Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu 2D

Description: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2D

Explore the fascinating Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu of the Inca Empire on our 2-day tour. On the first day, discover the Sacred Valley with visits to the impressive archaeological sites of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, and enjoy an authentic Peruvian lunch in Urubamba. After a comfortable train ride to Aguas Calientes, settle into a charming hotel.

On the second day, be enchanted by Machu Picchu on a 2.5-hour guided tour. Return to Cusco with unforgettable memories and a complete experience of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. A tour not to be missed!

Itinerary

DAY 1: Cusco - Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo - Connection Aguas Calientes (08 hrs tour) - in group

On this day you will visit the wonderful Sacred Valley of the Incas. Also known as the Vilcanota Valley.

We’ll start the day by visiting the archaeological complex of Pisaq, located on top of a mountain. This wonderful site is made up of groups of terraces and architectural structures scattered across its slopes and on the top of the mountain. A wonderful blend of landscape and buildings. Next, we’ll go to the handicraft market where you can see a wide variety of work from ancient times.

We’ll pass through Urubamba where we’ll take a break for lunch. We will taste typical Peruvian cuisine with a variety of dishes including salads, soups, hot dishes, the famous ceviche and delicious desserts.

After lunch we will visit the architectural complex of Ollatantaytambo, a living settlement built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invaders. We will have the opportunity to walk through its streets and get a clearer idea of what this military, religious and cultural center was like during the Inca Empire.

After the visit, we’ll board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, the hotel representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Meals included: Lunch

DAY 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco (2h30m de tour) - private

In the morning, at the scheduled time, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to go to the bus station where you will climb 400m up a winding path for 20 minutes to reach the incredible wonder of the world “The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu”, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas”. When we arrive at the citadel of Machu Picchu with our guide, we will pass through the entrance and begin the tour of the entire citadel. We’ll visit the main sites in Machu Picchu for about 2.5 hours.

We’ll return to the town of Aguas Calientes in the afternoon, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants (lunch not included). After lunch, we will take the train to Ollantaytambo (depending on the availability of the train departure time). The return will follow the same route as the outward journey. When you arrive in Ollantaytambo, the train representative will be waiting to take you to the bus to your hotel in Cusco.

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco

Meals included: Breakfast

What's Included

  • Day 1- Sacred Valley group tour: transportation, guide, entrance fees and lunch
    - Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (EXPEDITION or INCARAIL)
  • Day 2- Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
    - Entrance to Machu Picchu
    - Professional guide in Portuguese
    - Guided tour of Machu Picchu (private)
    - Bus from Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
    - Train Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo (EXPEDITION or INCARAIL)
    - Transfer train station - Hotel Cusco
  • Hotels- 01 nights hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
    - 24-hour assistance

What's Not Included

  • Airplane tickets
  • Drinks except those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals except those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Snacks
  • Phone calls
  • Extra spending money
  • Tips/gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Optional Services

  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain: USD 80.00 per person (must be booked in advance)
  • Return Train VISTADOME/360° with panoramic views, typical dance show (Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo) - Upgrade service: USD 65,00 per person
  • Buffet lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu Restaurant – USD 45.00 per person

What to Take

  • Passport with at least 6 months validity
  • Light daypack
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Toilet paper
  • Sunscreen
  • Repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Clothing for hot and cold weather conditions
  • Sunhat
  • Rain gear or poncho
  • Long-sleeved shirts, (due to there being mosquitos in Machu Picchu)
  • Walking shoes/boots
  • Camera
  • Extra memory stick and additional batteries
  • Personal medications (for headaches, anti-inflammatory´s etc).
  • Extra Cash in soles and small denominations if possible

General Information

If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, do I get my money back?

No. Tour cancellations due to bad weather conditions are non-refundable, as these are factors beyond our control.

Is it obligatory to be vaccinated against Fiebre Amarilla?

Fiebre Amarilla vaccination is not mandatory for visitors to Peru. However, it is an additional precaution, especially since it is a tropical country.

Is travel insurance obligatory?

Travel insurance is not mandatory, but it is extremely important, especially for tourists who decide to travel to Peru.

Electrical plugs and voltage in Peru

The standard voltage in Peru is 230 volts, however, in some hotels there are plugs with 110, in this case, there are transformers that reduce the voltage.

What is the best currency to use in Peru, dollars or nuevo sol, and where to change?

Almost all establishments accept payments in dollars, so this will be the most used currency in the country. The ideal is to have an amount of dollars and a smaller amount of nuevo sol to make purchases at craft fairs, for example.

It is recommended to take dollars with you and exchange them in Peru at reliable exchange houses recommended by the travel agency.

What is the weather like in Peru?

The country’s weather is divided into two main seasons: rainy and dry.

The rainy season runs from December to the end of March and the dry season from April to October. In the region of Cusco and Machu Picchu, there is a lot of variation in temperature, but normally the maximum reaches 20°C and the minimum is close to 0°C.

In the Lima region, on the coast of Peru, temperatures are higher and range from 12°C to 35°C.

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