From Cusco: City Tour, Maras, and Machu Picchu 3-Day Tour – Cusco, Peru

EXPERIENCE:

Day 1: Cusco City Tour  

Following a pickup from your hotel between 1:10 PM and 1:25 PM, visit the Cusco Cathedral followed by the the most important temple in the Inca Empire, Qorikancha. Then, board the transport and discover ancient ruins at Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, enjoying stories and explanations at each point. Return to Cusco around 7:30 PM and make your own way back to your accommodation.

Day 2: Maras and Salineras

Depart with a pickup from your hotel between 8:25 AM and 8:55 AM and then be on your way to Maras in the Sacred Valley of southeastern Peru, famous for its salt mines and marshes. Situated an hour from Cusco, enjoy an explanation of the town before going to a salt marsh where you’ll also have views of the snowy and sacred mountains. Return to Cusco around 3 PM when you will be dropped off at or nearby your hotel.

Day 3: Machupicchu All Day

On this day you will be picked in the early morning around 3:30 AM from your hotel and transfer to Ollantaytambo where you will board a 6:10 AM train. After a journey of 1.5 hours, you’ll arrive around 8 AM when your guide will be waiting for you and you’ll have some time for breakfast. then I could get on the consettur bus (24 dollars we do not include).

Next, with the help of your guide, get on the bus to travel to Machu Picchu where you’ll have time to take pictures and appreciate the wondrous nature and the Inca City.

Then return to Aguas Calientes on your own where you should have time for lunch, keeping in mind that your train back to Ollantaytambo leaves at 6:20 p.m. Upon arrival the shared tourist transport will be waiting for you to take you back to Cusco arriving at 10 PM. where the tour will end at the wanchaq station.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Enjoy a different adventure each day for 3 days
Get out of Cusco and discover the beautiful scenery
Walk by Saqsaywaman, the historic capital of the Inca Empire
Discover the Maras Salt Mines, Moray, and the Inca salt fields of Salineras
Travel to the incredible Machu Picchu

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