Day 1: Sacsaywaman – Pisaq Ruins – Pisaq Market – Ollantaytambo
We will pick you up at your hotel lobby at 7:30 a.m. Then we’ll take you to the first destination, Saqsaywaman, the most incredible ruins built by the Incas civilization. Although the site was religious, the Spanish considered it a military fortress because of its location. The Sacsaywaman Inca site is also famous for its architectural complexity, including monolithic stones weighing as much as 120 tons.
Then, we’ll follow towards the Sacred Valley. On the way, we’ll visit the first place alpaca farm Awanacancha, a weaving center and the museum of the potatoes and corns where you’ll learn how to make the differences between llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos, and learn the different varieties of potatoes and corn as well, which were the most important activities of the Incas.
Following, we will stop at mirador “look out” to take the official photos of the sacred valley where the views are impressive. Then we’ll drive to the archaeological site of Pisaq where we’ll see hundreds of terraces for agriculture, largest Inca tombs, Inca army sector, the sun temple and the astronomical side of the Incas.
Afterwards, we’ll descend and visit the Pisaq market, the most traditional handicraft market, where you can purchase some souvenirs. Following we’ll drive to Urubamba for lunch, lunch is normally buffet but you can order menu as well. Then, we’ll drive through the Sacred Valley to the fabulous Ollantaytambo Inca site, which was the main checkpoint to protect Machu Picchu against enemy and also it has the most impressive temple of the sun. Moreover you’ll appreciate the most intact Inca town. After tour, your private guide will take you to your hotel in Ollantaytambo.
Includes:
- Accommodations: Hotel in Ollantaytambo
- Crew included: Native Guide, Driver
- Meals Included: N/A
- Entrance tickets: included
Day 2: Maras Salt Mines – Moray Ruins – Chinchero – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast at your hotel in Ollantaytambo, we’ll depart at 8:00 am to Salineras – also known as the salt pans of Maras—which was the main salt supply for the nearby towns of the Sacred Valley and the Inca Empire, developed by the Inca to harvest salt through evaporation. Nowadays, there are more than 3,000 salt ponds, and they are still in use today and are carefully maintained by a close community with regulations and rules that date back to the time of the Inca. These pools are owned by local farmers and become the main economic activity for all the locals.
Afterwards, we continue to the stunning archaeological site of Moray—circular agricultural terraces excavated deep in the ground that are preserved to this day. The Inca used Moray as a way to study farming, or for experimental with micro-climates and get different crops. The archaeological site of Moray is also one of the most photographed sites in the area. Depending on the time, weill stop either before or after Moray to grab lunch.
We’ll then drive to the town of Chinchero, believed by the Incas to be the birthplace of the rainbow. At Chinchero, we’ll see extensive Inca terraces, used as the perfect location to farm potatoes, where the Inca civilization got their supplies from here. We’ll also see a small colonial-era church, which was built by the Spaniards, on the top of the Inca palace, before exploring Chinchero’s famous textile production and weaving crafts. Tour a weaver’s studio and learn about the process of cleaning and producing the wool, then browse the selection of vibrant textiles for the perfect handmade gift.
We’ll then head back to Ollantaytambo, where you can enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants before boarding the train to Aguas Calientes at 7:04 pm, the train journey is less than two hours. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, you’ll be taken to your hotel, to prepare for your next day.
Includes:
- Accommodations: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Crew included: Native Guide, Driver
- Meals Included: Breakfast in the Hotel (Ollantaytambo)
- Entrance tickets: included
DAY 3: MACHU PICCHU AND BACK TO CUSCO
Today starts your magical day to explore Machu Picchu. We’ll wake up and have breakfast early in the morning, after breakfast, we take a bus up for 30 minutes to Machu Picchu to get into it to see the lost city of the Incas almost with no so mamy people. Once in you have time for pictures, time to enjoy the views.
Afterwards, your private Guide will give you the guided tour for 2 ½ hours to get to know everything about Machu Picchu. Then you have free time to explore the magic city of the Incas on your own. If you like you can hike to the sun gate or the Inca bridge.
If you book in advance Huaynapicchu or Machupicchu montaña, you climb one of these mountains. After Machupicchu, you go back to Aguas Calientes to have a delicious lunch in one of the restaurants in town, in the afternoon you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, and from Ollantaytambo we’ll transfer you to Cusco to your hotel.
Important: The train schedules indicated are referential and can change based on the departures of the available trains.
Includes:
- Accommodations: N/A
- Crew included: Native Guide, Driver
- Meals Included: Breakfast in the Hotel (Aguas Calientes)
- Entrance tickets: included
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.
First night: Hotel 3 star in Ollantaytambo
Second night: Hotel 3 star in Aguas Calientes Town
Prices
Private Tour:
- $640 Per Person (Minimum 2People)
If you are more than 4 people contact us.
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
Upgrades
- Vistadome train – US $75 (only one way per person)
- Vistadome train – US $130 (round trip per person)
- Single Room Occupancy – US $ 50
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: US $75
- Machu Picchu Mountain: US $75
HOW TO BOOK SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU 3 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 25% 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.
