- Information
- Tour Plan
- Location
- Gallery
- Similar Tours
This 5-day tour package including full exploration of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu; enjoy spectacular journey through the ancient Sacred Valley located near the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. The amazing Sacred Valley is located just 10 miles of Cusco between the towns of Ollantaytambo and Pisaq. The area is lined with startling view of the glorious Andean mountain, ancient Inca ruins, and other lush green towns. Incas were blessed with perfect weather and rich fertile soil, which allowed them to expand their presence in the area. Go up to Machu Picchu and enjoy a guided tour of the majestic lost city of the Incas.
What's included
- 24 hour support by our local staff
- Accommodation in Hotel with breakfast included
- All entrance fees and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- All ground transportation
- All transfers airport, train station or bus station transfers, Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transfers are assisted by English speaking staff
- Guided tours by local quality English speaking guides
- Meals: According mentioned in the itinerary (vegetarian or special diets are available)
- Train tickets
- Anything not specified in the itinerary description
- Domestic flight tickets
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
- Guidance in other languages
- International flight tickets
- Other expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
- Tips for guides, drivers and other staff
- VISA procedures, travel insurance, pre and post tour accommodation
Highlights
- View the beautiful panoramas of the Sacred Valley.
- Learn to speak Quechua with the friendly locals in the region.
- Explore the ‘Lost City’ and witness the ruins.
- Have a feel of the historical glory of Machu Picchu.
- Explore the regions of Machu Picchu on board a train.
PRICES FOR THIS TOUR PACKAGE
Hotel Category | Double or Triple room | Single room option Additional cost |
Tourist | US$ 1080 | US$ 152 |
Superior Tourist | US$ 1182 | US$ 224 |
* Prices per person in US dollars.
MORE ABOUT HOTEL CATEGORIES
Tourist
- In this type of accommodation are the 2-star and 3-star hotels and some guesthouses.
- Appeals to tourists looking for more than basic accommodation.
- The rooms and bed are simple, comfortable and adequate.
- Beds are made and rooms are cleaned daily. Clean towels are supplied.
- Rooms with private bathroom and hot shower.
- Breakfast included.
- Ideal for travelers on a reduced budget.
Superior Tourist
- In this type of accommodation are the 3-star and 4-star hotels.
- Standard accommodation. Accommodation is deemed “very good”.
- The rooms and bed are comfortable and adequate.
- Beds are made and rooms are cleaned daily. Clean towels are supplied.
- They have spacious reception with seats and other public rooms.
- Some of these hotels have food and drink service; restaurant and bar.
- Buffet breakfast included.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TOUR PACKAGE
Trip code | SVMP05D02 |
Travel style | PRIVATE TOUR |
Type of activities | Cultural, Local Living |
Group size | To suit group requirements. |
Physical rating | Some easy physical activities included in this trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey. |
Departure dates | Guaranteed departures any day. Departures are available along the year. We do not have fixed departures. |
Min age | 1+ All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. |
Private tour means, the tour will run exclusively for you without strangers with private guide, vehicle and driver are for your exclusive use; no matter you are individually, or in a family or friends group.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
Arrival to Cusco and transfer to Sacred Valley visit Pisac
- Upon arrival to Cusco, our guide will be waiting for you. From the airport you will be transferred to the Sacred Valley. We stop at Pisac town where you will have delicious lunch.
- After lunch you will visit Pisac market and site, the ancient Incan archeological site and city is located on the top of a mountain. There you will have the chance to firsthand witness the impressive stonemasonry skill of our ancient ancestors.
- Afterwards, you will go down into the quaint little town and wander through its colorful market where you can buy intricate, beautifully crafted locally hand-made products.
- Then transfer to your hotel located at Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Overnight at the Hotel in Sacred Valley.
- Meals included: Lunch.
Chinchero and Visit the Andean Community
- Breakfast at hotel; pick up from the hotel at 09:00am our private transport drives us to Chinchero archeological site, a quaint little town that houses an important late 1400´s Incan outpost as well as a charming, traditional church. The locals are well-known for their preservation of traditional Andean spinning and weaving techniques.
- Then we visit typical local Andean community populated by 20 families and located at an elevation of 3,850 meters. The villagers will share with you their traditional Andean way of life through different activities you can engage in, like weaving demonstrations, plowing with Andean tools, etc. In addition, you will see them spin and dye wool thread using natural dyes as well as weave fabric following their ancient techniques.
- Finally you enjoy a traditional lunch made by the community women from ingredients organically grown in their fields.
- In the afternoon back to Sacred Valley hotel.
- Overnight at the Hotel in Sacred Valley.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Moray & Maras Terraces of Salt and Ollantaytambo
- Breakfast at hotel - pick up from your hotel at 09:00am. You will set off on the road to Moray archeological site (3176m/10419ft). This site houses enormous circular and Pre-Incan semi-circular agricultural terraces that were constructed with the intention of being used as a botanical laboratory to carry out experiments on plant domestication and foreign crop acclimatization. The area stretches so long and widely that at least 3000 plant varieties, including potatoes and corn, may have been grown there.
- Afterwards, we will carry on visiting the largest salt pans in the region “Las Salineras de Maras” that have been mined continuously, dating all the way back to the Incan Empire. This site has been exploited since the time of the Incas as a source of economic exchange.
- Lunch at local restaurant in the Sacred Valley.
- After lunch you will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, a military, religious, and agricultural center of the Incas located at the top of a mountain. Note: unlike other small towns, this one has maintained its original Incan design including outstanding stone buildings and narrow streets. It was once used as a fortress, administrative and urban center.
- Before take train to Aguas Calientes you will take lunch at local restaurant.
- Then you will make our way to the Ollantaytambo train station where we will catch the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel.
- Overnight at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu & Back to Cusco
- Breakfast at the hotel; at 06:00am take bus to Machu Picchu citadel, you will ride a bus to Machu Picchu archeological site (2,430m/7,972ft) and tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site: an unforgettable experience. Your guide will expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets.
- Around 07:30am the guided tour begins, your guide will expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets. You can then wander around the town squares as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered to be the world’s spiritual center by esoteric wisdom.
- From 10:30am to 12:00pm once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the site on your own, relax, or meditate.
- From 12:30pm to 13:30pm take bus to Aguas Calientes.
- From 13:30pm to 15:00pm take lunch at local restaurant in Aguas Calientes.
- Return to Cusco: later board the train for the return trip to Cusco. You will stop at the Poroy station and then be picked up and driven to your hotel in Cusco.
- Overnight at the Hotel in Cusco.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Cusco Colorful Market & archeological sites – Depart from Cusco
- Breakfast at hotel; at 09:00am pick up from the hotel, walking tour will begin at Colorful San Pedro market, there's probably no better market to experience Cusqueñan life. Enjoy a first-hand look at how local residents live day-to-day outside the postcard perfection of Cusco’s main square. The guide will explain the history of this market as you wander through the narrow aisles laden with colorful fabrics, meals, fruits, breads, crafts, shaman stalls, flower vendors, etc.
- After you will visit Cusco's main square, a busy and vibrant space that marks the colonial center of the city; which features wide stone pathways and well-kept colorful gardens.
- The tour continues with visits to 2 archeological sites: Sacsayhuaman is an archeological complex, a masterpiece of Incan architecture in which you will see mindboggling huge stone blocks, almost 9 meters in height that are still placed perfectly. Qenqo Temple is a temple dedicated to animal worship. The tour will end around 13:00pm.
- Around 15:00pm pick up from the hotel and transfer to Cusco airport.
- Take flight to Lima or other destination.
- Meals Included: Breakfast.