City Tour

Full Day

Group Size

Up to 8 people

Transportation

Van, Train, Bus

Max Altitude

4200 m.s.n.m

Difficulty

Challenging

Service

Group

Duration:

Full Day

Explore the Best that Cusco Has to Offer

Welcome to Cusco, the navel of the world! Join us on this spectacular half-day tour of all the
most important historical sites in the city. You”ll feel inspired as you walk through ancestral
streets and the pretty plazas of Qosqo.

You”ll go back in time as you walk through each era in the royal city’s past—it’s the oldest
continuously inhabited city in the Americas! We can trace time through history from Native
Americans to Incas and Spaniards and finally to modern-day citizens of Cusco.

Besides the historical importance of this grand city, Cusco is breathtaking with a buzzing
culture and a cuisine highly-acclaimed on the world stage! We’re sure this majestic city will
go above and beyond any expectations you have.

City Tour Details

Cusco City Tour: The archeological sites of Cusco

As you touch down in the imperial city of Cusco, you’ll be greeted by our friendly team who”!ll help you get settled in. Whether you’re
visiting by yourself, as a couple, or as part of a larger group, you can join us any day of the week to explore the magical city’s
magnificent past.

The half-day city tour is a perfect way to spend your first day in Cusco. It’s a relaxing trip consisting of visits to nearby archaeological
sites and admiring the surrounding landscape. There’s only light walking involved, and you don’t need to worry about the logistics
as we’ve got it all covered.

Cusco holds amazing cultural richness. This tour is highly recommended for those who would like to know more about our culture
and the city’s past—which made it what itis today. You’ll enjoy a visit to the Main Plaza (Plaza de Armas), where you’ll find the Cusco
Cathedral. We’ll also stop at Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) €: Santo Domingo Convent. Later on, we’ll head out of the center and
drive to the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.

Cusco maintains its customs, traditions, mysteries, and tales of its legendary past as a city. So make your first day in the imperial
capital of the Inca empire one to remember.

DAY 2 - HUAYLLABAMBA TO PACAYMAYO

Ever optimistic, the sun will be shining on our second day as we follow the Inca trail to Warmiwañusta (Dead Woman’s Pass). This is considered to be the most challenging trek day as we cross this highest point of the trail at 4200m (13779ft), prepare for a steep uphill until we summit. The sense of achievement is a reward in itself, then a beautiful stone trail will show us the way as we descend to our tents in the campsite at Pacaymayo (3580 mt/11740 ft).

On reaching our camp for the evening we will be met by our trek team who will have already set up camp and our cook who will be preparing our mouthwatering evening meal.

Day Distance: 11km / 7 ml

Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs.

Meals: B, L, D + Snacks

DAY 3 - PACAYMAYO TO PHUYUPATAMARCA

Waking up just in time to be served a hot drink, our tents pitched within the surroundings of the cloud forest.

After a good and healthy breakfast we continue along this ancient trail passing small marshes, continuing over the second mountain pass of the trek. It is the second highest point of the hike (3,900mt/12,950ft). As we descend we will see the flora and fauna become more abundant with hummingbirds accompanying us along our route.

We have lunch at Chaquicocha (3500 mt/11,620 ft) a fine place for a break in the middle of the cloud forest. The last two hours of the day, are some of the most memorable and breathtaking views of the Inca Trail. We reach our last campsite when the sun sets at Phuyupatamarca, a befitting name meaning ‘town in the clouds’.

Day Distance: 12 km / 7.3 ml

Approximate Walking time: 8 to 9 hrs

Meals: B, L, D + Snacks

DAY 4 - PHUYUPATAMARCA TO MACHU PICCHU

We begin the final leg of our trek to the lost city of Machupicchu. We descend for 3hrs, about 900m below from Phuyupatamarca.

On the way down there are a couple of Incan Archaeological sites: Intipata first, and then Wiñaywayna which is just 2 hrs before the Sungate entrance (“Inti Punku”).

Having taken time to enjoy the first glimpse of Machu Picchu; we walk down in to the astonishing complex for a full tour to learn from our guide all about this fascinatingly unique Citadel.

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Later we take the bus down to be on time for the train back to Ollantaytambo, from here, our private transport will bring us back to Cusco.

Day Distance: 7.3 km / 4.5 ml

Approximate Walking time: 5 hrs

Meals: B, L + Snacks

Included

Excluded

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU

  • Warm clothing
  • Small backpack with personal belongings
  • Camera
  • Cash for shopping
  • Mineral water
  • Sun block lotion and sun hat
  • Valid Identity Card

PRICE:

  • $150
  • GROUP of 1 to 6 persons – $150 for the total group  (not per person)
  • GROUP  of 7 to 12 persons – $180 for the total group (not per person)

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

  • Entrance to Archeological sites: The one day Boleto Turístico (tourist ticket) 70 soles (about US$20), at the first site you enter. The 10 day ticket can be used to visit all sites in the Cusco and Sacred Valley region.  (See important info)
  • Entrance ticket for the Qoricancha ( 10 Soles per person)
  • Meals 

City Tour

Price

$

500

USD

Per Person

Group Size

Up to 16

Activity Level

Moderate

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Since its inception, Machu Picchu Condor Trek has been dedicated to providing authentic and enriching tours to Machu Picchu, combining exploration of archaeological sites with immersion in local culture. With a team of expert local guides and meticulous attention to detail, the agency has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional experiences that go beyond travelers’ expectations.

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Porteadores personales de 7 kg incluidos

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Seguridad en el camino Teléfonos satelitales

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