Make an unforgettable 2-day trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the ancient archaeological sites of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. Travel on the Peru rail towards Machu Picchu and spend time exploring this magical site.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Roundtrip Tourist Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
✔ Pre-departure briefing
✔ Machu Picchu entrance fee
✔ 1 Night Hostel Accommodation at Aguas Calientes
✔ Van/Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
✔ Lunch
✔ Breakfast
✔ Professional Bilingual Guide for Sacred Valley Tour & for Machu Picchu Guided Tour
✔ Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up
✔ Roundtrip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
✔ Tourist Bus Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo
✖ Other Meals & Drinks
✖ Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
✖ Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
✖ Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
✖ Tips for guides
✖ Note: Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on your trip.
Pickup Locations
1. Inka Club Hostel
2. The Guest House at Fallen Angel
3. Antigua Casona San Blas
4. Sacha Centric - Cusco Hotel
5. Hostal Puma's House
6. Hotel Calicanto Inns
7. Hotel Garcilaso II
8. Intipata Inn Hotel
9. La Escala Guest House
10. San Francisco Plaza Hotel
11. El Puma Hotel
12. LP Los Portales Hotel Cusco
13. Casa Durand
14. Andean South Inn
15. Casona Corrales
16. Antares Mystic Hotel
17. Hostal Senorio Real
18. Hotel Ruinas
19. Yabar Hotel Plaza
20. Amaru Hostal
Additional Info: *Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details.
Meeting time: 6 PM
Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru
Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 957 625 445
Itinerary
Sacred Valley tour - Transfer to Aguas Calientes
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Sacred Valley of the Incas
Pre-departure briefing: Please make your own way to the Bamba Cuzco Office one day prior to your adventure and attend your pre-departure briefing at the specified time. During your pre-departure briefing, we will give you all of your tickets for the buses, trains and archaeological sites.
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Accommodation pick-up at 8:00 am to start off our day. We will travel out of Cuzco towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas and make our first stop at the village of Corao where we will visit a local artisan marketplace. Enjoy 30 minutes of free time to wander around buying handmade souvenirs for family and friends. Enjoy the scenic viewpoints along the panoramic highway that takes us over the mountains into the picturesque Urubamba river valley. Upon arrival to the ancient Inca town of Pisac, our guide will explain the unique architecture of this archaeological site and its magical vibes. Take about 45 minutes to explore the site and shop around in the local marketplace.
For lunch, we will continue to Urubamba and make our lunch break here for a taste of Peru’s finest traditional cuisine. After our break, the van will take us to Ollantaytambo, another mysterious archaeological site built into the steep mountainside. You will spend 45 minutes there, which will give you plenty of time to climb the steep steps of these ancient Inca ruins and contemplate life as you look out upon the valley. Then walk over to the train station, located a short 10-minutes on foot downhill from the archaeological site, to board the train heading for Aguas Calientes (approx. 2 hours). Upon arrival you will be met by a local guide who will transfer you to your accommodation and give you indications for the following day in Machu Picchu. Wander through the quaint town of Aguas Calientes at your leisure.
Duration: 16 hours
Explore Machu Picchu - Return to Cuzco
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Take an early bus to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. Your English Speaking guide will meet you for a guided visit to the archaeological site (approximately 2 hours). You will then have plenty of free time to explore the hidden corners of this ancient Inca city on your own. You can choose from the optional treks to climb Huayna Picchu (additional cost - to book at least 2 weeks in advance) or walk to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for panoramic views of the site. Later, return to Aguas Calientes by bus. Then, take the return train back to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cuzco late in the day. Upon arrival at Cuzco City Center, you will need to make your own way to your accommodation for the night.
NOTE: You have the option of taking an early return train or a late return train departing Aguas Calientes at 4:12pm and 7pm, respectively.
Information about the OPTIONAL hike up the steep peak named Huayna Picchu, which is located inside the Machu Picchu archaeological site: This sometimes muddy peak takes about 45 - 60 minutes to hike up and awards you with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu from a coveted perspective. Keep in mind that if you want to take this optional hike, you must now purchase your ticket at least 2 weeks in advance in order to get one of the 400 passes (200 people are allowed up at 7:00am and 200 more at 10:00am). Please contact us to request this extra ticket.
Duration: 20 hours
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of passport expiration, which must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport information must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again.
• Suggested packing list: Sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, camera, extra batteries and memory card, charger, waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer. Bring extra cash for snacks, water and meals
• Don't forget the essentials: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications
• You have the option of taking an early return train or a late return train departing Aguas Calientes at 4:12pm and 7pm, respectively.
• *Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. Meeting time: 6 PM Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 957 625 445
• You will have a guide during the Sacred Valley Tour and for the Machu Picchu Archaeological Site Tour. However, during your bus and train transfers you will not be accompanied by a guide.
• Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.
• Please note this is an independent tour, which means you'll enjoy the flexibility of being on your own for most of the trip and will only have a guide for certain experiences along the way.
• As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.
