Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2Day/1Night Tour
Cusco, Peru
Make your way to Machu Picchu more exciting with a stopover in the Sacred Valley of the Incas! We want you to experience our history and culture to their fullest, which is why we have prepared this itinerary so you can:
• Enjoy the beautiful natural setting of the Sacred Valley.
• Learn about our traditional textiles at the Awanakancha Museum.
• Discover the outstanding Pisac Archeological Site.
• Sample the best of our gastronomy along the Urubamba River.
• Visit the beautiful Ollantaytambo town and discover the secrets behind its ruins.
• Travel across the Andes and the cloud forest on a magical train ride.
• Stay in the heart of the high jungle, surrounded by a flourishing nature.
• Explore the Machu Picchu citadel and rediscover its history.
Travel in comfort and in style but most importantly unwind your mind as you immerse yourself in the everlasting energy of the Andes.
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: Sacred Valley Tour
Stop At: Awana Kancha, Km. 23 Pista Cusco - Pisac, Cusco Peru
Our adventure will start in the morning, heading towards the Awanakancha Museum, an animal shelter with an exhibition of traditional Peruvian textiles.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pisac Peru
The Archeological Site of Pisac is located at 3,300 meters above sea level, offering incredible views of its surroundings and the Sacred Valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pisac Market, Central Plaza Centro, Pisac 08105 Peru
It is one of the largests local markets in the whole region. The Pisac Artisan Market comprehends a cultural expression full of diversity, where the most talented artisans sell their handmade pieces, as well as food, vegetables, fruits, and more.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Urubamba, Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
After a whole morning full of history and adventure, now it’s time to take a break and enjoy the famous peruvian gastronomy in a buffet restaurant. At Tunupa Restaurant, you will be surrounded by the soothing sound of the Urubamba River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
The small town of Ollantaytambo is one of the perfect examples of Inca urbanism. Its cobbled streets will leave you breathless as well as the Inca open draining system. You will also visit the archeological site, recognized as the only place that defeated the Spanish army during colonization for almost 50 years.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estación de Tren, Av. Ferrocarril, Ollantaytambo 08675, Peru
You will continue your experience to Aguas Calientes with a train ride from the Ollantaytambo Train Station. At your arrival in Aguas Calientes, one of our guides will take you to your hotel.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Buffet lunch is included in Urubamba. Drinks and beverages are not included.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 2: Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco
Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
Early in the morning, our team will pick you up from the hotel to board the bus up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu’s main entrance.
Our professional guide will provide details and information about this wonder of the world, including the mysteries and fascinating facts of the Inca culture. After our time in Machu Picchu, we’ll go back to Aguas Calientes to return to the city of Cusco.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Poroy, Cusco 08600, Peru
On this occasion, the train will take you to Poroy Train Station, which is located 30 minutes away from Cusco. Our team will be waiting for you to transfer you back to the hotel in Cusco.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included at the hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.
Inclusions
- 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Professional tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (not a bilingual tour)
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu
- Round trip train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Tourist class)
- Sacred Valley of the Incas guided tour - 16 passengers max.
- Pisac & Ollantaytambo entrance ticket.
- Pick up and Drop off at Cusco hotel
- Transport to and from Ollantaytambo and Poroy train stations
- 24 hours assistance in English, Spanish or Portuguese
- Personalized concierge
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Lunch
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
- Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
- Entry/Admission - Pisac
Exclusions
- Admission tickets to Huayna Picchu mountain (optional hike, must be booked in advance)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- International or national flights
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Hotel upgrades or extra nights
- Early check-in / Late check-out
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children under 5 years of age are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat.
- We will require your passport details in order to book your train and Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Please enter this information upon booking.
- Tours depart between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed once we receive your hotel or pick up address.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- It is worth noting that PeruRail does not allow passengers to choose seats on any of their different types of train, as the distribution is done automatically by the company’s system.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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