Discover Machu Picchu!

In Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire, we explore lovely narrow cobblestone streets, the impressive Sacsayhuaman fortress, the mysterious carved rock shrine of Kenko and the delightful Inca Baths at Tambomachay on this classic Cusco tour.

Later, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we visit the Native Market at Pisac and the town and ceremonial site of Ollantaytambo - the only Inca village that has been continuously inhabited since the time of the Incas.

The highlight of our trip is the visit to Machu Picchu the legendary "Lost City of the Incas", so well hidden by the overgrowth that it was never found by the "Conquistadores".

It was rediscovered by professor Hiram Bingham in 1911. This city is one of the world's most beautiful and important archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Departures any day, all year.
* Overnight at Machu Picchu available at additional charge (see hotels)
All rates are per person, in US dollars and subject to change at any time.
Rates based on shared tours. Private tours available on request.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time for any reason.

Sample Itinerary for our Classic Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour
(any day departures are possible)

Day 1: Saturday: Cusco
Early morning transfer from the airport to the Hotel In Cusco We recommend a couple of hours rest to acclimatize to the 11,000 feet altitude.

Afternoon tour of the city and the nearby ruins, visiting Sacsayhuaman fortress with granite zig- zag walls of precise stonework, mysterious carved rock of Kenko shrine and the Tambomachay Inca Baths. Lunch and dinner on your own. Night at a comfortable hotel.

Day 2: Sunday: Sacred Valley
All day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas (including lunch at one of the towns in the valley), visiting the traditional native Market at Pisac and later the Fortress of Ollantaytambo, clinging to a rocky spur high above the valley. Overnight at Cusco. Dinner on your own.

Day 3: Monday: Cusco to Machu Picchu
Transfer to the train station for and all day guided visit to Machu Picchu, this legendary "Lost City", of the Incas was hidden for centuries by the jungle and rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.

The city's astronomical observatory (Intihuatana) is the only known Incan observatory in existence. Many beautiful temples, terraces and intricate stone work. Afternoon return to Cusco. Night at hotel. Breakfast and lunch included, Dinner on your own.

Day 4 : Tuesday: Departure
Transfer to the airport in Cusco.