Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu with our tour! This incredible journey includes the opportunity to explore the most renowned archaeological sites in the region, such as the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, Temple of the Three Windows in the Machu Picchu Citadel, and much more. Immerse yourself in Inca culture and discover the archaeological treasures of this majestic region, accompanied by a professional guide. Enjoy the beauty of nature and uncover the culture, history, and heritage that surround the Sacred Valley. Come and experience the magic of this unique place in the world with our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour.
We will start the 2-day tour by picking you up in the morning from your hotel to begin our journey through the Sacred Valley. For our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will first visit Pisac and its ancient archaeological center, where you can learn about the impressive construction skills of the CUSQUEÑOS (Incas). Next, we will explore the town famous for its handicraft market, where you can find various items such as paintings, keychains, crafts, dolls, and more.
We will have lunch in Urubamba before visiting Ollantaytambo, recognized as the "Best Tourist Town in the World", and known as a city suspended in time due to its Inca colonial urban layout. After the tour, we will transfer to the train station to board the train bound for the town of Aguas Calientes, approximately a 1 hour and 45 minutes journey, where you will spend the night.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
In the morning, we will transfer you to the bus station to ascend to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The journey takes 25 minutes, allowing you to finally reach the Inca citadel. The Machu Picchu tour offers a spectacular guided walk of approximately 2 hours. You will explore one of the seven wonders of the world and learn important aspects of the CUSQUEÑA (Inca) culture, including the development of their stone constructions, with unique and mysterious buildings full of energy.
In the afternoon, you will board the return train and upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes station, we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
Important: The indicated train schedules are approximate and may vary based on the availability of trains.
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The tour starts early with an excursion to the Sacred Valley at 7:00 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel and begin by visiting the Archaeological Center of Pisac, located 45 minutes away from Cusco. Pisac gets its name from the Quechua term for "Partridge," a bird that characterizes this district. This place will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge achieved by the Cusqueños (Incas) in their extensive agricultural terraces, architecture, and urban planning. It holds a special charm for having been part of the Qhapaq Ñan (Inca road system), which connected the jungle, now known as the Manu Biosphere Reserve, and served as a route to reach Qosqo (Cusco), the center or navel of the world. At midday, we will head to the town of Urubamba where you will enjoy a buffet lunch and savor the delicious Peruvian cuisine.
In the afternoon, we will visit the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo, which served as a storage place for agricultural products and was a strategic zone as a military and religious center to administer and control the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This is deduced from the constructions that were presumably used for agricultural deposits and for military purposes, such as walls and watchtowers. It was Inca Pachacútec who brought Ollantaytambo to its maximum splendor. Here in Ollantaytambo, we will board our train in the afternoon, heading to Aguas Calientes, a beautiful town where we will spend the night, concluding our day.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes
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Early in the morning, we will transfer to the bus station to ascend to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The bus journey takes 25 minutes, and finally, we will arrive to witness the breathtaking sunrise. We will begin the guided tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu.
We will start the tour with our guide through the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Our guide will share the history and architecture of the citadel, and you will be amazed by the constructions of the Cusqueños (Incas) and the surrounding natural environment. Machu Picchu is a marvel of engineering, art, and architecture in perfect harmony with nature. The citadel features an agricultural and urban area comprising plazas, temples, roads, stairways, terraces, aqueducts, among others. Its design includes areas such as agricultural terraces or platforms, which are supported in place by stone retaining walls, and the hydraulic system that includes canals and aqueducts for water transportation. Machu Picchu is considered a wonder of agricultural engineering. The guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
We return to Aguas Calientes by bus, and after a day filled with emotions and walks, you will have time in the afternoon to have lunch and rest. In the afternoon, we will board the train heading to the Ollantaytambo station, where we will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
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2* Hotel
Hotel Wiracocha Inn - Hotel Seven Mapi - Hotel Usgar Machupicchu Boutique, in Aguas Calientes.
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3* Hotel
Hotel La Retama - Hotel Flower's House - Hotel Golden Sunrise Machu Picchu, in Aguas Calientes.
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3* Superior Hotel
Hotel Intipunku Machupicchu and Hatun Inti Classic - Hotel Tara Machu Picchu, in Aguas Calientes.
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4* Hotel
Hotel Taypikala - Hotel Jaya - Hotel Tierra Viva - Hotel Casa Andina, in Aguas Calientes.
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