$0.00 – $475.00
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a beautiful zone besides Urubamba River, the area located at 30 km. away from Cusco City, besides. The Sacred Valley was highly regarded by the Inca, due to its special location, climate and generous and fertile soil. Actually is one of the major tourist destinations of Peru.
Along the tour you will discover the magic and charm of this great valley, learning about the Inca Civilization, you will first head to the ancient Inca City of Pisac, admire its exquisite architectural feats, and after we visit this site we continue for visiting the typical Indian market of Pisac, where we have the opportunity to learn about the customs of their inhabitants and bargain with vendors, then headed to the City of Urubamba, traveling along besides the Vilcanota River, and then 1 hour drive takes you to the majestic Inca site called Ollantaytambo with its enigmatic monoliths weighing as much as 90 tons. From here you will continue the trip by train about 1 hour and 40 minutes to Aguas Calientes Town, where you spend the night in a confortable hotel.
Machu Picchu is located around 2400 m. (7874ft.). It was a very important Inca City, the political, religious, administrative and cultural center in its region during the Inca Period. Actually is considered the most famous archaeological site of South America, it has magnificent work of the Inca masons such as an outstanding mix of Inca paving stones placed over trails, Temples, Inca houses, agriculture terraces, warehouses, water channels, fountains and much more, and whole these places can be visited currently.
Along this full day tour you will discover the magic and charm of these great sites, learning about the Inca Civilization and the interesting local life. Actually is the major tourist destination of Peru, receiving nearly 2 million visitors a year.
This amazing day, we will pick you up very early to discover the mysteries of majestic Machu Picchu. Enjoy a trip over a nice and scenic train to Aguas Calientes Town. Then, you’ll transfer to a bus for a brief journey to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, where you will enjoy a beautiful day and you will be amazed for this magical place. After the tour you will have free time to explore the complex at your own pace or you can walk to the Sun Gate for great views of the area below or take a short path to Inca Bridge. Take unforgettable pictures before heading back. Have for sure you will come back home with the satisfaction of having fulfilled a dream.
*If you wish to walk to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, please ask for available spaces when you book your tour because is subject to availability, just 400 spaces a day.
We will pick you at your Cusco hotel at 8:30 am. to begin this tour. From here you and your tour guide will head by our transport to the north of Cusco City in order to get to Pisac. On the way we will stop at a famous point known as El Mirador, wich is a view point guide will be able to suggest good angles from which you can take photos. From there we will be able to see the whole Sacred Valley with the magical Urubamba River known also as Vilcanota River and gain an insight to the Inca history.
After, we will drive towards the Archaeological site of PISAC. At the ruins you will see and learn about different aspects of Inca culture. You can see amazing works of art in the stone and impressive agricultural terraces in the slope of the mountain. After exploring Pisac ruins, we will drive back to the lower part of the valley to visit the TYPICAL INDIGENOUS MARKET of PISAC, where there is a bustling handicraft market that shouldn’t be missed. At the market you will have free time to walk around and do some bargain hunting.
Afterwards, we will meet to continue the trip by our transportation about 40 minutes, until a nice local restaurant located at Urubamaba Town, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. We recommended you and Andean Buffet lunch, which is specially prepared in base local products (with quinoa, corn, potatoes, Alpaca meat, trout, many vegetables, sauces, ceviche, desserts, cold drinks, etc.).
After lunch we will continue our tour and we will drive during 30 minutes along the Urubamba River towards the town of Ollantaytambo. Once we get OLLANTAYTAMBO, we will visit the incredible Inca site for about 2 hours, where you find terraces, inca buildings, temples and a impressing rocky formation in the mountain representing the Inca god Wiracocha (The Inca main God, Creator of the Universe).
After the gided visit of Ollantaytambo, we will walk about 10 minitus to Train Station located in the Ollantaytambo Town (2800 masl.), here you will catch the train to take you to Aguas Calientes Town. In order to meet various customer needs, you can choose from three different types of trains:Train Expetion, Train Vistadome and Train Executive Class – choose the one that best suits your needs.
The trip by train is a very pleasant experience through beautiful landscapes with amazing views of the magnificent peruvian mountains, for about 1 hour and 40 minutes in a nice and scenic train to Aguas Calientes Village (2000 masl).
When you get Aguas Calientes Village, in the Train Station will be waiting for you one of our representatives, who will lead the chosen hotel. Here you will have all the afternoon to know the town of “Aguas Calientes” exploring by yourself, and if you want you have the choice to enjoy the thermo-medicinal baths of the Town.
In the evening, at your hotel our tour guide will provide you very important information about your next day, so you’re fully prepared for your visit to Machu Picchu on the last day. After, it is advisable to go to sleep at a reasonable time in our comfortable hotel in order to wake up in the early hours of the morning to get Machu Picchu.
Very early in the morning, after breakfast we leave from the Machu Picchu Hotel and we will walk 5 minutes to Bus station, from here you’ll ascend in tourist bus for 30 minutes by a zig zag road through High jungle until Machu Picchu Sanctuary (2400 meters).
On arrival by bus to Machu Picchu our professional tour guide will be waiting for you, with who you will begin the guided tour, the tour will last approximately 2 hours, where our tour guide will explain about the History of this Magnificent Inca City visiting magical and Interesting sites such as the main plaza, the famous terraces, the inca houses, the granaries, the water fountains, the ceremonial sector and its altars that have made of Machu Picchu one of the New Wonders of the World. This is a once in a lifetime experience.
After the guided tour you will have enough free time to take nice pictures exploring the place by yourself, or to take an optional short walk to Sun gate (2 hours walk round trip), or to Inca Bridge (40 min. walk round trip) or to Huayna Picchu Mountain (1:30 hours walk round trip).
Then, in the afternoon, after enjoying Machu Picchu, you will catch the bus to take you down for about 25 minutes to Aguas Calientes Village.
Upon returning to Aguas Calientes you will have time to have lunch in a local restaurant or just for explore the town, if you want you can visit the handycraft market.
In the late afternoon, you will board the train back to take you to Ollantaytambo, here our driver will be waiting for you, who will bring in tourist transportation back to Cusco arriving at night.
Many people assume that the weather is hot in South America, but in the zone of the higher altitude of the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. Please, check the next Sacdre Valley Tour and Machu Picchu two days Tour – What to take List, and remember that everything is very important for the success of your day tour, so we provide you the full list to organize much better your daypack from now.
The price for the tour to Machu Picchu 2 days is calculated according of type the train chosen and shareable in group service. In order to meet various customer needs, you can choose from three different types of trains – choose the one that best suits your needs:
1.-The Expedition option was created for adventurous passengers seeking comfort and security without the extra frills. Departing from Poroy train station, located approximately 15 minutes outside of Cusco, your journey to Machu Picchu begins! The seats have been reupholstered with indigenous fabrics, giving them a touch of local flavor. Snacks are available for purchase, as well as additional storage space for backpacks.
USD $ 415.00 per Adult (Age 14 +)
USD $ 395.00 per Student (For this price, you must email us a copy of your original student card issued by the university for up to 25 years.)
USD $ 365.00 per Child (Age 3-8)
USD $ 0.00 per Infant (Age 0-2) – For free, travelling with your parents.
2.-The Vistadome option is a comfortable way to journey to Machu Picchu. Departing from Poroy train station, located approximately 15 minutes outside of Cusco, you’ll enjoy beautiful panoramic windows to make the most of the spectacular scenery and allow for fantastic photo opportunities. Delicious snacks as well as hot and cold refreshments are served on the way (own expense).
USD $ 475.00 per Adult (Age 14 +)
USD $ 455.00 per Student (For this price, you must email us a copy of your original student card issued by the university for up to 25 years.)
USD $ 425.00 per Child (Age 3-8)
USD $ 0.00 per Infant (Age 0-2) – For free, travelling with your parents.
3.-The Executive Class option departs from the Ollantaytambo train station, located approximately 1.5-hours from Cusco and make your way to Machu Picchu in comfort. Enjoy scenic panoramic views from the train, where you’ll be seated in comfortable, padded chairs with a fold-out table for your convenience. Snacks and beverages are served on board the train for your enjoyment (own expense).
USD $ 475.00 per Adult (Age 14 +)
USD $ 455.00 per Student (For this price, you must email us a copy of your original student card issued by the university for up to 25 years.)
USD $ 425.00 per Child (Age 2-11)
USD $ 0.00 per Infant (Age 0-2) – For free, travelling with your parents.
| Tipo de pasaje | Adulto, Estudiante, Niño, Infante |
|---|---|
| Tipo de Viaje | Expedicion, Vistadome, Ejecutiva |
