Christmas in Machu Picchu 2023

Christmas In Machu Picchu Itinerary

Machu Picchu During Christmas – Pamper yourself with a magical 5-day trip to Machu Picchu, Peru! Take the chance to explore ancient Inca structures, breathtaking Andes Mountains, and more wonders you’ll experience on this wonder-filled Journey.

December 23^rd. 2023

Arrive in Cusco during the morning by air flight! Guided visit to the Cathedral of Cusco and the Coricancha temple in the afternoon

During the morning, at any time, arrive at the Cusco airport. When you arrive at the Cusco airport, go to the waiting room to meet our KONDOR PATH TOURS team for the transfer service to the Hotel.

At 13:30, enjoy the guided visit to the Cathedral of Cusco and the beautiful Inca temple of Coricancha – Today’s excursion is light to acclimatize to the Andes of Cusco.

EXPLORE: The tour begins at 1:30 p.m.

1. The Cathedral of Cusco, the Sagrada Familia and Capilla del Triunfo church, and the beautiful Andean canvases
2. The Coricancha Temple – The main temple of the Inca empire contains the rooms of the rainbow, lightning, sun, moon, etc.

December 24^th. 2023

Tour to Machu Picchu by train from the Poroy train station – Return to Cusco at night to continue celebrating Christmas in Cusco.

Early in the morning, we travel by private vehicle to the Poroy train station for about 25 minutes to board the train service that goes to Machu Picchu Pueblo “3 hours and a half trip”.

Once we arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo, we board the bus service that goes to the Machu Picchu ruins “25-minute ride” – Enjoy the fantastic guided tour of Machu Picchu for 2 hours visiting different Inca temples with fascinating panoramic views.

In the afternoon, we board the train service to return to the Poroy train station and then to the city of Cusco – We return to Cusco at approximately 7:30 p.m.

NOTE: In the center of Cusco, by the main square, the Christmas Eve party takes place where the Cusqueños run through the main square at midnight carrying a suitcase “customs and traditions of Cusco” Visitors can organize their Christmas Eve in any of the restaurants to celebrate Inca Christmas.

Train schedule: Outbound Journey

• Train Company: PERURAIL
  • Travel route: Poroy to Machu Picchuu Pueblo
  • Class: VISTADOME train Peru N° 33
  • Departure from Poroy: 6:40
    • At the station: 6:10
  • Arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo: 9:54

Train schedules: Inbound Journey

• Train Company: PERU-RAIL
  • Service: From Aguas Calientes Peru train station to Poroy
  • Class: VISTADOME train Peru N° 34
  • Departure: 15:20
    • At the station: 14:50
  • Arrival at Poroy Train Station: 19:05
  • Arrival to Cusco by KONDOR PATH TOURS transport: 19:30

December 25^th. 2023

Indeed they will have celebrated Christmas Eve until midnight in Cusco, so today is free time in the morning! In the afternoon, enjoy the City Tour Cusco (4 ruins)

Just 10 minutes from the center of Cusco to the northwest and on the city’s outskirts, visit the beautiful megalithic construction of Sacsayhuaman! Continue exploring the sacred Inca plazas of Qenqo with its underground passage and views of the landscape towards Cusco.

The penultimate Inca ruin is Puca Pucara, or the red fortress, where the Incas controlled the people and agricultural products from the Sacred Valley in Inca times. Finally, enjoy a 10-minute walk to the Tambomachay Inca Water Temple to make a wish to Mother Nature represented in Tambomachay.

Explore: The tour starts at 1:30 p.m.

• Sacsayhuaman Inca ruins
• Qenqo ruins
• Puca Pucara
• Tambomachay

December 26^th. 2023

Explore the enchanting Sacred Valley of Cusco, visiting incredible Inca ruins.

Fascinating tourist circuit through the Sacred Valley of the Incas by vehicle with some minimal short walks. All the photographic angles of the Sacred Valley stand out for the presence of the Andes of Cusco with its eternal glaciers.

Visit the Inca complex of Pisac with its exuberant Inca terrace systems built on different parts of the great Pisac mountain. In the colonial town of Pisac, we have some free time to search for Andean souvenirs made locally by the families of Pisac.

The two ruins of Ollantaytambo and Chinchero highlight its Inca walls with magnificent temples preserved today, such as the temple of the sun, the terrace system, and the colonial churches. We return to Cusco by the Chinchero road.

Visit: The tour starts at 8:00 a.m.

1. Pisac Inca ruins
2. The Colonial Pisac Indian Market
3. Ollantaytambo
4. Chinchero

Lunch: Buffet lunch

Return to Cusco via Cachimayo and Poroy.

December 27^th. 2023

AM Enjoy the colorful hike to Rainbow Mountain – Transfer service in the afternoon to Cusco airport.

In recent years, the rainbow mountain circuit has become an essential destination after Machu Picchu; if you are in Cusco, you must visit Vinicunca. We left the colorful tourist circuit for the last day because of the elevations of the Andes; after several days touring Cusco and Machu Picchu, your body gradually adapts to the Andes; that is why we left the adventure to the rainbow mountain on the last day. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views from the top of the rainbow mountain in splendor.

• Beginning of the vehicular trip: 05:00 “3 hours of travel”
• Start walk: At Llactoc 4,900 meters/16,076 feet.
• Distance: 7 km/ 4.3 miles
• Walking distance: 100 minutes – round trip walk
• Summit: 5,100 meters/ 16,732 feet.
• Lunch: Box lunch.
• Return to Cusco: Between 15:00 to 16:30

INFORMATIVE NOTE OF TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

We recommend organizing your air flight from Cusco to Lima or another destination between 6:30 p.m. at 10:30 p.m. so you can enjoy your rainbow mountain tour quietly! If you stay more days in Cusco, we will gladly organize your transfer to the airport on the date and time you indicate.

Christmas in Machu Picchu INCLUSION 

Season 2023

Active itinerary with unique landscape and cultural experiences
Local guide (s) with command of the English language
Private transport service for excursions and transfers
HOTEL 3 Star

• CUSCO: 04 nights – Hotel Maytaq (***), OR similar to the Hotel Royal Inka I-II, Ruinas, Anahuarque, or Rumi Punku, based on a DOUBLE or Matrimonial room). Check-In: 11:00 Hrs | Check-Out: 09:00 Hrs.
  • Buffet breakfast in the Hotel

1^st. Day: December 23rd. 2023 – Coricancha & Catedral

• During the morning transfer service from Cusco airport to the Hotel
• Admissions for the Cusco Catedral and the Coricancha

2^nd. Day: December 24th. 2023 – Machu Picchu

• Private transfer service from Cusco to Poroy and vice versa
• Outbound Train Journey by PeruRail: From MACHU PICCHU to POROY – Class: VISTADOME TRAIN N° 33. Departure at 06:40
• Bus tickets to Machu Picchu “up and down.”
• Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket at 11:00 – Official regulation of the National Institute of Culture Machu PICCHU, Tickets are valid exclusively for the printed date, circuit, and time—personal and non-transferable tickets.
• Guided tour in Machu Picchu 2hrs
  • NOTE: THERE IS NO FREE TIME; according to the new regulations of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, since 2015, If travelers require more hours, they must buy a new ticket.
• Inbound Train Journey by PeruRail: From OLLANTAYTAMBO to MACHU PICCHU – Class: VISTADOME TRAIN N° 34. Departure at 15:20

3^rd. Day: December 25th. 2023 – PM Cusco Tour

• Cusco general ticket for the tour of Cusco and the Sacred Valley

4^th. Day: December 26th. 2023 – Sacred Valley

• Lunch: Buffet lunch

5^th. DAY: December 27th 2023 | Rainbow Mt. + PM Airport Transfer

• Entrance ticket to the Rainbow Mountain
• Lunch: Box lunch
• A portable oxygen balloon plus a First aid kit plus
• PM Transfer service to Cusco airport

All local Peruvian taxes

Machu Picchu During Christmas NO INCLUSION

• International air tickets and associated taxes
• Domestic flights do price separately
• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Insurance.
• Baggage porterage and other extras not specified.
• Tips: Tour Guides & Drivers

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PRICES PER PERSON [USD] 2023 – Excursion with Hotels in Double or Marital Room

• Solo Christmas Travel $1,495.
• 02-03 Christmas Travelers $999.
• 04-05 Christmas Travelers $865.
• 06 Christmas Travelers $800.
• 07 Christmas Travelers $792.
• 08 Christmas Travelers + $750.

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TRAIN SERVICES

PERU TRAINS By PeruRail / PER PERSON

+$470.00 Hiram Bingham train (Outbound Journey: Train POROY to MACHUPICCHU)
+$925.00 Hiram Bingham train (Round Trip: Train POROY to MACHUPICCHU to POROY)

CUSCO HOTELS

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PER PERSON & Per Night

Casa Andina Standard Cusco Catedral – 3-Star Hotel
+$10. Traditional DWB/MWB

Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza – 3-Star Hotel
+$25. Traditional DWB/MWB
+$29 Trad. with view
+$33 Junior Suite

Antigua Casona San Blas – 3-Star Hotel
+$25. Superior DBL
+$37 Colonial Sup. Deluxe DBL
+$48 Señorial Suite DBL

El Mercado Cusco by Mountain Lodge – 4-Star Hotel
+$65. Superior Dbl/Matri.
+$85 Junior Suite Dbl/Matrimonial

Inkaterra La Casona – 4-Star Hotel
+$162. Patio
+$220 Balcón
+$271 Plaza

Costa del Sol Wyndham Cusco – 3-Star Hotel
+$25. Standard
+$35 Superior
+$42 Colonial
+$50 Deluxe
+$55 Suite Sup.
+$65 Colonial Suite

Casa Cartagena Hotel – 4-Star Hotel
+$135. LP Suite
+$220 LP Master Suite
+$450 LP Presidential Suite
+$600 LP Royal Suite

DISCOUNTS

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