Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour in 2 days with Peru Vip

Full program:

Day 01:
Cusco - Pisaq - Urubamba - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Peru Vip picks you up at your hotel (approximately 8:00 am) to go as a first point to the archaeological site of Pisaq, a characteristic place for its impressive agricultural terraces, considered the largest in South America, on the way we can already see part of the sacred valley of the Incas, we will take advantage of making the respective stops to be able to take some photos with the beautiful landscape. After making our visit and learning a lot from the use of these platforms, we continue our journey towards the Village and traditional market of Pisaq, where we will have some free time. (Here you can take advantage of taking a souvenir, as we find all local crafts and textiles, as well as silverware at a very good price. All direct producers). After our free time we go to the town of Urubamba, which is located within the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where we will have lunch at the best Buffet restaurant, average time 12:30 pm. (Local, national and international food). Finishing our succulent lunch we head towards the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo (Known as the last Inca Living city, for its peculiar architectural style, very famous because here we find the “Temple of the Sun.” Finished our tour, It will be left near the station by train so that you can board it and go to the town of Aguas Calientes in 1:45 hours of travel, enjoying a fantastic setting.Our night spent in Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu the next day.

Day 02:
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Peru Vip picks you up at your hotel in Aguas Calientes at approximately 5:00 am to be able to queue and take the buses that take us to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu and be able to be attended by your professional guide, who will offer you all the information of the history and mystery of this world wonder, (the tour takes approximately 2 to 2:30 hours). In this case you can see the sunrise in the Inca llaqta if we are in dry season. Once the guide is finished, you can have some free time to contemplate the citadel on your own and take advantage of taking more photos. Subsequently, the archaeological site leaves to descend again on the buses to the town of Aguas Calientes and have free time in the town to take a walk and have lunch. Subsequently the return train is approached at 3:00 p.m. and en route to Ollantaytambo station. Then take the transport that will be waiting for you and depart to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 07:30 pm (The tour ends at your hotel in Cusco).

We will stop at one of these textile processing centers for about 25 minutes, the purpose is to learn about Andean textiles and the weaving process. We can appreciate different species of llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and also take photos, even feed these beautiful Andean animals.

From this observation point, we will have time to capture the best classic images of the Sacred Valley with its famous terraces along the Urubamba River.

It will take you to the Inca site of Pisac to enjoy breathtaking views over the valley. Here you can appreciate temples, residences, altars, canals and learn all about the Inca agricultural methods shared by our expert guides.

Place where we will stop at one of the best buffet restaurants in the Sacred Valley.

We will visit a traditional market in the town of Pisac and interact with the local people and buy some local souvenirs. The Pisac market is very famous and very visited, since we can learn about ceramics, jewelry and textiles.

Machu Picchu is one of the 7 Wonders of the Current World, Cradle of the largest empire in South America, the Incas. Whose Capital was formerly Cusco in the Current Country of Peru.

Peru Vip will transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station (approximately 2 hours), on the way you can see the peculiarity of the sacred valley of the Incas and its inter-Andean landscapes. Arriving at the train station we head towards the town of Aguas Calientes (approximately 1:45 hours), on the train you can enjoy a succulent snack, which is included in the tour. During this new journey you can see part of the Andes mountain range and its imposing snowfalls such as Verónica, in addition the weather will become warmer and the railway will follow the Wilkamayu river (or sacred river) along the entire route. Upon arriving at Machu Picchu Pueblo or Aguas– Calientes which is located at the foot of the same mountain (approximately 7:45 am), we will take the buses to climb to the sacred city of the Incas “Machu Picchu”, the visit will be in the afternoon, time in which the citadel is more empty and quiet, so they will have an unforgettable experience with their professional guide, which will offer you all the information of the history and mystery of this world wonder, (the tour has an approximate of 2 to 2:30 hours) .Once the guidance is finished, you have free time to take the last souvenir photos of the citadel and fully enjoy it on your own, immediately after you leave the archaeological site to descend again In the buses to the town of Aguas Calientes and have free time in the town of Aguas Calientes, you can take a walk and have lunch. Subsequently the return train is approached at 4:00 p.m. and en route to Ollantaytambo station. Then take the transport that will be waiting for you and depart to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 08:00 pm (The tour ends near the Plaza regocijos or Cusco hotel, where the service concludes).

After lunch, we continue our trip to Ollantaytambo, where we will visit this incredible Inca site, which is an area of important Inca constructions, built during the Inca era. This is an extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find the famous temple of the sun.

Finally at 4:00 pm we will take you near the train station located in the same town of Ollantaytambo so that you can walk freely before boarding our train to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This train journey allows you to appreciate the fascinating landscape along the sacred Vilcanota River.

We will arrive at Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu) and leave it at the hotel to spend the night.

After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up at an agreed time and take you to the bus station to board the bus and take a short trip to the main entrance door of Machupicchu to start a unique experience exploring one of the New Seven Wonders of The World accompanied by our professional guide who will share with you all his knowledge about the history, traditions and more that surrounds this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel. Once the guided tour ends, you will have additional free time to explore on your own how wonderful Machupicchu is. After finishing your visit, board the bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and enjoy some extra time in the city to get some local souvenirs and then board the train back to Ollantaytambo train station