TOUR FROM CUSCO: SACRED VALLEY AND MACHUPICCHU BY TRAIN 2 DAYS

Itinerary.

Day 1: Cusco | Andean Weavers and Alpacas | Salt mines | Moray and Ollantaytambo Inca sites | Train to Aguas Calientes

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1. Cusco

7:45 AM: After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will pick you up and go to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the artisan markets and the incredible archaeological centers. that make this tour an unforgettable place.

2. Chinchero

8:30 AM: After driving 1 hour from Cusco we meet the traditional town of chinchero, we will visit a local family, here they keep the weaving traditions alive. Their alpacas and llamas will welcome you and you can take a picture with them, you can even give them breakfast. In addition, you will learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create stunning fabrics by hand.

3. Moray Archaeological Park

9:30 AM: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This sight is simply impressive, the story behind it even more so. Your guide will teach you about the agricultural laboratory of the Incas and how they created different climatic zones on these terraces. We will enjoy this place for about 1 hour.

4. Maras – Salt mine

11:00 AM: Stand in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photographs of the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to enjoy a delicious lunch.

5. Urubamba – Tunupa Restaurant

13:00 pm: Enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley. You have the option of trying more than 50 Peruvian dishes including salads, soups, entrees, and Peruvian desserts.

6. Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park

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.

15:30 PM: Then we will take you to the station to board the selected train. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu.

7. Aguas Calientes

18:10 PM: You will arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) at the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Settle into your hotel. After check-in, you have the afternoon free on your own.

• MEALS: Buffet lunch at a high-end, colonial-style hacienda in the heart of the Sacred Valley
• DIFFICULTY: Easy
• ACCOMMODATION: 3-star hotel: Jaya Machu Picchu hotel, Intipunku Machu Picchu hotel and suites, Casa Andina classic or similar

Day 2: Guided visit to Machu Picchu and in the afternoon return to Cuzco

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Historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu

07:00 After having our breakfast at the hotel we will transfer with our guide to the bus station. This bus will take us to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Your expert guide will walk you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Take the classic photo from the highest point, stroll through the city squares and climb the delicately carved stone stairs. Esoteric wisdom supports Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience settle in. Once the guide is finished we will have additional time to explore on our own. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (not included).

2:00 p.m. At the indicated time we board the train that will take us to the Ollantaytambo train station.

Ollantaytambo

Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 6.30pm.

• MEALS: Breakfast
• DIFFICULTY: Easy

IT INCLUDES

Quality and safety service

• Briefing prior to departure
• English/Spanish speaking certified professional guide
• First aid kit
• 24/7 customer support
• Guided visit to the Sacred Valley (Chinchero Weaving Center + Maras + Moray + Ollantaytambo)
• Guided visit Machu Picchu

Accommodation

• 01 night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes

Foods

• 01 breakfast
• 01 Buffet lunch in the best colonial-style restaurant in the Sacred Valley
• Water Bottle

Transportation

• All transfers (Guaranteed)
• Door to door service (pick up and drop off at the hotel)
• Round trip bus tickets in Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes)
• Round trip train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
• Transfer from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco (day 2)

Permits and tickets

• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Entrance ticket to the Sacred Valley (80 Peruvian soles in cash)
• Entrance to Wayna Picchu mountain US$ 60, must be requested a few months in advance
• Extras and updates
• Meals (lunch, dinner)
• Tips for our staff(Optional)

How to book with MACHUPICCHU CHASKA EXPLORE?

To book with us, we will need a deposit of 50% per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.

• Personal information (your full name, exactly as in your passport)
• Nationality
• Date of birth
• Passport number

How long in advance should I make my reservation?

• We recommend that you take only what is necessary to enjoy your tour and leave the rest of your things at the hotel in Cusco.
• The original passport will be very important
• A small 50 liter backpack that allows you to introduce all the things you will take with you
• Items to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat or caps for the sun and mosquito repellent, cameras.

To start this tour, do they pick us up at our hotel?

Yes, free pick up in Hotels, Hostels, Houses, AirBnB within the historic center of the city of Cusco. Contact support if you want us to pick you up anywhere in the Sacred Valley.

How long in advance should I make my reservation?

We recommend that you do this many months in advance. You must make the reservation at least 20 days in advance. Since the spaces in Machu Picchu are quickly exhausted.

Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?

Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a payment of a deposit of 50% per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form.

What about the outstanding balance?

The outstanding balance can be given in cash the day before your trip in Cusco, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our office (5% service fee applies).

Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.

NOTE: Payment must be made 1 day before your trip.

The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm one day before your departure (usually after the briefing).

What is the best time to do the excursion?

Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to December.

Where will the information session take place?

This meeting will be held the night before the departure of the tour in the lobby of your hotel, apartment, hostel or family home in Cusco. You could also do it at our office located on street Portal de panes 123, office 201 (second floor). Plaza de armas de Cusco.

What do I have to bring?

What to bring: Well-charged cameras, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to spend the night.

Can I store my luggage in your office?

Of course! During the trip, you can leave or store the things that you will not take on the trek at your hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). If you do not trust the place where you are staying, we will gladly store your belongings in our office.

The “TOUR FROM CUSCO: SACRED VALLEY AND MACHUPICCHU BY TRAIN 2 DAYS" can depart any day of the week, all year round

PRICE WITH VOYAGER TRAIN: US$ 478 per person

PRICE WITH VISTADOME TRAIN: US$ 540 per person

Deposit charges

All fees and charges are included.

Price guarantee

This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.

We like to think that we do tours a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.

TRAIN INFORMATION

VOYAGER

Start your journey enjoying comfortable seats and our excellent service. Delight in the incredible landscape that surrounds the road to Machu Picchu Among snow-capped peaks, imposing mountains, a winding river and the change in vegetation until you enter the magical humid forest that houses the Inca Citadel.

VISTADOME 360°

Our train to Machu Picchu The PeruRail Vistadome offers a different way of traveling to the citadel. The cars have panoramic windows located on the walls and ceilings of the cars, which allow you to have a connection with the outside. The Vistadome 360° train brings the landscapes of the route to Machu Picchu closer in a unique way, making passengers feel part of the nature that surrounds them.

VISTADOME 360° + BALCON OBSERVATORY

This train It is made of two elegant observatory cars and a panoramic car. In other words, if you used to travel aboard the VISTADOME 360° train with impressive views thanks to its characteristic panoramic windows, now you can better surround yourself with nature thanks to its observatory car that gives you a totally extensive view of the environment and, therefore, of the landscapes thanks to its large windows and the balcony from where you can appreciate the beauty of the route in its maximum splendor, also get to dance if you prefer the typical dance show.

Another point to highlight is that along the route passengers will be able to move freely between the panoramic car and the elegant observatory car in order to enjoy the experience on board, which includes live music and dance during the trip. to Machu Picchu.