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Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2 Days

Sacred Valley and 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, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo.

Day 1: Cusco – Alpaca Farm – Pisaq Market – Pisaq Inca – Ollantaytambo – Train To Aguas Calientes

To begin the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Train Tour we will pick you up from any hotel in Cusco at either 7 or 8 a.m., depending on what train you take back, after your tour. You and your tour guide will take our private transportation to the first stop, the Awanacancha Alpaca farm.

Here, you will see the traditional animals of the Incas: llamas, alpacas, viñuna, and guanaco. Your guide will give you background information, show you a potato display and a textile center, showing how the wools are woven and colored. Good quality alpaca wool will be for sale.

Then, we’ll drive to El Mirador del Valle Sagrado, the Sacred Valley Lookout Point, for amazing views and photos. Following, we will visit the famous Pisaq Market, where women come down from the Andean villages to sell their textiles and vegetables.

The market is open every day, but is busiest on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. After the visit to the market, we will continue the journey up to the Pisaq Inca Archeological site, located on top of Pisaq Mountain in the Sacred Valley. Your tour guide will take you to the most impressive spots.

Then, we will drive along the valley for about 45 minutes, until we reach Urubamba, where we will stop for lunch. You will have an amazing selection of fresh dishes, served buffet-style. After lunch, we will drive to Ollantaytambo, where the second heaviest Inca monoliths are to be found.

The ruins have an amazing Temple of the Sun, Moon, and The Temple of the 10 Niches. This living Incan town displays narrow walkways, lined with water channels.

If your departing train is at 4:36 p.m., you will need to head to the train station and catch your train to Aguas Calientes, where you may have dinner there (the train schedule will depend on how far in advance you are booking and/or the availability of the train.)

The train trip to Aguas Calientes is just under two hours, descending into the Cloud Forest, where you will see orchids, bromeliads and ferns. Our representatives will meet you just outside the train station, upon arrival and lead you to your hotel.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes Town – Machu Picchu Train Journey Back To Cusco

Today you will visit Machu Picchu. You will be visiting the famous Sacred City of the Incas, the crystal city of the Inca civilization. You will determine, with your tour guide, the best time to start your day.

Most people prefer to rise at 4 a.m. walk to the bus station to take one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu. It can be enjoyable to arrive at the ruins as soon as they open, at 6 a.m., to catch the magical mists on the ruins as the sun rises.

After a 25 minute bus ride to Machu Picchu, your tour guide will take you to the best views before the day trippers arrive. Then, we will start the two hour guided, walking tour, exploring all of the famous places of this impressive citadel: The Temple of the Sun, The Royal Tomb, The Intiwatana (sun dial rock), Main Plaza, Temple of the 3 Windows, The Artisan Sector, the Condor Temple and many others.

After the tour, you will have time to explore the ruins on your own. If you have booked permits to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, you will head to that adventure. If you chose not to book a hike, you can climb to the Sun Gate and witness its amazing views.

At around 11:30 or 12 p.m., you will need to take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants there. Be sure to arrive at the train station 30 minutes before your departure.

Our train schedule is usually at 2:30 p.m. to Ollantaytambo, where you will catch our private transportation for another two hour drive back to Cusco. If you care to upgrade the train to the Vistadome-class service, then you will have the choice to leave at either 4:43 p.m. or 5:23 p.m. Both Vistadome trains take you to Poroy station, where our driver will collect you and drive you back to Cusco.

Note: Machu Picchu Inca site is different from Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu Mountain. When most people refer to Machu Picchu, they are referring to the archeological site. Machu Picchu Mountain adn Huayna Picchu Mountain requires a separate permit to climb. Please notify us if you are interested and we can book this for you. It must be done in advance and is a part of your entry into the site.

Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Train Tour Map of Day 1- Alpaca Expeditions

Included

  • Private Transportation for the Sacred Valley Tour.
  • Professional English speaking english guide service.
  • Entrance tickets: Pisac Archaelogical site and Ollantaytambo.
  • Train tickets to Machu Picchu round trip service.
  • Bus ticket to Machu picchu go up / go down service.
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
  • Private transportation Train Station – Hotel.

Not Included

  • Meals.
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain (USD 85.00).
  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

What you need to take

  • Original Passport.
  • ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount).
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
  • Warm jacket.
  • T-shirts.
  • Comfortable Trousers.
  • Sun hat.
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher).
  • Insect repellant.
  • Personal medication.
  • Camera and film.
  • November to April rainy season.

PRICES – SACRED VALLEY AND MACHU PICCHU – TRAIN CATEGORIES

COMFORT
  • Private Transport
  • INCA RAIL Train
  • Private guide service
  • All entrances tickets
  • Assistance
EXCLUSIVE
  • Private Transport
  • VISTADOME Train
  • Private guide service
  • All entrances tickets
  • Assistance
LUXURY
  • Private Transport
  • BELMOND HIRAM BINGHAN Train
  • Private guide service
  • All entrances tickets
  • Assistance

TRAIN SERVICES AND CATEGORIES

COMFORT: INCA RAIL TRAIN SERVICE

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Begin your journey by luxuriating in our comfortable seats and excellent service. Delight in the incredible landscape along the route to Machu Picchu, including towering mountains, snow-capped peaks, serpentine river, and the gradual change in vegetation to the point of entry to the magical rainforest that hosts the Inca citadel.
Enjoy a variety of natural drinks on the house, prepared using Andean essences representative of the region. The hospitality of our staff will assure you of a fantastic experience along the way to the Aguas Calientes train station.

EXCLUSIVE: VISTADOME TRAIN SERVICE

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The quickest and easiest way to visit Machu Picchu. On the trip, you can enjoy delicious snacks hot and cold drinks. Recently refurbished cars, which are equipped with panoramic windows completely surrounded by glass, passengers feel they are part of the stunning scenery of the trip that you can enjoy a spectacular view with unparalleled scenic views and a host of wonderful photo opportunities.

LUXURY: BELMOND HIRAM BINGHAM  TRAIN SERVICE

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The train leaves from Cusco in the morning, starting a spectacular journey through changing landscapes while passengers enjoy a delicious brunch.After climbing a steep slope on the outskirts of Cusco, the train descends into the Sacred Valley, passing lush fields and colorful villages located at the foot of the Andes.It has 02 passenger cars, a bar car and a kitchen car. The car design is exquisite and luxurious, extra-wide tables of almost 3 meters long and comfortable seating 30 cm wider than others in the same way, these cars are among the most spacious and comfortable in the world.

From

$ 520.00

USEFUL INFORMATION

Locations Visited: Pisaq Ruins, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu


Trip Style: Traditional Tours


Length: 2 Days Tour


Frequency: Every day


Group: 2 pax min, max 12 pax


Difficulty: Easy


 

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