Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu for Peruvians 2 Days

Explore the Sacred Valley with all of its treasures to discovery the archeological sites, and the Citadel of Machu Picchu, the ultimate prize at the end of your journey!

Tucked under the tawny skirts of formidable foothills about (15kms / 9.3miles) north of Cusco, via narrow road and hairpin turns, the Sacred Valley holds its head high. The valley has long been the home of attractive colonial towns, isolated weaving villages, handicraft markets, Pisac and lofty 10th and 11th century Inca Citadels of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and the full Sacred Valley.

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- SACRED VALLEY AND AGUAS CALIENTES

We will pick you up at your hotel at 7am, with our private van and head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac and  the lookout 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, where you can see the largest Inca cemetery with more than 2000 tombs. There we can admire the incredible farming terraces carved into the mountain, explore the Inca tunnel and the religious area of this important citadel. Here we will spend more than 2 hours, exploring the Inca city.

Then we head back to the colourful market of Pisac, spend some time visiting it and then drive to Urumbamba for lunch and then on to the Pre-Inca Salt Mines and then to the archeological site of Moray.  After a time to visit the Salt Mines and Moray, we finish our tour in Ollantaytambo.  We explore the archeological site for 1.5 hours and admire the water fountains, the Sun Temple, the impressive store houses. Then at 7pm, we will take the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night in a hotel.

Day 2 MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

We take the  bus at 5.30am to Machu Picchu archeological site to enjoy the morning sunrise. With our 2 hours private tour we make sure to explore every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World, the majestic Machu Picchu. Your local guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins and its diverse main streets of Machu Picchu. Then on your own, you can wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom, as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Or you can stay still and find the peace within as you sit in the pure delight of the moment.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Pick up at your hotel.
• Entrances to the Inca Cities and Archeological Sites
• Group transportation
• Train Expedition Ollantaytambo to Aguas Caliente
•  Expedition Train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
• Hotel accommodations in Cusco and Aguas Calientes 2 days
• Roundtrip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
• Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
• Tour in group
• English or Spanish speaking guide

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Meals not included in itinerary
• Entrance fee to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (20 soles)
• 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)

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

PRICE – S /. 596 soles ( $ 150)  per person for peruvians

***All entrance fees are included and we operate our tours in small groups averaging 1 persons with a maximum of 7!