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Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu
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Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2 Days
Get ready for an unforgettable journey with our 2 days tour from Cusco to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. This excursion will take you through the stunning Andean mountains and the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting ancient sites such as Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and the Maras salt mines. At dawn on the second day, you’ll ascend to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu for a guided tour that will allow you to delve into Inca history and culture. The train journey offers breathtaking views of the Andean landscapes and the Amazon rainforest, creating a truly unforgettable experience. Finally, you’ll arrive at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Include
What is included?
- Transportation for the Sacred Valley tour.
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley tour.
- Round trip train ticket.
- Bus ticket up and down in Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu.
- Professional guide.
- Return transportation from Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
- Instruction sheet.
Not Included
- Tourist tickets for the Sacred Valley.
- Second day feeding.
- Transportation not mentioned.
- Tips
What to Expect
- Board a comfortable train to Aguas Calientes.
- Experience breathtaking landscapes of the Andean mountains and the Amazon rainforest.
- Learn about Inca history during a guided tour.
- Contemplate the unforgettable sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco-Ollantaytambo-Machu Picchu
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco at 6:30 a.m. and travel along a paved road to the town of Chinchero, located 30 km and 45 minutes from the city of Cusco. Here, a local family will demonstrate their traditional textiles, made using natural dyes and Andean techniques still in use today. Next, we will visit the Inca archaeological complex and the colonial church, where our guide will tell us about it.
We will continue our excursion to Moray, where our guide will share fascinating information about Inca history, including how they used these structures as an agricultural laboratory and climate experiment. After a short drive, we will take you to Maras, where we will visit the famous salt mines, still in operation today. We will then travel to Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch.
After lunch, we will head to the town of Ollantaytambo to visit the Archaeological Complex, considered an administrative, military, and religious site from the Inca era. At the end of the tour, you should go to the train station for the 4:36 p.m. train and arrive 30 minutes early to catch the train to Aguas Calientes. Our representatives will meet you at the train station exit and accompany you to your hotel, where you can have dinner..
Day 2: Machu Picchu-Ollantaytambo-Cusco
In Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes), we’ll wake up at 5:00 a.m. full of excitement, to enjoy breakfast before taking the first bus up to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex. The entrance opens at 6:00 a.m.
At Machu Picchu, we’ll have a 2.5-hour guided tour with our guide, who will tell us all about the history of Machu Picchu and the Incas. We’ll make sure to visit every temple of this new Seven Wonder of the World, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about Inca culture and how it became world-famous. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore the site. If you have a ticket, you can hike Huayna Picchu (2 hours round trip) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3 hours round trip). Then, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo (2 hours) from where you will continue back to Cusco on our bus (2 hours), where we will drop you off at your hotel.
Price
GROUP TOUR:
$490 per person.
Group tour is done with different passengers. This means that it is open for others to join you.
PRIVATE TOUR:
They are available and have a price per group size.
- 2 – 3 Passengers: $520 per person.
- 4 – 6 Passengers: $510 per person.
- 7 – 8 Passengers: $500 per person.
Note * All prices are expressed in USD.
STUDENT DISCOUNT:
$20 discount per person.
Student discounts apply to anyone who has a current UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD or children 17 years old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at the time of booking. Please send to info@wakankiexplorer.com
Additional information
What to Bring?
- Original passport.
- Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
- T-shirts.
- Comfortable pants.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect repellent.
- Toiletries and hand sanitizer.
- Personal medicine.
- Camera and camcorders with additional batteries.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Reservations must be made three months before arriving in Cusco.
Price
490
Private group departure option, depending on the number of passengers in your reservation. Please check the Price section.
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Tour: Cusco & Machu Picchu 2 days
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Group or Private service : Admission to Machu Picchu is based on three circuits (1, 2, or 3). Reserve in advance to get the best circuit. With a maximum of 8 passengers per group.
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