HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu
- Transfer airport Pick up (Cusco Airport)
- Private van while you’re traveling to the Sacred Valley
- Panoramic train journey
- Enjoy the hot spring at Aguas Calientes town on day 2
- Spend the night in a nice hotel
- Learn and interact with our native Tour Guides
- We do the sacred valley via Pisaq or via Maras Salt Mines
Pre-Tour Briefing:
The tour guide will meet you at your hotel one day before your tour to give you a briefing. They will tell you all about your tour and answer any questions you may have. It is important to us that you ask any questions you may have so the tour guide will get you ready for your amazing tour.
TOURING WITH THE BEST TEAM
You will be touring with the best team made of our guides, drivers. You will be proud of the people in our team for their hard work. We treat our team very well and provide them with everything they need to work well and respond to your needs.
What makes us different?
Runas Expeditions is owned by locals and based in Cusco-Peru. Runas Expeditions has the best professional staff, we work hard to provide a high-quality service, RE organize all kinds of tour packages and we are ready to answer your questions, we arrange your tour according to your needs and we are very flexible. And the most important thing for us is your safety in each tour, you are in good hands, we take care of you from door to door.
- 100 % local tour company
- Passion for the essential and details
- Passion for Peru Tours
- Small groups and customized experiences
- Authentic experiences
- Safety standars
- Experienced Tour Guides
- Committed to social projects
Optional items:
- Vistadome Train (one way): $75 per person
- Vistadome Train (round trip): $150 per person
- Vistadome Observatory – US $100 One-way per person
- Vistadome Observatory – US $200 Round Trip per person
- Huayna Picchu Mountain –tickets cost an additional $75 per person. To get this ticket, you need to book far in advance; climbing takes 2 hours round trip.
- Machu Picchu Mountain – tickets cost an additional $75 per person. To get this ticket, you need to book far in advance; climbing takes 3 hours round trip.
DAY 1: CUSCO – CHINCHERO – MORAY – MARAS SALT MINES – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES.
The Sacred Valley Tour Via Maras Salt Mines, begins with an early morning pick-up at 7 a.m. from your accommodation in Cusco to drive toward the high mountain village of Chinchero (Western side of the Sacred Valley). CHINCHERO — is a small village with beautiful views of the Sacred Valley and famous for its weaving and spectacularly sited at high altitude (3,800 mt./12,500 ft.). In this charming village, you will see adobe homes, narrow cobbled streets, and people in traditional Peruvian dress. Chinchero known as the weaver town, we will also visit a town that has retained many traditions, resulting in exceptional handicrafts and woven goods (we will be witness to a live demonstration of handmade souvenirs and the use of simple instruments and natural dyes). Besides, we´ll visit the ruins of Chinchero and then, we continue driving to the lookout of Raqchi to take in the view of the Urubamba Valley. This part of the valley is filled with crops that dress the mountains like carpets. (the best place to get nice quality souvenirs is from Chinchero)
We will then continue our trip to Incan agricultural lab known MORAY — is an archaeological site located to the northwest of Cusco on a high plateau at about 3,500 mt. (11,500 ft) and just west of the village of Maras. This Inca site contains unusual Inca ruins, mostly consisting of several terraced circular depressions, the largest of which is approximately 30 m (98 ft) deep. As with many other Inca sites, it also has an irrigation system. Here, our guide will transmit you the history of this impressive Inca ruins on the mountain top. After learning how Incas cleverly designed a drainage system at the bottom of the terraces in order to avoid flooding during the rainy season, we drive down to SALT MINES OF MARAS — at this amazing site, you can see the pans fed by saline spring water that was built on steep terraces along one side of a narrow valley. The water is sent throughout the pans by a network of channels where the water slowly evaporates leaving the salt behind. Salt has been collected from Maras since Pre-Incan times and it is thought that a collective of salt ‘miners’ has maintained the terraces and channels for hundreds of years.
The journey continues as we’ll drive along the beautiful valley with great scenery, you will be able to see the corn farmlands, the potatoes, the incredible quinoa and much more. We’ll arrive toward Urubamba town around 13:00 pm for our lunch. You will have an amazing selection of fresh dishes, served buffet-style (Lunch is included). Afterwards we will drive for 30 minutes more to get the last Inca ruins known as Ollantaytambo.
Ollantaytambo Inca archaeological site was built with pink granite rocks where you can see the second biggest rock from the Inca’s time. This living Incan town displays narrow walkways, lined with water channels.
Afterwards, You´ll board the train from Ollantaytambo station to Aguas Calientes town, which is 1hour and 45 minutes journey. When you will be arriving in Aguas Calientes town you will be taken by your tour guide who will drop you off at your accommodation. At Aguas Calientes town you will have free time to do whatever you want to do for the nightlife. And also you can have dinner at any places there are so many choices. You’ll send the night in a nice 3star hotel in Aguas Calientes Town.
As option you can enjoy the hot spring in Aguas Calientes town which is about 10 minutes away from your hotel.
Includes:
- Accommodations: Hotel in Aguas Calientes Town
- Crew included: Proffesional Guide, Driver
- Meals Included: Buffet Lunch at the best restaurant in the sacred valley
- Entrance tickets: N/A
DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU AND BACK TO CUSCO
The next morning of your journey you’ll have early breakfast and you’ll go to the bus stop where you can take the bus that will take you to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, it’s a 30 minutes journey. Once you get in one of the new seven wonder “Machu Picchu” your private tour guide will explain to you all the history and will give you a tour through the stones paths so you get to appreciate all constructions.
In Machu Picchu you will find many buildings made of well carved stones, big rocks that they used to transport from the top of the mountains to the Citadel, and many feats that they achieved without the machines that are currently used, also many constructions that had holded many earthquakes without damages.
You will have time to take a freely walk through Machu Picchu before we descend to Aguas Calientes where you will take the return train to Ollantaytambo where our guide and driver will wait for you to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
Important: The train schedules indicated are referential and can change based on the departures of the available trains.
Includes:
- Accommodations: N/A
- Crew included: Proffesional Guide
- Meals Included: Breakfast in the hotel (Aguas Calientes)
- Entrance tickets: included
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Transportation:
- Transfer airport Pick up and Drop off are included (Cusco Airport)
- Pick up from your hotel and drop off
- Day 1: Private transport the Sacred valley tour
- Day 1 & Day 2: Expedition Train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back
- Day 2: Round Trip Consettur Bus Ticket to Machu Picchu
- Day 2: Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Entrance Tickets and Permits:
- Entrance fee to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site
Note: We include Entrance fee to the Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley for our private tours.
High Quality Service & Safety standards:
- Pre-departure Briefing
- Experienced Tour Guide
- Guiding Tour in Machupicchu
- First Aid Kit + oxygen bottle
- 24/7 Customer Service
Accommodation:
- Day 1: Hotel 3 star (Aguas Calientes Town)
Meals:
- Day 1: 1 bottle of water per person
- Day 1: Buffet Lunch at the best restaurant in the Sacred Valley
- Day 2: Buffet Breakfast in the Hotel
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
- Entrance Tickets to the sacred Valley (90 peruvian soles in cash)
- Things not mentioned
- Travel Insurance.
- Gratuities: Tipping your guide and crew is a personal choice, but it is a wonderful way to show appreciation for their hard work
Accomodation: This amazing journey provides a very nice 3 star hotel at overnight, and is based on a shared room (Double occupancy).
If you would like to upgrade your hotel, or prefer a single room, there will be an additional cost.
Prices
Group Tour:
$469 Per Person (Minimum 2People)
Private Tour: (Includes: Tickets for the sites of the sacred valley)
$550 Per Person (Minimum 2People)
Discounts
Student discounts apply to anyone who has a valid UNIVERSITY STUDENT CARD at the time of the tour or who is 17-years-old or younger. For those using an university student card to receive the discount, we need to see a copy of the card at booking time. For those booking children 17-years-old or younger, we need a copy of their passport at booking time as well. Please send all to info@runasexpeditions.com
$25 off per person
RENTALS
Upgrades
- Vistadome train – US $75 One-way per person
- Vistadome train – US $150 Round Trip per person
- Vistadome Observatory – US $100 One-way per person
- Vistadome Observatory – US $200 Round Trip per person
- Single Room Occupancy – US $ 50
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: US $75 per person
- Machu Picchu Mountain: US $75 per person
HOW TO BOOK SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU 2 DAYS TOUR WITH RUNAS EXPEDITONS?
In order to book your Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2 days tour with us, we will need a deposit of $200 per person. Once we get your deposit, we will send you a confirmation of your trip and the booking form to fill out. Here is all the detail that you need to send us.
- Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Nationality
- Gender
- Passport number
- Date of Birthday (dd / mm / yyyy)
We need copies of Passport of each participants because they are required to get Machu Picchu and train ticket.
HOW TO MAKE A DEPOSIT?
We are Unable to accept any bookings without completed booking form and deposit sent to Runas Expeditions. All deposits are $200 per person and are non-refundable.
We accept payments through PayPal and Visa, they do charge 6% so the total per person is $212 and should be sent to runasexpeditions@gmail.com
You can make your deposit by clicking on the PAYPAL symbols on our page or you need to log into your Paypal account and send the money to runasexpeditions@gmail.com
WHAT ABOUT THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE?
You’ll pay your balance in due in Cusco before your tour. Runas Expeditions is only equipped to accept payments in cash for your balance. Please let Runas Expeditions Knows you plan to pay your balance before your scheduled briefing time.
HOW ABOUT THE STUDENT DISCOUNT?
According to Peruvian Law, you have to be under 18 years old at the time of your visit to Machu Piccu 2 days (if you are 18 or over, you need valid student cards). Below is the sample of valid student card
All students from 11 to 17 years old have a discount of $25 USD.
For children from 2 to 11 years old have a discount is $25 USD.
All students have to send a copy of their passport and student card at the time of their booking to get the student discount. Send us a copy at info@runasexpeditions.com
MAY I CHANGE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER THE PERMITS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED?
Yes, it is possible. But you have to pay the penalty of 30% of deposit which Peru rail and Machu Picchu office charges us.
DO I NEED TO BRING MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON THE MACHU PICCHU 2 DAY TOUR?
Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that it should be same passport you sent us to reserve your Machu Picchu ticket. Your passport will be checked at Machu Picchu checkpoint and when you board the train.
UPDATING PASSPORT NUMBERS
If you are renewing your passport, go ahead and email us a copy of your old passport to book your Machu Picchu ticket. If you no longer have your old passport, any government issue ID will be accepted, as long as the name is the same. Once you receive your new passport. Please email us a copy of your new passport ASAP to change the information of your ticket.
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE OF MY TRAIN TICKET?
It will depend on the train availability. We usually book the 7:05 pm schedule from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes on day 1 and the return train ticket is at 02:55 pm so you arrive to Cusco at 06:45 pm and you have enough time sleep and do any tour next day.
