Overview
Tour Destinations :
Pisac|Urubamba|Ollantaytambo| Machu Picchu
Daily Outline
Cusco – Pisac - Urubamba - Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco
Itinerary
Day 1 Cusco – Pisac - Urubamba - Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am, we then drive towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We stop first at the Mirador of Taray to enjoy amazing views of the Urubamba valley and its traditional farming villages. Next, we will head to the Pisac archaeological site, where we will visit the most important places, like the agricultural terraces, cemetery on steep slopes, temples, and aqueducts. Afterwards, we will drive back to the colorful market of Pisac, where local women sell their handmade products. Here you will have time to walk around and do some shopping.
Our next stop is Urubamba town, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, we will continue our journey to Ollantaytambo (2,792 m / 9,160 ft), a living Inca town that preserves its ancient Inca urban design and water channels that still flow today. Here we will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo with its impressive sun temple at the top of the formidable terraces.
In the late afternoon, you will board the train to Aguas Calientes Town (2,040 m / 6,693 ft). Upon your arrival, reception at the train station and overnight in a comfortable hotel. Enjoy a relaxing evening and get ready for your visit to Machu Picchu the following day.
Day 2 Machupicchu Tour - Cusco
At early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and board the first buses up to Machu Picchu (2,430 m / 7,972 ft.). This means we will get to enjoy the complex with fewer crowds. Here you will have a guided tour of all the most important sites of the Machu Picchu Inca Citadel. These include houses, temples, palaces, squares, and terraces, among others. It takes about two hours followed by free time to explore the citadel on your own.
After your visit, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town for lunch, Then, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon your arrival at the train station, we will be there to pick you up and transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco, arriving around 8:00 pm. Depending on train schedule.
Our first choice is Circuit 2 whenever it is available, as it provides one of the most complete guided experiences at Machu Picchu. If Circuit 2 is sold out for your selected date and time, we will secure the best available alternative, usually Circuit 1 or Circuit 3.
Optional: You can hike Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, which takes about 2 hours round trip, but it may vary depending on your pace and fitness level. The tickets need to be purchased well in advance.
What's Included
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
- Transportation for the Sacred Valley tour
- English-Spanish speaking tour guide
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes ( Expedition or Voyager)
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo ( Expedition or Voyager)
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 (Subject to availability)
- Bus ticket up and down to Machu Picchu ( Consettur)
- 1 Buffet Lunch in the sacred valley
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
What's Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Meals not mentioned.
- Tourist Ticket for archeological sites ( Partial S/.70 Peruvian soles )
- Tips (optional)
Additional Services
- Huayna Picchu Mountain ticket USD 65.00 per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain ticket USD 65.00 per person
- Upgrade to the Vistadome train Return USD 40.00
- Upgrade to Vistadome Observatory train Return. ($45.00USD)
Price
GROUP TOUR
Minimum 1 Persona requiredPRIVATE TOUR
Minimum 2 people required* For groups of 4+ travelers, please contact us directly to unlock special volume discounts.
$450/pp — This rate applies to every traveler, regardless of age.
Adults
18+ · $385/pp
Students
18-25 · $385/pp
Children
0-17 · $366/pp · 5% off
Make it private $450/pp
Your own guide & vehicle · personalized pace
If Circuit 2 tickets are sold out for your travel date, we’ll secure the best available alternative: Circuit 3 or Circuit 1. To secure your preferred circuit and times, we highly recommend booking your Machu Picchu trip as early as possible; tickets are limited and sell out quickly.
