4 Days in Cusco and Machu Picchu: Inca Heritage and the Sacred Valley

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๐Ÿ“ Cusco, Peru๐Ÿ—“ 4 days๐Ÿ‘ฅ Adventurers and history fans

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4Days
11Stops
4Meal tips
About ยฃ80-150 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Four days in the Andes: Cusco's Inca walls, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Cusco is at 3,400 m, so rest on arrival and drink water. Machu Picchu tickets and train seats sell out weeks ahead.

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Day by day

Stunning view of a historical church facade in Cusco, Peru with bell towers under a vibrant sky.
1

Cusco

10:00

Plaza de Armas and cathedral

Colonial square.

๐Ÿ“ Cuscoโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~$25 ticket
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13:00

Qorikancha

Inca temple.

๐Ÿ“ Cuscoโฑ 1 hour๐Ÿ’ท ~$7
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16:00

San Blas

Artisans.

๐Ÿ“ San Blasโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท Free
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

dinnerAlpacaPeruvian ยท $$
Detailed view of intricate Baroque architectural facade in Cusco, Peru.
2

Sacred Valley

09:00

Pisac ruins and market

Inca terraces.

๐Ÿ“ Pisacโฑ 3 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~$50 ticket
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13:00

Ollantaytambo

Fortress.

๐Ÿ“ Ollantaytamboโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท Included
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18:00

Overnight in Aguas Calientes

Train.

๐Ÿ“ Aguas Calientesโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~$70 train
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

lunchLunchPeruvian ยท $$
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Pisac ruins and market
A majestic Inca statue stands prominently in Cusco, Peru with the Andes mountain range in the background.
3

Machu Picchu

06:00

Bus to Machu Picchu

Early.

๐Ÿ“ Machu Picchuโฑ 30 min๐Ÿ’ท ~$24
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06:30

Machu Picchu

Guided tour.

๐Ÿ“ Machu Picchuโฑ 4 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~$60
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14:00

Return to Cusco

Train.

๐Ÿ“ Cuscoโฑ 5 hours๐Ÿ’ท Included
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

lunchLunchPeruvian ยท $$
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Bus to Machu Picchu
Explore the stunning Spanish architecture of the Santo Domingo Convent in Cusco, Peru, adorned with vibrant flowers.
4

Rainbow Mountain or Moray

07:00

Moray and Maras salt mines

Terraces.

๐Ÿ“ Marasโฑ 5 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~$30
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15:00

Farewell dinner

Cusco.

๐Ÿ“ Cuscoโฑ 2 hours๐Ÿ’ท ~$30
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๐Ÿฝ Where to eat

lunchLunchPeruvian ยท $$
๐ŸŽŸ Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Moray and Maras salt mines

Good to know

โœˆ๏ธ Getting thereCusco Airport is 15 minutes from the centre.
๐Ÿš† Getting aroundWalk; taxis are cheap.
๐Ÿ’ท CurrencyPeruvian sol (PEN). Carry cash.
๐Ÿ—ฃ LanguageSpanish and Quechua.

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