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Tour Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu in 2 Days (Vistadome Observatory)

Explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu comfortably aboard the Vistadome Observatory train.

  • 1 Nights / 2 Days
  • Max 16 People
DURATION

1 Nights / 2 Days

LOCATION

Machu Picchu

MAX ALTITUDE

3,400 m / 11,155 ft

DIFFICULTY

Easy

Tour Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu in 2 Days (Vistadome Observatory)

This Tour Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu in 2 Days, from Cusco takes you to some of the most breathtaking destinations a traveler can visit. This excursion is designed for travelers seeking comfort while making the most of their limited time to discover great treasures and mysteries. This tour will take you through the magnificent landscapes of the Sacred Valley, exploring the agricultural terraces and textile center of Chinchero, as well as the salt mines of Maras, the agricultural experimentation center of Moray, and finally, the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, you will board a tourist train Vistadome Observatory to Aguas Calientes, traveling through the stunning Urubamba River canyon, where the high Andes meet the lush cloud forest.This tour is also available as a premium service in smaller groups. This premium tour is designed for travelers who want to experience Peru’s top attractions in comfort, with clear planning and personalized assistance. We take care of hotels, tourist tickets, trains, transfers, guides and schedules, so that you can enjoy the culture, landscapes, tradition and stories of Cusco with total ease and without stress.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu

Pick up from your hotel in Cusco between 06:30 a.m. and 07:00 a.m. to begin our journey to the north of the region. Our first stop is at the Chinchero Archaeological Center, where we will stop at a local community to discover the Textile Interpretation Center. Then, we will visit the Moray Archaeological Site, known as the Inca Agricultural Laboratory, and continue the trip to the Salt Mines to explore its famous Salt Mines. Later, we will head to the town of Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious Buffet Lunch that combines the best of Peruvian and Andean cuisine. After lunch, we will go to the Archaeological Site of Ollantaytambo, which is another important site in the Sacred Valley having temples and gardens, formerly an Inca dairy farm and starting point to Machu Picchu. Here, we will immerse ourselves in history by exploring its iconic stone terraces, the Temple of the Sun and the fountain of the Princess Baths.. After the tour we will go to the train station. Where we will take the train from Ollantaytambo through the picturesque Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes Town, depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.

15:07 p.m. Be ready at the train station for check in

15.37 p.m. Train Vistadome Observatory from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

Upon arrival at the station you will be waiting for a staff of the company to transfer to their respective hotel in Aguas Calientes Town.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)

Accommodations: Hotel 3⭐⭐⭐ Econ (Hotel Flower House and others in the same category)

Meals: Buffet Lunch

Breakfast at the Hotel

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide and board the bus for a 25-minute ride to Machu Picchu. Your guide will accompany you on a 2- to 3-hour tour of the most important areas included in your assigned circuit. You will explore terraces, viewpoints, temples, royal quarters, sacred areas, and the central part of the citadel, while learning about the history, architecture, and daily life of the Incas.

We always request Circuit 2 when available, as it offers one of the most comprehensive guided tours. If Circuit 2 is full, we will offer you the best official alternative available for your date, usually Circuit 1 or Circuit 3. After exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, you will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will board the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by private transport to Cusco.

The suggested time to descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes town is 12:00 p.m depending on the departure time of the train to be always 30 minutes before the departure of train.

14:50 p.m. Be ready at the train station for check in

15:20 p.m. Train Vistadome Observatory Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo

Upon arrival at the station you will be waiting for a staff of the company to transfer to their respective hotel in Cusco

Overnight in Cusco

Services Included

The Package included

  • Tour to Sacred Valley of the Incas with Buffet Lunch– (Group service)
  • Tour in Machu Picchu – Private Tour Guide speaking English/Spanish - (Private Service)
  • Entrance Ticket for all Archaeological complexes mentined in the package
  • Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu Inca City

Transportations

  • Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Transfer from train station to Hotel in Cusco – Private service
  • Train Vistadome Observatory from Ollantaytambo to Águas Calientes
  • Train Vistadome Observatory from Águas Calientes to Ollantaytambo/Poroy
  • All transport is included according to the itinerary

Accommodations

  • Aguas Calientes: 01 night

Meals

  • 01 Breakfast at the Hotel
  • 01 Buffet Lunch

Group Service

USD $608.00 per person

Private Service
Number of people
Price per person USD
1 - people
USD $798.00 per person
2 - people
USD $695.00 per person
3 - 5 people
USD $675.00 per person
6 - 8 people
USD $632.00 per person
9 + people
USD $608.00 per person
Discounts

Children 0-2 years old – Free

Children 3-9 years old – 20% discount

Children 10-17 years old – $30 USD off

* To receive the child discount you must send us a copy of the child’s passport.

Entrance Ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain

If you are interested in climbing Huayna Picchu Mountain, the mountain overlooking Machu Picchu inca city, there is an additional fee of USD $70.00 per person for us to buy your entrance ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike Huayna Picchu mountain and we will reserve it for you.

Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain

If you are interested in climbing Machu Picchu Mountain, the mountain overlooking Machu Picchu, there is an additional fee of USD $70.00 per person for us to buy your entrance ticket. Spaces are limited, so please let us know when booking whether you would like to hike Machu Picchu Mountain, and we will reserve it for you.

Buffet lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant

It is located in the luxurious Sanctuary Lodge hotel (former Orient Express); It is the only one that is located, very close to the entrance to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. The price is an additional USD $45.00 per person.

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Small backpack
Large backpack
Warm clothes - Including jacket, fleece, thermal clothes for sleeping, gloves, scarf
Rain clothes - Jacket and trousers, poncho, hat
Swimsuit
Small towel
Strong, waterproof trekking boots
Walking poles
Sandals
Flashlight
Camera - Extra batteries as they run out faster under cold conditions
Suncream, moisturiser
Insect repellant - Min 20% DEET
Toilet paper
Personal first aid kit
Snacks - Biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc
Water bottle
Cash in Soles/$USD
YOU MUST BRING YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT

How to book

To book the tour, please send us an email with the information of each person in your group:

Full name, nationality, date of birth and gender
Copy of your passport
The tour you want to do, the start date
How many people are in your group
info@peruvianpathsandadventures.com

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