2 Days / 1 Night Maras-Moray + Machu Picchu
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco- Moray- Maras- Ollantaytambo
After having breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and head to the archaeological site of Moray, a unique archaeological site in the Cusco region. Made up of gigantic holes or depressions in the ground, this place was used by they Incas by building agricultural terraces in it's' contours, each with it's respective irrigation canals. Continuing on to Maras, we will pass through the amazing aqueducts and the famous salt mines. After enjoying a delicious, and welcome, buffet lunch in Urubamba, we will make our way, in the afternoon, to the village of Ollantaytambo. That is where we will catch the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes, and where we will spend the night in a hotel.
Day 2: Machupicchu- Cusco
On Day 2, we will board the first bus up to Machu picchu at about 5:30 am so that we can arrive before the crowds. During the two and a half hour guided tour, we will visit the main sites within the ancient ruins as our guide explains to us about the rich history of the amazing ruins. Afterwards, we will have some free time to explore Machu Picchu on our own or, if you choose, you can continue down the hill to visit the town of Aguas Calientes in the afternoon. In the afternoon, we will board a train that will take us back to Cusco, where you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 3: Phuyupatamarca - Machupicchu - Cusco
After very early breakfast we will depart towards Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), the entrance to the ancient Incan city, Machupicchu, passing by the illustrious Wiñaywayna along the way. From this point is an unforgettable experience; after descending down the final slope to the magical ruins, we will have a guided tour of the site for approximately 2 hours. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Cusco, arriving around 20:30 hrs, where we'll then transfer you back to your hotel.
Included
- Transfer from airport or bus terminal to hotel in Cusco upon arrival
- Information and maps related to the trek
- Transfer from Tarabamba to Ollantaytambo by bus
- Bus to and from Aguas Calientes / Machupicchu / Aguas Calientes
- Entrance to Machupicchu
- Professional, bilingual Guide
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Return train tickets from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- Re-confirmation of airline tickets
- Transfer from the train station to your hotel
- Departing transfer from your hotel to the airport or bus terminal
Not Included
- Overnight hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast and dinner on the Day 1
- Any meals on Day 2
