2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

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ID: GYG548116-945015
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Country: Peru

Duration: 2 days


Description

What better way to make the most of your visit to this Wonder than combining it with the astounding Sacred Valley? This is the perfect introduction to the wonders Cusco has to offer.
Day 1: Cusco – Pisac – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

The transfer will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 am - 7:30 am, and after continue until to arrive in the village of Pisac, where we will visit the archaeological center, and the traditional market, and you can buy some local souvenirs. Then we will continue on to Urubamba where we stop for you to have lunch, for then continue to Ollantaytambo, where we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress. And finally, go to the train station and take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. In 1 hour 50 minutes, you will be arriving in Aguas Calientes, where one person will be waiting for you and conduce to the hostel.

• Distance traveled: Approximately 128 kilometers
• Transfer from Cusco: (Pisac) 32 kilometers, (Ollantaytambo) 97 kilometers, (Aguas Calientes) 31 kilometers
• Guided visit to Sacred Valley: 2.5 hours
• Distance traveled by train: Approximately 2 hours from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
• Accommodation: 1 Night
• Optional Activity: Hot Springs of Aguas Calientes
• Climate: Tropical hot
• Maximum altitude: 3,250 m.a.s.l.
• Minimum altitude: 2,700 m.a.s.l.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco city

Early in the morning, you will start to walk from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, Once in Machu Picchu our guide will give a guided tour around the Machu Picchu for two hours, You will see the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, etc. after the tour you will have some free time to explore, take pictures, or just walk around the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Finally, you need to walk back to Aguas Calientes town for taking the train back at around 06:20 pm from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and then by bus to Cusco.

• Distance travelled: Approximately 9 kilometres / 6.1 miles
• Optional Activity: Visit Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
• Walking distance: 1:30 min from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
• Bus to Machu Picchu: 25 minutes from Aguas Calientes
• Transfer to Cusco: 3 hours by train and bus from Aguas Calientes
• Guided tour to Machu Picchu: 2 hours
• Climate: tropical hot.
• Maximum altitude: 2490 m.a.s.l.
• Minimum altitude: 2050 m.a.s.l.

Highlights

  • Discover the Sacred Valley and the local communities on the way to Machu Picchu
  • Finish the adventure with the anticipated guided visit to Machu Picchu
  • The top-rated option for Machu Picchu

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Passengers must be ready at the reception of their accommodation at the indicated time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.