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Cusco
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Cusco Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days / 2 Nights
Experience the ultimate Andean adventure! Explore the ancient ruins of Chinchero, Moray, and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, then take a scenic train to Aguas Calientes for a magical sunrise tour of Machu Picchu.
Include
What is included?
- Arrival/departure transfer service airport to accommodation in Cusco.
- Free guided walking tour of the historic center of Cusco.
- Hotel pick-up.
- Hotel 3-star in Cusco
- Hotel 3-star in Aguas Calientes
- Tourist transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo (round trip)
- Train (Peru Rail Expedition) from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (round trip)
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip – up and down)
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Circuit 1, 2, or 3 – subject to availability)
- Professional guide.
- Breakfast on Day 2
- Lunch on Day 1
- The guide inside the Machu Picchu is PRIVATE, just for you so you get an amazing
- Sacred Valley full day tour is a PRIVATE service.
Not Included
- Breakfast on Day 1
- Lunch on Day 1 and Day 3
- Dinner
- Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket ($20 / S/ 70 soles).
- Entrance ticket to the Maras Salt Mines (S/ 20 soles).
- Huayna Picchu or Mountain ticket -Optional ($85).
- Drinks and snacks.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for your guide.
What to Expect
- Explore the historic streets and discover the fascinating history and culture of Cusco.
- Discover ancient archaeological sites, traditional villages, and breathtaking Andean landscapes.
- Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Andes and along the Urubamba River on your way to the legendary Machu Picchu.
- Explore the legendary Inca citadel with a private guide and discover its history, secrets, and most iconic sites.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cusco and free walking tour of the historic center
Our staff will be waiting for you at the airport, then we will take you to your hotel in Cusco. After checking in at your hotel, we will start with a gentle walk, adapting to your pace. We will walk along Avenida El Sol, a main thoroughfare where you will find currency exchange offices (to convert dollars to soles), shops, pharmacies, and banks. We will continue on to the ancient Inca Temple of the Sun. You will have the opportunity to observe the Qoricancha from the outside, appreciating the perfect fusion of Inca and colonial architecture. We will walk through streets that still preserve the impressive original Inca walls. We will arrive at the majestic Plaza de Armas, the heart of Cusco, where we will see the main cathedrals and their striking colonial style.
We will pass by the historic Plaza Regocijo, appreciating more of the city’s colonial buildings. Next, we will head to the Plaza San Francisco. We will end the walk at the vibrant San Pedro Central Market. Here you can immerse yourself in local life and observe the trade and sale of typical local products from Cusco. From the market, we will head back to your hotel, concluding the tour.
Day 2: From Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas & Train to Aguas Calientes
Prepare for a morning full of discoveries. At 7:45 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin our exploration. In just one hour, we will arrive in Chinchero, an Andean gem that will surprise you with its rich Inca history, important archaeological sites, and charming colonial architecture, including a 17th-century church. Next, we will head to Moray, a unique archaeological site. Discover how the Incas used its impressive circular terraces, with their different microclimates, as an advanced agricultural research center.
Then, we will return to the small Andean town of Maras and head towards the Salt Mines or ‘Salineras,’ ancient mines where local families extract salt using ancestral techniques. Afterward, we head to Urubamba to enjoy our buffet lunch (approximately 45 minutes). After lunch, we will depart for the town of Ollantaytambo, where we will explore the Ollantaytambo archaeological park, an ancient Inca fortress designed to surveillance and defend the valley entrance. From there, we will take our train for a 2-hour journey to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival at the train station in Aguas Calientes, a member of our team will meet you to accompany you to your hotel, which is a short 8 to 10-minute walk away. Later, your guide will meet with you to provide details for your excursion the next day – the big day to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Day 3: From Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary & Return to Cusco
We will start very early in the morning from Aguas Calientes. Pickup time from your hotel is around 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM (Time coordinated the day before departure, according to your Machu Picchu entry ticket schedule). Our staff will take you to the bus station for a 30-minute ride to Machu Picchu. The guided tour in the Inca citadel will last approximately 2.5 hours, during which you will learn about Inca history and visit the most important areas (The route depends on the circuit purchased, subject to availability of circuits 1, 2, or 3). If you have booked an additional hike, such as Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you will have time to do it and explore the site independently.
In the afternoon, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. From there, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.
Additional information
What to Bring?
- Your original passport
- A small backpack with drinking water
- Comfortable shoes or running shoes
- Rain jacket or poncho (November to March months)
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Some extra money for meals not mentioned, drinks, snacks, and souvenirs.
Price
600
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Tour: Cusco Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour 3 Days / 2 Nights
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