Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the heart of the Inca empire.
TRIP SUMMARY
The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour in 2 days will allow you to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Sacred Valley and its history, its Inca architecture, its handicraft markets, its gastronomy, and its mild climate.
In this tour we can not miss Machu Picchu recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, surrounded by cloud forests and mountain landscapes.
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu 2 Days Tour ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas calientes
We start the Sacred Valley Machu Picchu excursion, picking you up at your hotel in Cusco, to take you to the Sacred Valley. This spectacular tour invites you to visit the beautiful town of Pisac. It is located at 2,972 m.a.s.l. and 33 km from Cusco. Its Archaeological Park invites us to discover its impressive stone constructions, its Inca terraces that served to manage the agricultural system, and ceremonial temples to worship their many gods. Pisac is formed by groups of archaeological remains, among which are aqueducts, roads associated with walls and portals, channeled water courses, cemeteries,and bridges. The area covered by this complex is 4 square kilometers in area. After the visit to the Archaeological Park of Pisac, we will visit its colorful and attractive handicraft market where you can buy various products. At noon you will enjoy a buffet lunch in the town of Urubamba, then visit Ollantaytambo characterized by its huge rocks on top of the mountain. And also for its impressive terraces in the shape of animals.
Upon arrival, you will board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
In the morning we will transfer you to the bus station to go up to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary, the journey on the bus takes approximately 25 minutes.
Arriving at Machu Picchu, you will initially enjoy its magical energy, its temperate climate, the air and tranquility that is enjoyed from the moment you enter, its natural beauty, its terraces, and its spectacular stone constructions. Represented in its Inca enclosures and ceremonial temples. Its terraces of intense green color and the imposing mountain range that surrounds it, make up a beautiful landscape that exceeds any expectation.
You will be amazed by its huge and impressive stone blocks joined together, which make it unique as one of the most important religious, political and cultural centers of the Inca Empire.
The guided tour in Machu Picchu has an approximate time of 02 hours in this time you will learn all the information and history of Machu Picchu.
After the guided visit to the Inca citadel, you will have free time to enjoy Machu Picchu on your own and of course, take the best pictures.
We will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, you will take enough time to optionally enjoy its thermal baths or a short walk through the town, to finally board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Arriving approximately at midnight in Cusco, we will transfer you to your hotel.
Important: Train schedules indicated are referential and may vary based on train availability departures.
¿QUÉ INCLUYE EL VIAJE?
Includes
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba(Sacred Valley)
- Entrance fee to Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
- Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu.
- Train tickets Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes, round trip.(Tourist class)
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo station to your hotel in Cusco.
- Profesional guide in the Sacred Valley (Group Service)
Doesn't include
- Hotel in Cusco.
- Food and beverages.
- Other services not mentioned
Recommendations
- Bring your Original passport.
- Wear sneakers or light shoes or tennis shoes
- Drink plenty of fluids during the excursions.
- Raincoat (long poncho) in rainy season.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Sunglasses, plastic bags
- Medicines and/or personal use items (liquid for contact lenses)
- Camera or video camera and film
- Checks and low denomination coins in soles or dollars
- Bathing clothes for the thermal baths (optional)
PRICES Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days
Price Service for groups
- US$ 250.00 per person
Private Service Prices
- USD 300.00 per person for a group of 2 people.
- USD 280.00 per person for a group of 3 people.
- USD 250.00 per person for a group of 4 persons.
- USD 220.00 per person for a group of 5 + persons
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