Private Luxury Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
2 Days / 1 Night

Highlights

1. INTRODUCTION

   Social impact. In this tour, you will have the opportunity to create social impact by visiting Animal Rescue Manos de la Comunidad near the Sacred Valley. Here you will learn about the centre’s powerful mission to save animals from cruelty.

   Cultural experience. Mingle with local villagers of Caccaccollo community and experience ancient traditions first hand. This is a one of a kind ethically-designed cultural experience in which we invite you to dive into a sea of cross-cultural interactions and the opportunity to appreciate the richness of Peruvian culture during your stay in Peru.

   Historical importance. During your visit to the archeological site of Pisaq, you will learn about the mighty Inca Empire and its prominent legacy. You will walk through one of the Valley’s most impressive archeological sites with its terraces of impressive size.

   Luxury treatment. Without a doubt, the highlight of this luxury tour is visiting Machu Picchu without hiking any trail. Our private transfers and included train services will have you sit back and relax on your way to Machu Picchu. Your visit to Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes town will be complemented by a splendid night accommodation at one of the region’s top-rated hotels, a delicious lunch at one of Machu Picchu most exquisite restaurant, and a elegant train ride to Cusco in the Hiram Bingham train.

   Bucket-list moment. Your visit to Machu Picchu will be one of its kind in the company of our expert guides. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage site, spanning 32,592 hectares (80,537 acres) of lush mountains and valleys.Nestled among the Andes mountains in the Cusco region in Peru, Machu Picchu attracts as many as 5,000 people a day during the high season between May and October, with about 1 million people visiting the site yearly (pre-pandemic).

Inclusions

1. Included

   In our LUXURY SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU 2D 1N TOUR we guarantee a carefully crafted, luxury experience from beginning to end.

   • Staff
     • Professional english-speaking guide
   • Meals
     • 01 lunch at Hacienda Huayoccari in the Sacred Valley
     • 01 dinner at Indio Feliz in Aguas Calientes
     • 01 lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
   • Tickets
     • Entry tickets for all archeological sites visited in the Sacred Valley
     • Vistadome train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
     • Entry ticket to Machu Picchu
     • Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Citadel – Aguas Calientes
     • Luxury Hiram Bingham train Aguas Calientes – Cusco
   • Others
     • Welcome gift
     • Private pre-tour briefing session
     • Private pick-up & drop off from hotel in Cusco
     • Private overland transport from Cusco to train station & vice versa
     • 01 night accommodation at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
     • Guided tour of archeological sites visited in the Sacred Valley
     • Guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel
     • First aid kit & oxygen bottle

2. Not Included

   In our LUXURY SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU 2D 1N TOUR the following services are NOT included.

   • Meals
     • All meals not listed
   • Equipment
     • Walking sticks
     • Personal hiking backpack
   • Others
     • Hotel accommodations not listed
     • Extra transportation required & resulting from unforeseen and force majeure circumstances
     • Personal expenses
     • Travel insurance – highly recommended
     • Gratuities

Price

1. Price per person

   • $1790 per person

   Please contact us for the price of this excursion

2. Student Discount

   • $35 off per person

   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 our under 17-years-old, we need to see a copy of their card or passport at the time of booking to receive the discount.

   Please send all to info@alpacaexpeditions.com.

   More Information about STUDENT CARD

3. Additional Items

   Below is a quick list of prices, but check our Additional Options section for more details.

4. Huayna Picchu is the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45-minute hike to the top. Even when you will do this hike on your own, your guide will still show you the trail entrance. This trek is an additional entrance ticket that we can secure for you with advance notice. 

   Your tickets will be purchased to coincide with when you need to start the trail. Tickets are either for the First Session from 7-8 AM or Second Session from 10-11 AM. We purchase the Second Session for our clients for you to enjoy your tour of Machu Picchu before you begin. This window is only your start time, and you may take your time up and down, so no rush.

   • The ticket is $75 per person.

5. Huayna Picchu

   * Only possible to do if you have an extra day to visit Machu Picchu

   Machu Picchu mountain is the other mountain that stands above the Machu Picchu ruins. It offers even more stunning views than Huayna Picchu but takes an hour and a half to reach the top. For this trek, it will be an additional entrance ticket that we can secure for you.

   Tickets for Machu Picchu Mountain are now also within a timeframe of when you can begin – which is between 9-10 AM. Due to this limited time frame, it is not possible to hike the Inca Trail and hike Machu Picchu Mountain. You can, however, schedule a second visit to the citadel on the next day.

   • This ticket is $75 per person.

Travel Info

1. Getting to Cusco

   The airport in Cusco currently is only for domestic flights, so all international travelers by plane must disembark in Lima and go through Customs. Even if your flight to Cusco is the same day by the same airline carrier, you must grab your bags in Lima and then check them back in.

   The best way to get to Cusco is by air and there are several options in airlines. LAN tends to be the most expensive, but has the most options and flights. Expect delays or flight cancellations. Due to the high altitude of Cusco, it tends to be difficult to land and any acclimate weather will stop air traffic. Bus travel is always available and while the trip can be long, especially from Lima, the buses in Peru are very well maintained and comfortable. This option is strongly encouraged if coming from a city closer to Cusco, like Puno. Lima buses will take about 20 hours to arrive.

2. Luggage Storage

   Even though this is an overnight tour by train, your luggage allowance is still limited due to restrictions on the train. All bags brought to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) need to be carry on size. Any extra luggage you have with you can be left safely in Cusco at either your hotel or with us at the Alpaca Expeditions deposit while you trek. We will grab from you the morning of your tour and return once you are back in Cusco. Make sure your bags have some kind of identification on them so they are easy to locate.

3. Altitude

    

   As soon as people book their trip to Peru, specifically Cusco, they start wondering about altitude sickness. The air at high altitudes contains less oxygen than at sea level and forces your body to work harder to get the oxygen it needs. Over several days at high altitude, your body adjusts to the lower amount of oxygen in the air.

   With altitude sickness, you may first feel like you have the flu or a hangover. You may have a headache, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, trouble breathing during exercise. If any of these effects become severe, please contact our office and we will help you get to a doctor.

   Most of the time, these symptoms will be mild. We always recommend easing into activity slowly, allowing your body to adjust. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or coca tea. Coca tea has been used since ancient times to help prevent altitude sickness. Leaves from the coca plant contain alkaloids which helps bring oxygen into your blood, helping your body avoid the effects of altitude sickness. Avoid drinking a lot of alcohol and coffee. They will cause you to urinate more often and become dehydrated. Avoid smoking. Smoking makes it more difficult for your body to get oxygen. Avoid sleeping pills. They may cause shallow breathing at night, making it more difficult for your body to absorb oxygen while you sleep.

   Your healthcare provider may prescribe medicines, such as acetazolamide and dexamethasone, to help prevent altitude sickness. Start the medicine two days before you get to a high altitude. Continue to take it while you are at high altitude.

4. Weather

   Of course weather is unpredictable. Typically the dry season in Cusco is from April through October, but this does not stop rain from falling in June or the sun from coming out in December – just be prepared. No matter what month you are doing the trek, please make sure that you have rain gear that includes a waterproof jacket, pants, poncho and waterproof gloves.

   Also prepare for four seasons. Many of the treks through the Andes involve many micro-climates and you will need to be prepared for all seasons. Layers are always key as they are easy to adjust to the different temperatures. And evenings will always be cold, so please be prepared with a warm, winter-weight jacket.

5. Travel Insurance

   To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Obtaining travel insurance before you leave home is strongly encouraged and very easy. In fact, we work with a great agency in the United States that has helped to make it easy and affordable. This is a great way to protect yourself while visiting Peru.

   If interested in booking through our trusted partner, Ahart, Frinzi & Smith, CLICK HERE.

6. Community

   Alpaca Expeditions is really proud of the work we do for our community. This is a main focus for our company. We have worked with villages directly to help supply them with needs their families were missing. We have supported local schools by giving them computers and books. We currently sponsor a teacher at the village most of our porters come from to ensure their children are offered the best education.

   We buy all our food from local farmers and markets and serve the freshest ingredients. We provide English classes for all our team: guides, porters, chefs and drivers. And we are building a house for our porters to give them a safe and comfortable place to stay before and after our treks so they no longer need to sleep on the floor of a friend.

   And twice every year we bring our porters and their families to Machu Picchu. This is our favorite trip to do as the guys who work tirelessly have never visited the Lost Citadel of the Incas. Showing them this place is our biggest honor.

   We are always looking to do more for our partners. Please let us know of your ideas and we will work to help.