2-Day Trip: Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo + Pisac
Description
If you're in Cusco, don't miss out on this 2-day trip to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Inca Valley! See one of the most important archeological sites in Peru.
What to Expect
Day 1: Cusco - Sacred Valley of the Incas - Aguas Calientes
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and set off on an exciting adventure into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will also visit Pisac, one of Peru's most beautiful Incan archeological sites.
As we arrive in the colonial town of Pisac, we'll enjoy a walking tour through the cobblestones streets, leading us to a breathtaking view from the mountaintop. Here, we'll leave you some free time to browse the handicraft market and find a perfect souvenir.
Following our visit, we'll head to Urubamba for lunch. With our appetites satiated, we'll visit the archeological complex of Ollantaytambo, where we'll see an ancient Incan stone technique used hundreds of years ago. Don't forget to glimpse the towering hill fortress nearby!
Then, we'll catch a train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, heading straight to our hotel upon arrival. Be sure to get a good night's rest as tomorrow will be jam-packed with adventure!
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Start the day off right with a delicious breakfast with us, and from there, we'll head to the site we've all been waiting for: Machu Picchu!
Slowly but surely, we'll climb the intricate trail that rewards us with a spectacular view of the Urubamba River, which also shapes the famous canyon below. As we come to the trail's end, we'll be greeted by the Lost City of the Incas and its incredible terraces, staircases, and ceremonial quarters. With this view alone, it's easy to see why Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
We'll enjoy a guided visit to the archeological complex and then cap off the day with a typical lunch at one of the local restaurants nearby. Then, it's time to board our train again and bring you back to your hotel in Cusco where we'll arrive in the early evening, between 6 and 7 pm.
Tour Accommodation
The tour includes a 1-night stay with breakfast at one of the following hotels, depending on your tour option selected:
- Standard Category: Hotel Rock Rivers or similar
- Superior Category: Hatún Inti Clasic or similar
Hotel Pickup
Pickup will be between 8 am and 8:30 am from the hotels in the historic center of Cusco. If your accommodation is not in the center, we'll meet you at the door of the Cathedral, in the Plaza de Armas.
Train Types
The excursion to Machu Picchu takes place on panoramic trains with huge windows and glass roofs—traveling on these trains is like flying! We offer the option to travel economy class (Expedition or Voyager train) and first class (Vistadome or The 360º train).
Important Info
If the activity is cancelled due to strikes or unfavorable weather conditions, we'll give you an alternative date for the tour. If the tour cannot be rescheduled, please note that you'll be refunded the full amount of the activity, except for the entrance fee to Machu Picchu (200PEN), which is non-refundable.
Occasionally, due to high demand, tickets to Machu Picchu may be sold out. If this occurs, we'll provide you with an alternative route. Please refer to the following routes available around Machu Picchu:
Route Info
Depending on the availability for the tour, different routes around Machu Picchu will be available. However, you should keep in mind that all the points mentioned in the itinerary will be visited, but the order of the itinerary may vary depending on the route.
- Ruta regular 1-B
- Ruta regular 1-C
- Ruta regular 1-D
- Ruta regular 2-A
- Ruta regular 2-B
- Ruta regular 3-B
- Ruta regular 3-C
- Ruta regular 3-D
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Roundtrip Vistadome/The 360º or Expedition/Voyager train ticket (depending on selection)
- Admission to Machu Picchu
- Round–trip transport by bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- English–speaking guide
- 1–night stay with breakfast in a 2 or 3–star hotel (depending on selection)
What's not included
- Drinks
- 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Cuzco Tourist Card: 26.7EUR per person approx
- Climb up to Huayna Picchu: 25USD per person (depending on availability)
Cancellation policy
Rimborso del 50% se cancelli almeno 72 ore prima (local time)
Rimborso del 82% se cancelli almeno 720 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we'll pick you up from your hotel in historic downtown Cuzco. Please be ready to go at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Pickup will be between 8 am and 8:30 am from the hotels in the historic center of Cusco. If your accommodation is not in the center, we'll meet you at the door of the Cathedral, in the Plaza de Armas.
Important Info
- Send the copy to the email address in this voucher, indicating your full name, nationality, passport number, and date of birth, as well as a copy of your passport.
- Please note that the tickets for climbing Mount Huayna and Machu Picchu are subject to availability.
In the event the tour is canceled due to ongoing strikes or inclement weather conditions, we'll offer an alternative date to complete the tour. If an alternative date cannot be scheduled, please note that a full refund will be furnished, minus the cost of admission to Machu Picchu (200PEN per person approximately), which is non-refundable.
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