Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days Overnight

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Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days Overnight
Cusco, Perú
Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 25
Machu Picchu Journey
$320
Deposit: $160

About your trip

He Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 days it is a complete experience that combines the best of the andean culture and the Wonderful del empire inca. The first day you will tour the most emblematic archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley, like Pisac and its agricultural terraces, and then continue until Urubamba, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch surrounded by Andean landscapes. Later, you will see the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo, considered one of the last refuges of the Incas before the conquest, and you will finally board the train to Machupicchu Town, where you will spend the night.

The second day starts very early to take the bus to it Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the modern world. There you will live a guided tour of approximately 2 and a half hours, exploring its main sectors such as the Temple of the Sun, the Main Plaza and the terraces that reflect the extraordinary Inca engineering. In addition to its architecture, you can also appreciate the biodiversity that surrounds this mystical place, with mountains covered with vegetation and birds typical of the Andean and Amazon region.

This tour is ideal for those looking to combine the mysticism of Sacred Valley from the Incas with the grandeur of Machu Picchu in 2 days, enjoying impressive landscapes, living history and an unforgettable cultural experience. At the end of the visit, you will return by train and tourist transportation to Cusco, thus closing one of the most memorable adventures that can be experienced in Peru

What's included

Tourist Transport

Sacred Valley

Tour guide

Entrance Tickets

Partial Ticket for Sacred Valley

Buffet Lunch

Sacred Valley

Train Tickets.

Expedition / Voyager

Consettur Bus

Bus up and down in the village of Machu Picchu.

Local tour guide

Machu Picchu Citadel

Entrance ticket

To Machu Picchu Citadel (Subet to Availability)

Menu Lunch

In Aguas Calientes Town (1 appetizer + 1 main dish)

Tourist Transport

From Ollantaytambo to Cusco

What's not included

Not mentioned meals

services not mentioned

Water

and/or any kind of beverages.

Extra Expenses

Entrance/ Guides

To the Mountains, Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain

Optional activities

Acomodation

Day 1:

Day 1:  image

Sacred Valley Connection | Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo

 Pick up from the hotel in Cusco approx. (7:00 – 8:00 am)

  • After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up to begin the tour to the Sacred Valley. We will travel by tourist transport along a scenic road that descends towards the fertile valley formed by the Vilcanota River.

 First stop Pisac archaeological site

  • The archaeological remains of Pisac are located at the top of a hill. Here we will explore ceremonial temples, agricultural platforms, funerary enclosures and Inca water canals.

Trip to Urubamba

  • We will continue our tour along the sacred river, passing through small Quechua communities and traditional crop fields. The route offers spectacular views of the valley, the snow-capped mountains and the platforms.

Buffet lunch in Urubamba

  • We will arrive at Urubamba, considered the agricultural heart of the Sacred Valley. Here we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in a country restaurant, with a variety of typical dishes from the Andean region, vegetarian options and traditional desserts.

 Second stop Visit to the Ollantaytambo Fortress

  • After lunch we will go to Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town that preserves its original urban layout. We will visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, an ancient ceremonial fortress with enormous stone walls, agricultural terraces and temples dedicated to the Sun and Water.

 Boarding the train to Aguas Calientes

  • After the visit, we will walk a few minutes to the Ollantaytambo train station. We will board the Expedition or Voyager tourist train to Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). The train journey lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes and is one of the most scenic in Peru, following the course of the Vilcanota River between jungle-covered mountains.

 Arrival in Aguas Calientes + hotel transfer

  • Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our staff will meet you at the station and take you to your accommodation for rest. This picturesque town is the gateway to Machu Picchu and has a wide range of restaurants, cafes and shops.

 Information meeting with the guide

  • In the evening, the guide will stop by your hotel to give you an informative talk about entering Machu Picchu the next day. He will explain the meeting point, the bus schedule and all the necessary details so that you can make the most of your visit to the historic sanctuary.

    OVERNIGH: IN MACHU PICCHU TOWN (AGUAS CALIENTES)

Day 2:

Day 2: image

Citadel of Machu Picchu

  • After checking the essential equipment (documents, camera, blocker, water), we will head to the tourist bus station. The guide will have previously coordinated the schedules the night before.

 Ascent by tourist bus to Machu Picchu

  • We will go to the bus station in Aguas Calientes to board the transportation that will take you to the entrance gate to Machu Picchu.

  • The bus ride takes approximately 25 minutes, ascending a zigzagging road between high jungle and fog-covered mountains.

Entrance to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu

  • At the entrance door to Machu Picchu we will show our entry tickets and physical documents (DNI, Passport, Identity Card, etc.).

  • Once inside Machu Picchu, there will be a guided excursion 2 hours  where we will explore the main sectors of the site and learn about its history and architecture. Visits are one-way on all circuits.

Descent by bus to Aguas Calientes

  • At the end of the visit, we will take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes. You can take advantage of this time to rest, buy souvenirs or simply contemplate the jungle environment of the place.

Lunch in Aguas Calientes

  • Then we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes to have our menu-type lunch. You will have free time where you can take the opportunity to visit the hot springs or tour the local craft market.

 Return train trip to Ollantaytambo (Depending on availability)

  • We will go to the train station to board the return tourist service. The trip of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes allows you to once again enjoy the landscapes of the Urubamba Valley, surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation.

Pick up from the station and transfer to the hotel

  • Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo train station, a Cullos travel Peru representative will wait for you with a sign with your name to address tourist mobility towards Cusco.

 Arrival at your hotel in Cusco

  • The day ends with arrival in the city of Cusco, our unit will drop you off near the Historic Center of Cusco. After having fulfilled one of the dreams of thousands of travelers around the world to visit Machu Picchu, a jewel of humanity.

Map of the trip locations

A. Cusco, Perú

Cusco, Perú

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