2 Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Cusco – The Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu

Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Meet our guide between 7:30 to 7:50am in the lobby of your Cusco hotel and travel through the mountains to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Stop At: Pisac Market, Central Plaza, Pisac Peru
Relax and take in the spectacular views along the drive, including the World Heritage-listed Saqsaywaman citadel and Tambomachay, a historic series of aqueducts, canals, and waterfalls. The winding road descends 1,500 feet (457 meters) and travels alongside the sacred Urubamba River. Arrive at the village of Pisac, where you can visit the lively traditional market and maybe buy some souvenirs in the square of this interesting place.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pisac, Pisac, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Then continue to Pisac's Incan ruins, which lie atop a hill with stunning views over the valley. Stroll around the ancient temples, altars, baths, water fountains, and marvel at the inti watana, a volcanic outcrop carved known as a "hitching post for the sun."


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Urubamba, Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Climb back into your vehicle for the 40-minute journey to Urubamba, where you can enjoy a buffet lunch (own expense) before continuing on to the town of Ollantaytambo
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
Stroll around the temples, terraces, and storehouses under the watchful gaze of the Inca god Wiracocha, whose image is carved into Pinkuylluna Mountain overlooking Ollantaytambo. Later, board the train to Aguas Calientes, or Machu Picchu Town
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes), Signposted from main square, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Peru
On arrival, you will be collected from the station and taken to your 3-star hotel, where your guide will meet you for a short briefing ahead of your tour of Machu Picchu the following day, staying overnight there to relax in the hot springs.

Overnight: a 3-star hotel (either Waman, La Pequeña Casita, Intipunku or Hatun Samay).

Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: a 3-star hotel (either Waman, La Pequeña Casita, Intipunku or Hatun Samay).

Day 2: Day 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco

Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
Early in the morning, after breakfast, head to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. We will take in the sunrise, then you can head for Huayna Picchu (Need to be requested in advance for an extra cost) on your own without guide. It will take about 2 hours round trip, then return to Machu Picchu where the guide will be waiting for you to start the guided tour in Machu Picchu for about 2 hours. Visit the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and various cemeteries around. Then you will have free time to relax, take pictures and enjoy the last views to.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
After that you will take the bus to go down to Aguas Calientes for Lunch (not included) and take the train back to Ollantaytambo
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
In the afternoon, take the train back to Ollantaytambo where where transportation will be waiting for you to transfer to your Cusco hotel arriving in approximate 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.