Sacred Valley Machu Picchu 2 days

Sacred Valley Machu Picchu 2 days

Our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world to one of the most important treasures in all of South America. Within the mountains of Peru on our Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Vacations you will enjoy ancient Inca temples, Spanish colonial towns, and breathtaking Andean views. Discover the magnificence of the ancient Incan capital, Cusco. Hike up to the ruins in the Sacred Valley, and meet local folks who still maintain age-old traditions in Pisac, Maras – Moray, Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo.

When you visit the spectacular Ollantaytambo archaeological site on our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2 day tour you will see the only Incan settlement that has been continually inhabited since its founding. A uniquely terraced complex topped with carved stone panels, these ruins reflect ancient Incan architecture and heritage. When you return home, you will have memories that will last a lifetime.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Pisac - Urubamba Markets - Ollantaytambo Inca Complex - Train - Aguas calientes - Hotel

Stop At: Sacred Valley of the Incas, 0051 Peru
Your journey begins around 8:00 am. when we will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Awanacancha. This is an exhibit center for Andean weavers and llamas and alpacas. Awanacancha is a living museum that is dedicated to maintaining traditional Andean weaving techniques. (Only on private service tours do we stop at Awanacancha).

Then we will go down to Pisac where we´ll make a brief stop at the local crafts market. There you will see an incredible array of handmade goods. Next we will go up to Pisaq Archeological Center. There are Andean terraces, irrigation canals, drinking water fountains, homes, religious and ceremonial sites, and a cemetery.

After a great lunch in Urubamba and a tour of the Fortress at Ollantaytambo, your guide will immediately take you over to the Ollantaytambo train station. There you will catch your train to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo.) When you arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station, our team you will be waiting for you and will guide you through your hotel check in.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel **

Day 2: Machupicchu guided Tour - Back to Ollantaytambo - Cusco Hotel

Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Today you will visit Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Therefore, you will get up bright and early. After eating a really good breakfast our guide will accompany you on the 25 minute bus ride up the hill to the archeological site.

Once you arrive at Machu Picchu, you will be given a 3 hour private guided tour. During your tour of Machu Picchu you will visit the most important places in the complex. First you will visit the House of the Guardian. From there you can see Machu Picchu in all its glory. From here you can take some really nice pictures of the Citadel. You’ll continue on to the imposing Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the High Priest, the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Three Windows, the grand Sacred Plaza, and the Ushnu.

After your tour you will have free time to explore and to take photos and videos, and to rest and record videos and still photos. After midday you will return to Aguas Calientes and eat lunch. Later in the afternoon you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. In Ollantaytambo you will hop on our private bus and be driven back to your hotel in Cusco.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Not Hotel