Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour

Overview

1. Day 1Chinchero – Maras Moray – Salt mine - Ollantaytambo
2. Day 2Machu Picchu full day - Return to Cusco

1. Day 1Chinchero – Maras Moray – Salt mine - Ollantaytambo

   Today will be very important day because today we will be able to arrange our real journey, and this will be visit 4 attractions such like Chinchero, Maras Moray, Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo. In 40 minutes driving from Cusco we will be find chinchero our first visit where our guide will take you to one the local textile market, where you will learn about the process of llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, sheep’s wools. After that our guide will be able to guide you about this wonderful archeological site the name Chinchero one the ancient civilization – constructions and colonial like catholic culture at same place, after that you will continue toward Maras – moray. This impressive Incan site where you will see concentric round buildings also ancient constructions, our professional license guide will teach you a lot of information about this site.

   The next stop will be salt mine totally different attraction here our guide will show you 4 thousand pans of salt pools created by local people (communities), this is perfect places to learn about the processes of salt for consume, after visited this amazing attraction our driver will drive you to Urubamba town and stop in one of the tourist restaurant in order to have lunch to get energy and continue to our last attraction – Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is another beautiful Inca civilization construction with very important functions in Incas time, our guide he will be ready to teach you the history and the important of this archeological site. For today finally you will be finished our full sacred valley journey.

   • Tour Location: Urubamba –Sacred Valley of the Incas an destination with lots of great stops on the way to fully immerse in Inca culture and history
   • Tour Type: Full-day tour
   • Start/End - Time: Pick up is at 7 AM from your hotel lobby and finishing around 5 pm
   • Consideration: Please remember comfortable shoes – lots of walking around.
   • Highlights: Chinchero, Maras Moray, Salt mines, Ollantaytambo
2. Day 2Machu Picchu full day - Return to Cusco

   Today will be another great day because today you will be in Machu Picchu our guide will pick you up from your hotel wherever locate we normally suggest to our clients book the hotel in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo (the hotel organize by the company Machulas Journey is also in Urubamba and Ollantaytambo). Once pick you up, you will be taken to the train station of Ollantaytambo from where you will travel by train all the way to Machupicchu pueblo or Aguas Calientes town for 2 hours after arrived to this place the guide will conduce to make line and aboard the bus ride up to Machu Picchu for 25 minutes where in the same bus station you will find the Machu Picchu main control, here you will have to show your original passport and Machu Picchu ticket where our guide will provide you all those details. Once you entry to Machu Picchu you will start the guiding tour with our experience professional tour guide where he will provide you great information about Machu Picchu and also show you the most important areas in this ancient city of Machu Picchu. In Machu Picchu you will spend 3 hours tour between these 3 hours you will have the chance to learn such nice Inca history, Machu Picchu information and take the beautiful pictures of this wonder. Finally after finish the tour guiding you will be able take the bus down to return to Aguas Calientes in order to have your lunch in one of the restaurant suggest by your guide, because for today your lunch are not include. After you will ready to return - first take the train back to Ollantaytambo for 2 hours and then from Ollantaytambo private van back to your Cusco hotel.

Included

Recommendations

• Arrive in Cusco at least one day before the tour to acclimatize to the altitude.
• Bring your original passport for train travel and Machu Picchu entrance.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestone streets and ruins.
• Dress in layers to adapt to changing temperatures.
• Carry a light rain jacket or poncho.
• Use sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat due to strong UV radiation.
• Bring a small backpack for water, camera, and personal items.
• Stay well hydrated throughout the tour.
• Avoid heavy meals and alcohol before early departures.
• Carry some cash in Peruvian soles for lunches, souvenirs, and tips.
• Follow your guide’s instructions at archaeological sites.
• Respect local communities, culture, and protected heritage areas.

Route map

Approximate route. Your guide will share the detailed map before departure.

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