Best of Cusco in 2-Days: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Free Airport Pickup

-Free Airport Pickup & Drop-off included
-Private Machu Picchu group and exclusive small group (of 8 max) in Sacred Valley
-Visit more sites in Sacred Valley (Maras + Moray) than many others do
-No rushing in Sacred Valley nor Machu Picchu, you're here to enjoy
-Enjoy privacy during the most important moment while traveling in Peru
-Visit photogenic spots touristy groups don't get to see (see pictures)
-30 minutes more with your guide than plenty of touristy tours of only 2 hours
-Itinerary will be personalized on your preferences


Itinerary

Day 1: Sacred Valley Day Tour (#1 rated Sacred Valley tour on Viator, small group of max 8)

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to Chinchero
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Chinchero, Chinchero, Cusco Region
8:00 am: Local Textile Center in Chinchero
We visit a local textile center led my women that explain us more about the traditional weaving methods and the production process of alpaca and llama textiles. There are also llamas and alpacas around that we get to feed.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Moray Valle Sagrado de los Incas, Maras 08655 Peru
9:30 am: Walk inside the complex, around the circles where the Inca applied scientific tests on climatic areas to improve their agriculture. Your guide will teach you about this in detail. With the view to the mountains in the back, this is a great moment for unforgettable pictures.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Salinas de Maras, Carreta a Maras, Maras 08655 Peru
11:00 am: Enjoy the history of the still intact salt mines where hundreds of pools filter the salty water leaving mother earth. Be fascinated by how they manage their daily agriculture, to keep alive their ancient values. From here you have views to the snow-capped Urubamba mountain range.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Urubamba, Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
1:00 pm: Enjoy an outstanding lunch buffet (vegetarian and vegan options available) in a colonial style hacienda restaurant for small groups. There's a beautiful garden with alpacas and llamas to take pictures.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
2:40 pm: Filled with Inca structures, this archeological site was scene of battles between Incas and Spanish invaders. Let your guide share those stories with you and come to see how this village was previously built. From the temple of the sun over to religious squares.

Here you have the chance to either leave the group to take the train to Aguas Calientes and stay the night prior to Machu Picchu there (recommended), or to return to Cusco.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
5:35 pm: Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, filled with tons of magical moments. Note: All times are aproximations.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Colonial hacienda restaurant for small groups, llamas in the garden and vegan + vegetarian options.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Private Machu Picchu Day Tour

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
2:45 am: Hotel Pickup in Cusco and transfer to train station
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
5:05 am: Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
6:35 am: Welcome by team member at train station and taking bus to Machu Picchu entrance
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
8:00 am: Guided Machu Picchu tour

10:30 am: Leaving Machu Picchu, heading back to Aguas Calientes by bus to have lunch (not included)

Afterwards, you'll take the return train to Ollantaytambo, where your private driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco.
Duration: 20 minutes

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

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Hora de Inicio: 06:30 AM
Duración: 2 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Please be aware, that spots that are difficult to enter by car or van will be communicated by us the day before, to coordinate with you the closest pickup spot possible.

Airports

• Velazco Astete Airport, Cusco Peru

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Incluye

• Private transportation
• Machu Picchu train, bus, and entrance tickets (times coordinated after reservation, based on pref)
• Fluent English speaking guide for Machu Picchu(private) and Sacred Valley(small group of max 8)
• Airport pickup and drop-off (can vary from the actual days of the tours) - will be coordinated
• 1x Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

No Incluye

• Entrance ticket to Sacred Valley sites (S/ 80 per person, paid on the day of the tour)
• Accommodation in Cusco or Aguas Calientes (happy to recommend places based on your preferences)
• Gratuities
• Meals apart from lunch in Sacred Valley (happy to recommend delicious restaurants too)

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