2-Day Tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

Day 01: Cusco | Andean Weavers and Alpacas | Salt mines | Moray and Ollantaytambo Inca sites | Train to Aguas Calientes

Pick up: All travelers were picked up between 7:30 am to 7:50 am at any hotel located in the city of Cusco. (After booking, provide the name or address of your hotel)

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

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