Make your way to Machu Picchu more exciting with a stopover in the Sacred Valley of the Incas! We want you to experience our history and culture to their fullest, which is why we have prepared this itinerary so you can:
• Enjoy the beautiful natural setting of the Sacred Valley.
• Learn about our traditional textiles at the Awanakancha Museum.
• Discover the outstanding Pisac Archeological Site.
• Sample the best of our gastronomy along the Urubamba River.
• Visit the beautiful Ollantaytambo town and discover the secrets behind its ruins.
• Travel across the Andes and the cloud forest on a magical train ride.
• Stay in the heart of the high jungle, surrounded by a flourishing nature.
• Explore the Machu Picchu citadel and rediscover its history.
Travel in comfort and in style but most importantly unwind your mind as you immerse yourself in the everlasting energy of the Andes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu
✔ Round trip train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Tourist class)
✔ Sacred Valley of the Incas guided tour - 16 passengers max.
✔ Lunch
✔ Pisac & Ollantaytambo entrance ticket.
✔ Breakfast
✔ 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
✔ 24 hours assistance in English, Spanish or Portuguese
✔ Transport to and from Ollantaytambo and Poroy train stations
✔ Pick up and Drop off at Cusco hotel
✔ Professional tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (not a bilingual tour)
✔ Machu Picchu guided tour
✔ Personalized concierge
✔ Machu Picchu entrance ticket
✖ Admission tickets to Huayna Picchu mountain (optional hike, must be booked in advance)
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Tips
✖ Travel insurance
✖ International or national flights
✖ Meals and drinks not mentioned
✖ Hotel upgrades or extra nights
✖ Early check-in / Late check-out
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Warani
2. San Agustin Plaza
3. San Agustin International Hotel
4. Casa Hanna Colonial
5. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
6. Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
7. Tecte Guest House
8. Hotel Marqueses
9. Hostal Inka San Blas
10. Hotel Taypikala Cusco
11. Qorikoyllur Hostal
12. Tupac Yupanqui Hotel
13. Imperial Golden House
14. Hotel Royal Qosqo
15. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
16. Hospedaje Kiswarcancha
17. Kapac Inn Hotel
18. Palacio Nazarenas, A Belmond Hotel
19. Inkaterra La Casona
20. Inti Paqarina Guest House
Additional Info: • We offer pick up services from several locations within the center of Cusco.
• If your accommodation isn’t listed, we’ll find a meeting point near you.
• You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.
Itinerary
Sacred Valley Tour
1
Awana Kancha
Our adventure will start in the morning, heading towards the Awanakancha Museum, an animal shelter with an exhibition of traditional Peruvian textiles.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Pisac
The Archeological Site of Pisac is located at 3,300 meters above sea level, offering incredible views of its surroundings and the Sacred Valley.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Pisac Market
It is one of the largests local markets in the whole region. The Pisac Artisan Market comprehends a cultural expression full of diversity, where the most talented artisans sell their handmade pieces, as well as food, vegetables, fruits, and more.
Duration: 40 minutes
4
Urubamba
After a whole morning full of history and adventure, now it’s time to take a break and enjoy the famous peruvian gastronomy in a buffet restaurant. At Tunupa Restaurant, you will be surrounded by the soothing sound of the Urubamba River.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
The small town of Ollantaytambo is one of the perfect examples of Inca urbanism. Its cobbled streets will leave you breathless as well as the Inca open draining system. You will also visit the archeological site, recognized as the only place that defeated the Spanish army during colonization for almost 50 years.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
You will continue your experience to Aguas Calientes with a train ride from the Ollantaytambo Train Station. At your arrival in Aguas Calientes, one of our guides will take you to your hotel.
Duration: 15 minutes
Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco
1
Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
Early in the morning, our team will pick you up from the hotel to board the bus up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu’s main entrance.
Our professional guide will provide details and information about this wonder of the world, including the mysteries and fascinating facts of the Inca culture. After our time in Machu Picchu, we’ll go back to Aguas Calientes to return to the city of Cusco.
Duration: 2 hours
2
On this occasion, the train will take you to Poroy Train Station, which is located 30 minutes away from Cusco. Our team will be waiting for you to transfer you back to the hotel in Cusco.
Duration: 15 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children under 5 years of age are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat.
• We will require your passport details in order to book your train and Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Please enter this information upon booking.
• Tours depart between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed once we receive your hotel or pick up address.
• It is worth noting that PeruRail does not allow passengers to choose seats on any of their different types of train, as the distribution is done automatically by the company’s system.
