02 Day Exploring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

DURATION 02 Day

MAX. ALTITUDE 12,343ft.

PLACE Cusco

Min. Age9+

Group Size 10

Type of Tours : Traditional, Cultural

Middle ACTIVITY LEVEL

Easy

These activities are a walk in the park! You will be able to enjoy the scenery, history, and time with loved ones without exhausting yourself. You do not need any special training, gear, or acclimatization for an “Easy” trek or tour. Terrain will be generally flat and comfortable, highly traveled.

Middle

A step up from “Easy,” these tours require a little more physical effort but are still 100% manageable to anyone with or without adventure experience. Again, you do not need special training, gear, or acclimatization for a “Mild” trek or tour. Terrain is generally flat but with possible gentle up- and downhills.

Moderate

Before embarking on a “Moderate” trek or tour, you should be at least partly acclimatized to the high altitude of the Andes as it affects your oxygenation, energy levels, and hydration. These tours are still very manageable without special training as long as you have spent a day or two at high altitude. Terrain often includes moderate up- and downhill walking with possible rough patches or infrequently-traveled sections.

Challenging

“Challenging” treks or tours require that you are acclimated to the Andes’ high altitude before leaving as it affects your oxygenation, energy levels, and hydration. Spending 2-3 days or more at high altitude will help you on the trek. You will need hiking shoes and possibly trekking poles for these treks. You will need to be in good physical shape, and it’s recommended that you train at least some beforehand, possibly with running, biking, or strenuous workout videos. Terrain is often rough, sometimes with steep up- and downhills and often not highly traveled. Generally, these last several hours.

Formidable

These “Formidable” treks are our most difficult treks and require serious effort but are also the most rewarding. It is necessary to be in pristine physical condition. Again, you must be acclimated to the Andes’ high altitude before leaving as it affects your oxygenation, energy levels, and hydration. Spending 4-5 days or more if possible at high altitude will help you on the trek. You will need hiking shoes and possibly trekking poles for these treks. It is important to train physically before these treks so that your body is prepared for the strenuous nature of the trip. Generally, these last at least an entire day in infrequently-traveled areas with rough paths.

Highlights

The 02 Day – Exploring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, is one of the most impressive tours of Cusco, combining the best places and Archaeological Sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Machu Picchu is one of the most enigmatic places, which in its mystery holds many secrets to be discovered. (Each one of the rooms will take a bit of your best-engraved memories…). Come with us to discover the wonders that Cusco has to offer to the world. Keep in mind that you will be with the best professionals to live an unforgettable experience in your visit to the Andes.

Itinerary

DAY 1: CUSCO – AGUAS CALIENTES

First, we will pick you up from your hotel at 08:00 a.m. to take you to Chinchero.
Here, we will visit its Archaeological Center and its small Colonial Church, which shows a mix of Inca and Spanish Architecture.
We will participate in a textile interpretation center, in which, they will teach the process of making Andean looms.
The next stop will be Moray and its amazing agricultural terraces that served in those times to experiment products at different high-Andean temperatures.
Then, we will descend to the Salineras de Maras, where there are more than 3,000 salt mines located in the mountain.
From there, we will go to Ollantaytambo and take the train to “Aguas Calientes”.
Upon arrival, we will enjoy the hot springs of the place.

Lodging: Golden Sunrise*** o similars

DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

After breakfast, we will take the buses that will take us to Machu Picchu.
Being one of the first visitors, we can enjoy the sunrise and the magnificent landscapes of the cloud forest.
Our guide will provide you with all the information on the site during 02 hours of guided tour to learn about the Historical Sanctuary in all its splendor.
The visit to Huayna Picchu has great views of the whole town (optional).
Finally, Return by train to Ollantaytambo, then we will take the bus to Cusco to finally drop you off at your respective hotel.

What's Included

INCLUDED:

01 night at 3-star hotel at Golden Sunrise, La Cabaña Hotel or Similar (based on double occupancy room)
01 Buffet breakfast
Sacred Valley tour.
Train to Machu Picchu (Round trip) with Inca Rail company or Expedition service with Peru Rail.
Entrances to Machu Picchu.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
All private transportation for these 02 days.
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
Buses to Machu Picchu (Round trip).

NOT INCLUDED:

Entrances fees on day 01 (Sacred Valley Tour): Extra US$25 per person.
Huayna Picchu entrance fee :Extra US$35 per person.
Upgrade train to the Vistadome: Extra US$ 55 (Round trip) per person.
Meal.
Gratitudes.
Extra night in Aguas Calientes.
Travel Insurance – you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

THINGS TO BRING:

Original Passport
ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
Warm jacket
T-shirts
Comfortable Trousers
Sun hat
Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
Insect repellent
Personal medication
Camera and film

Prices

THIS TOUR RUNS ONLY AS A PRIVATE SERVICE.

Daily Departure with at least 02 people

NUMBER OF PAXS	PRICE PER PERSON	ACTION
*02 people	$ 599.00	BOOK NOW
*03 people	$ 589.00	BOOK NOW
*04 people	$ 579.00	BOOK NOW
*05 people	$ 569.00	BOOK NOW
*06 people	$ 559.00	BOOK NOW
*07 + people	$ 549.00	BOOK NOW

Discounts:

Under 18 years old: US$25.00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
Under 10 years old: US$60.00 Please send us a copy of the passport at the booking time.
Student Discount (Maximum Age 25 years old): US$25.00 Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the trek or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using a university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking. For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time. Please send all to info@wamanadventures.com. More Information about STUDENT CARD

Departure Dates & Timetable

DEPARTURE DATES & TIMETABLE

Daily departures: We can do the tour any day of the week with at least 02 people.
Timetable: In the morning 08:00 a.m

FAQS?

How to contact Waman Adventures?

Waman Adventures works 24 hours per day, in their differents booking forms and free information: by e-mail, by telephone, and by our web page.

Waman Adventures will organize all about your trip, hotels, transportation, meals, and other items for giving you an amazing trip. If you want to organize your own packages to visit PERU, Waman Adventures is the only tour operator that give you the alternative to do your own packages and give you options for your hotels and your kind of transportation.

You can book with us with 50% of the cost of your trip, and you will pay the other 50% when you will be in Cusco city with us.

Useful Information

Altitude at Machu Picchu – 2400m / 7873ft.
Train To Machu Picchu may be booked with either Inca Rail or Peru Rail (prices vary)
Weather is divided into 2 Seasons: DRY from May – October & WET November – April.
All entrance fees are included.
Huayna Picchu mountain is an additional fee and needs to be booked in advance (min. 3 months)

Phone Calls

Public payphones operated by Telefonica-Peru (www.telefonica.com.pe) or Claro-Perú (www.claro.com.pe) are available on the street even in small towns. Most payphones work with phone cards which can be purchased at supermarkets and groceries. Often internet cafes have private phone booths with ¨net-to-phone¨ and ¨net-to-net¨ capabilities (such as skype), where you can talk for pennies or even for free.

When calling Peru from abroad, dial the international access code for the country you are in, then Peru¨s country code (51), then the area code without the 0 and finally, the local number.

When making international calls from Peru, dial the international access code (00), then the country code of where you are calling to, then the area code and finally the local phone number.

In Peru, any telephone number beginning with a 9 is a cell-phone number. Numbers beginning with 0800 are often toll-free only when dialed from private phones, not from public payphones.

Weather

Peru has three main climatic zones: the tropical Amazon jungle to the east, the arid coastal desert to the west, and the Andean mountains and highlands in between. In the Andes, which have altitudes over 3500m. average daily temperatures are around 10°C (50°F) and overnight temperatures can dip well below freezing. Travelers flying straight to Cuzco (3250m), or their hight altitude cities, should allow several days to acclimatize since altitude sickness or soroche can be a problem.

April to November is the dry season in the mountain and Andean Plateau (altiplano). the wettest months are from December to March. It rains al the time in the hot and humid rainforest, but the driest months there are from April from November. However, even during the wettest months from December to March, it rarely rains for more than a few hours at a time. Along the arid coastal strip, the hot summer months are form December through March.