Tour details
Day 1 SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS – AGUAS CALIENTES.
At the established time, we will pick you up at your hotel and begin our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our first stop will be a view point from where we will have a panoramic view of the Sacred Valley.
Immediately we will arrive at the town of Pisac, from there we will ascend to the top of a mountain where the archaeological center of Pisac is located, then we will return to the town of Pisac where we will visit the traditional craft market, the residents of Pisac are experts working with minerals.
We will cross the Sacred Valley on the banks of the Vilcanota River until we reach Urubamba where we will have a delicious buffet lunch in a typical restaurant. We will taste unique flavors of this land.
After lunch, we will continue through the Sacred Valley until we reach Ollantaytambo, known as the living Inca city that still preserves their Inca urban structure. We will visit the magnificent archaeological center, which was built to protect the valley from possible invaders.
In the afternoon we will take the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes. We will travel approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. In Aguas Calientes a representative will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. At night our guide will visit you to give you the necessary instructions for the next day tour, Machu Picchu.
Pernocte: Aguas Calientes
Day 2 AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO.
Early in the morning our guide will pick you up at your hotel and we will begin our tour to Machu Picchu, we will go to the bus station where we will board the bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
We will travel for 30 minutes until we reach the entrance gate to Machu Picchu, once there, we will have a guided tour of between 2 hours to 2 and a half hours, we will visit the most important places of this world wonder. “This will depend on the type of ticket that is assigned to you based on availability for this day and how far in advance you booked your trip to Machu Picchu”
At the end of the visit, our guide will leave you in a strategic place where you can exploreand take all the photographs you want before leaving Machu Picchu. Finishing our excursion through Machu Picchu, we will take the return bus to Aguas Calientes, where we will have our delicious lunch at the restaurant.
In the afternoon (according to your train schedule) we will take the return train to Ollantaytambo and/or Poroy, where our representative will be waiting for you with a sign with your name, to take you to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: We must consider that it will be necessary to wait in line to board the Aguas Calientes –Machu Picchu bus, the Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes bus depending on the high or low season. Our guide will be able to give you suggestions on how to organize your times appropriately. The visit to Machu Picchu is governed by a scheduled circuit in one direction with no option to return. Since January 1, 2019, there is no longer re-entry to Machu Picchu, re-entry is only possible if your ticket includes Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
Trains are subject to availability based on anticipated booking time or season.
ADDITIONAL: If your train schedule allows it, we recommend visiting the Chavez Ballòn Museum, which is the site museum of Machu Picchu, from 12:00 noon, admission is free, to enter you only have to show your passport.
Another place you can visit is the butterfly garden, where you can appreciate the stages of growth of a butterfly from a cocoon to an adult butterfly. The entrance price is S/10.00.
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Pernocte: Cusco
What’s Included
- Sacred Valley Tour: Transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
- Train ticket (EXPEDITION) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo / Poroy.
- CONSETTUR bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Professional Guide (English or Spanish).
- Lunch in a tourist restaurant on the Sacred Valley Tour.
- Pick up from the Ollantaytambo/Poroy Train Station – Hotel in Cusco.
- Personalized and permanent attention.
What’s not Included
- Hotel in Cusco and Aguas Calientes.
- International and national flights.
- Airport transfers.
- Accommodation nights in Cusco.
- Dinner first day and Lunch after your visit to Machu Picchu.
- Water and snacks.
- Phone calls.
- Any other service not mentioned.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
OPTIONAL:
GROUP SERVICE
- $386 USD per person.
- Bring your passport or identity document (DNI) (the same with which the reservation was made).
- Wear suitable shoes for walking in Machu Picchu.
- Bring a small backpack, your camera, hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
- It is only allowed to carry 5 kilos of luggage on the train.
- Book your tickets to Machu Picchu in advance.
- Bring personal medications.
- Bring a bottle of water and snacks.
- Bring extra money.