From Cusco: Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley by Panoramic Train

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ID: GYG476754-848457
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Country: Peru

Duration: 2 days


Description

Travel by panoramic train through the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites, Andean weavers & alpacas, the salt mines, Moray, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
Day 1: Cusco | Chinchero alpacas farm | Salt flats | Moray | Ollantaytambo

Cusco
7:45 am: After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will pick you up to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Chinchero
8:45 am: After driving 1 hour from Cusco we find the traditional town of chinchero, we will visit a local family, here they keep the weaving traditions alive. Their alpacas and llamas will welcome you and you can take a picture with them, you can even give them breakfast. In addition, you will learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create stunning fabrics by hand

Moray Archaeological Park
9:30 AM: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This sight is simply impressive, the story behind it even more so. Your guide will teach you about the agricultural laboratory of the Incas and how they created different climatic zones on these terraces

Salt mines, Maras
11:00 AM: Stand in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photographs of the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to enjoy a delicious lunch

Urubamba
1:00 PM: Here we will stop for Lunch (Not included), most of the restaurants here offer Buffet Lunch.

Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
2:40 PM: Our last discovery of that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. Therefore, many things happened here during the Spanish invasion.
Then we will take you to the station to board the Vistadome 360° panoramic train. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of the mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu.

Aguas Calientes
18:10 PM At the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night, after check - in, you have the afternoon free on your own

Day 2: Machu Picchu and in the afternoon return to Cusco

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
07:00 AM After having our breakfast at the hotel we will move with our guide to the bus station in the same town. This bus will take us to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Take the classic photo from the highest part of Machu Picchu and then visit the lower part.
Our guide will share all his knowledge about the history of this incredible place. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (lunch is not included). At the indicated time, you will board the train that will take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo, Cusco
Upon arrival at the train station, our transport will be waiting to take us back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 18.30 PM

Highlights

  • Take a guided tour of Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
  • A small group of Max 10 people guarantees an intimate experience with Guide
  • All transfers from the door of your hotel in Cusco are guaranteed
  • Quality service and comfortable round-trip transport by new cars
  • Breakfast and hotel accommodation included.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Important: All traveler's passport details are required for the 2-Days Tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by panoramic Train (full name and passport ID). Please provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth and nationality. All this will be done after the reservation
Free pick up at hotels, hostels, houses, apartments within the historic center of the city of Cuzco.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

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.