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From Cusco: Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour

1. From Cusco: Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour

Explore the ancient civilization of the Incas on a 2-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Day 1: Start the day with a breathtaking ride through the mountains between Cusco and Pisac, and see the Inca temples on an in-depth tour on arrival. Bargain for colorful textiles in the traditional market, and then experience the “Breadbasket of the Incas” on a scenic drive to Urubamba. Arrive in time for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, explore the pink granite palace at Ollantaytambo, and climb the great stairs of the Temple of the Sun. Feast on local produce at a nearby venue, before ending the day with a train ride to Aguas Calientes, where you can bathe in the hot spring baths and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. Day 2: You will take a morning bus up to Machu Picchu to experience the first rays of the sun as they pass through the ruins of the "Lost City of the Incas." Go to a panoramic lookout for the best views and take a 2-hour tour of the legendary site. Get lost in the maze-like constructions, or follow in the footsteps of the ancients and climb Huayna Picchu. Then, enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes before a lazy ride back to Cusco.

From Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Overnight Trip

2. From Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Overnight Trip

Option One Venture to Machu Picchu on this round-trip bus tour from Cusco Follow a trail through the lush jungle and visit the town of Machu Picchu. Tour the archaeological site of Machu Picchu Day 1: Cusco – Hydroelectric Plant – Machu Picchu Town Begin with a pick up from your hotel in the historic center at 6:15 am we will travel through the towns of Ollantaytambo, Málaga and Santa Teresa to arrive at the hydroelectric plant where you will have lunch afterwards Follow your guide's instructions for the 3-hour walk to Aguas Calientes, head to the Plaza de Manco Capas. Next, meet your guide in the main square of Aguas Calientes, who will take you to your accommodation for the night. Wait for dinner time as directed Day 2: Machu Picchu – Hydroelectric – Cusco Wake up at 5am and walk or take the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu, an Inca citadel located high in the Andes mountains of Peru. Enter with your group and enjoy 2.5 hours to explore the site, after exploring then head back down the road to the hydroelectric where the bus will be waiting, it will end in Cusco at the Plaza de San Francisco at 11 pm option two trip from cusco to Machupicchu day 1 by bus we will leave at 6:20 am in the morning then we will go to the hydroelectric passing through beautiful landscapes that you will see when you arrive you will be able to have lunch and then you will walk for 3 hours you will arrive at the plaza de manco capac where they will waiting to arrive at your accommodation once you will be installed you can wait for the instructions of your guide and have dinner the next day you will have to get up a little early at 6 am to have your breakfast snack and start walking to the entrance gate to machupicchu where with the Guide will enter Machupicchu on average at 12 noon, leave and return to the town of Aguas Calientes where you can have lunch on your own and take the train back to Ollantaytambo then to Cusco. Option 3 trip from Cusco to Machupicchu by train in just one day you can visit and do it you will leave Cusco at 4 am in the morning you will visit Machupicchu at 11 am then return to take the train in Machupicchu which will take you to Ollantaytambo then return to Cusco on tour will end at 11 pm.

From Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-day Budget Tour by Car

3. From Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-day Budget Tour by Car

Journey to the iconic Machu Picchu on a 2-day tour specially designed to be an affordable alternative that takes you over scenic mountains, past indigenous villages, and through lush jungles hikes. Make your trip more comfortable by upgrading to options that include hotels in Aguas Calientes and additional bus and train add-ons. DAY 1: Cusco - Santa Teresa - Hydroelectric - Aguas Calientes Pickup at 7:00 AM from hotels and hostels in central Cusco. Head through the Sacred Valley and appreciate different villages and climatic changes in the Andes. Arrive at Santa Teresa around 1:30 PM where a typical lunch will be served. Then, continue the tour until arriving at Hydroelectric around 3:00 PM. From here, start a walk on the train tracks through a native jungle to Aguas Calientes, about a 3 hours trek. You can choose add-on a train to Aguas Calientes at the checkout if you don't want to do the walk. At Aguas Calientes, your guide will show you to your accommodation (if option is selected). You also have the opportunity to go relax optionally at the hot springs (this activity can only be paid on spot) or take a stroll around town before dinner. DAY 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Hydroelectric - Cusco Get up early in the morning and 4:30 AM to start the walk towards Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. The steep walk up will last approximately 1:30 hour, and the objective is to appreciate the sunrise from the Inca citadel and be the first to arrive. The walk up to Machu Picchu requires a fair physical condition — you can also choose add-on a bus to Machu Picchu at the checkout, if you don't want to do the walk. Get a 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu and the surrounding sites. Enjoy free time to take photos and look around the citadel. If you chose one of the extra hikes to one of the mountains you will split ways with the group to go by yourself to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain — you can choose add-on these hikes at the checkout. Leave Machu Picchu and return to Aguas Calientes at around 11:30 AM (walking or by bus, depending on if you choose add-on at checkout). Once in Aguas Calientes, start the walk back to Hydroelectric where your guide will be waiting to gather the group to return to the city of Cusco — again, you can choose add-on a train to Hydroelectric at the checkout, if you don't want to do the walk. Be back in Cusco around 9:30 - 10:00 PM. The drop-off will be in San Francisco square in the historic center, near Plaza de Armas. Distances for the whole itinerary: • Distance traveled by car/van Cusco to Hydroelectric: approximately 4 to 5 hours • Trekking Distance from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes: approximately 2:30 hours (1-way) • Trekking Distance from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu: 1:30 hours (1-way) • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu: 25-minutes (1-way) • Distance traveled by car/van from Hydroelectric to Cusco: approximately 5 to 6 hours

From Cusco: 2-Day ATV Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

4. From Cusco: 2-Day ATV Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Day 1: Start the first day with pickup from your hotel in Cusco and travel to the first destination, Cruzpata. This is the ATV base camp, where you will be able to practice using your ATV, which you will drive to the first two destinations of the tour. Set out on your ATV with your guide to Moray in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. See the terracing system and irrigation using aqueducts, indicative of the ingenuity of the Incan civilization. Next visit the Maras Salt Mines. The salt mines, or the famous "salt pools" are located in the rural community of Pichingoto. This site is highly recommended for photography lovers because of its impressive landscape. After visiting the salt mines, enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants of Urubamba. Next, make your way to Ollantaytambo to hop onboard the train to Aguas Calientes. Depart at 3:37 PM and enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour journey. During the train ride, take time to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding valleys and Andes mountains. The train will arrive in Aguas Calientes, which is a small town located at the base of Machu Picchu. Your transfer will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to your selected hotel in Aguas Calientes. Have a meeting with your guide to find out the scheduled departure time for Machu Picchu the next morning.   Day 2: It is recommended to wake up early in the morning to enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, head to the bus station to try to catch one of the first buses, which begin at 5:30 AM and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. The bus journey will take about 25 minutes to get to Machu Picchu. As soon as you arrive at the complex, meet your guide who will take you to the best viewing spots throughout the ruins. Get a panoramic view of the landscape and the sunrise over the mountains. There will be a rendezvous to observe the sunrise in order to get spectacular views of the Lost City of the Incas. Take a 2-hour guided tour around Machu Picchu, with plenty of free time afterwards to explore the ruins on your own. If you have tickets to climb the amazing mountain of Huaynapicchu, your guide will direct you to where this hike begins. Please make sure this is arranged at least 1 or 2 months in advance of your visit, as tickets do sell out fast. Once you are done exploring all Machu Picchu has to offer, take a bus down to Aguas Calientes then take the train back to Ollantaytambo. From here, be returned to the historic center of Cusco.

Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu: 2-Day, 1-Night Tour

5. Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu: 2-Day, 1-Night Tour

Reconnect with nature on a guided 2-day, 1-night tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. From Cusco, visit Awanacancha, Pisac Market, the Pisac Inca site, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu. Day 1: Cusco – Sacred Valley – Aguas CalientesGet picked up from your hotel in Cusco, meet your guide, then take a 30-minute drive to Awanacancha, a textile center and farm. Get a chance to see the llamas, alpacas, viñuna, and guanacos. Learn about the farm’s variety of South American animals. Then, visit the textile center to learn the weaving process and how the locals get the natural colors. You can shop here as well. Afterward, take a 30-minute ride to a lookout point of the Sacred Valley. Take in scenic views of the Andes, Urubamba River, and the Sacred Valley’s farming lands of the Incas. Next, visit the Pisac archaeological site, located on top of the mountains with impressive stone walls, agricultural terraces, irrigation systems, and the Inca Empire’s largest cemetery. After exploring, head to the local Pisac Market, a handicraft market where artisans sell their ceramics, textiles, jewelry, Andean instruments, alpaca products, and souvenirs. Later, take a 1-hour ride to Urubamba for lunch in a local restaurant that offers various local Peruvian dishes made with fresh local products. Near the end of your day, head to the town of Ollantaytambo, the last standing Inca citadel. The town is built above ancient Inca buildings. Explore the town’s archeological site that features temples, terraces, storehouses, and a large Inca monolithic. After exploring Ollantaytambo, take the train to Aguas Calientes and spend the night in a hotel. Day 2: Machu Picchu – CuscoWake up early at your hotel, have breakfast, and take one of the first busses up to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, simply show an original passport at the checkpoint to enter the citadel. First, take a short hike to the Sungate of Inca Bridge before exploring the fortress with your guide. Enjoy a guided tour for about 3 hours, visiting the most remarkable terraces, storehouses, temples, and palaces. Spend some free time exploring the site by yourself or take an optional, extra hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. After exploring Machu Picchu, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, have lunch on your own (optional), then take a ride in the Vistadome panoramic train. Once back to Ollantaytambo, take a van back to your hotel in Cusco. 

From Cusco: 3-Day Tour to Machu Picchu with Hotel Stays

6. From Cusco: 3-Day Tour to Machu Picchu with Hotel Stays

It can be difficult, setting up everything you need to visit Machu Picchu: transportation, accommodation, guides, and more. This three-day excursion to Machu Picchu through the nearby city of Cusco streamlines the travel process by organizing all of those things in advance. With two nights of accommodation in Cusco and a full day dedicated to exploring Machu Picchu with a guide, this tour package allows you to explore this Unesco World Heritage site, even if you have limited time in the area. Day 1: Upon arrival at the Cusco airport, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in our private transport. After check-in, our guide will brief you and check the details of the next day's activities and answer any questions you may have. If you want to avoid the altitude in Cusco today, upon arrival at the Cusco airport we can transfer you directly to the Ollantaytambo train station and board the train to Aguas Calientes (you can then choose between sleeping in Cusco or Aguas Calientes) Day 2: After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and transfer you in our private transportation to the Sacred Valley Ollantaytambo train station and board the Inca Rail train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town). This train trip allows you to appreciate the fascinating landscape along the sacred Vilcanota River. Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes train station, our staff will greet you and assist you to board the bus and take a short walk to the main entrance gate of Machupicchu to begin a unique experience exploring one of the New Seven Wonders of the world accompanied by a professional guide who will share with you all his knowledge about the history, traditions and more that surround this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel. Once the guided tour is over, you will have free time to explore the wonders of Machupicchu on your own. After finishing your visit, board the bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and enjoy some extra time in town to shop for local souvenirs and then board the train back to Ollantaytambo train station where our staff will be waiting for you and be transferred in our private transportation back to your hotel in Cusco. Dia 3: After breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer you back to the airport according to your flight itinerary

From Cusco: 2-Day Guided Trip to Machu Picchu with Transfers

7. From Cusco: 2-Day Guided Trip to Machu Picchu with Transfers

Day 1: Cusco - Aguas Calientes At the coordinated time, the tourist transport will pick you up at your the hotel in Cusco, from there, you will travel a two-hour journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to the Ollantaytambo train station. Upon arrival, you will board the train (according to the category chosen) and you will undertake the hour and a half journey into the Andes mountain range and through a landscape that will be difficult to forget. Mountains that seem to touch the sky, rivers that merge with the green of the hills. Simply amazing! Upon arrival at the town of Aguas Calientes, the staff will be waiting for you, to welcome you and take you to the hotel (according to the chosen category), after the briefing, you will have free time to enjoy the hot springs that are in the town Or, you can walk through this hidden place. Day 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco After breakfast at the hotel, the guide will pick you up to take you to line up for the bus that will take you to the entrance to the most important citadel of the Inca empire: Machu Picchu. Who has not ever dreamed of admiring the ancient Inca citadel? Once there, you can make the trek through the HuaynaPicchu mountain or MachuPicchu mountain (remember that to carry out these treks, you must confirm your income at the time of booking, since spaces are limited), you will take a guided tour of two and a half hours Approximately through the alleys and passageways of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, accompanied by a local guide who is an expert of the ancient Inca culture, the energy that emanates from the place will envelop you, mysticism and magic will be a key piece for this great experience marked your life completely. At the end, the guide will say goodbye and give you all the instructions to return to the town of Aguas Calientes, you will have time to eat on your own, in one of the typical restaurants and continue exploring the small Andean town. At the indicated time, you must be at the Aguas Calientes train station to board the train and make the journey to Ollantaytambo, upon arrival, the transport will be waiting for you to return to the hotel in Cusco. Ending in this way an activity that you will surely never forget.

From Cusco: 6-Day Tour Machu Picchu, Puno, and Lake Titicaca

8. From Cusco: 6-Day Tour Machu Picchu, Puno, and Lake Titicaca

Make the most of your limited vacation time on a small-group 6-day tour around Peru. With accommodation, guided tours, and transportation all included, this extensive itinerary is perfect for travelers who hate planning but still want to see everything. From Cusco, discover the many attractions throughout the Sacred Valley, including Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and explore the Unesco-listed Machu Picchu. Later, from Puno, enjoy a full-day excursion to Lake Titicaca and Taquile Island. Dia 1 - Welcome in Cusco | City tour (opcional) | Sunset in Cusco Upon arrival at Cusco airport, you will meet our private guide who will give you an overview of what to expect over the next 6 days as he takes you by private car to your hotel. An optional Cusco city tour (own expense) is also available. Dia 2 - Cusco | Alpacas | Sacred Valley | Pisac | Ollantaytambo | Trip on train | Aguas Calientes After breakfast, your guide will pick you up between 7:30 to 7:50am. You'll then drive to the Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River, visiting Pisac Market, the Pisac Inca site, Urubamba (lunch stop), and Ollantaytambo. Later board the train to Aguas Calientes. Dia 3 - Aguas Calientes | Machu Picchu | Cuzco After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and you'll board the bus up to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of this iconic Inca site (around 3 hours), then have free time to explore the impressive citadel on your own. Later, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (own expense). After lunch, board the train to Ollantaytaytambo, where you'll finish the trip with a drive back to Cusco. Dia 4 - Cusco | Guided Bus Tour from Cusco to Puno | Puno After breakfast, you will be taken to the bus station for a guided bus tour en route to Puno from Cusco, with included drinks included and an English-speaking guide. Stop along the way in Andahuaylillas "The Sistine Chapel," Raqchi, Sisucani (lunch), La Raya (the border between Cusco and Puno), and Pucara. Dia 5 - Puno | Lago Titicaca | Full Day Utos and Taquile Island After breakfast, you'll be picked up before 7:20 am at your hotel and head to the Puno port, where you'll board a motor boat and set off to explore Lake Titicaca. Sail for 30 minutes to reach Uros, a floating island made entirely out of reeds. Continue to Taquile Island to visit the famous weavers and enjoy a traditional lunch. End around 4:30pm when you're transferred back to your hotel. Dia 6 - Puno | Departure from Juliaca airport Option 1: After breakfast, depending on the departure time of your flight, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Juliaca airport (Jul) (located just one hour by car from the city of Puno) to take your flight back to Lima. or other destinations. Option 2: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you back to Cusco. Option 3: We will take you to the bus station to take a bus that will take you to Bolivia – La Paz (Bus ticket not included) (book it in advance)

From Cusco: Machu Picchu 4-Day 1-Night Trip

9. From Cusco: Machu Picchu 4-Day 1-Night Trip

Day 1 Be picked up at your accommodation between 1:15 PM - 1:25 PM and take a tour through the city. Visit the cathedral of Cusco, Qorikancha, Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay. The tour will end around 7:00 PM in the main square. Walk to your accommodation from the main square. Day 2 Be picked up at your accommodation between 8:15 AM - 8:35 AM and head to the Sacred Valley. Spend the day exploring the valley and visit Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, and Chincheros. Return to Cusco at around 7:30 PM. Day 3 Be picked up at your accommodation between 6:45 AM - 7:10 AM and travel to Hydroelectric. Arrive at Hydroelectric at around 2:00 PM. Relax with a short break for lunch. After lunch, enjoy a 3-hour walk to the hot waters, where your accommodation is. Listen to a short briefing about the itinerary for the next day. Afterward, you can have dinner and relax in the thermal baths. Day 4 Wake up early and walk to the sanctuary entrance. Have a 2-hour tour of the sanctuary and spend some time taking photos before heading down to the hydroelectric plant. Pick up all your belongings at your accommodation and take a bus at 3:00 PM to Cusco. Travel for 7-hours to Cusco. Arrive at Cusco at around 10:00 PM, where your tour comes to an end. Walk or take a taxi to your accommodation in Cusco.

From Cusco:Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Panoramic train

10. From Cusco:Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Panoramic train

Discover the main sights of the ancient Incas on this 2-day tour from Cusco. Day 1 is dedicated to exploring the Sacred Valley, including the archaeological parks of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Then, board the panoramic Vistadome train to reach Aguas Calientes. Day 2 consists of waking up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu and a guided tour of the ancient citadel. Day 1: Begin the day with a breathtaking drive through the mountains of the Sacred Valley and Pisac, and see the Inca temples on a comprehensive tour upon arrival. Bargain at a traditional market for colorful fabrics and discover the "granary of the Inca empire" on a scenic drive to Urubamba for lunch at the local market. Next, explore the pink granite palace of Ollantaytambo and climb the stairs of the Temple of the Sun. Savor typical products in a nearby town before ending the day with a train ride with panoramic windows on the walls and ceilings of the carriages. , which allow you to have a connection with the outside. The Vistadome 360° train brings the landscapes of the route to Machu Picchu closer in a unique way, making passengers feel part of the nature that surrounds them. to Aguas Calientes, where you can spend the night. Day 2: We will wake you up very early. In this way, we can board one of the first buses that leave for Machu Picchu. This means you'll beat the huge crowds and be able to enjoy the complex in peace as the sun rises and casts a stunning orange glow on the massive stones. Together with your guide, board the bus for a 30-minute tour before arriving at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu. Feel the powerful energy of this fantastic archaeological site as soon as you enter. You will feel the happiness of observing how the golden light of the sun gradually covers all the corners of Machu Picchu. Discover all its secrets and mysteries during a guided tour where you will also learn a lot about its history and the local flora and fauna. Our guide will take you for 2 hours through the most significant areas and then you will have some free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. After having finished visiting Machu Picchu we will descend to Aguas Calientes. In Aguas Calientes you will find a place to have lunch and then you will board the train to Ollantaytambo. From there, you will travel to Cusco in our private transportation. We will leave you at the door of your accommodation in Cusco at approximately 18:10 PM.

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An alternative way to get to Macchu Picchu that I particularly liked! However, consider that there are 7 hours by bus on the first day and another 7 on the second day for the Cusco-Hydroelectric transfer and vice versa, which are heavy motorbikes and on a road that in the first half is full of hairpin bends and in the second it becomes a steep dirt road. The walk from hydroelectric to aguas calientes is particular and characteristic, within everyone's reach as it is all flat and lasts 3 hours. The accommodation is a functional and basic hostel. The boys called us by name in the town square to find us. Macchu Picchu, on the other hand, does not need a description: it is simply pure spectacle and the guide made everything even more special with her genuine attachment and interest for the place, she was able to send us all the necessary information in 3 hours even if I would have stayed to listen to it all the day. The return, also uncomplicated, takes about 3.30-4 hours

Although i'm sure we could have paid less, it was well worth go. Our guide, Herbert Vidal, was very knowledgeable and explained more the more we asked. We didn't worry about anything, just enjoyed the Inca monumentos and ruins. The trips were confortable and the only lateness was on the train to Machupichu. We Will recomend this trip to our friends. The one thing that could be better would be us chosing the time of the train to and from Machupichu

trexprience is as amazing company and we had a perfect experience. Alex was the best tour guide we could have asked for! We were very happy with the experience

The tour was perfectly organized. Our tour guide Paul give us so much interesting information. An amazing experience!

The service was excellent, helpful people, I recommend