SACRED VALLEY TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU 2 DAYS

Our transfer staff will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco, so we can start our journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, driving along the Urubamba river. We will first visit the archaeological site of Pisac*, which is a complex of terraces, fountains, observatories and a necropolis. We will admire spectacular views of the Sacred Valley, and our local guide will share his knowledge about the Inca history and culture. The Inca site is built on top of a mountain that towers over the small town of Pisac; the views of the countryside are spectacular and the ruins are remarkable. We will then visit the artisanal market of Pisac and continue our journey to Ollantaytambo. The Inca complex of Ollantaytambo* was built to protect the valley from invasions from the rainforest. In the afternoon, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, the village at the bottom of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. We will stay at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.

*NOTE: The entrance tickets for the archeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo are not included and can be purchased for 80.00 Soles per person.

Early in the morning, we will take the shuttle bus up to the Inca citadell of Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas“. This complex is considered a jewel of the Inca architecture. It is a complete town with different quarters, squares, alleys, buildings, astronomical observatories and terraces. The city was rediscovered on July 24, 1911 by the US researcher Hiram Bingham. We will learn everything about the Inca civilization and interesting facts about this sacred place. After a guided tour, we will have enough time to explore this magical place by ourselves.

For those who have previously selected to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, you will do so at your designated time (1st group: 6am to 8am, 2nd group: 9am to 11am).

Later, we will catch the shuttle bus down to the village of Aguas Calientes, and have lunch at a local restaurant. We will take our train back to Ollantaytambo, where our transfer staff will pick us up and take us back to our hotel in Cusco.

ACCOMMODATION

• Last night accommodation in Aguas Calientes in a 2-Star Hotel. This will be a nice, clean and safe hotel with Wi-Fi, take-away breakfast, and a private bathroom with hot water included. You can also upgrade to a higher quality hotel.

MEALS

• Dinner on day 1 and breakfast on day 2 included
• Meals can be accommodated for any dietary requirements such as vegetarian or vegan. Please let us know in advance if you have certain preferences, so we can plan ahead.

TRANSPORTATION

• Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
• Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
• Machu Picchu shuttle bus (up and down).
• Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
• Transportation from Ollantaytambo back to Cusco.

LOCAL GUIDES & TEAM

• All our trekking guides have a minimum of 3 years of guiding experience and are certified.
• Guided visit to Machu Picchu with English/Spanish speaking professional guide.

TICKETS & BRIEFING

• Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included.
• Briefing: You will have a meeting with your guide in our office to go over all the details regarding your tour. The orientation will be between 5:00-7:30 pm at our office in Cusco the day before departure.
  

MEALS & ACTIVITIES

• Lunch/breakfast on day 1, and lunch/dinner on day 2 not included.
• Touristic entrance ticket for Inca ruins not included (partial ticket: 80.00 Soles per person)
• Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. You can choose to add one of them to your trekking itinerary for $60.00 per person. Please let us know in advance, so we can check the availability.

OTHER

• Tips for your guides.
• National or international flights.
• Travel Insurance.
• Other activities not mentioned in this itinerary.

• Aguas Calientes Hotel Upgrade: Please let us know in advance, so we can arrange everything for you.
• Optional visit of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: $60.00 per person. Let us know at the time of booking as it requires a separate permit.