Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2D/1N Tour vip

ITINERARY

Day 1: Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your hotel between 6:20 AM. and 6:50 AM. We will begin our journey toward the Sacred Valley, enjoying incredible Andean landscapes. Our first stop will be at the Archaeological Site of Chinchero, located at 3,762 meters above sea level. We will visit a local community and learn about ancient weaving techniques at the Textile Interpretation Center.

Next, we will travel to Moray, a fascinating Inca agricultural laboratory with circular terraces that show advanced farming knowledge. We will continue to Maras, a picturesque colonial town famous for its salt mines. These mines include more than 3,000 salt pools, still used by local families. We will take time to admire the landscape and take photos of this unique natural wonder.

Afterward, we will continue to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch with Andean and Peruvian flavors. Later, we will visit Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town that preserves its ancient urban design. We will explore the Archaeological Site of Ollantaytambo, observing impressive terraces and temples built with enormous stones. In the afternoon, we will board the train at 3:37 PM. or 4:36 PM. and travel for 1 hour and 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a local representative will take us to our hotel and provide details for the next day’s visit to Machu Picchu.

Day 1 Statistics:

- Distance traveled: approximately 200 km
- Highest altitude: 3,762 meters above sea level – Chinchero
- Lowest altitude: 2,040 meters above sea level – Aguas Calientes
- Route: Cusco – Chinchero – Moray – Maras – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
- Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate

Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco

We will wake up early and have breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 AM., our staff will pick us up and accompany us to the bus station. We will take the bus for 25 minutes, ascending through the lush mountains toward the Citadel of Machu Picchu, located at 2,430 meters above sea level. Our guide will be waiting at the control gate to begin the tour.

We will explore Machu Picchu for about three hours, following the main circuit. We will visit the most important areas such as the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza, and the Intihuatana. We will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and peaks. Every step will allow us to appreciate the genius of Inca architecture and engineering.

After the tour, we will return to Aguas Calientes. We will have time for lunch at a local restaurant and to explore the handicraft market. Later, we will head to the train station to take the 2:30 PM. or 2:55 PM. train back to Ollantaytambo. Our driver will meet us there and take us to Cusco, where we will arrive around 7:00 PM., ending our incredible Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Peru adventure.

Day 2 Statistics:

- Distance traveled: approximately 180 km
- Highest altitude: 2,430 meters above sea level – Machu Picchu
- Lowest altitude: 2,040 meters above sea level – Aguas Calientes
- Route: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
- Difficulty level: Easy