SACRED VALLEY TOUR AND MACHU PICCHU 2 days

SACRED VALLEY TOUR AND MACHU PICCHU 2 days

No visit to Peru is complete without marking the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site and its surroundings during a 2-day tour that allows you to explore at a more relaxed pace than on a day trip. Ideal for first-time visitors, this package saves you the stress of advance planning.

Itinerary

Day 1: From Cusco - Aguas Calientes

Stop At: Pisac Market, Central Plaza, Pisac Peru
Meet our guide between 7:35 and 7:45 a.m. in the lobby of your hotel in Cusco and travel through the mountains to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Relax and enjoy the spectacular views along the way, including the Citadel of Saqsaywaman, declared a World Heritage Site, and Tambomachay, a historical series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls. The winding road descends 1,500 feet (457 meters) and travels along the sacred Urubamba River. Arrive at the town of Pisac, where you can visit the lively traditional market and maybe collect some souvenirs. Then continue towards the Inca ruins of Pisac, which are located on top of a hill with stunning views over the valley. Stroll through the ancient temples, altars, baths, water fountains and marvel at the inti watana, a carved volcanic outcrop known as "sun hitching post".
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
Return to your vehicle for the 40-minute trip to Urubamba, where you can enjoy a buffet lunch (on your own) before continuing to the city of Ollantaytambo, another Inca archeological site. Stroll through the temples, terraces and warehouses under the watchful eye of the Inca god Wiracocha, whose image is carved on the Pinkuylluna mountain overlooking Ollantaytambo. Later, board the train to Aguas Calientes, or to the town of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, they will pick you up from the station and take you to your 3-star hotel, where your guide will meet you for a brief briefing before your tour of Machu Picchu the next day. * Enjoy a private tour of the city of Cusco (optional, if you choose instead of the tour of the Sacred Valley on day 1) before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. Visit Saccsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay, The Cathedral of Cusco and the Koricacha. Later, transfer to Ollantaytambo and take the train to Aguas Calientes.
Remember to bring warm water and clothes to warm you up!

Once up the guide will tell you the whole story of Amantaní Island, and it will be about 5 in the afternoon, the sunset on this Island is simply wonderful. You don't want to run out of a souvenir photo!

With the instructions of the guide, we can return to the family home who will be waiting for us with dinner already prepared and a mate to warm the body.

And here the day does not end! If you wish, you can go to Peña to dance with the whole group, the family will lend you the typical costume so you can take pictures.

Yes now! You can now rest and replenish energy for the next day that will also be full of interesting activities.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation at the 3 star hotel Casa Andina Classic or similar.

Day 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco

Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
After a good night's sleep and an early breakfast, board a bus to Machu Picchu with your guide, arriving in time for sunrise. Go to Huayna Picchu (own cost, must be requested in advance), the mountain that rises above Machu Picchu, and follow the steep path to the summit to get incredible views of the ancient city of the Incas below. You can complete this hike on your own, without a guide, in approximately 2 hours. Return to Machu Picchu and join your guide again for a 2-hour tour of this 15th-century Inca citadel, visiting the main square, the circular tower, the sacred solar clock, the royal neighborhoods, the Temple of the Three Windows and several cemeteries Then, you will have some free time to relax and enjoy the views before taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (at your own cost) and maybe soothe your muscles with a dip in the hot springs (at your own cost). In the afternoon, take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where the tour driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Duration: 2 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.