The full Sacred valley & Machu Picchu 3 Days

Explore the full Sacred Valley with all of its treasures to discovery and archeological sites, and explore amazing ruins and the fabled Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The Inca City of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is the articulating center of its surroundings, a masterpiece of art, urbanism, architecture and engineering of the Inca Civilization.

• CUSCO ALTITUDE: 3350m/11022 ft
• CLIMATE: Hot and sunny by day and cold by night
• DRY SEASON: April to October
• RAINY SEASON: November to March

DAY 1: CUSCO – PISAC – MORAY – SALT MINE – OLLANTAYTAMBO

We will pick you up at your hotel at 7am, we drive you head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We stop at  the mirador of Taray to have a classic view of the Urubamba valley with crops dressing the mountains like a carpet. Onward, we drive to the archaeological site of Pisac, there you can see the largest Inca cemetery with more than 2000 tombs. There we can admire the incredible farming terraces carved into the mountain.

Then we head back to the colourful market of Pisac, we spend some time visiting it and then drive to Urumbamba for lunch and then we go on to the Pre-Inca Salt Mines and then to the archeological site of Moray.  After a time to visit those sites, we finish our tour in Ollantaytambo.

At the end of the day, we explore the archeological site for 1 hour and admire the water fountains, the Sun Temple, the impressive store houses.  Then, we will take the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes  at 7:00pm, where we will spend the night in a hotel.

• Hotel:
• Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, lunch

DAY 2: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

Finally we visit Machu Picchu, we take a bus at 5.30am to Machu Picchu archeological site to enjoy the morning sunrise. With our 2hour  tour, we make sure to explore every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World. Your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins and its diverse main streets. Or you can stay still and find the peace within as you sit in the pure delight of the moment.

If you wish to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own you can: 

• Climb Huayna Picchu – appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu (additional fee).
• Climb Machu Picchu Mt. – appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu (additional fee).
• You will be given some time to walk to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku. (No additional fee)
•  Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or to the hot springs. (entrance fee).
• Hotel
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO

After having breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your remaining time in Cusco city; then in the afternoon we will drop off at the airport to take your plane back to Lima.

• Meal: Breakfast

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Pick up at your hotel.
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes 1N and Cusco 1N, 3 stars
• Entrances to the Inca Cities and Archeological Sites
• Private transportation
• Expedition Train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
• Vistadome Train or Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Roundtrip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
• Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
• English speaking guide

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Meals not included in itinerary
• Optional entrance fee to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
• Entrance of Wayna Picchu – US $45
• Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain – US$40
• Tips for your guide

WHAT TO BRING

• A small backpack or carry bag (larger not allowed on the train or in Machu Picchu)
• A change of clothing
• Comfortable shoes or runners
• Camera
• Water to drink
• Rain jacket or poncho
• A fleece or jacket,
• Basic toiletries,
• Sunscreen,
• Insect repellent for mosquitoes
• Hat for the sun
• Some extra money for lunch, snacks and souvenirs
• Original passport (cannot enter Machu Picchu without it)
• ISIC Card if applicable.
• Bathing clothes for the hot springs (optional)

EXTRAS

• Huayna Picchu Climb: US$45. This will need to be booked in advance, let us know about it at the time of booking.
• Machu Picchu Mountain: US$40.  This will need to be booked in advance, let us know about it at the time of booking.
• Upgrade to Vistadome Train: US$67 – Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) at 4:43pm.
• Upgrade Hotel – 3 star US$50. (Can upgrade to 4 or 5 star also)
• Single Supplement: US$30 2* for single travelers

PRICE – USD$467  per person with Expedition Train

PRICE – USD$527  per person with upgrade to Vistadome Train

***Private service is available for $40 more per person.

***All entrance fees are included and we operate our tours in small groups averaging 5 persons with a maximum of 8!

***Train can be upgrade to Vistadome for $57 per person with slightly different train schedule.

DISCOUNTS

• Students with ISIC CARD: US$25. Please send us a copy of your ISIC at the time of booking.
• Under 18 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Under 11 years old: US$40 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.