Sacred Valley to MachuPicchu comfort

From your hotel we set off from Cusco at 8:20 am heading up and over the highlands towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We arrive at Pisac on the Urubamba river and visit the colourful Pisac village market. Here you can bargain for some of the many artisan goodies on offer. We then head up to Pisac ruins situated high up overlooking the valley. After an hour exploring this magnificent site we head back down and through the valley until we reach the town of Urubamba. Here we take a traditional lunch before heading on for a visit to Ollantaytambo town and its ruins, which hang, high on the valley walls overlooking the town.

This is the gateway to Machu Picchu, where the road ceases and the route must be continued by vistadome train. If you have chosen a private service tour then you will board the afternoon train to Aguas Calientes (16:20pm). If you are with shared group then, due to slower travel times, you will board the later, evening train (19.00pm).  On arrival, our representative will help you find your hotel. Our guide will visit you at your hotel to brief you about the next day events.

Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu town
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast your guide will accompany you for an early bus to the the citadel of Machu Picchu. Our professional guide will slowly show you around the main areas recounting myths and legends passed down over the centuries and explaining about some of the advanced building techniques the Incas used.

After your tour you will have plenty of time to look around maybe do some of the other treks which are available in the surrounding mountains. At about 1.30pm it will be time to have lunch in town and at 3.20pm you will board the return vistadome train (7:00pm) through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo town and then a transfer back to your hotel in Cusco arriving at approximately 10:20pm. (If you would like more time at Machu Picchu, later train times are available).

Pick up: 5:00 am or 5:30 am 

Meals: Breakfast

Huayna Picchu, or Wayna Piccchu, is the oft-pictured mountain rising in the background several hundred meters above the Machu Picchu citadel. A stunning outlook over Machu Picchu and the surrounding area, it has become a very popular hiking destination, so much so that access is now fee-based and limited to 400 daily permits – 200 at 7am and 200 at 10am. Physically fit hikers will reach the top of Huayna Picchu in about 45 minutes, but should not underestimate the climb. It is not an easy trek, especially in the rain. The most dangerous parts involve steep steps with via-ferrata-style support cables and railings. There is even a girth-limiting squeeze through a narrow tunnel. Take care at the summit, which can get crowded.  Huayna Picchu (2725masl) 300mt.

Visiting times of Huayna Picchu: Once you enter Machu Picchu you have 2 time options for climbing Huayna Picchu:
From 7:00am to 8:00 am - first shift   - From 10:00am to 11:00am - second shift

Note please: If you go by train to Machu Picchu then you can add Huayna Picchu to your Machu Picchu entrance for US$20

Our PeruRail Vistadome train offers a unique and different way to travel to Machu Picchu. Each of the cars features panoramic windows, enabling you to feel part of your surroundings.  Also, on the return trip you can enjoy fashion shows in your carriage featuring authentic baby alpaca wool collection with the exclusive trends in alpaca apparel, all available for sale. PeruRail Vistadome approaches you to the amazing landscapes and nature on-route to the Inca Citadel, creating a real connection.

Snack on Board:
Enjoy the beauty of the route to Machu Picchu and delight yourself with the flavor of Andean ingredients. Now, all passengers will be able to enjoy a delicious snack during the trip to or from(1) the wonder of Machu Picchu as they travel through the beautiful landscapes of the route. In addition, passengers will be able to enjoy hot herbal teas or water on board our trains.

APPROXIMATE DISTANCES BY TRAIN:

• Poroy (Cusco) – Machu Picchu: 03 h 30 min
• Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu: 01 h 30 min
• Urubamba – Machu Picchu: 02 h 30 min
  
  

Gringo Bill’s Hotel offers cozy accommodations with personality right on the main square of Aguas Calientes. Catering to travelers seeking mid-range lodgings, it’s got a homey atmosphere full of plants, cosmic artwork and aloof top terrace.

Gringo Bill’s Hotel offers cozy accommodations with personality right on the main square of Aguas Calientes. Catering to travelers seeking mid-range lodgings, it’s got a homey atmosphere full of plants, cosmic artwork and aloof top terrace.

The Gringo Bill’s Hotel is located in the center of Machupicchu Pueblo, close to the train station, the Machupicchu ticket office and the buses. The hotel has a Zen style, built on different levels of terraces, which favors the view of the hotel’s mountains; It has 40 spacious, comfortable and quite bright rooms, including double, single, triple and suite rooms, all rooms have private bathroom, plasma TV with direct cable TV, private and shared balcony.

Gringo Bill’s Hotel has a restaurant, pool, bar and cafeteria on the terrace with a wonderful view of the mountains. It offers buffet breakfast from 4:00 a.m., infusions, unlimited coffee, service coverage and free water.

Included:

•     Tour Sacred Valley with visit Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo
•     Lunch buffet in Urubamba.
•     Vistadome Panoramic train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
•     Reception and Transfer at the hostel in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu town
•     Gringo bills Hotel in Aguas Calientes with private bathroom, hot shower and breakfast
•     Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)
•     Admission Ticket for Machu Picchu
•     Guided tour in Machu Picchu (approx 2 hours )
•     Vistadome Panoramic train return to Poroy station
•     Transport from Poroy to Cusco
•     Transfer at your Hotel in Cusco.

Not Included:

•     Lunch on day 2 in Aguas Calientes
•     Tourist ticket for 1 day for 70 soles for the Sacred Valley.
•     Hot Springs 10 soles ( US$4)
•     Drinks, snacks.

NOTE: You only need to carry a small day pack (Peru Rail's luggage limit is 5-10 kgs).