Ticket).
- Day 4: Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu (Circuit Classic).
- Day 5: Entrance Tickets to Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray and Chinchero sites (Turist Ticket).
- Day 6: Entrance Tickets to Pisac and Aninal Santuary (Turist Ticket).
Transportation:
- Pick-up and transfers
- Day 1: Tourist transport for airport pick up.
- Day 2: Turist transportation on the City Tour.
- Day 3: Turist transportation from Cusco station to Poroy train Station.
- Day 4: Turist transportation from Ollantaytambo train station to Urubamaba Hotel.
- Day 5: Turist transportation on the Sacred Valley tour.
- Day 6: Turist transportation on the Pisac and Animal Santuary tour.
- Day 7: Tour and Transfer to Cusco airport.
- Train Tickets
- Day 2: Hiram Bingham Luxury train from Poroy to Aguas Calientes.
- Day 3: Vistadome luxury train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
- Bus tickets up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
Accomodation:
- 6 nights hotel accommodation in Cusco (5 stars Hotel).
- One night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (4 stars Hotel).
- Spend all the nights at the Cusco and Aguas Calientes hotel in a triple, double or matrimonial room, private bathroom, hot water, wi-fi, breakfast and luggage storage during your visit to Machu Picchu.
Meals:
- Day 2: 01 Buffet Breakfast or box lunch at the Cusco hotel.
- Day 3: 01 Buffet Breakfast at the Cusco hotel and lunch on the Hiram Bingham train.
- Day 4: 01 Buffet Breakfast at the Aguas Calientes hotel.
- Day 5: 01 Buffet Breakfast and lunch in the Sacred Valle Tour.
- Day 6: 01 Buffet Breakfast at the Urubamba hotel.
- Day 7: 01 Buffet Breakfast at the Cusco hotel.
Flights:
- National and international flights
Personal expenses:
- Personal expenses such as purchases, tips and additional activities.
Unspecified Meals:
- Lunches and Dinners not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional travel insurance that covers cancellations, lost luggage, etc.
Personal Equipment:
- Personal equipment and any other items not specified.
Unspecified Services:
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips: - Tips for guides, drivers and service personnel.
What to Bring
- Sturdy shoes, a good raincoat, and warm coats for the night are the only essentials. Also, wear comfortable and modest clothing for the time in Cusco. There is no need to bring a sleeping bag or any equipment as you will be staying in hotels throughout the expedition.
- Documents and Logistics:
- International flights booked and confirmed to Cusco
- Flight information sent
- Passport valid until the end of the trip (* The passport and the migration card must be carried at all times during the entire tour!)
- Travel insurance card.
- Cash for tips to the guides, the purchase of souvenirs, incidentals, etc. (*Note: Please bring undamaged US dollar bills as many places will not accept torn, wrinkled or worn bills)
Travel Guide
The rules to be respected within Machu Picchu are:
- The entrance to the Inca city is from 06:00 to 16:00 hrs.
- The entry and consumption of alcoholic beverages is totally prohibited.
- Hydrating drinks must be transported in bottles (but not disposable).
- The consumption of food inside the archaeological park is not authorized.
- The entry of pets is prohibited.
- The dumping of garbage inside the enclosure is prohibited. Outside the archaeological site there are garbage containers.
- Smoking is prohibited, much less lighting campfires.
- Regarding luggage, only small bags and backpacks are accepted. However, if you have a lot of luggage you can leave it before entering the Archaeological Site in the warehouses, the use of the same implies an extra cost of 3 to 5 soles.
- It is not allowed to climb the Inca walls, much less paint or scratch them.
- It is necessary to be responsible for your own, if you are accompanied by children, take care of them so that they do not get into mischief that could cause irreversible damage.
- Inside the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu you will not find hygienic services. It is recommended to visit them before entering.
- The use of canes is allowed only for the elderly or people with disabilities, the canes must have a rubber tip.
- Respect the signage, the Sanctuary has some prohibited accesses that you must respect and only travel through the authorized areas, which are duly established and marked.
Recommendations
- The first thing you need to do is buy your Ticket to Machu Picchu and your train tickets in advance. Especially if the visit is made in high season (May – September).
- Do not forget to carry your identity document in your luggage, either; passport, university student card or DNI.
- To board the train you must be at the station 30 minutes before departure time, and present your ticket and identification document. Otherwise, you will not be able to board the train.
- It is important to have cash in soles (Peruvian currency) and dollars, in small denominations, because most places in Aguas Calientes do not accept cards. However, you will find quite a few ATMs in the city of Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
- The visiting hours to Machu Picchu most frequented by tourists is between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Therefore, it is recommended to go up to the Inca City in the early morning or in the afternoon so that you can enjoy your tour with peace of mind.
- If you are North American or belong to the European Community, you will not need a visa for stays of less than 90 days. If you come from countries that make up the Andean Community (CAN), you can enter just by presenting your identity document.
HOTEL PALACIO DEL INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION
Hotel Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection, is built inside a historic mansion known as the Casona de los Cuatro Bustos, which from its privileged position next to the Qoricancha Palace in the center of Cusco has experienced more than five centuries of the history of this historic city.
Each of the 203 rooms are exquisitely decorated with colonial furniture and art and all the comforts of modern technology, such as the exclusive Luxury Collection bed, LCD televisions and high-speed Internet. Some rooms have Quechua names and paintings from the Cusco school decorate the walls, while the headboards and ceilings have original hand-painted frescoes. In addition, they have an oxygenation system to alleviate the effects of altitude and are located in the Casona Cuatro Bustos, overlooking the central patio of the mansion.
The Palacio del Inka Spa offers a variety of treatments based on native Andean minerals and products, as well as a relaxing indoor therapy pool. We also find here the Inti Raymi restaurant that presents a wide variety of Peruvian dishes and a buffet breakfast whose service begins early in the morning. In the same way, it has lounges and meeting rooms that can be adapted to any need and invite guests to organize the perfect event or celebration.
TAMBO DE INKA, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA
Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is a franchise of Starwood Hotel & Resorts, located in the Sacred Valley of Urubamba between Cusco and the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. It is certainly the only hotel in the Sacred Valley that has a private train station and from where you can start your journey to the famous Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
HOTEL INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU TOWN
The Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, an intimate Andean town with stepped hills, waterfalls, stone paths and 83 whitewashed adobe houses hidden in the cloud forest, is also popular with those heading to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu . A member of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, the property boasts 12 acres of exquisite natural beauty, home to 214 species of birds, including the golden-headed quetzal and the iconic Andean cock-of-the-rock, and the largest native orchid. of the world collection (372 species) have been recorded.
After exploring the Historic Sanctuary and internal excursions, guests can enjoy the Unu Spa, which combines classic nurturing with an Andean mystical approach. The natural products are derived from local botanical extracts (mint, eucalyptus and orchids), thus providing a pleasant spiritual, sensual and relaxing experience. It also has a first-class restaurant that offers stunning views of the Vilcanota River and shares the secrets of Peruvian cuisine with a contemporary twist.
TRAVEL PRICES
The “Package Machu Picchu & Cusco Luxury 7D/6N” can depart any day of the week, all year round.
PRICES:
By Hiram Bingham Luxurious Train:
- Per Person: USD 2790 dollars (Adult).
(If there are minors in the group, consult with our sales team).
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 1400 per person
BALANCE: US$ 1390 (commonly paid in Cusco after the informative talk).
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Hotel
Our private and personalized tour services in luxurious 5-star hotels offer a tailored and exclusive travel experience. From the comfort of your elegant accommodation, we provide you:
- Private Expert Guides: Access to professional and expert guides who adapt the tour to your interests and needs, guaranteeing an enriching and personalized experience.
- Exclusive Transportation: Transfers in private luxury vehicles, with experienced drivers who will take you comfortably to each destination.
- Personalized Experiences: We design custom itineraries that include visits to the most emblematic sites and special activities, such as private dinners and exclusive events.
- Premium Customer Service: Personalized assistance and attention to every detail to ensure that your experience is perfectly tailored to your expectations.
- Luxury Amenities: Enjoy services such as VIP access to attractions, reservations at high-end restaurants and exclusive activities that are only available to our guests.
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