Machu Picchu: Sacred Valley Of The Incas – RY Marketplace

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On the Tour to Machu Picchu by Train you have the privileged experience of transporting yourself to the most important attraction of Cusco and one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World in a full day of excitement and adventures.

This tour offers spectacular views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Vilcanota River, until reaching the highest prize: the Sacred City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, where you can enjoy its mystique, archaeological sites and wonderful essence: Afterwards you will have the opportunity to spend an unforgettable afternoon in the last Living Inca Town, Ollantaytambo.

On the second day of this excursion you will start your Sacred valley tour by exploring the ancient fortress of Ollantaytambo; then you will head out to the archeological site of Moray and enjoy a super cool picnic while appreciating the majestic panoramic views of this sacred area,

Last but not least, you will visit the salt mines of Maras and finish your excursion by entering the Chinchero market.

Being one of the destinations with the highest demand in South America, the coordination of schedules, choice of train service, selection of places to visit, purchase of tickets in advance and planning are a guarantee of success and enjoyment of this adventure.

The private experience will allow you to adapt the schedule to avoid large groups of tourists and enjoy the tour with your private group.

At around 04:00 our guide will pick you up at your accommodation to start your trip. You will be traveling for about 1.5 hours to the train station in Ollantaytambo from where you will be taking a train ride to Aguas Calientes (average of 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, our professional guide will lead you to the tourist bus for the transfer to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
On the guided tour you visit the most important places, including the main temples, stairways, squares, roads, among other amazing spaces of this architectural complex, such as the Intiwatana.
After the guided tour, you have free time to explore this extraordinary World Heritage Site on your own. Our guide will indicate where and at what time they will meet again for the return.
Afternoon
In the tourist bus you return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch and continue the adventure in this town, which can only be accessed by train or walking.
Evening
After that we will return on the train to Ollantaytambo, where you will be spending the night. You can either enjoy the rest of the afternoon/evening relaxing by the hotel or you can take an Uber to visit the small town (15 minutes away) and explore some cool artisanal galleries, grab some delicious coffee or a pint of local beer.

Morning
The adventure begins very early at 7:00 when our guide passes by your private group to the hotel, starting the journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The trip will start in the town/fortress of Ollantaytambo to contemplate impressive constructions and agricultural terraces erected on the slopes of the mountains and get to know the last Living Inca People.
Then you discover the circular terraces of Moray, an archeological site that resemble a sunken amphitheater, and you will learn about the agricultural techniques used by the Incas.
Afternoon
At lunch time you will enjoy a delicious picnic in the middle of the Sacred Valley, where you will appreciate the extraordinary Andean landscape that runs through the Vilcanota river.
Next you will visit the Maras salt mines, one of the largest salt extraction centers of prehispanic origin, an impressive landscape filled with thousands of individual salt pools on a hillside. Last but not least, you will visit the town/market of Chincheros, where you will learn some ancient textile and coloring techniques plus also have the chance to buy some great souvenirs from your trip to Peru.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Food – Breakfast Day 2
Food – Lunch Day 2
Entrance Fee / Tickets to Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley
Local Guide
Transportation – Round Trip from Cuzco to Aguas Calientes to Oyantaytambo to Cuzco

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Food – Breakfast Day 1
Food – Lunch in Aguas Calientes Day 1
Food – Dinner in Ollantaytambo Day 1
Tips for vendors
Transportation – Flight from Lima-Cuzco-Lima
You will go back to Cusco after visiting Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley. Accommodation for that night is not included.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Difficulty Level – Medium
Altitude – We recommend to arrive early the day before to Cuzco so they can get adjusted to the altitude
No refunds – There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors.
Itinerary – Due to environmental, climatic or other factors, beyond the vendors control, the travel itinerary may vary. If so, it will be notified promptly.

HOST INTRODUCTION

Omar is your host for the weekend. He is a local from Peru and a friend to Remote Year. He was the previous City Manager in Lima and can’t wait to meet more Remotes while experiencing Machu Picchu together. 

MINIMUM TO OPERATE
6 people

MAXIMUM CAPACITY 
24 people

DEADLINE TO BOOK
16 days prior to the start date

What is the refund policy?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?

As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager. 

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