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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

1. From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

DAY 1: We will start this great adventure with the pick up from your hotel at 8:00 am to go to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisac, Colonial Inca, discover one of the Inca archaeological sites, on top of the mountain with impressive stone walls, agricultural terraces, irrigation systems and the largest cemetery of the Inca Empire. Time to shop at the craft market, where artisans sell their ceramics, textiles, jewelry, Andean instruments, alpaca products, and souvenirs. We will continue our trip of approximately 1 hour through the Sacred Valley to Urubamba where we will have time to have lunch in one of the local restaurants that offers several traditional dishes, made with fresh products. In the afternoon, visit the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, where you can appreciate the technique with which the Incas worked the stone, the last Inca citadel standing. The city is built on ancient Inca buildings. Explore the archaeological site of the city that has temples, terraces, warehouses and a large Inca monolith. Next, we will depart by train from the Ollantaytambo station, we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes station, where our staff will assist you to stay in one of the hotels in Aguas Calientes. (Select between a tour with or without accommodation). DAY 2: In the morning the guide will pick you up at the hotel to board the transport that will ascend an intricate path giving us a spectacular view of the Urubamba River that shapes the famous canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will welcome you with its incredible terraces, stairways, ceremonial precincts and urban areas where energy emanates from all over the place. After a guided tour, you will have the opportunity to have lunch in one of the restaurants in the area. At the coordinated time, we will return by train and we will be transferred to the hotel in Cusco, ending with a great experience.

From Cusco: 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machupicchu by Train

2. From Cusco: 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machupicchu by Train

Day 1: Cusco | Alpacas farm | Sacred Valley | Pisac | Ollantaytambo Cusco 7:45 AM We will start with the pick up in the lobby of your hotel after having had breakfast at your hotel, our transport together with our guide will take us from Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas passing through Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo and PucaPucara (without stops ). Awana Kancha Here we stop for about 30 minutes, the purpose is learn about textiles and the weaving process. We can appreciate different species of Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas and take pictures them as well. Taray Viewpoint From this lookout point, we will have the time to capture the best classic pictures of the Sacred Valley with its famous terraces along the Urubamba river. Pisac Archaeological Park Will drive you up to Pisac Inca site to enjoy stunning views over the valley. Here you can appreciate temples, residences, altars, channels and learn all about the Incan agricultural methods shared by our expert guides. Pisac Market We will visit a traditional market in the Village of Pisac and interact with the local people and purchase some local souvenirs. the Pisac Market is very famous and highly visited as we can learn about pottery, jewelry and textiles. Urubamba 1:00 PM: Enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian options available) in one of the best restaurant Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo 2:40 PM: Our last discovery of that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. Therefore, many things happened here during the Spanish invasion. Then we will take you to the station to board the selected train, when booking you can choose to travel by normal train or Vistadome 360° panoramic train. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu. Aguas Calientes 18:10 PM At the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night, after check - in, you have the afternoon free on your own. Day 2: Machu Picchu and in the afternoon return to Cusco Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu 07:00 AM After having our breakfast at the hotel we will move with our guide to the bus station in the same town. This bus will take us to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Take the classic photo from the highest part of Machu Picchu and then visit the lower part. Our guide will share all his knowledge about the history of this incredible place. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (lunch is not included). At the indicated time, you will board the train that will take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo, Cusco Upon arrival at the train station, our transport will be waiting to take us back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 18.30 PM

Tour Valle Sagrado Moray Salineras Ollantaytambo y Pisac

3. Tour Valle Sagrado Moray Salineras Ollantaytambo y Pisac

The excusion of the Sacred Vip Valle will take them through the main attractions of the Sacred Valley, The Sacred Valley of the Incas is one of Cusco's most important historical centers, since more and more people are impressed with their beauty, in turn the sacred valley extends along the Vilcanota River. In Valle Sgrado it covers the area between the peoples of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. What were the sacred valley? It was the nerve center of Inca civilization and is currently one of the main destinations in South America. It houses many colonial peoples where you can see the daily life of the people of the Andes, ancient almost intact abandoned cities. It is the "spiritual center in South America" and one of the best places to practice adventure sports in Peru Hours: 07:00 am - 18.30 pm. Hotel collection point: (06:30 am - 06.50 am) Duration: 1 full day. Frequency: every day, pre-reserve. Cancellation and reprogramming policies: 48 hours in advance. Type of travel: adventure, nature and culture. Group: Min 01, max 19 people. Lunch: buffet (Punko Puka Restaurant). Difficulty level: travelers must have a medium physical condition.

sacred valley with lunch in pukapunku

4. sacred valley with lunch in pukapunku

The tour will begin with the pick up from your hotel or agreed point between 6:35 a.m. to 6:55 a.m., with our tourist transport we will go to the Sacred Valley since the first point to visit will be chincheros Place where the remains of the hacienda are located real Túpac Inca Yupanqui are located. We will continue to Moray, a circular Inca construction dedicated to Inca agriculture, it has different height floors that allowed to plant an endless number of Andean products, we will continue to the salt mines, like the same name here we will see several salt wells, then we will go to Urubamba to be able to have lunch with more than 25 varieties of typical dishes, then we will continue to the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions by the inhabitants of the jungle. We will have the opportunity to walk through the small streets of the town and thus have a clear idea of what this military, religious and cultural center was like during the Inca Empire. The last point to visit will be Pisaq. This wonderful place is made up of groups of platforms and architectural structures scattered on the slopes and at the top of the mountain, Pisac is one of the most beautiful monumental centers of the sacred valley. We will finish the tour at 7:00 pm, the transport will leave us in Plateros street from where you can go to dinner or go to your hotel.

Peru in 16 Days || Lima - Cusco - Puno - Bolivia || Hotel***

5. Peru in 16 Days || Lima - Cusco - Puno - Bolivia || Hotel***

Day 1: Pick up from Airport - City tour Lima Transfer you to your hotel,at 2:00pm I pick you up from the hotel and the City Tour Lima Day 2 Paracas-Ica At 4:00am transfer to the Lima-Paracas bus terminal,7:30am transfer to the tourist dock to start the Ballestas Islands tour. Paracas-Ica trip and 1:00pm Ica City Tour,then we will visit the Huacachina Oasis and tubular adventure tour+sandboard Day 3: Nasca overfligth 08:30 will begin with the Transfer to the Ica-Nasca bus station to go to the Nazca Lines,4:30pm Nasca-Lima by bed bus. Day 4 Cusco City Tour In the morning transfer hotel-airport from Lima-Cusco.Arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.At 2:00pm the City Tour Day 5: Sacred Valley After breakfast,pick up from the hotel at 8am to go to Pisaq,Urubamba (buffet lunch).In the afternoon we visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress and board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes(Hotel night) Day 6: Machu Picchu Pick up from the hotel,travel by bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu where you will have a guide.Then we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes(lunch).In the afternoon we return by train to Ollantaytambo and finally we return by car to Cusco. Day 7: Maras Moray Salt Mines At 8:00am I pick up from the hotel to travel until we reach Moray where the agricultural laboratory is and then we go to the Salineras de Maras.We will return to Cusco Day 8: Humantay Lagoon At 4:00am I pick up from the hotel to travel to Mollepata(breakfast) Later we travel to Soraypampa to walk for 1 hour and 30 min. to the Humantay lagoon.Then we will descend to Soraypampa to be able to take the mobility to Mollepata(lunch), return to Cusco Day 9: Rainbow Mountain Pick up from the hotel at 4:30 am,travel to Anchi Pacha(breakfast), Quesyuno to start a 2.5 hour hike to the Rainbow Mountain.We return to Anchipacha(lunch) and return to Cusco.Transfer time 22:00 in(bed bus) Cusco-Puno Day 10: Uros Island-Amantani Pick up from the hotel at 7.30am,we will go to the port to travel by boat to the islands:Uros,Amantaní(lunch). Night in a local house Day 11: Taquile- Puno Traditional breakfast, we go to the island of Taquile(lunch). After we will take our boat back to the city of Puno.hotel night in puno Day 12: Trip La Paz-Uyuni trip from Puno-La Paz(Bolivia) at 7am.At 8:00 pm we travel to Uyuni for approximately 10 hours(bus to sleep). Later we visited the train cemetery, the community of Colchani, the Salar de Uyuni and Isla Incahuasi and finally we went to the salt hotel. Day 13: Pick up from bus terminal - Uyuni - Train Cemetery Tour starts at 10:30 hrs. Visit: cemetery, rustic handicraft workshops and the rustic micro-processor of table salt. At the end of the tour, we head back to our salt lodge to rest. Day 14: Ollague Volcano Viewpoint We start with breakfast at the salt lodge. We will visit: Chiarkota lagoon, Hedionda lagoon, Colorada lagoon, Huayllajara town where we will have dinner and spend the night in a community family lodge. Day 15: Fumarolas- Polques Hot Springs The day starts very early in the morning with breakfast and departure to the fumaroles, sulfurous gases. In the evening we will take a tourist bus to La Paz, a trip of approximately 10 hours. Day 16: Transfer to La Paz Airport You will be taken to the airport at the time you indicate. End of our services *This tour package includes all hotels (3 star rating) listed in Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Puno and basic hotel in Salar de Uyuni.*

From Cusco:Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Panoramic train

6. From Cusco:Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Panoramic train

Day 1: Cusco | Alpacas | Sacred Valley | Pisac | Ollantaytambo Cusco 7:45 AM We will start with the pick up in the lobby of your hotel after having had breakfast at your hotel, our transport together with our guide will take us from Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas passing through Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo and PucaPucara (without stops ). Awana Kancha Here we stop for about 30 minutes, the purpose is learn about textiles and the weaving process. We can appreciate different species of Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas and take pictures them as well. Taray Viewpoint From this lookout point, we will have the time to capture the best classic pictures of the Sacred Valley with its famous terraces along the Urubamba river. Pisac Archaeological Park Will drive you up to Pisac Inca site to enjoy stunning views over the valley. Here you can appreciate temples, residences, altars, channels and learn all about the Incan agricultural methods shared by our expert guides. Pisac Market We will visit a traditional market in the Village of Pisac and interact with the local people and purchase some local souvenirs. the Pisac Market is very famous and highly visited as we can learn about pottery, jewelry and textiles. Urubamba 1:00 PM: Here in Urubamba we will stop for Lunch (Not included), most of the restaurants here offer Buffet Lunch. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo 2:40 PM: Our last discovery of that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. Therefore, many things happened here during the Spanish invasion. Then we will take you to the station to board the Vistadome 360° panoramic train with large windows on the sides and on the roof for a better experience. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of the mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu. Aguas Calientes 18:10 PM At the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night, after check - in, you have the afternoon free on your own. Day 2: Machu Picchu and in the afternoon return to Cusco Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu 07:00 AM After having our breakfast at the hotel we will move with our guide to the bus station in the same town. This bus will take us to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Take the classic photo from the highest part of Machu Picchu and then visit the lower part. Our guide will share all his knowledge about the history of this incredible place. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (lunch is not included). At the indicated time, you will board the train that will take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo, Cusco Upon arrival at the train station, our transport will be waiting to take us back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 18.30 PM

Special 5-Day Machu Picchu and Highlights of Cusco

7. Special 5-Day Machu Picchu and Highlights of Cusco

Discover on this five-day tour why the Incas made the Sacred Valley the center of their empire. Get to know the main attractions of the city of Cusco and the valley, from impressive archaeological sites to Andean landscapes that will leave you breathless at the foot of peaks covered in white snow. And let yourself be captivated by the imposing Machu Picchu and its incomparable mystique. Day 1: Welcome to Cusco Upon arrival at the Cusco airport, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in our private transportation. After check-in, our guide will brief you and check details about the next day's activities and answer any questions you may have. The rest of the day is all yours at leisure. Day 2: Cuzco | Sacred Valley After breakfast, you will board your transport to the Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River to visit the following places: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and you will return back to Cusco. Day 3: Cusco | Visit local family | Salt mines | Moray | Train trip to Machu Picchu After breakfast, you will board your transport to Maras Morey and the Salt Mines, and then in the afternoon you will board the train to Aguas Calientes where you will spend the night. Day 4: Machu Picchu | Cuzco After breakfast, you will board the bus to visit the impressive Machu Picchu Inca citadel with your guide, who will provide a walking tour for at least two hours. Then, you will have some extra time to explore this amazing place on your own. Then board the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). Then you will take the train to Aguas Calientes where you will be brought back to Cusco in your transport. Day 5: Depart from Cusco After breakfast at the indicated time we will take you to the airport.

Cusco: 4-Day Hiking Trek to Machu Picchu with Lunches

8. Cusco: 4-Day Hiking Trek to Machu Picchu with Lunches

DAY 1: PUMA HUANCA – HUARAN – CANCHA CANCHA We will pick you up at 5:00 am and travel in a bus for one and a half hours to the village of Puma Huanca, located in the Sacred Valley between the towns of Pisac and Urubamba. We´ll join our wranglers and pack the horses that will be carrying our gear. From here, we will begin our trek. Leaving the Sacred Valley behind us we head northwards following a gently climbing trail that runs parallel to the small Cancha Cancha River. We will soon reach the village of Huaran, where we will enjoy our first lunch on the trail. After lunch, it is a four-hour trek to our destination, the small village of Cancha Cancha (3800m/1250ft), where we’ll spend the night. DAY 2: CANCHA CANCHA – QUISHUARANI This day will be the most challenging day of the trek. We will leave Cancha Cancha in the morning and continue up the valley, passing small thatched stone houses. After half an hour, the trail flattens out before climbing steeply for a two-and-a-half-hour trek to the highest pass, Pachacutec Pass (4758m1558ft). From this pass, you’ll be rewarded with superb views of Pachacutec Lake and the snowy peak of Pitusiray. The trail continues for an hour along a narrow ridge until it descends into a beautiful isolated corrie filled by a glacial lake, where we will have lunch. The lip of the corrie descends into the next valley, following a series of cascading waterfalls to the village of Quisuarani (3700m1220ft), where we’ll camp here for the night. DAY 3: QUISUARANI – HOT SPRINGS We will follow the trail in the river valley downhill for about three and a half hours to the town of Lares (3100m1020ft). Half an hour before arriving at the town of Lares, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a soak in some open-air thermal springs. At about 1 pm, the bus will pick us up and leave for Ollantaytambo, where you will have some time to rest and explore the historic town. We will then take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, where we will enjoy a celebratory dinner. DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU! On the fourth day, we will have two options to get to Machu Picchu. We have the possibility to walk an hour and a half to Aguas Calientes or catch an early bus. We will be able to witness the magnificent sunrise in the ancient Inca city. There will be a walking tour of approximately 2 hours, after which you can explore the mysterious city by yourself. After exploring Machu Picchu, you will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes for lunch and you will be given train tickets back to Cusco. If you wish, an extra night in Aguas Calientes, you can coordinate. Please let us know if you would like to stay an additional night when you book your trip.

Tour to the Sacred Valley from Cusco

9. Tour to the Sacred Valley from Cusco

Our tour begins between 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. with pick-up from your respective hotel, then we head towards the Sacred Valley, the first point to visit is Pisaq, here we will have a guided tour, then we descend towards the town to appreciate textiles and jeweler's. Next we will go to Urubamba where we will have a buffet lunch included, after lunch we will go to Ollantaytambo here we will also have a guided tour of the archaeological complex. Then we headed towards the archaeological complex of Chinchero, notable for its architecture and its Inca terraces. We will also learn the process of alpaca wool, from washing the wool to the final product, we will learn and witness the spinning techniques, dyeing based on natural pigments that the residents of Chinchero practice today. Finally we will return to Cusco arriving at approximately 6:30 p.m.

sacred valley with visit to salt mines and pisaq

10. sacred valley with visit to salt mines and pisaq

the tour will start with the pick up of your hotel between 6:35 to 6:55 am, with our tourist transport we will go to the Sacred Valley as the first point to visit will be chincheros: place where the remains of the royal hacienda of Túpac Inca Yupanqui are located . You will admire its well preserved Inca wall in the main square. we will continue to moray Inca construction in a circular form dedicated to Inca agriculture, it has different altitude floors that allowed to sow endless Andean products, we will continue to salineras, as the same name here we will see several salt wells, then we will go to Urubamba to be able to have lunch with more than 30 varieties of typical dishes, then continue to the archaeological complex ollantaytambo built to monitor the entrance to this part of the valley and protect it from possible invasions of the inhabitants of the jungle. We will have the opportunity to walk through the small streets of the town and thus have a clear idea of how this military, religious and cultural center was, during the Inca Empire, as a last point to visit will be pisaq This wonderful place is formed by groups of platforms and Architectural structures scattered on the slopes and high in the mountain, Pisac is one of the most beautiful monumental centers of the valley because it combines the landscape with the impeccable finish of its constructions. we will finish the tour at 7:30 pm, the transport will leave us at a place near the plaza de armas

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4.3 / 5

based on 8 reviews

Our guides (Ruth and Aldair) deserve a thousand stars! They were super attentive, answered all questions and were very knowledgeable. They made a point of showing details, taking pictures and everything else. The agency is to be congratulated, they insisted that at each location they went to us to make sure that everything was as planned. When necessary, they answered us by WhatsApp very quickly. As a point to improve was that in the Sacred Valley the tour is described with 3 visits, but we could only do 1. When they picked us up at the hotel they said that at the time they bought the train it would not be possible to do one of them, we would have to choose. As we had paid for 3 and it was in the package, I think they should have organized it in such a way that everything could have been done, or warned us beforehand. As it was, we didn't even have the opportunity to buy the tour to the missing place for another day.

It didn't start well. No one came to the hotel for pick-up as agreed. After contact with the contact person, a person came after half an hour and apologized. But still no bus. An hour after the appointed time, a bus arrived and soon after a guide. After this mess, however, we had a couple of very good and interesting days. Very good guidance, nice bus. The hotel in Aqua Calientes was nice and good. However, it smelled strongly of mold. So despite a bad start we had a great couple of days.

The tour is sensational. The points visited are very good. All organization of the tour is to be congratulated, all very well organized. The agency team is very helpful and gave all the necessary guidance so that we could enjoy everything with tranquility.

This trip was amazing, carefully arranged, all to the last bit, and the tour guides were excellent and very knowledgeable!