Thank you Danny and your team for an excellent trip: Our trip was Cuzco city / local area and Sacred Valley walking and by bus, train to and overnight in Aguas Clientes, and a morning in Macchu Pichu. Well organised including a WhatsApp call to Europe to confirm some details in advance, full (but not packed) interesting and varied itinerary, knowledgeable guides (Sandro and Isa) who showed up on time, comfortable minibuses, a willingness to tweak the itinerary when timings over-ran, Danny's rapid responses to every contact prior to and throughout the trip. Extra-special thanks from, 1) A member of the party who got sick in Aguas Clientes / Macchu Pichu and needed medical attention, particularly for arranging the unexpected chaperoning through Macchu Pichu and onto the train. 2) My daughter for rescuing her special soft-toy left behind in Aguas Clientes (delivered to our hotel in Cuzco within 12 hours of asking Danny if it had been found.) When we come back or any friends ask for advice, we will start by making contact with Danny and his team.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Entrance fee to Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu archeological sites
- Our tours are led by knowledgeable and experienced guides who are fluent in English and Spanish.
- Overnight stay in a selected hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Transportation (hotel pickup, round trip train tickets, round trip bus tickets, etc.)
Excludes
- Tips for guides, drivers, and other service staff are not included and are at your discretion.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Cusco downtown hotel pickup included
Itinerary
Day 1
1
Embark on the first day of your exhilarating 2 Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour with Peru Hikers. The adventure starts from the historic city of Cusco. This adventure promises a day filled with exploration, discovery, and awe-inspiring landscapes, guided by our expert tour guides. We'll depart from Cusco at 7:30AM in the morning and journey into the heart of the Sacred Valley. Our first stop will at Alpaca Farm, then, the town of Pisac, renowned for its vibrant market and impressive Incan ruins. Then, we'll continue our journey along the banks of the Vilcanota River to Urubamba, where we'll enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch. After lunch, we'll ascend to the fortress of Ollantaytambo before taking a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, we'll settle into our accommodation, anticipating visiting Machu Picchu the following day.
Are you ready for an adventure? Let's head to the Pisac ruins, where you'll get to immerse yourself in the rich Inca culture and marvel at their intricate stonework and terraces. Oh, and don't forget to check out the bustling handicraft market of Pisac! You never know what unique treasures you might find there. And after all that exploring, how about indulging in a delicious Andean lunch? Sounds like a perfect day to me!
After a filling lunch, take a serene journey along the Urubamba River towards Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in the rich history of the Incas by exploring the fascinating ruins in the area. Don't miss the chance to witness the awe-inspiring rock formations that depict the Inca deity, Wiracocha.
To end the day on a high note, consider taking a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes and spending the night in a comfortable hotel. You can catch the train from Ollantaytambo either at 15:37 or 19:04, but it's best to book in advance to ensure availability.
Day 2
2
Get ready for an extraordinary adventure at Machu Picchu, one of the most spectacular sites globally! Your day kicks off with an early breakfast, followed by a bus journey to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, also hailed as The New Wonder of the World. During a two-hour guided tour with an expert, you'll delve into the mysteries of this enigmatic crystal city, uncovering its rich history.
After your exploration, return to Aguas Calientes, where you have the option to savor lunch at a local eatery (not included in the tour). Then, board the train departing at either 15:20 or 16:22 pm to Ollantaytambo.
This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the indigenous culture and experience the timeless splendor of the Andes in Peru. Witness the breathtaking beauty of the Sacred Valley during your bus and train travels to Machu Picchu.
At Peru Hikers, we are dedicated to preserving the authenticity of each location we visit. Our commitment extends to the culture, history, traditions, environment, and heritage of these communities. Your safety and comfort are paramount, with the bus providing hotel pick-up and drop-off for a hassle-free experience.
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Reviews
Isa and Edi were great tour guides. It was our first time visiting outside of my father and their great expertise combined with their hospitality and friendliness made navigating Cusco and Machu Picchu. We stayed in Peru for 9 days and enjoyed every bit of it thanks to them. I would highly recommend them for any prospective travelers looking to explore Peru .
Excellent! Joshua, Jesus & Isao did a very good job & excellent communicator! Danny also did a very good job coordinating everything! Highly recommended!!!
Excellent, friendly , knowledgeable Tour guide. Punctual , and he is very friendly and patience with us Isao so is the best tour guide and he can take a picture amazingly, I will recommend him for my friends. That’s already asking me how toget here in Machu Picchu.. very respectful and give you update and ask all your questions that you want to ask he’s the best OK,
I had an outstanding experience with Peru Hikers while planning our trip to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. From the very beginning, they were incredibly helpful and flexible, working closely with us to create a customized itinerary for our group of nine. I would especially like to recognize our two tour guides, Sandro and Isao. Both were exceptionally knowledgeable, always willing to answer our questions, and went above and beyond to make our journey smooth and enjoyable. Their friendliness and genuine care made a big difference in our overall experience. I highly recommend Peru Hikers to anyone looking to have an unforgettable and well-organized trip in Peru.
Fantastic experience! Our guide, Isao was very thorough, knowledgeable, and made the entire Machu Picchu tour incredibly enjoyable. He explained everything clearly and made sure we understood the history and significance of the site. Really appreciated his attention to detail and patience. Highly recommend!
Peru Hikers was a great company to work with for out trip through the sacred valley and then to macchu Picchu. Sandro took such care of all the details on the sacred valley tour. His professionalism, patience and passionate attention to detail in presenting the facts about the places we visited was just awesome. Berny was such a nice and safe driver as we moved through the country. The tour was well paced and our 5 children ages 9-25 found all the stops so engaging. Isao met us when we arrived in aguas calientes and made sure the transition from train to hotel was smooth and the plan was clear for the next day. Isao met us in the morning and everything went perfectly at our time at Machu Picchu. As we watched others moving through the site, we felt like we were getting a better experience than everyone around us. Like Sandro he told us about everything with such interest in the details. There was no sign that they give the tour many times before. They were eager to answer our questions and attend to our interests. Peru hikers far exceeded our expectations in every way. There is some stress to booking a trip with so many variables so far from home and they really anticipated and took care of everything. If you are traveling from abroad, you can book with Peru hikers with confidence that everything will work out so well. Highly recommend!
My husband and I had an amazing time exploring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with our tour guide, Isao. Having traveled all over the world, I can confidently say that Isao is one of the best guides out there. He was informative, kind, spoke excellent English, and there was no pressure to buy anything. Oh, and his photography skills are near professional! We even learned a few tricks from him. Isao focused on our travel priorities while making sure we saw the best sites/views without feeling rushed. I’ve gained a new respect for the amazing country of Peru after our educational and fun tour.
This trip was an amazing experience. Our guide Isao was one of the most wholesome kindhearted engaging and welcoming guide we ever had. He made this trip one of the easiest to follow. Everything was planned out perfect. He explained everything about the history of Machu Picchu perfectly. He was very easy to cooperate with. He is very good at taking pictures and videos. He also knows most of his way around. I would recommend this guide for your trip.
The tour around Machu picchu was an amazing first experience to the 7th wonder of the world our guide gave us the knowledge of the history behind the ancient village I would recommend this trip and guide to anyone who is interested in coming to Machu picchu
Had the most amazing guides both Iseo and JD games us the most amazing tours and unforgettable memories. Thank you Peru hikers you have given us the best vacation ever!
I recently had the incredible opportunity to explore the sacred valley and Machu Picchu with Peru hikers, and I can confidently say this was one of the best travel experiences of my life from start to finish. Everything was perfectly organized, and the highlights were the guides JD and Isao they were incredible,we loved at the end of the days seeing our family photos that will treasure forever. The scenery was breathtaking,it was personalized care and expertise and in Machu Picchu town he took us to the Museum and we loved the whole day tour in the town,Isao recommended us the best restaurants to eat,it was amazing,Peru hikers clearly values quality and customer satisfaction,and it shows in every detail of the tour. I highly recommend booking with Peru hikers!
They have the best tour and photo opportunities. It was so easy and convenient it made my trip a breeze. I highly recommend it if you want to avoid stress and have a relaxing adventure.
You're in great hands with Peru Hikers! My partner and I chose Peru Hikers, and our guide Isao, to show us through the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Isao is an exceptional guide and in the end, great friend. He cared about our specific interests and requests, nothing was too much trouble and he was flexible to switch things up if that was our wish. Isao has a passion for his culture, archeological sites, towns, history and way of life and shared all of this with us in an organic, easy, not rushed manner. We learned a ton, but it didnt feel like a lecture. We love food and have high standards, he knew all the best places to stay, eat and drink. We also have amazing photos to remember the trip becuase of Isao and his video / photography skills. Gracias Isao! Until the next time!!
Isao was a wonderful tour guide and made our trip to Machu Picchu an unforgettable experience ! We booked a guided tour with Peru Hikers based on a recommendation from friends who were thrilled with their experience. This was truly an amazing few days! Isao was so knowledgeable about history and was eager to answer any questions we had. Definitely hope to recommend this company to friends!
We made a last minute decision to visit Peru (Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu). We did not have enough time to plan our trip completely, and a friend recommended "Peru Hikers." From the minute we made contact, the results consistently exceeded our high expectationis. The highlight of the experience was working with two exceptional, outstanding tour guides - JD who oversaw our day long experience in Sacred Valley, and then Isao, who welcomed us to Aguas Calientes and took us o Machu Picchu. Both of these guides were filled with knowledge and, also, very kind, caring human beings. If you are coming to Peru, and if you are planning to visit Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu - call "Peru Hikers." You will NOT regret it!
JD (Daniel) took excellent care of us. He guided us on how to get the bus and trains and also entrances to Machu Picchu. It was a very informative tour and we learnt a lot. The sights were spectacular.
My wife and I did a 2 Day Tour with Peru Hikers taking in the amazing Sacred Valley and incredible Machu Picchu! From start to finish the tour was exceptional! On the morning of Day 1, we got picked up from our accommodation by our personal guide (Isa) and driver (Danielo) in a very comfortable people carrier where we headed off for the Sacred Valley. We stopped off at many places in the valley, and even undertook a short hike within the Pisaq Inca Site which was a fantastic bonus! For lunch, we stopped at a brilliant place where an extensive buffet was available for us to pick whatever we wanted! Definitely the best tour lunch we’ve ever had! After lunch we headed for our second Inca Site - Ollantaytambo! Here we learned more about the importance of the site and the daily routine of the Incas. Overnight was spent at a lovely hotel in Aguas Calientes in preparation for the main event - Machu Picchu - the next day! Day 2 involved an early start but Isa met us at the hotel at 6AM to get us on our way! After a short drive to Machu Picchu on an organised bus, Isa brought us through every nook and cranny of Machu Picchu which made for a fantastic and enjoyable 3 or more hours! Isa is a great character and was incredibly knowledgeable and personable throughout and we really enjoyed his company! Do not think twice about booking Peru Hikers, they are extremely dedicated and excellent at what they do! Highly recommend!
A brilliant tour! 100% recommend! We were disappointed our Salkantay trek had to be cancelled due to landslides on the trail, but Peru Hikers put our safety first, and we really appreciated it! Daniel was great communicating with us the whole way through from our initial query. On day 1 we visited Pisac & Ollantaytambo with a lovely buffet lunch on the way. Honestly, one of the best lunches I’ve had on an organised tour. We stayed in a lovely hotel in Aguas Calientes and we had dinner included in a restaurant just 5 mins away. Both exceeded our expectations. Machu Picchu was of course the highlight - incredible! Our guide Isa was fantastic from the moment we were collected in Cusco. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Also, the best photographer you can imagine! We have some spectacular photos & videos from our trip. Thank you so much Peru Hikers!
I have to highlight their great professionalism; you can tell when someone does something they love. For explaining every corner to us with such passion, for having the necessary patience on some occasions, and of course, the delicious food. THANK YOU
Excellent guide Ysao recommended 100% attentive with a lot of knowledge, company Peru hikers the best choice to enjoy our trip.
Excellent experience visiting Cuzco and one of the wonders of the world Machu Picchu also the 7 color Mountain a beautiful family experience with the tourism Enterprise PERU HIKERS that fulfilled the promised super recommended this tourism company, many thanks to our very professional ISAO guide thanks to him we learned more about our beautiful Peru.
I recommend the Guide to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, the company gave us all support always sending us messages if it's all right, we went to pick up in our hotel, our JD Guide was a history class a lot of culture and we can enjoy local things that only the JD guide showed us wonderful quinoa empanadas with Chicha Address place of pisco is very different.
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