Cusco packages

Want to spend a couple of days getting to know the best of the Cusco region? Here, we organise all transfers, accomodation, and provide a guide for highlights of Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

Click here for historical information on the City tour including brief histories of the Cathedral of Cusco, Santo Domingo Church, and the Koricancha (Temple of the Sun).

As passionate travellers, we believe that the best way to truly experience a place is to spend some time there. However, we realise that this is not always an option for people short of time - and have designed these tours for people who want a comfortable, escorted time during their stay in Cusco and the Machu Picchu region.

Must See Cusco (3 days/2 nights)

Cusco close up (8 days/ 7 nights)

Custom itineraries

Cusco Meet n' Greet
This package is designed for those wishing to get oriented on arrival from Cusco. We will meet you at the airport and escort you to a hotel of your choice. After you have had time to settle in, we will take you on a walking tour of downtown Cusco. This helps you to get oriented whilst also seeing highlights including Plaza Nazarenas, San Blas, Hatunrumiyoc (the 12 angled stone), the Plaza de Armas and the Coricancha (Temple of the Sun). The duration of this tour will be about 3 hours.

Note: We can suggest a range of hotels for you - you can make a booking or we can do it on your behalf.

Included: English/Spanish Speaking Guide, Transfer from the airport to your hotel, City tour as described above.

Not included: Boleto Touristico (Tourist Ticket) or entry to the Koricancha, or Cathedral. Click here for more information about the Tourist Ticket.

PRICE: US $15 per person (min. 2 passengers)

Price for one person travelling alone: $30. If you have a group of five or more people, please contact us for a special rate.

For more historical information about the Four Ruins near Cusco - Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara, and Tambo Machay, please click here.

Must See Cusco (3 days & 2 nights)
Explore the most famous sights of Cusco, the Sacred Valley and finish up with a tour to Machu Picchu.

Day 1
Upon arrival in Cusco you will be transferred to your selected hotel. After settling in, we will set out to explore this fascinating city, whose name means "Navel of the World" with its enchanting narrow streets. During our walking tour, we will visit the Plaza Regocijo, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Monastery - (the legendary Korikancha Temple). We will also stop at one of the cosomopolitan eateries in the arty San Blas area for a delicious lunch. After lunch, we will head out of the city to visit the archaeological sites of Tambomachay, Qenko, and Puca Pucara. We will end our tour at the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman, overlooking Cusco. There is the chance for pretty sunset shots looking over the valley of Cusco to the great Apu Ausangate.

Day 2
We will drive through the mountains to the "Sacred Valley of the Incas" - which held great significance in Inca Culture. The Valley has a milder climate than Cusco and we will see a succession of picturesque villages, agricultural terraces, and many archaeological sites. In the morning we will stop at the market at Corow before continuing to Pisac's lively tourist market and its' extensive ruins. We will have lunch in Urubamba before visiting a traditional ceramics factory where we can purchase beautiful earthenware. We then continue on to Ollantaytambo with its' impressive Inca fortress that guarded the entry of this part of the valley and protected it from possible invasion from the lower jungles. The fortress consists of a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. The design of Ollantaytambo village and the majority of its foundations date from the Inca era when it was a strategic military, religious, and agricultural center. We have time to stroll in the quaint streets after settling in at our quaint lodge in this village. In the evening we will sample some delicious local cuisine.

Day 3
Our start is not too early, as we join the train to Machu Picchu in Ollantaytambo, halfway through its' journey to Machu Picchu. After arriving in Aguas Calientes, we take a bus to ascend to the famous "The Lost City of the Incas," rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. This citadel is considered one of the most extraordinary examples of landscape architecture in the world. It straddles a mountain ridge surrounded by lush tropical forest. We will have a guided tour that includes the Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. In the afternoon you have free time to further explore this ancient city before descending to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco, where you will arrive at approximately 9pm.

Day 4
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cusco airport and assisted on your departure flight.

Optional itinerary 1
Day 4 Free day in Cusco to further explore its fascinating indigenous markets, and colonial architechture. You will not have a guide for this day.

Day 5
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cusco airport and assisted on your departure flight.

Optional itinerary 2
Day 3 Stay the evening in the attractive village of Aguas Calientes. You can soak in the therapeutic hot springs or sample some of the local delights.

Day 4
You will not have a guide on this day but we recommend an early rise to admire Machu Picchu at sunrise, a truly mystical experience. For hiking enthusiasts, going up the Huayna Picchu peak overlooking the site is suggested. Afternoon rail coach transportation to Cusco. Upon arrival we will transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 5
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cusco airport and assisted on your departure flight.

PRICE AND INCLUSIONS: Please contact us, specifying what standard of accomodation you would prefer.

Cusco Close Up (8 days/ 7 nights)

This tour, which is for people that like to get out and about allows you two days in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu so you can really feel that you have got to know this spectacular part of the world a little better.

Day 1 Arrival in Cusco & City Tour

Day 2 : A horseback riding (or hiking) tour of the Four Ruins outside Cusco

Day 3 : Please see the itinerary description at Descending to the Sacred Valley

Day4: Please see the itinerary description at Shapes of the Past.
Once arriving in the Sacred Valley we will continue on to Ollantaytambo, with its' impressive Inca fortress that guarded the entry of this part of the valley and protected it from possible invasion from the lower jungles. The fortress consists of a series of superimposed terraces of carved stones accessed by long staircases. The design of Ollantaytambo village and the majority of its foundations date from the Inca era when it was a strategic military, religious, and agricultural center. We have time to stroll in the quaint streets after settling in at our quaint lodge in this village. In the evening we will might visit a local chicheria.

Day 5: Our start is not too early, as we join the train to Machu Picchu in Ollantaytambo, halfway through its' journey to Machu Picchu. After arriving in Aguas Calientes, we take a bus to ascend to the famous "The Lost City of the Incas," rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. This citadel is considered one of the most extraordinary examples of landscape architecture in the world. It straddles a mountain ridge surrounded by lush tropical forest. We will have a guided tour that includes the Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. In the afternoon you have free time to further explore this ancient city before heading down to Aguas Calientes (either by bus or walking) where we recommend a soak in the hot springs.

Day 6: You will not have a guide on this day but we recommend an early rise to admire Machu Picchu at sunrise, a truly mystical experience. For hiking enthusiasts, going up the Huayna Picchu peak overlooking the site is suggested. Afternoon rail coach transportation to Cusco. Upon arrival we will transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 7: Free day in Cusco to further explore its fascinating indigenous markets, and colonial architechture. You will not have a guide for this day.

Day 8: After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cusco airport and assisted on your departure flight.

PRICE AND INCLUSIONS: Please contact us, specifying what standard of accomodation you would prefer.

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