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Cusco, Sacred Valley with Salt Mines, Moray and Machu Picchu<\/a> 4D\/3N<\/strong>, this tour will show the best of Peru only few days.<\/p>\n Always wanted to see Machu Picchu? Overwhelmed by the plethora of other incredible tourist attractions Cusco has to offer? Want to see as much of Peru\u00b4s most sacred region as possible? This quick four-day tour is perfect for travelers who want to see the best of Cusco and Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a> in just a few days. You can relax and enjoy the region\u00b4s rich heritage, while we take care of all the planning and logistics for you!<\/p>\n You will stay in quality hotels and hostels specially selected by our agency, and receive included private transportation to and from the airport on the first and last days of your tour. Please note that meals are not included on this tour; however, with several excellent restaurants in Cusco, you will have no trouble finding plenty to eat!<\/p>\n In order to book this tour, you must provide your passport and flight information. We recommend booking two to three months in advance for maximum ease and flexibility.<\/p>\n This package\u00a0is not finished yet. We appreciate your understanding.<\/p>\n PLACES VISITED ON THE TOUR:<\/strong><\/p>\n [tabby title=\u00bbDay by day\u00bb]<\/p>\n [tabs] You will be welcomed at the Cusco airport by our staff, and escorted to your hotel or hostel.<\/p>\n In the afternoon, you will begin to learn about Peru\u00b4s enchanting history and culture on an optional tour (includes the historic city center, Temple of the Sun, Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Qenko Ruins, Puka Pukara, and \u00a0Tambomachay). After exploring these fascinating sites and ruins, you will be transported back to your hotel or hostel at approximately 4:30 pm.<\/p>\n [\/tab] We will pick up you from your hotel in Cusco at 6:30 a.m. and travel for one hour by tourist van to Chinchero, a small village with beautiful views of the Sacred Valley. In this charming village, you will see adobe homes, narrow cobbled streets, and people in traditional Peruvian dress. Here, the villagers still practice many Incan traditions and crafts. If you wish, you will see a demonstration of how wool is washed and dyed using native plants and minerals Also the beautiful\u00a0INKA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SIDE AND COLONIAL TEMPLE OF CHENCHERO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We will then continue our journey to\u00a0MORAY<\/strong>\u00a0in order to see the fascinating site used by the Incas for agricultural experiments and cultivating seeds. There, you will learn how they cleverly designed a drainage system at the bottom of the terraces in order to avoid flooding during the rainy season.<\/p>\n After the tour of Moray, you will take a 20 minute bus ride to\u00a0THE SALT MINES OF MARAS<\/strong>. At this amazing site, you can see the pans fed by saline spring water that were built on steep terraces along one side of a narrow valley. The water is sent throughout the pans by a network of channels where the water slowly evaporates leaving the salt behind. Salt has been collected from Maras since Pre-Incan times and it is thought that a collective of salt \u2018miners\u2019 has maintained the terraces and channels for hundreds of years. Then we will follow the beautiful route to Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley, where we will stop for a\u00a0BUFFET LUNCH<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We will continue our scenic journey to the amazing town of\u00a0OLLANTAYTAMBO<\/strong>. Ollantaytambo is a classic Incan city which conserved the traditional Incan urban construction of narrow streets adjacent to flowing streams. As you walk through the stone streets, the gentle sound of flowing water will make it easy for you to imagine the city as it was in the time of the Incas. In the upper part of the town, there is an impressive ceremonial center that was used for water worship and also a mighty fortress that protected the access point to the lower part of the valley<\/p>\n Finally, you will board the 4:30 p.m train to Aguas Calientes, After an hour and forty minute journey through the Andes, you will arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station, where you will be greeted by our staff and escorted to your hotel and hostel. Here you can relax and rest before your day at Machu Picchu. At dinner, you will be briefed on the next day\u00b4s tour.<\/p>\n [\/tab]<\/p>\n [tab title=\u00bbDay 3″]<\/p>\n After an early wake-up call and breakfast, you will ascend to Machu Picchu either by bus or on foot to watch the sun rise over this Wonder of the World. A guide will escort you through the site\u00b4s highlights on one of three available circuits. Hiking to the peak of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain is also available for an additional fee (USD $20). After you\u00b4ve explored Machu Picchu, we will return to Aguas Calientes before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo (please note you must be in the station 30 minutes before the your train\u00b4s departure). You will be greeted at the Ollantaytambo station and driven back to Cusco for the evening.<\/p>\n [\/tab]<\/p>\n [tab title=\u00bbDay 4″]<\/p>\n We will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the airport for your flight to Lima<\/p>\n [\/tab] [tabby title=\u00bbPrice\u00bb]<\/p>\n After you have sent us your booking form and confirm deposit was made \u00a0will send you an electronic receipt confirming your trek has been officially booked and also to confirm the exact departure date of your trek.<\/p>\n Returning train Included in the cost of this tour\/trek is the Expedition train,<\/strong>\u00a0which departs either at 6:20 pm or 7:00 pm DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY.<\/p>\n Can I get an early train ticket?<\/strong> There is also an option to upgrade your train to the Vistadome train<\/strong>\u00a0which is the extra US $75 per person. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking the tour. Unfortunately, none of the trains go straight to Cusco\u2014they run either to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. In either case, we will transfer you back by bus to Cusco.<\/p>\n Can I change my return train ticket by myself?<\/strong> How long is the journey back to Cusco?<\/strong> Can I upgrade the hostel to a hostel in Cusco and Aguas Calientes?<\/strong><\/p>\n Every traveller has their own expectations for accommodation and that is why we offer you the option to book your own hostel independently. The hostels that Inka Trail Backpacker books are considered basic and if you wish to upgrade to a hotel you need to either do this yourself or ask us to book the new hotel for you. The upgrade Hotel options are;\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Tierra Viva\u00a0 Hotels in Cusco and Aguas Calientes are 70 dollars per person per day Important Notice Regarding Student Discount Eligibility\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n We offer a student discount (USD $20.00). However, due to several incidents of users falsifying personal data, the ISIC card is no longer valid for purchasing a discounted tour. As of July 1, 2017, the rules for purchasing student tickets to Machu Picchu have changed: discounts are only available with presentation of a student visa granted by the Peruvian embassy or consulate in the student\u00b4s country of origen and\/or by the National Superintendent of Migrations. These documents must be provided at the time of purchase; discounts cannot be applied retroactively and refunds or reimbursements in this case are not available. Please send us a scan or photocopy of your passport, student visa, and university ID card or transcript so that we are able t<\/p>\n [tabby title=\u00bbIncluded\/ Not Included\u00bb]<\/p>\n [tabby title=\u00bbWhy us ?\u00bb]<\/p>\n Why does Inka Trail Backpacker charge less than other Inca Trail operators?<\/strong><\/p>\n At Inka Trail Backpacker, we offer you the basic and essential version of the popular treks in the region and because we are a 100% local company we know the real cost of operations and everything you will need. That is why our slogan is \u00abFun. Not Fancy Trip.\u00bb<\/p>\n Are you a certified company?<\/strong><\/p>\n Inka Trail Backpacker has been a Licensed\u00a0Inca Trail Tour Operator<\/a>\u00a0since 2014. All companies managing the\u00a0Inca Trail<\/a>\u00a0must be certified and have an Inca Trail operators license. This license is issued annually each December; Inka Trail Backpacker is licensed through the year of \u00a02027.<\/p>\n\n
\n[tab title=\u00bbDay 1″]<\/p>\nDay 1: Arrival in Cusco \u2013 Optional City Tour<\/h3>\n
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Day 3: Machu Picchu- Return to Cusco<\/h3>\n
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Day 4: Cusco – Return to Lima<\/h3>\n
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\nWe can also book an afternoon train that departs 2:55 p.m. or 4:22 p.m. at an extra cost of US $35 per person the train we will book DEPENDS ON AVAILABILITY.
\nPlease,<\/strong>\u00a0notice that 35 dollars extra you will pay also will cover your private transportation to bring you back from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco<\/p>\n
\nAt the time of your tour, it may be possible to make changes to your return train ticket if you don\u2019t want to take the 18:20 p.m train. You will have to take your train ticket personally to the train station in Aguas Calientes and ask them to change the return ticket for an early one. You will probably be asked to pay an extra administration fee, which will depend on the train service and departure time. Please notice that once you will change your returning train you will responsible to cover your own transportation back to Cusco<\/p>\n
\nYou will be traveling for approximately 3 hours before you arrive back in Cusco. First, you will travel for 1.5 hours by train to the Ollantaytambo train station. Then you will be picked up by your driver outside of the train station. The driver will be holding a sign with your name on it so that there will be no confusion. If you do not see the driver initially, wait for them outside of the train station. Once the driver has picked you up, you will travel for another 1.5 hours in a private van\/car to your hotel\/hostel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco will depend on train availability. You will receive your return train tickets once your guide has finished your walking tour of Machu Picchu.<\/p>\n
\nIf you wish to book a hostel independently, a US $10 discount is given per person off the tour price. You can use this money to pay for an alternative hostel.<\/p>\n
\nCasa Andina Hotel in Cusco and Aguas Calientes are 80 dollares per person per day<\/p>\nDiscounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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