Highlights
We will start from Cusco at 8:30 am from Cusco, then we will go to Pisac, we will visit the archaeological complex and also its handicraft fair where you can buy beautiful handicrafts. Then we will go to Urubamba where we have a buffet lunch included. Then we will go to the Ollantaytambo Fortress where after visiting the archaeological complex we will go to the train station to board the train Ollanta - Aguas Calientes, where we will have a transfer that will take us to the hostel for overnight.
Visit to the Archaeological Centre of Pisac
Visit to the Archaeological Complex of Ollantaytambo and on the way to Aguas Calientes
Bus or Walking ascent to Machu Picchu
Guided tour in Machu Picchu
Return by Train to Ollantaytambo
Important note
A note from 2 days excursion to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
Train schedules and additionals acces to archaeological sites, may have variations depending on the availability. We recommend booking in advance. The additional areas as Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Mountain are not compatible, visitors must have to select only one of this 2 mountains. In order to visit to any of this mountains may be altered according to the disponibilities, but this will not affect the content of our programs. Ticket and transportation schedules, can be subject to change. The accommodations offered, it would be according to the availabilities, in case of not having availabilities, our passengers will be able to assign their accommodations in hotels of different categories.
What to bring
What you may need during this experience
- Sunscreen
- Trekking shoes
- Original passport
- Personal snack and bottled water
- Personal kit
- Camera or video camera
- Sunglasses
- Mackintosh / waterproof poncho
- Medium backpack between 20 and 25 litres
- Lightweight or hiking clothes
- Hat or sun hat
Not suitable for
We recommend the following to our travellers
- Pregnant persons
- People with asthma problems
PRE - Departure Briefing - Cusco
Briefing with the guide of the route This is a day prior to the tour, a brief talk will be given to all travellers for approximately 20 to 30 minutes where each point of the trip will be explained in detail, any doubts they may have will be answered and finally they will be given the respective recommendations such as: what clothes should I bring, can I bring my suitcase, is it hot on the route, etc.
Day 1: Heading from Cuzco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas
We will start with a visit to the Archaeological Centre of Pisac This day we will make the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we start with the pick up from the hotel at 8:30 am, then we will go to Pisac, we will visit the archaeological complex and also its handicraft fair where you will be able to buy beautiful handicrafts. Visit to the Archaeological Complex of Ollantaytambo and on the way to Aguas Calientes After visiting the archaeological site of Pisac we will head to Urubamba where we have a buffet lunch included and we will be there for 40 minutes, then we will continue our way to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a traditional buffet lunch. We will finish the route through the Sacred Valley visiting the incredible fortress of Ollantaytambo, where the guide will explain us its history and after the visit he will take us to the station so you can take the Expedition / Voyager train to Aguas Calientes (included in the price of the tour).
Day 2: Visit to the Machu Picchu Citadel
Bus or Walking ascent to Machu Picchu Today we will have the chance to experience a magical moment: watching the sunrise at Machu Picchu. For this we will have to wake up early, so around four in the morning we will be served breakfast in our accommodation and we will go to the bus stop that will take us to the Inca Citadel (keep in mind that it is the only bus line that operates to make this journey and there are usually people waiting). Guided tour in Machu Picchu Once there, we will meet our guide and enter Machu Picchu to watch the sunrise. Afterwards, we will take a two-hour guided tour and have free time until lunchtime. Passengers who have the visit to Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Mountain will have to go to the entrance where they will have to climb for 1hr 30m and visit for a prudent time, after the guided tour and free time in Machu Picchu or the visit to the Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Mountain we will have to board the shared bus to Aguas Calientes. Return by Train to Ollantaytambo Arriving in Aguas Calientes you can visit optional sites such as (Hot Springs, Museum, Handicraft Centre) and in the afternoon we will have to take the train back to Ollantaytambo. After the 2hr train ride to Ollantaytambo, when we arrive in Ollantaytambo a staff will be waiting for you with a sign with the logo of the company to take you to board the bus that will take you to the city of Cusco for approximately 2hrs and will leave you near the hotel where you are staying.
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Cancellation policy
You will receive a 75% refund of your booking if you cancel at least 30 days before the tour start date. Between 30 and 20 days prior to departure, 65% of the total amount will be refunded. After this time, or in the event of a no-show, no refunds will be given.