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Machu Picchu is consistently the #1 travel destination in the world, why? The answer is simple: the experience is fascinating and unique.
You're not just driving up to the overlook, getting out of the car, and taking some pictures; you are traveling deep into South America, into the heart of the Andes. Stumbling upon the lost city of the Incas is only part of the journey.
Planning a trip to Machu Picchu is a dream for many people, but the planning can be a bit overwhelming. We've created some sample itineraries to give you a starting point for planning, and we're here to help with whatever you need. From booking hotels or airport transfers, let FLY CUSCO PERU TRAVEL AGENCY take care of all your logistics. They cover routes we've found to work particularly well and feature some of our favorite places to stay.
The former capital of the mighty Inca empire, the Peruvian city of Cusco, is a fabulous base from which to explore fascinating archaeological and historical sites, as well as enjoy time in nature. While the city has much to be proud of, much of the area's charm can be found beyond the city limits.
Here are some of the best day trips to do from Cusco for a fabulous Peruvian adventure.
2D & 1N
US$478
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Traditional/Cultural
Travel Style:
Hotel
Accommodation:
Easy
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
Cusco/Cusco
Start / End:
Traditional/Cultural
Travel Style:
Hotel
Accommodation:
Easy
Activity Level:
2/10
Group Size:
This tour involves knowing the amazing archaeological sites of Moray, a gigantic Inca Agricultural Laboratory, as well as the impressive salt flats in Maras with more than 5000 salt pools, all this complemented with the wonderful landscapes of the Sacred Valley and the snowy peaks. We will arrive at the Living Inca town of Ollantaytambo. From this place we will take the train to the town of Aguas Calientes, it is the closest town to reach the new wonder of the World: Machu Picchu and wenwill spend one night in this place. A fascinating citadel, one of the most sacred and important sites on the planet.
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
1. Cusco
7:45 AM: After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will pick you up and go to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the artisan markets and the incredible archaeological centers. that make this tour an unforgettable place.
2. Chinchero
8:30 AM: After driving 1 hour from Cusco we meet the traditional town of chinchero, we will visit a local family, here they keep the weaving traditions alive. Their alpacas and llamas will welcome you and you can take a picture with them, you can even give them breakfast. In addition, you will learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create stunning fabrics by hand.
3. Moray Archaeological Park
9:30 AM: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This sight is simply impressive, the story behind it even more so. Your guide will teach you about the agricultural laboratory of the Incas and how they created different climatic zones on these terraces. We will enjoy this place for about 1 hour.
4. Maras – Salt mine
11:00 AM: Stand in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photographs of the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to enjoy a delicious lunch.
5. Urubamba – Tunupa Restaurant
13:00 pm: Enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley. You have the option of trying more than 50 Peruvian dishes including salads, soups, entrees, and Peruvian desserts.
6. Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
2:40 PM: Our last discovery of that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. Therefore, many things happened here during the Spanish invasion.
15:30 PM: Then we will take you to the station to board the selected train. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu.
7. Aguas Calientes
18:10 PM: You will arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) at the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Settle into your hotel. After check-in, you have the afternoon free on your own.
Historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu
07:00 After having our breakfast at the hotel we will transfer with our guide to the bus station. This bus will take us to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Your expert guide will walk you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Take the classic photo from the highest point, stroll through the city squares and climb the delicately carved stone stairs. Esoteric wisdom supports Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience settle in. Once the guide is finished we will have additional time to explore on our own. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (not included).
2:00 p.m. At the indicated time we board the train that will not take us to the Ollantaytambo train station.
Ollantaytambo
Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 6.30pm.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
How to book the 2-day tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train with FLY CUSCO PERU?
To book the 2 day tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with us, we will need a deposit of 50% per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
How long in advance should I make my reservation?
To start this tour, do they pick us up at our hotel?
Yes, free pick up in Hotels, Hostels, Houses, AirBnB within the historic center of the city of Cusco. Contact support if you want us to pick you up anywhere in the Sacred Valley.
How long in advance should I make my reservation?
We recommend that you do this many months in advance. You must make the reservation at least a month in advance. Since the spaces in Machu Picchu are quickly exhausted.
Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a payment of a deposit of 50% per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form.
What about the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash the day before your trip in Cusco, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our office (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made 1 day before your trip.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm one day before your departure (usually after the briefing).
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to December.
Where will the information session take place?
This meeting will be held the night before the departure of the tour in the lobby of your hotel, apartment, hostel or family home in Cusco. You could also do it at our office located on Calle Portal de panes, office 201 (second floor). Plaza de armas de cusco.
What do I have to bring?
What to bring: Well-charged cameras, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to spend the night.
Can I store my luggage in your office?
Of course! During the trip, you can leave or store the things that you will not take on the trek at your hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). If you do not trust the place where you are staying, we will gladly store your belongings in our office.
PRICE WITH VOYAGER TRAIN: US$ 478 per person
PRICE WITH VISTADOME TRAIN: US$ 540 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 50% per person
BALANCE: US$ 50% (commonly paid in Cusco after the briefing)
All fees and charges are included.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we do tours a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
Voyaguer train (normal train):
Start your journey enjoying comfortable seats and our excellent service. Delight in the incredible landscape that surrounds the road to Machu Picchu Among snow-capped peaks, imposing mountains, a winding river and the change in vegetation until you enter the magical humid forest that houses the Inca Citadel.
Vistadome 360° train (panoramic train):
Our train to Machu Picchu The PeruRail Vistadome offers a different way of traveling to the citadel. The cars have panoramic windows located on the walls and ceilings of the cars, 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.
Hotel Update:
The three-star hotel included in our tour is chosen and selected to perfection in terms of quality of service, style, infrastructure and details in the interiors of each room. This will depend a lot on the anticipated date of your reservation according to the availability of the hotels. There are many higher category hotels for which we offer you the option to upgrade to a 4 or 5 star hotel category for a better experience.
You can access this service for an additional payment by sending us a message through the button
SEE HOW IT IS
HIGHLIGHTS:
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
1. Cusco
7:45 AM: After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will pick you up and go to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the artisan markets and the incredible archaeological centers. that make this tour an unforgettable place.
2. Chinchero
8:30 AM: After driving 1 hour from Cusco we meet the traditional town of chinchero, we will visit a local family, here they keep the weaving traditions alive. Their alpacas and llamas will welcome you and you can take a picture with them, you can even give them breakfast. In addition, you will learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create stunning fabrics by hand.
3. Moray Archaeological Park
9:30 AM: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This sight is simply impressive, the story behind it even more so. Your guide will teach you about the agricultural laboratory of the Incas and how they created different climatic zones on these terraces. We will enjoy this place for about 1 hour.
4. Maras – Salt mine
11:00 AM: Stand in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photographs of the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to enjoy a delicious lunch.
5. Urubamba – Tunupa Restaurant
13:00 pm: Enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley. You have the option of trying more than 50 Peruvian dishes including salads, soups, entrees, and Peruvian desserts.
6. Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
2:40 PM: Our last discovery of that day: The terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was highly protected as it was the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. Therefore, many things happened here during the Spanish invasion.
15:30 PM: Then we will take you to the station to board the selected train. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu.
7. Aguas Calientes
18:10 PM: You will arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) at the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Settle into your hotel. After check-in, you have the afternoon free on your own.
Historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu
07:00 After having our breakfast at the hotel we will transfer with our guide to the bus station. This bus will take us to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Your expert guide will walk you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Take the classic photo from the highest point, stroll through the city squares and climb the delicately carved stone stairs. Esoteric wisdom supports Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience settle in. Once the guide is finished we will have additional time to explore on our own. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (not included).
2:00 p.m. At the indicated time we board the train that will not take us to the Ollantaytambo train station.
Ollantaytambo
Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 6.30pm.
Quality and safety service
Accommodation
Foods
Transportation
Permits and tickets
How to book the 2-day tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train with FLY CUSCO PERU?
To book the 2 day tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with us, we will need a deposit of 50% per person. Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the reservation form to complete. Here you have all the information that has to be filled in the form.
How long in advance should I make my reservation?
To start this tour, do they pick us up at our hotel?
Yes, free pick up in Hotels, Hostels, Houses, AirBnB within the historic center of the city of Cusco. Contact support if you want us to pick you up anywhere in the Sacred Valley.
How long in advance should I make my reservation?
We recommend that you do this many months in advance. You must make the reservation at least a month in advance. Since the spaces in Machu Picchu are quickly exhausted.
Do I need to make a deposit to guarantee my reservation?
Yes, no reservation will be guaranteed unless you have made a payment of a deposit of 50% per person through our 2 payment methods mentioned in our Book Now form.
What about the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance can be given in cash the day before your trip in Cusco, it can be in dollars or soles, and if you prefer to use PayPal (a service fee of 6% applies). Also, you can pay us only by Visa credit card at our office (5% service fee applies). Let us know which of the payment methods is your preference.
NOTE: Payment must be made 1 day before your trip.
The tour must be paid in full no later than 7:00 pm one day before your departure (usually after the briefing).
What is the best time to do the excursion?
Peru is a very large country with many different climates, for that reason it would be very difficult to define a good time to visit different places. However, we consider that the best season is from April to December.
Where will the information session take place?
This meeting will be held the night before the departure of the tour in the lobby of your hotel, apartment, hostel or family home in Cusco. You could also do it at our office located on Calle Portal de panes, office 201 (second floor). Plaza de armas de cusco.
What do I have to bring?
What to bring: Well-charged cameras, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to spend the night.
Can I store my luggage in your office?
Of course! During the trip, you can leave or store the things that you will not take on the trek at your hotel where you are staying. Most of these establishments have warehouses where they will store your things (at no extra cost). If you do not trust the place where you are staying, we will gladly store your belongings in our office.
PRICE WITH VOYAGER TRAIN: US$ 478 per person
PRICE WITH VISTADOME TRAIN: US$ 540 per person
PRE-PAYMENT: US$ 50% per person
BALANCE: US$ 50% (commonly paid in Cusco after the briefing)
All fees and charges are included.
This small group tour is guaranteed to operate with only two guests.
We like to think that we do tours a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our clients and guarantee that we comply 100% with our prices and our departure dates on all our trips.
Voyaguer train (normal train):
Start your journey enjoying comfortable seats and our excellent service. Delight in the incredible landscape that surrounds the road to Machu Picchu Among snow-capped peaks, imposing mountains, a winding river and the change in vegetation until you enter the magical humid forest that houses the Inca Citadel.
Vistadome 360° train (panoramic train):
Our train to Machu Picchu The PeruRail Vistadome offers a different way of traveling to the citadel. The cars have panoramic windows located on the walls and ceilings of the cars, 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.
Hotel Update:
The three-star hotel included in our tour is chosen and selected to perfection in terms of quality of service, style, infrastructure and details in the interiors of each room. This will depend a lot on the anticipated date of your reservation according to the availability of the hotels. There are many higher category hotels for which we offer you the option to upgrade to a 4 or 5 star hotel category for a better experience.
You can access this service for an additional payment by sending us a message through the button
From: USD 478
WITH STANDARD TRAIN
From: USD 478
WITH PANORAMIC TRAIN
From: USD 540
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