Sacred Valley with Machu Picchu

Name: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Trip
Brand: Mountain Gods Peru
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2 Days / 1 Night

Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2D/1N

Our tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu is for the traveller you wants to explore as much as possible in a short amount of time. The tour takes you just outside of Cusco, through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In just two days, with our expertise of the area, you will be able to visit the the highlights of the Sacred Valley and the Lost City of the Incas- Machu Picchu.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas is just a one-hour drive from Cusco, a small valley with vast mountain ranges, no matter where you are you are surrounded by powerful and towering mountains at every direction. It is truly stunning landscape with picturesque communities, impressive terraces, numerous archaeological sites, and rushing rivers.

Sacred Valley with Machu Picchu

2 Days / 1 Night

Price from 450 USD$ per person

DISTANCE

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PHISICAL LEVEL

Easy

GROUP SIZE

Up to 12

Overview

2 day Machu Picchu Sacred Valley tour from Cusco

Departures for this tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in 2 days

Every Day.

Itinerary

Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Itinerary

Day 1: Pisac – Ollantaytambo.

Our great Sacred valley with Machu Picchu tour starts approximately 7:00 or 7:30 in the morning and wind down the beautiful mountains into Pisac, a vibrant market town. Here we will get to see the first Inca remains of the tour, the site of the magnificent Inca Sun Temple. It is divided into four sections: Pisaqa, Qallaqasa, Kinchiracay, and Intihuatana; the Sun Temple is located in the Intihuatana section. It is said to contain a hitching post to which the sun can be tied during its journey across the sky. One theory also suggests that the temple served astronomical purposes to Inca priests.

Pisac’s artisan market attracts both thousands of visitors and people from remote communities dressed in colorful, traditional attire. Although, the largest day is on Sunday, it is there every day of the week. A perfect place to buy a keepsake!

After our visit to the market our sightseeing continues as we drive along the beautiful tour in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. This area was significant for agriculture during the Inca times and still produces large amounts of corn on the Inca terraces.

Our next destination is Urubamba, a bustling yet small town with motor taxis zooming around. We arrive at approximately 1:00pm and enjoy lunch (not included) at one of the local restaurants. From Urubamba it´s just 30 minutes to get to the last Inca remains, known as Ollantaytambo (Inca palace), built with pink granite rocks.

Ollantaytambo was named in honor of the Inca Chief Ollanta, who was famous for his courtship with an Inca princess, daughter of Pachacutec. Featuring an extensive archaeological site located majestically over the town, the site contains structures such as the Temple of the Sun, the Mañacaray or Royal Hall, the Incahuatana and the Baños de la Princesa (Princess Baths).

After the tour, you will have extra time to wander around the site before dinner which we will share at one of the delicious local restaurants. In the evening, you will head to the train station which is only a 15 minutes walk away. Your train departs at 7:00 pm taking you to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). When you arrive, your guide will meet you just outside the train station and take you to your comfortable hotel accommodations.

Day 2 : Machupicchu – Cusco.

We wake up early and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then we catch the first bus that leads us through the cloud forest up the mountain to one of the greatest wonders of the world. We arrive just in time to see the sunrise and then we begin our Machu Picchu tour. You will have a 2 hours guided tour with our professional guide who will take you to all the most important sites. You will visit temples, fountains, housing structures, ceremonial sites, and much more, all while learning the fascinating history and rich culture of the Incas.

After the tour, you have ample time to explore on your own. If you have the permit, you can climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. Both of these hikes are an incline and up Inca built stairs, it’s hard work but it is well worth the view!

In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where private transport will be awaiting your arrival to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

Inclusions

Includes in our tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
Pick-up from your hotel
Tourist ticket for Sacred Valley
Lunch on day 1.
Dinner on day 1.
Breakfast on day 2
Bus for Sacred Valley Tour.
Round trip train tickets to Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo.
Entrance to Machupicchu and 2 hour guided tour of the site
Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu-round trip
Transfer from train station to the hotel In Cusco.
Water

Does Not Include in the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu tour

Lunch on Day 2.
Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain-US$70
Tips
Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your Sacred valley with Machu Picchu tour 2 days

What you need to take for the Sacred Valley with Machu Picchu

Original Passport
Valid STUDENT CARD (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
Warm jacket
T-shirts
Extra money
Comfortable Trousers
Sun hat
Sun cream.
Insect repellant
Personal medication
Camera

Price

Prices.

2 people : US$485 per person
3 people: US$450 per person

Discounts for our great tour in the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu :

Student Discount: US$20 (Requires Valid STUDENT CARD to qualify)
Under 15 years Discount: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

Optional Extras:

Additional Night in Aguas Calientes US$90
Vistadome Train Upgrade US$60
Huayna Picchu Mountain US$70
Machu Picchu Mountain US$70

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Sacred Valley with Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2D/1N

Overview

2 day Machu Picchu Sacred Valley tour from Cusco

Itinerary