Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2 Days

At 08:00 h in the morning, is the departure from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, we´ll go along the famous Vilcanota River, better known as the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the way, we will stop to have explanations from our guide about the Inca sites and to observe the landscape.

The first archaeological site to visit is Pisac, with its huge Inca terraces for agriculture, the extensive constructions over the valley such as temples, houses, altars, etc., and then we go ahead to the traditional market (only on market days), there you will have some free time to interact with local artisans, or to buy handmade souvenirs and handycraft in general.

Then we continue to the Inkary Museum, where you will learn about the amazing history of the most important cultures of Peru, here you can appreciate life-size models and mannequins of pre-Inca cultures such as: Caral, Chavin, Paracas, Nazca, Mochica, Lambayeque and Chimu. We visit this Inkary museun just with private gropus, but in shared service we go directly to Urubamba for lunch.

After lunch, we head to Ollantaytambo, well known as the Museum town , the Inca city with remarkable canals, stone streets, where the Inca architecture is still preserved. We visit the incredible temples with huge blocks.

Finally, at the given time, according to the train ticket schedule, we approach to the train station for the check in to travel from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes for about 2 hours, where you will be transferred to your hotel, and enjoy a delicious dinner at a tourist restaurant, and then prepare for the visit to Machu Picchu next day.

This is the most important day of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour, your visit to Machu Picchu, one of the Wonders of the World!

We encourage you to get up early to board one of the first buses to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Once we arrive to the Inca site of Machu Picchu, there you will have about two hours of guidance , during the explanation you will visit the viewpoint, the Intihuatana located at the top of the citadel, the temple of the sun, the temple of the condor, and other important sectors.

After this, you will have some free time to explore the rest of the citadel on your own. At the recommended time you will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and board the train back to Ollantaytambo, here there will be a bus waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco City

Excursions in small groups with Tour Guide
✓ Free walking tour around the city of Cusco (optional)
✓ Sacred Valley of the Incas + Buffet Lunch
✓ Guided tour in Machu Picchu

Hotels with breakfast
✓ 01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes

Transfers & Transportation
✓ From the airport to the hotel in Cusco.
✓ For all the tours from arrival to departure
✓ Train ticket in the Expeditions service from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
✓ Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
✓ Tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. Round Trip.
✓ From Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station to Cusco hotel
✓ From the hotel in Cusco to the airport.

Tickets
✓ Entrance to all the archaeological complexes visited on this tour (BTP)
✓ Entrance to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

Medical Kit
✓ Our entire team has been trained in first aid and carries a first aid kit to deal with emergencies.

✘ Tips for staff is a common tradition on any kind of tour, an extra tip is always welcome for them.
✘ Lunch and dinner that were not mentioned.
✘ Travel insurance is not mandatory, but recommended.
✘ Domestic and international airfare.
✘ Huayna Picchu Mountain (Optional $65) : This is the famous mountain behind the archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
✘ Private tours and excursions: These are ideal for those who want a more personalized service, where schedules are arranged according to the client’s needs.
✘ Vista Done Train, an additional US $ 60 each way.