2-Day Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo & Aguas Calientes
5 stops
1
Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
We begin picking up passengers from their hotels at 6:30 am to head towards the Sacred Valley. Our first stop is the Chinchero tourist center and colonial city. We will visit the church and the main plaza, learning about the blend of Inca and Spanish history.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Maras
We continue to our second archaeological zone. You will appreciate the traditional town of Maras and its fascinating indigenous culture, discover the mysteries of the Terraces of Moray (a unique archaeological site with gigantic natural depressions), and explore the salt mines used by the Incas for commerce and prosperity.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Urubamba
Continuing with the program, we head to the beautiful Urubamba Valley, where you will enjoy an exquisite lunch buffet. This is a perfect break to recharge energy and enjoy the local gastronomy.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
After lunch, we will head towards the Ollantaytambo Fortress to discover its impressive Temple of the Sun. During the Inca civil war, this imposing structure of 12 feet (3.5 m) served as a key defensive barrier. The guided tour here lasts approximately 40 minutes.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Aguas Calientes
From Ollantaytambo, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, our assistant will wait for the group and take you to your accommodation. Later, our guide will give you a briefing for your visit to the citadel. During the last hours of the afternoon, the group will have free time to explore this beautiful town or relax in the thermal waters. We suggest resting early, as you will need to wake up very early the next morning.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco
5 stops
Aguas Calientes (Pass by)
We get ready around 4:30 am to climb to Machu Picchu. We will take the bus at 05:30 am (it is recommended to be at the bus stop 30 minutes before) that will transport you to the citadel, where our guide will be waiting to enter just in time to see the spectacular sunrise.
6
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
After passing the control entrance around 6:00 am, our group will have a private guided tour for 2 hours in the Inca citadel. You will learn about the history, architecture, and mysteries of this Wonder of the World.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Huayna Picchu
After the guided tour, passengers will be able to climb the Mountain of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain according to their reservations (subject to availability). Enjoy Machu Picchu on your own and explore at your own pace.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Ollantaytambo (Pass by)
According to the scheduled departure time of your train, the group will descend to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo. (NOTE: The group must be at the train station in Aguas Calientes at least 30 minutes before departure). Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, our assistant will pick you up and transfer you to our transport to take you back to the city of Cusco.
8
Plaza San Francisco
This tour ends in San Francisco Plaza, Cusco.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Semi-Private

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