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Highlights
Small group ensures personal service
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Vegetarian meal option available
Round-trip train fares
Overview
Day 1: Meet our guide between 7:35 to 7:45am in the lobby of your Cusco hotel and travel through the mountains to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Relax and take in the spectacular views along the drive, including the World Heritage-listed Saqsaywaman citadel and Tambomachay, a historic series of aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls. The winding road descends 1,500 feet (457 meters) and travels alongside the sacred Urubamba River. Arrive at the village of Pisac, where you can visit the lively traditional market and perhaps pick up some souvenirs. Then continue to Pisac's Incan ruins, which lie atop a hill with stunning views over the valley. Stroll around the ancient temples, altars, baths, water fountains, and marvel at the inti watana, a volcanic outcrop carved known as a "hitching post for the sun." Climb back into your vehicle for the 40-minute journey to Urubamba, where you can enjoy a buffet lunch (own expense) before continuing on to the town of Ollantaytambo, another Inca archaeological site. Stroll around the temples, terraces, and storehouses under the watchful gaze of the Inca god Wiracocha, whose image is carved into Pinkuylluna Mountain overlooking Ollantaytambo. Later, board the train to Aguas Calientes, or Machu Picchu Town. On arrival, you will be collected from the station and taken to your 3-star hotel, where your guide will meet you for a short briefing ahead of your tour of Machu Picchu the following day. * Enjoy a private Cusco city tour (optional, if you chose it instead of Sacred valley tour 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. Overnight at 3-star hotel Casa Andina Classic or Similar Day 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco After a restful night's sleep and an early breakfast, board a bus to Machu Picchu with your guide, arriving in time for sunrise. Head to Huayna Picchu (own cost, need to be requested in advance), the mountain which rises over Machu Picchu, and follow the steep path to the summit for incredible views of the ancient city of the Incas below. You can complete this trek on your own, without a guide, in around 2-hours. Return to Machu Picchu and re-join your guide for a 2-hour tour of this 15th-century Inca citadel, visiting the main plaza, the circular tower, the sacred solar clock, the royal quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, and various cemeteries. Afterwards, you will have some free time to relax and soak up the views before taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (at own cost) and perhaps soothe your muscles with a dip in the hot springs (own cost). In the afternoon, take the train back to Ollantaytambo where tour driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Information
Includes:
Transfers between your Cusco hotel and Ollantaytambo train station
Arrival and Departure airport transfers
English or Spanish-speaking guide
Sacred Valley of the Incas tour
One night at a 3-star hotel, including breakfast
Machu Picchu guided tour
1 Bottle of Water
Machupicchu access tickets
Round trip bus tickets in Machupicchu
Round trip train tickets (The Voyager Class)
Excludes:
Extra night hotel accommodations
Lunches and dinners
Sacred Valley or Cusco City tour entrance fees (depending on which option is chosen)
Waynapicchu Mountain climb entrance fees US$ 30 (Request in advance to provide if still available)
Hot springs entrance fees (optional, you can do on your arrival in Aguas Calientes)
Additional expenses
Gratuity (optional)
Hotel upgrade: For an extra cost (Upgrade your hotel to a 4 or 5 star hotel)
Vistadome Train Upgrade: (US$95, please request in advance)
Additional Info:
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Most travelers can participate
Passport name, number, DOB and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For the overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town), please take a small backpack OR carry-on with some clothing enough for the overnight. The rest of the items you can keeped at your Cusco hotel or in our office. In order to avoid carrying unnecesary stuff that you won´t wear in Machupicchu.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers