Another option for our guests is the Basic Cusco Tour. You can come to appreciate our culture and get to know the most important sites in and around Cusco, a city which has been designated as part of the cultural heritage of mankind.
This is because the narrow streets have been kept intact since the time of the great Inca Empire, and the ancient ruins encircling the city are amazing, and to visit Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience.
Basic Cusco Tour | $170.00
Details of the Basic Cusco Tour
Places we will visit: Templo del Qoricancha, sacsayhuaman, Q´enqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay y Machupicchu
Kinds of Activities: Archeological, Cultural
Duration: 3 Days and 2 Night
Service BACKPACKER: US$ 195.00
Service VISTADOME: US$ 230.00
Itinerari Basic Cusco Tour 3d/2n
» Day 1: City tour and nearby ruins
Basic Cusco Tour The first day combines a tour of central Cusco ( which includes the Koricancha, the Cathedral, the Plaza de Armas ) with a visit to the 4 most impressive Incan archeological sites up above Cusco. (Sacsayhuaman, Pucapucara, Tambo Machay, and Qenqo).
When you arrive in Cusco, we come meet you and welcome you. Then we will take you over to your chosen hotel. In the afternoon we will pick you up and guide you on your combined Tour of Cusco and the surrounding ruins.
» Day 2: Machupicchu
After a great breakfast, we will pick you up and take you to the train station where you board the express to Machu Picchu. There you will have a guided tour of the main points of interest at Machu Picchu, such as the main plaza, the the condor temple, the guard house, the Temple of the 3 Windows, and the Intiwatana, Then you will go back down to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to eat, rest up, and enjoy the sights, before catching the train back to Cusco.
» Day 3:
We will take you back to the airport, so you can be on your way.
* Our professional staff will be on hand at all times to assist you in any way.
* This tour can be tailored to fit your schedule.
* In addition, You can go visit another part of modern Cusco as part of your City Tour.
* Also, if you prefer, while you are at Machu Picchu, you can choose to eat lunch buffet at the majestic Sanctuary Lodge, right next to the archeological park, high on the mountain.
* We use new vehicles to transport our clients, and they are driven by friendly, courteous, and professional chauffeurs.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE
SHOULD BRING
OUR SERVICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Traslado aeropuerto-hotel.
• Bus privado por todo el tour.
• Guía profesional (español, inglés, alemán o japonés).
• Entradas para visitar lugares turisticos.
• Boletos de bus de ( Aguas calientes-machupicchu-Aguas calientes).
• Boletos de tren Machupicchu-Cusco con asientos reservados.
• Recojo estacion-hotel.
• Primeros auxilios y oxígeno.
• Protector solar.
• Sombrero o gorra.
• Lentes para el sol.
• Cantimplora o botella de agua.
• Cámara.
• Dinero extra.
• Gastos personales.
• propinas.
Per Day
Itinerari
Food
Día 1:
Recojo del hotel muy temprano.
City tour y Ruinas Sacsaihuaman, Q'enqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay 3 a 4 hrs.
Retorno al hotel.
Desayuno: Hotel
Almuerzo: Restaurant
Cena: Restaurant.
Pernocte Hotel Cusco.
Día 2:
Despierto muy temprano 5:30 a.m.
Salida Hacia la estacion de trenes.
Duracion 3:30 Hors. Aprx. Machu Picchu (2350msnm).
Visita por Machu Picchu por espacio de 2:30 hrs.
Tiempo libre para seguir visitando Machu Picchu.
Retorno en bus para abordar nuestro tren de regreso a Cusco.
Desayuno: Hotel
Almuerzo: Restaurant
Cena: Restaurant
Pernocte Hotel Cusco.
Día 3:
Salida muy temprano después del desayuno.
Salida hacia el Aeropuerto.
Salida hacia la estacion de Buses.
Desayuno: Hotel
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRAINS THAT TRAVEL TO MACHU PICCHU
BACKPACKER:
This one is designed specifically for those travelers with the spirit of adventure, but who also appreciate security and comfort. The BackPacker trains have been redesigned, using Inca motifs. There is also plenty of space to store your backpacks.
VISTADOME:
This is the most comfortable and fastest way to travel to Machu Picchu. While in route, you will be served delicious appetizers, and hot and cold beverages. The coaches are very comfortable, every coach has panoramic windows. That way you will be able to see all the fantasticly beautiful countryside, and also take great photos.
Included with VistaDome service :
Included with VistaDome service:
Vistadome – Snacks, sodas, juices, and hot drinks.
HIRAM BINGHAM:
This service is available on 2 coaches which seat a total of 42 passengers each. There is a kitchen on board to prepare your food, and a wet bar. This is the first class luxury service for those who would prefer to travel to Machu Picchu in an exceptional manner.
This service includes:
The Hiram Bingham service includes fine dining , Peruvian wine, Cusqueña beer, sodas, and hot drinks. Going to Machu Picchu you will be served brunch, and returning you will be served dinner.
There are tour guides and live entertainment , too.
Tourist guides
The bus between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes
Entry into the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
English tea at the Sanctuary Lodge
Appetizers before dinner
INFORMATION USEFUL TIPS FOR THE TRAVELER
Security in Peru
Make copies of your identification documents. Put the originals in the safety deposit box at your hotel.
Make a list of what you are placing in the safety deposit box, and make sure the hotel agrees to be responsible for all items deposited.
Be careful about carrying around possessions that are very valuable.Don’t carry around large sums of cash.Always keep an eye on your personal possessions.
Don’t carry backpacks on your back.
Don’t change money on the street.
Avoid dark alleys and don’t go out late alone.
Telephones in Peru
To place international calls, you can call from a public payphone, or you can go into a shop that features long distance service..( these are called “locutorios”)
To dial international:
Dial 00, then the country code, then the area code and number.
To call long distance within Peru:
Dial 0, then the city code, then the number.
The payphones accept local currency in coins, and also you can buy prepaid phone cards almost everywhere.
In Peru there are 2 big phone companies: Telefonica and Claro. The newest entry in the market is Nextel, but it doesn’t operate all over the country. For more information about Telefonica, dial 103 and you’ll get ahold of an operator.
Internet in Peru
Every town in Peru has internet cafes that charge under a dollar per hour. Quality of the connection and price varies according to location.
Staying Healthy in Peru
Don’t eat on the street.Don’t buy from street venders.
Take it easy when you first arrive in a city like Cusco, which is over 10,000 ft. above sea level. Eat light. Don’t smoke or drink alcohol, in order to avoid altitude sickness. Drinking coca tea is recommended.
If you are traveling to the jungle, be sure to bring insect repellant and rain gear.
To contact a good doctor ask at your hotel or travel agency.
Banks in Peru
Banking hours are normally Monday through Friday, 9:00 am til 6:00 pm. Saturday 9 til 1.
In the maincities you will find Global Net ATM s and also ATM s from other banks.
Money in Peru
It is recommended that you change your money into local currency ( soles ) at authorized locations, such as banks, hotels, and money changing offices. They are usually open from 9:00 am.til 6:00 pm. The exact rate of exchange varies daily, but it is about 2.75 soles per U.S. dollar.
The Benefits of Drinking Coca Tea
Coca tea is a recommended food in the Andes, both for men and women. By drinking coca tea daily, you will obtain your minimum daily requirement of calcium. Coca tea also contains vitamins and trace elements to keep you fit. It is a great supplement to your daily diet.
Studies show that 100 grams of coca leaf contain 2 grams of potassium, which is needed to regulate your heart rate. The actual concentration of the cocaine alkaloid in coca leaf is very low, and taken in tea in its natural state, does not lead to dependence and is not toxic. So coca tea is considered both a beneficial food and a medicine.
Investigations undertaken by pharmacologists at the University of Caldas show that drinking coca tea is beneficial to your health and helps combat the effects altitude sickness, which is called “soroche“ in Peru.