Itinerary

First day:

  • Pick-up from your hotel for the start of the tour.
  • Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. (Visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
  • Inca Rail train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (from 4:36 PM to 6:09 PM).
  • Overnight stay in a hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu).

Second day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • 5:30 a.m. Bus ride up to Machu Picchu.
  • 6:00 a.m. Sunrise view of Machu Picchu (Optional).
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  • Optional: Hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (unguided).
  • Bus ride down to Aguas Calientes.
  • In the afternoon, return by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (7:00 p.m. to 8:32 p.m.).
  • Bus ride from Ollantaytambo to Cusco (8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.).
  • Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
  • End of services

Important – In the months of January – April, the services of the companies Inka Rail and Peru Rail depart from and arrive at the stations of Ollantaytambo or Pachar (2 hours from the city of Cusco).

Program

Day 1 – Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour

Today we will tour the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The tour begins at 8:00 AM when we pick you up from your hotel. Our first stop is Pisac, with its typical artisan market. You will also visit the Pisac archaeological site with its picturesque terraced fields carved into the mountainside. Afterward, we will travel to Urubamba, where a buffet lunch is included. Continuing the tour, we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, also known as the Living Inca City. Finally, we will go to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train departing at 4:36 PM for Aguas Calientes, arriving around 6:09 PM. Overnight stay at your selected hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu). (Photo: Sacred Valley of the Incas)

Day 2 – Tour to Machu Picchu “The Lost City of the Incas”

After waking up very early and having breakfast, we will ascend to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and witness the spectacular sunrise over this wonder. Following this, we will embark on a guided tour of the citadel for approximately two hours. During the tour, you will visit the most important sites of this ancient city, including the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the cemeteries. After the tour of Machu Picchu, you have the option to trek to the summit of Huayna Picchu or the Mountain sector. This trek will take a few hours, during which you can enjoy the scenery and take in some breathtaking views (this hike is unguided). Then we will take a bus down to Aguas Calientes and in the afternoon we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our staff will be waiting for you to transport you by bus to the city of Cusco and take you to your hotel.

Includes

Hotel Pick-up.
Round-trip train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
Bus transfer service to go up and down from the Town of “Aguas Calientes” – Machu Picchu – “Aguas Calientes”.
Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
1 night Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
1 buffet breakfast at the hotel and 1 buffet lunch on the Sacred Valley tour.
Guided Service with a professional, Licensed in Tourism in Spanish and English.

Not Included

Feeding.
Entrance to the thermal baths (Cost: Approximately USD 4).

Note

You can request 2, 3, 4, or 5-star hotels in Aguas Calientes instead of the basic hostel that would already be included.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: Students: ISIC CARD.

(Students require an International Student Identity Card and must be under 25 years of age).

Recommendations

  • Wear sneakers or lightweight shoes.
  • Drink plenty of fluids on your excursions.
  • Bring a raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season.
  • Bring long-sleeved shirts.
  • Bring long pants.
  • Bring insect repellent.
  • Bring sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat for sunny days.
  • Binoculars.
  • Bring sunglasses and plastic bags.
  • Bring any necessary medications and/or personal items (contact lens solution).
  • Bring a lightweight backpack or bag per person.
  • Bring a camera or video camera and film.
  • Keep small denominations of checks and coins (dollars, euros, or soles) readily available.

Requirements to book the Tour

Requirements to book the tour:

  • Tour start date.
  • First names (as they appear on your passport).
  • Last names (as they appear on your passport).
  • Scanned copies of passports or national identity cards (Required).
  • Nationality.
  • Passport number.
  • Date of birth.
  • Specify accommodation type (Single, Double, Matrimonial, Triple).
  • Specify hotel category (2, 3, 4, or 5 stars).
  • Contact phone numbers.
  • 50% deposit of the tour cost.
  • Prices are promotional and for cash payments only. An 8% surcharge will be added to the total for credit card payments.