Explore the fascinating Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu of the Inca Empire on our 2-day tour. On the first day, discover the Sacred Valley with visits to the impressive archaeological sites of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, and enjoy an authentic Peruvian lunch in Urubamba. After a comfortable train ride to Aguas Calientes, settle into a charming hotel.
On the second day, be enchanted by Machu Picchu on a 2.5-hour guided tour. Return to Cusco with unforgettable memories and a complete experience of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. A tour not to be missed!
Overview
Explore the fascinating Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu of the Inca Empire on our 2-day tour. On the first day, discover the Sacred Valley with visits to the impressive archaeological sites of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, and enjoy an authentic Peruvian lunch in Urubamba. After a comfortable train ride to Aguas Calientes, settle into a charming hotel.
On the second day, be enchanted by Machu Picchu on a 2.5-hour guided tour. Return to Cusco with unforgettable memories and a complete experience of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. A tour not to be missed!
- Point of origin: Lima
- Arrival point: Cusco
- Places to be visited: Lima, Ica and Cusco
- Best time to travel: May - October
- Accommodation included
- Transfers included
- Activities and excursions
- Daily departures
Itinerary
DAY 1: Cusco - Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo - Connection Aguas Calientes (08 hrs tour) - in group
On this day you will visit the wonderful Sacred Valley of the Incas. Also known as the Vilcanota Valley.
We’ll start the day by visiting the archaeological complex of Pisaq, located on top of a mountain. This wonderful site is made up of groups of terraces and architectural structures scattered across its slopes and on the top of the mountain. A wonderful blend of landscape and buildings. Next, we’ll go to the handicraft market where you can see a wide variety of work from ancient times.
We’ll pass through Urubamba where we’ll take a break for lunch. We will taste typical Peruvian cuisine with a variety of dishes including salads, soups, hot dishes, the famous ceviche and delicious desserts.
After lunch we will visit the architectural complex of Ollatantaytambo, a living settlement built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invaders. We will have the opportunity to walk through its streets and get a clearer idea of what this military, religious and cultural center was like during the Inca Empire.
After the visit, we’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, the hotel representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
- Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Meals included: Lunch
DAY 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco (2h30m de tour) - private
In the morning, at the scheduled time, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to go to the bus station where you will climb 400m up a winding path for 20 minutes to reach the incredible wonder of the world “The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu”, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas”. When we arrive at the citadel of Machu Picchu with our guide, we will pass through the entrance and begin the tour of the entire citadel. We’ll visit the main sites in Machu Picchu for about 2.5 hours.
We’ll return to the town of Aguas Calientes in the afternoon, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants (lunch not included). After lunch, we will take the train to Ollantaytambo (depending on the availability of the train departure time). The return will follow the same route as the outward journey. When you arrive in Ollantaytambo, the train representative will be waiting to take you to the bus to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight: Hotel in Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Included
What's Included
Day 1
- Sacred Valley group tour: transportation, guide, entrance fees and lunch
- Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (EXPEDITION or INCARAIL)
Day 2
- Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Professional guide in Portuguese
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (private)
- Bus from Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (EXPEDITION or INCARAIL)
- Transfer train station - Hotel Cusco
Hotels
- 01 nights hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
- 24-hour assistance
Not Included
- Airplane tickets
- Drinks, except as mentioned
- Food, except as mentioned
- Snacks
- Phone calls
- Extra expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Optional Services
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain: USD 80.00 per person (must be booked in advance)
- Return Train VISTADOME/360° with panoramic views, typical dance show (Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo) - Upgrade service: USD 65,00 per person
What to Bring
- Passport with at least 6 months validity
- Light daypack
- Refillable water bottle
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen
- Repellent
- Sunglasses
- Clothing for hot and cold weather conditions
- Sunhat
- Rain gear or poncho
- Long-sleeved shirts, (due to there being mosquitos in Machu Picchu)
- Walking shoes/boots
- Camera
- Extra memory stick and additional batteries
- Personal medications (for headaches, anti-inflammatory´s etc).
- Extra Cash in soles and small denominations if possible
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