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Director's Pick: Rosalia's Total Cusco
Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu (8 days / 7 nights )
from $1,769 €1,344 £1,109
Tour Highlights
- Maras Moray
- Machu Picchu
- Sacred Valley
- Cusco Tour
Trip Style
- City Scenes
- Culture / History
Physical Difficulty
- 1-Easy
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This Peru package to the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco was specially designed by the Director of Peru For Less, Bernard Schleien.
“From my experience, constantly traveling to Cusco, and having lived there, and after being in touch with thousands of travelers, this is the best possible itinerary I could come up with,” he said. “I like this itinerary so much that I named it after my grandmother, Rosalia, who was born in 1920, and still lives in a small town outside of Cusco.”
This package is similar to our Heart of the Inca itinerary, but includes several extra days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. This allows for a slower-paced, more thorough travel experience for travelers who really want to get to know the region in depth.
Day 1 : Arrival to Cusco
Day 2 : Private Sacred Valley Tour
Day 3 : Private Moray & Maras Tour
Day 4 : Private Machu Picchu Tour
Day 5 : Machu Picchu Free Day
Day 6 : Private Cusco Tour
Day 7 : Horseback Tour & Folk Show
Day 8 : Departure from Cusco
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Day 1 : Arrival to Cusco
- Upon arrival to the Cusco airport, you will be met by a Peru For Less representative who will take you to your comfortable hotel in the Sacred Valley. The Cusco airport is 1.5 to 2 hours from the towns of Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. Check in to your hotel, relax, and begin to soak up the serene environment of the gorgeous Sacred Valley.
Day 2 : Private Sacred Valley Tour
- Explore the magical Peruvian countryside during a private full-day Sacred Valley tour. First you will visit the town of Pisac, which hosts a lively market where you can browse displays of beautiful Andean handicrafts, garments, and jewelry.
- Next you will visit Ollantaytambo, a settlement that dates back to Inca times. This tiny village is one of the most picturesque in the Sacred Valley. Climb to the top of its ancient ruins and be rewarded with an incredible view. Originally the royal estate of Inca Emperor Pachacuti, Ollantaytambo later served as a stronghold for Manco Inca Yupanqui in the Inca’s initial rebellion against the Spanish.
- In the late afternoon, you will return to your comfortable Sacred Valley hotel where you can spend the evening at your leisure.
Day 3 : Private Moray & Maras Tour
- After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will meet you to embark on a fascinating tour to two of the area’s most unique sites: Moray and Maras.
- Moray is believed to have been an agricultural research center for the Inca Empire. You will see circular stone terraces that spiral down into the ground. Layer after layer, you will descend until you reach the deepest terrace at the bottom.
- At Maras, you will see the salt flats, an astounding spectacle of numerous white pools of drying salt. These were used by the Incas to extract natural salt from the mountain stream and they continue to be used by the Maras community today.
- In the afternoon, you’ll return to your Sacred Valley hotel for another tranquil evening.
Day 4 : Private Machu Picchu Tour
- This morning you will take a ride aboard the first-class Vistadome train to the hidden temple of the Incas: Machu Picchu. The train ride is an attraction in itself, as it takes you through stunning and varied scenery, providing a real sense of Peru’s diverse geography.
- Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the town near Machu Picchu, you will head to the bus station for the 20-minute ride up to the secluded citadel, where you will enjoy a private tour of the ruins with an expert guide.
- After your tour, you can wander the site on your own. From the Royal Sector you can look straight toward the ceremonial baths and the Temple of the Sun. A maze of terraces and stone steps connect the citadel’s different sectors and lead to artistically constructed temples and buildings. Check out our Machu Picchu Travel Guide for more information.
- In the afternoon, you’ll return to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night.
Day 5 : Machu Picchu Free Day
- Today you can sleep in and relax, or wake up early to return to the Machu Picchu citadel. If you’re up for it, you may want to climb to the top of the majestic Huayna Picchu Mountain for a great view of the entire ruins. Consult with your travel advisor for availability as tickets for Huayna Picchu are limited.
- Once you’ve had your fill of this wonder, you’ll catch the return train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco, where you can check into your hotel and spend the evening at your leisure. For nightlife options, see our Cusco travel guide.
Day 6 : Private Cusco Tour
- Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the morning at your own pace. You can visit museums, wander around Cusco’s historic streets, or simply relax before your private Cusco tour in the afternoon.
- In the early afternoon, you’ll meet your guide to start your Cusco tour. Included on this tour are the best archeological sites and attractions in and around the city. You’ll stop by the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Church, the former site of the Inca’s Temple of the Sun. You’ll then continue to Cusco’s outskirts to visit the sites of Q'enko, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
- Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. For ideas about how to spend the evening, check out our Cusco Travel Guide.
Day 7 : Horseback Tour & Folk Show
- Today you'll enjoy a private half-day horseback riding tour in the beautiful hills surrounding Cusco. During the tour, you will stop to explore the Sacsayhuaman ruins and other archaeological sites.
- In the evening, you’ll enjoy a delicious traditional Peruvian dinner, along with a folkloric music and dance presentation. The performance showcases traditional Andean music and costumes to create a memorably colorful spectacle.
Day 8 : Departure from Cusco
- After breakfast at your hotel, one of our representatives will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport for your journey home or on to your next destination.
- Alternatively, choose one of our other exciting Cusco tours or Sacred Valley tours, or see our full range of Peru travel destinations to see how you can extend your Peru vacation.
| Occupancy | 3 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star |
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| Double/Triple | $1,769 €1,344 £1,109 | $2,109 €1,603 £1,322 | $2,589 €1,968 £1,623 |
| Single | $2,889 €2,196 £1,811 | $3,609 €2,743 £2,263 | $4,398 €3,342 £2,758 |
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. |
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| Occupancy | 3 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star |
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| Double/Triple | $1,769 €1,344 £1,109 | $2,109 €1,603 £1,322 | $2,589 €1,968 £1,623 |
| Single | $2,889 €2,196 £1,811 | $3,609 €2,743 £2,263 | $4,398 €3,342 £2,758 |
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. |
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| Airfare (Not included) | Approximate Price per passenger |
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| Flight Lima-Cusco | $ 179 |
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- 3 nights in the Sacred Valley, 1 night in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu area), and 3 nights in Cusco in hotels based on US standards
- Guided visits with English-speaking tour guides
- All transfers and entrance fees
- All breakfasts
- First class train tickets to and from Machu Picchu area (Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, and Aguas Calientes to Cusco)
Additional Services in Cusco
- Full Day Tipon, Piquillajta & Andahuaylillas Tour
- Sacred Valley Full Day Horseback Riding to Maras Moray Salt Mines
- Camping at Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley)
- Sacred Valley Full Day River Rafting
- Horseback Riding to Cachicata Inca Stone Quarries
- Bike riding
- Maras Moray Salt Mines Full Day Tour
- Horseback Riding near Cusco
- Cusco - Dinner with Folk Show
- Sacred Valley Ceramic Class
Full Day Tipon, Piquillajta & Andahuaylillas Tour
Heading east from Cusco with your guide, you will discover Tipon, a remarkable and extensive Inca site famous for beautiful gardens irrigated with fresh, cool water that runs through an intricate system of fountains. You will then continue on to Piquillajta, “the City of Fleas,” an impressive and ancient Wari ruin established in the first century. You’ll explore this administrative capital of the southern portion of the Wari Empire which dates back to pre-Inca times. As your day continues, you will travel to the small village of Andahuaylillas, home to a dazzling 17th-century church, known as the “Andean Sistine Chapel.” Built upon the site of an old Inca temple, the church’s altar is gilded in 24-carat gold leaf and adorned with both Christian and Quechua symbols.
Please note that lunch is not included in this tour and ordering a box lunch from your hotel is advised.
| Type | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Group | $119 |
| Private | $229 |
Sacred Valley Full Day Horseback Riding to Maras Moray Salt Mines
Enjoy a horseback riding adventure across the Sacred Valley to the Maras Salt Mines and the Moray agricultural terraces. The tour begins near the town of Maras and continues to the salt evaporation ponds, where naturally salty stream water flows out, is funneled into polygonal-shaped pools, allowed to dry, and then collected by salt famers. The last stop is at the circular Moray agricultural terraces, believed to be an horticultural experimentation center. This is our most recommended additional service. Prices are per person for this private service (includes transfer to the Sacred Valley).
| Type | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Group | $479 |
| Private | $759 |
Camping at Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley)
Located between Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, the campsite is situated at 2800 meters a.s.l. and is close to the Vilcanota River. From here you can see the archeological site of Ollantaytambo, just a 30 minute walk from your campsite. The following day, you can walk to the train station, only 15 minutes away, and take the train to Machu Picchu.
The campsite is accessible by road, by rafting on the river Vilcanota or by trekking.
Included:
- Stationary tents
- Dining area
- Bathrooms
- Hot showers
- Potable water
- Campfire
- Pachamanca lunch
- Hammocks
- Soccer field, badminton court, volleyball court, petanque (a game similar to bowls)
| Type | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Group | $79 |
| Private | $109 |
Sacred Valley Full Day River Rafting
Raft on the River Urubamba with category 2 and 3 currents, suitable for everyone. No experience necessary. Trip lasts approximately 2 hours and provides an opportunity to see the beautiful Sacred Valley from a different perspective.
Included: First-aid kit, bilingual guide service, canoeing kit, life-jackets, oars, waterproof pants, and transportation from and to campsite.
Not included: Bottled water, food, tips.
| Price per Person | $209 |
|---|---|
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. | |
Horseback Riding to Cachicata Inca Stone Quarries
Take a horseback ride to the Quarries of Cachicata. You’ll start from the Inca Bridge near the village of Ollantaytambo and cross the Urubamba River. An old Inca trail leads to Cachicata, a quarry believed to be the source of the stones used to construct the town and fortress of Ollantaytambo. This trip lasts about 4 hours.
Included: First aid kit, walkie-talkie, guide service and horses, completely equipped.
Not included: Bottled water, food, tips.
| Type | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Group | $139 |
| Private | $239 |
Bike riding
Take a bike ride through the Sacred Valley where you will visit the Quarries of Cachicata and the villages on the banks of the river, such as Sillque, Chillca and others. We will return to our campsite during a pleasant 2 hour journey on the other side of the river, passing through the villages of Phiri Podra and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Includes: bicycles, helmets, gloves, first-aid kit and guide service
Not included: bottled water, food, tips.
| Price per Person | -- |
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Pricing upon request. Please contact a Travel Advisor. | |
Maras Moray Salt Mines Full Day Tour
The Inca archaeological site of Moray is the oldest known horticultural experimental center in the world. Each terraced level has a different micro-climate in which different crops can be grown. The circular terraces descend to 492 feet (150 meters) and the temperature difference between the upper and lower terraces is up to 59F (15C).
Maras, 4 km from Moray, is the site of pre-Inca salineras (salt ponds). Each terraced pond is polygonal in shape; salty water emerges from an underground spring, flows into the ponds, and evaporates with the sun. The Maras salineras are still active today and maintained cooperatively by the community.
| Type | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Group | $119 |
| Private | $239 |
Horseback Riding near Cusco
This horseback riding tour will take you to the beautiful country side around the city of Cusco (minimum 2 people). Stops include the Inca archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, the Temple of the Moon, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay.
| Type | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Group | $139 |
| Private | $239 |
Cusco - Dinner with Folk Show
Watch professional Peruvian dancers and musicians perform to traditional Andean music during a delicious dinner.
| Price per Person | $49 |
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Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. | |
Sacred Valley Ceramic Class
Muña Restaurant in the lovely Sacred Valley provides the venue for this ceramic class. Participants will learn the basics of Peruvian pottery-making and craft a personal piece to take home. A prestigious Peruvian ceramic artist will walk you through the entire process from preparing raw clay to learning traditional painting designs and methods. You will then use the techniques you just learned to create a one of a kind work of art. This two hour class is a great introduction to Peruvian pottery-making techniques and an ideal way to learn about the current and traditional art scenes in Peru.
Note that each piece will need to be fired in the kiln and will be ready for delivery in Cusco after two days.
Included: Ceramic teacher and instruction, all materials, transportation.
Not included: Bottled water, food, tips.
| Price per Person | $79 |
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Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information. | |
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