SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS AND MACHUPICCHU TOUR 2 DAY
Through our tours visiting the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machupicchu in 2 days, you will witness the incredible views and places with history that these destinations offer. The Sacred Valley of the Incas, is a place of natural beauty and cultural richness through which the incomparable Vilcanota River crosses. Surrounded by imposing mountains, this wonderful valley is home to Inca agricultural terraces, picturesque towns and traditional markets. Pisaq, Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo are small towns where adventurers can explore and immerse themselves in the authenticity of Andean life and history.
On our second day of the tour, we will visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the jewel of the Andes, it is an archaeological treasure that defies time. This Inca citadel, located on top of the mountains, is undoubtedly a testimony to the greatness of the Inca civilization. The construction of terraces and buildings with perfectly carved stones make history come alive in a spectacular way.
Overview
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS AND MACHUPICCHU TOUR 2 DAYS/ 1 NIGHT BY TRAIN
DURATION: 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT
ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT:
- SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (07:30 – 19:00 HRS.)
- MACHUPICCHU
Itinerary
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS TOUR:
In the morning at 07:30 Hrs. approx. we will pick you up at your hotel, then we will start the tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will go by bus to Pisac. On the route we will make some stops to visit viewpoints of the Vilcanota River and the valley, already in the Pisac archaeological park, We will visit the Inca citadel of Pisac located at the top of the mountain, know the inca areas, the cemetery, the terraces and their functions.
Then we will descend by bus to Pisac town, where we can visit some local craft shops that are mostly Andean metallurgy.
Later we will go to Urubamba town, arriving at this point, we can taste a buffet lunch in a local restaurant and try Peruvian cuisine and more.
After our pleasant buffet lunch we will go in the transport to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, whose name is due in honor of the Inca General Ollanta, famous for his romance with an Inca princess, daughter of Pachacútec. In this site we will appreciate megalithic deposits with weights ranging from 45 tons to more, as well as environments for religious use, water sources and “Tambos” that had the function of supplying and resting in Inca time.
At the end of the tour, we will have to go to the train station of Ollantaytambo to take our train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town). Once arriving at Aguas Calientes, we can rest at the hotel and at night our guide will visit us to give us more information about our tour to Machupicchu.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 2: TOUR TO MACHUPICCHU BY TRAIN
In the morning at the indicated time according to our guide, we will go to the bus station, we will travel for 30 minutes to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Later we will enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu, the guide will begin with the guided tour of the main attractions such as: the guardian enclosure, the temple of the sun, the Intiwatana, the temple of the three windows, the sacred square, the temple of the condor, the sacred rock and others. On the tour we will have some free time to take pictures and explore the place on our own.
After the visit to Machu Picchu, we will board the bus that will return us to Aguas Calientes where if we wish, we will enjoy a lunch (not included), in the afternoon we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo station. Once there, the transport will return us to Cusco (arrival in Cusco 20:00 Hrs. Approx.)
Included
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Guide, transportation and entrance for the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Buffet lunch on the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Round trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo train station / Machu Picchu town / Ollantaytambo train station.
- Round trip bus ticket from Machu Picchu town to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu town.
- Entrance ticket to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- Professional tour guide to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- Transportation from Ollantaytambo train station to the city of Cusco.
Not Included
NOT INCLUDED:
- Tips, snacks, food.
- Buffet lunch in Machu Picchu town USD 25.00 (At the request of the client).
What To Bring
WHAT TO BRING:
- Passport or ID.
- Wear slippers or light shoes.
- Bottle of water.
- Raincoat (long poncho) in rainy season.
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- Long pants.
- Sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Fly repellent.
- Sunglasses.
- Camera or camcorder.
- Have on hand money of low denomination soles or dollars.
- Personal medications.
Prices
COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:
TYPE OF TOURIST | PACKAGE WITHOUT HOTEL | PACKAGE WITH HOTEL 2* | PACKAGE WITH HOTEL 3* | 4* HOTEL PACKAGE |
ADULT | USD 300.00 | USD 325.00 | USD 340.00 | USD 365.00 |
STUDENT
(UNDER 17 YEARS OLD) |
USD 280.00 | USD 305.00 | USD 320.00 | USD 345.00 |
CHILD
(UNDER 8 YEARS OLD) |
USD 250.00 | USD 255.00 | USD 270.00 | USD 295.00 |
NOTE: The cost of the package is based on double room, you can check the rates of this tour 5 * star hotel.
DISCOUNTS:
- Tourists with a passport from the Andean community (Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia) get a discount on the cost of the tour.
- Special discounts for groups of more than “04 people”
IMPORTANT
- Rates are based on double accommodation.
- Rates do not include IGV in the case of Peruvian tourists.
HUAYNAPICCHU
- To climb the Huayna Picchu mountain, there is a limit of 400 people per day, it is recommended to make the reservation in advance. Since, once the quotas for the mountain are exhausted, there is no option to get income.
- The cost to climb this mountain is $ 65.00 USD, which must be increased to the total cost of the package.
TRAIN OPTIONS FOR YOUR TRIP TO MACHUPICCHU:
EXPEDITION (PERU RAIL)
NOTE: ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE |
VOYAGER (INCA RAIL)
NOTE: ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE |
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VISTADOME (PERU RAIL)
NOTE: ADD USD 30.00 ONE WAY OR USD 60.00 ROUND TRIP. |
360° (INCA RAIL)
NOTE: ADD USD 30.00 ONE WAY OR USD 60.00 ROUND TRIP. |
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HOTEL OPTIONS IN MACHUPICCHU:
2** STAR HOTELS | 3*** STAR HOTELS |
CUSCO:
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CUSCO:
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MACHUPICCHU:
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MACHUPICCHU:
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The tours are in shared service, that is, you will join a group for the excursions, which means that you will share the bus with other travelers like you. And you will have a Tour Guide for all the group. This is also an opportunity to meet other people.
We also have the option for private service, that means, you will have a private transport at your disposal for the tours and a professional tour guide just for you. To consult the prices of this private service, write to the corporate mail libertyperutravel@gmail.com
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