SACRED VALLEY CONNECTION TO MACHUPICCHU

Itinerary

Day 1: Sacred Valley Cusco Pisac Urubamba Ollantaytambo Aguas Calientes

At 8.20am meet at Eco Waykys Travel office or transfer from your hotel at earlier time if coordinated. In a tourist bus we travel over the mountains and then we drop 1500 feet to the valley floor of the sacred Urubamba river and the village of Pisac where we will visit a traditional market and you can buy some local souveniers. We then drive up to explore the extensive ruins of Pisac with stunning views over the valley. For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, advise your guide so he can organise a time and place to pick you up when they return through the market. We continue on to Urubamba where we stop for you to have lunch. A further 30 mins drive takes us to Ollantaytambo surrounded by the sacred mountains, where we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress.
You will then be escorted to the train station to board the valle train. This is a 1.5 hr journey to Aguas Calientes where the representative from Hotel Viajeros will meet you and settle you into your accommodation. You have free time to visit the hot springs if you like and then dinner and overnight in the hostal.

Day 2: MACHUPICCHU- OLLANTA- CUSCO

After breakfast we take the bus at approx 05.30am and arrive at the ruins around 06.20am. Optional for those who would like to walk up earlier from 4.30am, please let us know of your interest. We recommend using the bus up to conserve your energy for your 2 hour group tour exploring Machu Picchu (2,400 m) and optional hikes to follow.
Eg climb Huayna Picchu mountain (2,700 m, 90min, steep gradient)
Walk to the Temple of the moon (3-4 Hr)
Walk to "Intipunku" the Sun`s Gate where end classic Inca Trail, (1.5 hr)
Walk to the Inca bridge located at south from Machupicchu (1 hr)
All these walks are without a guide, are clearly signed and easy to find.
Your guide will advise you of necessary details for the afternoon train return to Ollantaytambo with private transport on to Cusco, arriving 9:30 pm approx.

Included:

• Day 1 Sacred Valley tour with Guide from Cusco, Pisac to Ollantaytambo
• Train from Ollantaytambo train station to Aguas Calientes (approx 18:00 hrs or 17:00 hrs)
• Reception and Transfer to Hostal and breakfast
• Tourist bus from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu- Aguas Calientes
• Entrance fee for Machu picchu
• Guided tour in English (approx 2 hours )
• Train return to Ollantaytambo and transport on to Cusco
• Transfer from station to your hotel.

Not Included:

• Lunch on Day 1 in Urubamba Sacred Valley ( 15-20 soles )
• Tourist Ticket for 1 day for 70 soles

You can also purchase a Boleto Turistico for 15 places including the Sacred Valley sites for US$45 valid for 10 days

• Hot Springs 10 soles (US$3).

OPTIONAL

• Extra night in Aguas Calientes $20 per person (on double basis)
• Buffet Lunch can be included with Sacred Valley tour for additional cost
• Single Supplement for solo travelers $20 per room.
  

We recommend that you bring

• You only need to carry a small day pack (Peru Rail's luggage limit is 5-6kgs)
• Water to drink 1.5 Lt
• Camera
• Rain jacket/poncho
• Change of clothes
• Basic toiletries
• Sun lotion/sunscreen ,hat for sun
• Insect repellent
• Torch
• Comfortable sturdy shoes or hiking boots
• Extra money.