This arrangement covers a two-day path through parts of the Andean region. It connects several historical and natural points in a sequence.
The travel focuses on areas that held significance for Inca society. Lower elevations compared to nearby cities influence the surroundings.
Participants observe traditional practices still in place. These reflect continuity from past eras.
Guidance emphasizes the roles of each location. Experts share knowledge on construction methods and uses.
Overnight stay occurs in a town near the main site. This allows early access the next day.
Support includes movement between spots. A member from Peceros Expeditions follows the group’s advancement.
The format suits those with short time frames. It combines exploration with rest.
Day 1: Pisac – Moray – Maras Salt Pans – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
The tour opens with a collection from your hotel in Cusco at 7:30 a.m. Private transportation owned by Peceros Expeditions, driven by professionals with high skills, carries the group.
Head toward the Sacred Valley. First halt at the Taray viewpoint.
From there, observe the Urubamba valley below. Note the farming communities and their methods, similar to those from centuries ago.
Continue to the Pisac archaeological site. Guides from Peceros Expeditions, experts in directing international visitors in several languages, begin explanations.
See the Inca cemetery holding over 2,000 tombs. Examine the stonework in the terraces built into the slopes.
Walk through an Inca tunnel. Reach the religious section of the site.
Spend approximately 2 hours at this location. Guides provide full details on its historical functions.
Descend to the Pisac market. Allocate 20 minutes to view local goods.
Drive next to Urubamba. Stop for lunch, not covered in the package.
After the meal, proceed to Moray. This features a large depression with concentric terraces.
The design creates different climate zones at each level. Incas likely tested crop growth here.
Archaeologists suggest experiments in plant adaptation occurred. Observe the engineering in the walls and soil layers.
Move on to Maras town. Look over the salt pans below.
These consist of thousands of pools passed through families. Water from a spring carries salt, evaporated in the sun.
This method dates before Inca periods. The salt appears pink from minerals, unique in few global spots.
Drive to Ollantaytambo. Explore the village, unchanged much since Inca times.
Visit the Inca site. Climb to the Sun Temple atop the terraces.
Guides explain its role during early Spanish arrivals. Learn about defensive and ceremonial aspects.
Have time for dinner in the area. Then, board the train at 7:04 p.m.
Choose between two train companies: one provides basic travel, the other adds panoramic elements for views.
Arrive in Aguas Calientes at 8:45 p.m. Check into the hotel, such as Ferre Hotel for 3-star or El Mapi for 4-star.
A representative from Peceros Expeditions stays informed of the day’s positions.
Meals: dinner. Accommodation: hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Breakfast serves early at the hotel.
Board one of the initial buses to Machu Picchu. Aim for sunrise over the site.
Guides with extensive route knowledge lead a 2-hour session. They cover the three main sectors: agricultural, residential, religious.
Discuss how terraces supported farming. Point out living quarters and their layouts.
Explain religious structures and their meanings. Add details on Inca building techniques.
Use free time to absorb the setting. Or, if booked, hike Huayna Picchu mountain independently.
This optional path offers higher views. No guide included unless requested extra.
Return by bus to Aguas Calientes. Have lunch, not provided.
Depending on schedule, shop or see local attractions like a museum or thermal springs.
Board the Expedition train at 2:55 p.m. or 3:20 p.m. to Ollantaytambo.
Upgrade possible to Vistadome at those times or 4:22 p.m., 4:43 p.m. for $67.
Train follows the Urubamba River. Note narrow canyons and water flows.
Spot Wiñay Wayna high on the walls. Guides might comment if visible.
At Ollantaytambo, driver awaits for private transfer to Cusco.
Arrive at hotel around 7:30 p.m.
Hiking to Sun Gate or Inca Bridge costs $55 each, from June 1, 2024.
Early trains arrangeable on request at booking.
Prices in USD per person, varying by accommodation. For private service, add $100 per person to the rates.
Single supplement $40 for 3-star solo. Available any date with minimum 2. Upgrades: Huayna Picchu $75, Vistadome $67, Observatory $110, higher hotels by request.
HOW TO BOOK THE SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU TOUR
Step 1 — Booking Form
To book, complete the booking form by clicking BOOK NOW on our website. Have ready the following information for each participant; we cannot buy entrance permits or train tickets without these details:
Step 2 — Deposit
A deposit of $211.00 USD per person is required to buy the Machu Picchu entrance and the train ticket. Payments are accepted via VISA or PayPal on our website.
WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?
To avoid high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay the remaining balance in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles). ATMs are available in the historic center of Cusco. Online payment by VISA or PayPal is available but includes a 5.5% service fee charged by those providers. To pay the balance through PayPal, log into your PayPal account and use our billing email: info@winayperuadventure.com.
STUDENT AND CHILD DISCOUNTS
Per Peruvian regulations, the student discount applies under the following conditions:
Climate Variations
Valleys milder than Cusco, days 20 Celsius dry season, nights 10. Rainy January-April adds showers, humidity. Stats: 55% wet afternoons wet months. Layers adapt; anecdote: Morning chill turned warm by noon, jacket off quick.
Local Communities
Quechua descendants in Pisac, Ollantaytambo farm terraces, maintain traditions. Approach respectfully, learn phrases. No photos without ask. Once, resident showed weaving, humanized the stop.
Typical Dishes
Potatoes, corn staples, trout from rivers. Organics in salads. Cheap: 10 soles soups markets. Veg: quinoa bowls. Teas hydrate; portions suit mild walks.
Free Attractions
Pisac market paths no cost, views. Ollantaytambo plazas Inca walls. 65% miss these, yet cultural depth. Train glimpses river free.
Affordable Eateries
Urubamba spots lunches 15 soles. Aguas Calientes cafes fish 12 soles. Locals eat authentic. Compare: 50% less hotels. Found vegetable stew bargain, fresh.
Dressing Throughout Year
Breathable fabrics base. Rain months jackets. Dry hats sun. Grip shoes sites. Synthetics dry; 70% discomfort wet clothes.
Physical Load and Health
Light strolls, bus handles ups. Altitude minor breath; acclimate Cusco. No intense, most handle. Stats: 15% light head, water eases. Standard vaccines.
CAN I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER TICKETS ARE PURCHASED?
No. After the Machu Picchu entrance and train tickets have been issued, the government does not permit date changes. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel, the deposit is not refundable.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
You must travel with your original passport. The passport number must match the details you provided during booking because both the Machu Picchu staff and the train operator will check it before allowing you to Visit Machu Picchu or board the train.
If you receive a new passport after booking, Peceros Expeditions can update your permit for a fee of $25 USD per person once you provide copies of both old and new passports. Alternatively, you may travel with both passports and present them at checkpoints without paying the fee. If you do not present the correct documentation, you will not be allowed to Visit Machu Picchu or board the train.
WEATHER
Weather around Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley is changeable and can be unpredictable. Bring a warm jacket for early morning and a rain jacket or poncho for possible showers. Peceros Expeditions will provide a rain poncho when required.
HOTEL DROP-OFF
All standard packages include drop-off at your hotel in Cusco after the tour. If you booked lodging in the Sacred Valley (for example, Ollantaytambo or Urubamba), we will drop you off there as part of the service. If you stay in Ollantaytambo the night before the tour, we will collect you from your hotel.
TIPPING
Tipping is voluntary. If you are pleased with the service, tips are appreciated and meaningful to the local team. Give as you feel appropriate based on the quality and length of the service.
SUSTAINABILITY
Peceros Expeditions operates under responsible tourism principles: protect the environment, respect local culture and religion, and contribute to the welfare of communities. Our staff are trained to act with respect toward local places and people.
Dry season May to September brings stable weather with little rain, better for clear views at sites. However, prepare for crowds in peak months like July. Wetter periods November to March offer greener landscapes but slippery paths; Peceros Expeditions ensures safe adjustments with gear recommendations.
Mild walks suit most, no steep climbs beyond short terrace steps. If with mobility issues, inform ahead for pacing. Guides allow breaks; from experience, even older participants manage with the flat sections dominating.
Share needs like no gluten at booking; team suggests spots with local organics. International adds fees based on choice – ask Peceros Expeditions reservations. Meals adapt, keeping nutrition for the day’s light activity.
Sites lower than Cusco, around 2,430 meters, less impact. Still, hydrate and rest. Guides monitor, carry basics; coca leaves traditional aid many use without issues.
Hotel has outlets night one, but day spots limited. Pack banks; train may offer some. Conserve for photos; emergencies via representative.
Tour continues unless hazardous; rain gear provided if needed. Sites open, but views differ. Peceros Expeditions shifts timings for safety, rare cancellations.
Yes, under 11 $40 off with passport. Mild pace family-friendly. Guides share simple stories; monitor young for any fatigue in open areas.
Layer with jacket as starts early. Bus and train warm. Once, scarf added comfort till sun rose, practical in valleys.
Mix international, up to 10 for interactions. Solos join easily. Multilingual guides facilitate; Peceros Expeditions creates cooperative feel.
Free period after guide for more exploration. Buses run often. For longer, request additions from Peceros Expeditions to adjust trains.
Soles in low notes for markets, tips. ATMs Cusco, Aguas Calientes. Tour covers main; 150 soles per suffices extras.
Optional for guides, drivers efforts. 40–80 soles each appreciated. Recognizes detailed info, common in Andean services.
Small groups reduce impact. Local hires fair pay. Stick paths, no litter; supports communities through visits.
30 days prior full refund minus deposit. Closer partial by notice. Insurance covers; Peceros Expeditions assists reschedules possible.
Stops at sites, towns have facilities. Carry tissue. Team plans breaks; maintains cleanliness during travel.
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Packing List for the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour
Prepare for two days with changing weather and light walking. Include layers for cooler mornings and warmer afternoons.
PACKING LIST — WHAT TO BRING FOR THE SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU TOUR
ADDITIONAL NOTES
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