2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
This 2-day package is for those who are short on time but want to see the most impressive Inca ruins! You will get to visit the beautiful Sacred Valley and hike through the ancient Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, before touring Machu Picchu the next day to see the most amazing city of the Incas!
Itinerary
We will pick you up at your hotel at 8:00 am for the Sacred Valley tour. We will first head to one of the most important archaeological sites in the region, called Pisac, to see Inca burial grounds, ancient irrigation systems and astronomical centers. We will visit the ruins and terraces for about an hour, and after our tour here will then go down to the town of Pisac located at the bottom of the valley. In this town we will first stop by a local silver factory and will see a demonstration of how they process and form beautiful jewelry. Next, we will walk through the cobble-stoned streets to the plaza to see locals selling produce and souvenirs in their stands. You will have some free time to browse and do some shopping here as well. After finishing our visit in Pisac, we will drive to the town of Urubamba to have a buffet lunch which includes both delicious Peruvian and Western cuisine. From there, we will head to Ollantaytambo where we will visit the ruins built up on terraces that features massive stones at the top. This site was an important religious and astronomical center, and was also used as a military fortress in one of the biggest battles the Incas had against the Spanish. After that we will have an evening snack in Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. We will take you to your hotel and arrive at about 9:00 pm and you will have the rest of the night to relax or explore Aguas Calientes.
After having an early breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide and take the 25-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will have a 3-hour tour with your guide where you will see and learn about important sites that include temples, plazas, terraces, and canals. Please note that certain temples are open only at specific times. After your tour, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, and in the afternoon you will take the train back to Cusco where we will pick you up from the train station and drop you off at your hotel.
Included & Not Included
Food: We include lunch in the Sacred Valley (does not include drinks) and an evening snack in Ollantaytambo on the first day. On the second day breakfast is provided by your hotel in Aguas Calientes, but we do not include lunch in Aguas Calientes.
Accommodations: We include one night at a B&B hotel in Aguas Calientes (Panorama B&B or other similar hotel depending on availability). Please note that all hotels are subject to availability. For hotel upgrade options, please see the “Additional Options” tab.
Guide: Your guide will be with you for the Sacred Valley tour as well as in Machu Picchu. All our guides are licensed and speak fluent English, Spanish, and Quechua.
Transportation: We will provide you with transportation to and from our tour destinations. Round trip train tickets in the Expedition service from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco and round trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu and back to Aguas Calientes are also included.
Entrance Fees: The entrance ticket for Machu Picchu is included. Please note that the entrance ticket to the archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley are not included. You will need to purchase a tourist pass to enter the sites in the Sacred Valley. You can purchase a partial tourist pass for 70 soles (about $20 USD) if you plan to tour only the sites in the Sacred Valley during your trip. However, if you plan to visit sites in both the Sacred Valley and Cusco, we recommend you purchase the full tourist pass for 130 soles (about $40 USD) which is valid for 10 days. It is not necessary to purchase the tourist pass in advance, as you can get it at the first site we visit on the tour. Please see our blog here for more information about the tourist pass options.
What to Bring
- Original passport
- A small day backpack to carry your personal belongings
- Good sneakers or light hiking boots
- Comfortable hiking clothes
- Rain gear
- Bathing suit (if you would like to enjoy the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
- Camera
- Money to buy souvenirs and the tourist pass
- Bug repellent
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
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Additional Options
Huayna Picchu: If you are interested in climbing Huayna Picchu, the mountain overlooking Machu Picchu, there is an additional fee of $70 USD per person for us to buy your entrance ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike Huayna Picchu, and we will reserve it for you. For information about this hike, please visit our Huayna Picchu page.
Hotel Upgrade: Included in this package is one night at a comfortable B&B Hotel in Aguas Calientes (Panorama B&B or other similar hotel depending on availability). However, if you would like to upgrade to a 3, 4, or 5 star hotel, we offer the following prices and options:
- 3 Stars: $50 USD total for a double/matrimonial or single room (Tierra Viva Machu Picchu)
- 4 Stars: $250 USD total for a double/matrimonial or $210 USD for a single room (Casa del Sol – includes dinner at the hotel restaurant)
- 5 Stars: $510 USD total for a double/matrimonial room or $400 USD for a single room (Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo – includes dinner at the hotel restaurant)
*Please note that all prices listed are for standard rooms and prices will vary for room upgrades. Also, all hotels and room types are subject to availability, and during holidays prices will increase. In addition, we work with many hotels in Aguas Calientes, so if there is a specific hotel not listed that you prefer, please let us know and we can provide you with a price, or you can also reserve your hotel directly.
Vistadome Train: Our price includes roundtrip train tickets in the Perurail Expedition train. However, if you would like to upgrade to the Vistadome train the price is an additional $40 USD per person one way (for round trip Vistadome tickets it is an additional $80 USD per person).
Additional Information: For more information on rules and regulations of Machu Picchu, please see our Rules and Regulations page here. To see information on cancellations and other policies, please see our Cancellations page here.
How to Book
We only require a minimum of 2 people to organize this package, so if there are at least 2 people total in your group we can organize this package for the start date that you choose. If you are traveling by yourself, please email us to check the availability and let us know the package that you are interested in and the dates when you are available to start.
To reserve your package, please email us at info@cusitravel.com with the package you want to do, the start date, and how many people are in your group. You will also need to email us copies of your passports, and let us know if anyone has any food restrictions or allergies. Please also let us know if anyone would like Huayna Picchu tickets for an additional $70 USD per person ($35 USD per child), as these tickets generally need to be booked in advance.
After sending your personal information, the next step is make a deposit of $300 USD per person to reserve your package. To make your deposit, please pay by selecting the correct amount below or by visiting our Book Now page. The remaining balance is due in Cusco and can be paid in cash (either in US dollars or Peruvian soles).
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