Sacred Valley Connection to Machu Picchu 2D/1N USD 250

DAY 1: CUSCO – PISAQ – URUBAMBA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU PUEBLO

ACTIVITIES: guided visit of Pisaq´s Incan Architectural Complex, visit of Pisaq´s Handicraft Market, buffet-lunch in Urubamba, guided visit of Ollantaytambo´s Incan Architectural Complex, and train trip, from Ollantaytambo to Machupicchu Pueblo.

DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO

ACTIVITIES: Guided visit of Machu Picchu, and train trip to Ollantaytambo.

DAY 1: CUSCO – PISAQ – URUBAMBA – OLLANTAYTAMBO – MACHUPICCHU PUEBLO

We´ll start the day, picking our travelers up, at their respective hotels. Then, aboard our tourism bus, we´ll head towards the Sacred Valley, to visit the Incan Architectural Complex of Pisaq, situated about 30 kilometers (18 miles) from Cusco. Among its most outstanding sectors are the Qallaqasa, the Military Sector, Incan Cemetery, Inti Huatana, the Urban Sector, the Qolcas and Agricultural Benched Terraces.

After that guided visit, we´ll go down to the bottom of the valley, to visit Pisaq´s Handicraft Market. Then, we´ll go on, aboard our vehicle, to the small town of Urubamba, where we´ll have lunch.

In the afternoon, about 30 minutes, by bus, from there, we´ll visit Ollantaytambo´s Incan Architectural Complex. Afterwards, we´ll take the train to Machupicchu Pueblo (ex Aguas Calientes), to have dinner, and spend the night at a budget hotel, with private bathroom and hot shower.

DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU – OLLANTAYTAMBO – CUSCO

According to the programed schedule, to enter Machu Picchu, we´ll take a bus, for about 30 minutes, up to the Incan City. Then, we´ll go on the guided visit and, after a light 15-minute hike, we´ll get to the highest part of the archaeological complex, from which we´ll have the opportunity to take pictures at will, in front of the world-famous Mount Wayna Picchu, from an open vantage point, where the guide will give us the whole information on Machu Picchu´s history, and about its scientific discovery.

Going on with the circuit, we´ll visit the Guardian´s House, followed by the Ceremonial Rock. Then, we´ll go down to the Quarry, visiting the Main Temple, Three Windows´ Temple, Inti Huatana, the Astronomical Mirrors´ Room, the Huayranas and Sacred Rock, as well as the Condor´s Temple and other areas of Machu Picchu, in accordance with the set entrance schedule.

Once the visit over, you´ll once again take a bus, down to Machupicchu Pueblo, where you´ll have lunch, before taking the train, in the afternoon, to go back to Ollantaytambo. There, our staff will take you back to your hotel, in Cusco, along with the rest of your group.

Included:

• Group tourism transportation vehicle.
• English and Spanish speaking guide.
• Inca Rail´s Tourism Train (Expedition or Executive): Ollantaytambo – Machupicchu Pueblo – Ollantaytambo.
• 1 hotel night, in Machupicchu Pueblo.
• Bus up to Machu Picchu, and down to Machupicchu Pueblo.
• 2-hour guided tour, in Machu Picchu.
• Entrance ticket to the Incan City.
• Transfer, from Ollantaytambo´s railway station to your hotel, in Cusco.

Not included:

• Lunch in Machupicchu Pueblo, on the second day.
• Tips and personal expenses.

What to bring:

• Medium-size backpack.
• Canteen, to carry water.
• Snacks.
• 1 full change of clothes per hiking day.
• Personal hygiene kit and towel.
• Mountain hiking shoes.
• Wide-brim hat, sunglasses and sunblock lotion.
• Rain gear.
• Insect repellent.
• Hiking sticks, with rubber tips.
• Photo/video camera, with extra batteries.
• Light binoculars.
• Flashlight, with extra batteries.
• Extra cash, in Nuevos Soles (PEN).