Machu Picchu 2 Days
Tour details
Another way to get to Machu Picchu is by doing the Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu tour in 2 days, the first day we will visit the attractive path to Machu Picchu (Pisaq and Ollantaytambo) then we will take the train and that night we will rest in a lodging in the town of Aguas Calientes, for the next day we can climb Machu Picchu in the morning and then return to Cusco in the afternoon.
Itinerary
DAY 1: FROM CISCO TO THE SACRED VALLEY
- PISAC THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER:
- Leaving early from Cusco to the Sacred Valley the first point we will visit is the archaeological site of Pisac, the ancient Inca city of Pisac and contemplate the impressive terraces as well as the largest cemetery in Latin America, then we will visit a silver jewelry factory, then continue until the next stop to take our lunch.
- URUBAMBA: Our next stop will be in Urubamba for lunch. The buffet lunch is not included in the price; if you wish, we can arrange your reservation.
- (Optional only for private service, for an additional US$ 25.00), lunch can be made in a small community known as Sacaca where we can also observe the ancestral process since the time of the Incas dyeing and weaving of garments.
- OLLANTAYTAMBO ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER:
- Continuing our journey, we will visit the impressive village of Ollantaytambo, which retains the original design of the Inca buildings. We will also visit the incredible archaeological site that was a ceremonial place of the Sun.
- Then we will board the train (Expedition or Voyager) towards Aguas Calientes, the base of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, one of our representatives will be waiting for you with a small sign with their names to take you to the hotel.
- In the evening our guide will visit them in the lodging to explain how it will be the visit of Machu Picchu for the next day and also to indicate the place where they will be located for the visit to the archaeological group.
DAY 2: MACHUPICCHU
- Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will take the bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we will be able to perceive the aroma and energy emanating from this magical place. We will take a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, visiting the most important places, according to the circuit included in your ticket, such as the Temple of the Sun, Inca house, quarries, Temple of the Three Windows, Condor temple among others.
- Then, we will take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes where we will have time for lunch, in the afternoon we will have to be 30 minutes before the departure of the train (hours subject to the ticket purchased) to reach Ollantaytambo. When we arrive in Ollantaytambo, we will have to follow the personnel on board the trains that will guide us to the tourist buses to return to the city of Cusco.
- Finally when you arrive at the bus station in Cisco, our private transport will be waiting for you to take you directly to your lodging so that you can rest until the next day.
Includes
Day 1:
- Pick-up in your accommodation
- Well-equipped tourist transport back and forth
- Return and return train service
- Guided in shared service (Spanish - English) in archaeological groups (Pisaq and Ollanta)
- 01 Hotel night (double or double room)
- Briefing at your accommodation on the Machu Picchu evening tour.
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
Day 2:
- Continental breakfast at the hotel.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu on the agreed circuit
- Hot water bus to the archaeological group of Machu Picchu (round trip)
- Professional English and Spanish tourist guide licensed in tourism for your visit to Machu Picchu.
Not included
- Tourist ticket:
- 130 soles, general ticket (to visit 16 places in Cusco)
- 70 soles partial ticket (only for Sacred Valley)
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain + $65.00 per person (book in advance)
- Lunch and Dinner.
- Buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes: (price per person and book in advance)
- El Mapi: US$30.00
- Sanctuary: US$40.00
- Don Julián: US$20.00 Tourist menu (Entrada+plato de fundo+postre)
- Entry into the thermal waters: S/.20.00
- Propines
What to bring
- Comfortable trekking shoes/tennis
- Small backpack 1 day
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- mosquito repellent
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Hat or cap
- Waterproof jacket or plastic poncho
- Camera
- Passport
- Extra money
- Swimming suit, towel and sandals (if you plan to visit the thermal baths in the town of Aguas Calientes, check the train departure time)




