Departure from Cusco and travel to Ollantaytambo station

A tour of the Sacred Valley, between mountains, rivers and living traditions...

The adventure begins early with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. On board our tourist transport, we leave the city behind and enter the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

The journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes will take us to Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca village. During the trip, the landscape changes: golden hills and fertile crop fields that still preserve ancestral techniques, majestic snow-capped mountains that dominate the horizon and crystal clear rivers that wind between the Andean valleys. Before arriving at the train station, and if time permits, we will make a brief stop at a viewpoint, from where you can contemplate the magnitude of the Sacred Valley and capture photographs of this incredible environment.

Vistadome Observatory Train Ride to Aguas Calientes

A panoramic drive along the Urubamba River and the Andean jungle brow...

From Ollantaytambo, we will board the Vistadome Observatory tourist train, which will take us on a 1 hour and 45 minute journey to Aguas Calientes.

The train ride is one of the most memorable experiences of this tour, following the course of the Urubamba River that descends into the depth of the valley, crossing cloud forests, rugged mountains and ancient Inca terraces, while the landscape progressively changes from the mountains to the jungle eyebrow, with lusher vegetation and more humid air. Thanks to the panoramic windows and the balcony on board, you can enjoy this natural spectacle with an unparalleled view, fully immersing yourself in the majesty of the surroundings.

Free afternoon in Aguas Calientes

A perfect break to explore and meet yourself in a mystical place...

When you arrive in Aguas Calientes, a town at the foot of Machu Picchu, the time is yours. You can enjoy its quiet streets, buy artisanal souvenirs or relax in its natural hot springs. This is a perfect break to renew energies before the big day that awaits us.

The serenity of this village, surrounded by mountains and shrouded in mist, allows you to disconnect from the world and prepare emotionally for the encounter with the sacred city. Many travelers take advantage of this time to write in a journal, meditate by the river, or simply watch the fog dance between the rooftops.

Ascent to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

An exciting ascent between mountains and vegetation towards the Inca citadel...

From Aguas Calientes, we will board the ecological bus that ascends a winding road to the entrance to Machu Picchu. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and is one more opportunity to observe how the landscape is transformed, surrounded by lush vegetation, imposing mountains and the constant murmur of the Urubamba River that flows to the bottom of the valley.

During the ascent, you will begin to feel the excitement of being closer and closer to one of the wonders of the modern world. The arrival at the archaeological complex is impressive: when you get off the bus, you will be just a few steps away from entering one of the most emblematic sites in Andean history. The entire entry process is accompanied by our guide, who will make sure that you access without any hiccups and start your tour with all the necessary information to live the experience to the fullest.

Entrance and guided tour of Machu Picchu

A journey back in time between temples, terraces and archaeological mysteries...

Upon crossing the entrance, the first visual impact is indescribable: terraces, temples and stone passageways emerge in perfect harmony with the mountain, surrounded by an abyss of green valleys and Andean peaks.

For approximately 3 hours, our professional bilingual guide will take you through the most important sectors of Machu Picchu, where places such as the Temple of the Sun, a sacred enclosure where the Incas paid tribute to the sun, with perfectly carved walls and a strategic location to observe the solstice; the Intihuatana, one of the most mysterious pieces of the citadel, a sculpted stone that functioned as a sundial and astronomical tool; the Sacred Square, the social and political center where ceremonies and meetings of great importance were held; the Temple of the Three Windows, a symbolic structure with impressive precision in the carving of its stones; and the agricultural terraces, an example of Inca ingenuity in land management and microclimates, fundamental for their self-sufficiency.

Rest and Exploration in Aguas Calientes

Gastronomy, crafts and relaxation in the picturesque village at the foot of Machu Picchu...

After the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch at one of the local restaurants and enjoy the Andean cuisine, tour the artisan market to bring handmade souvenirs by local artisans or relax in the hot springs and recharge your batteries before the return trip.

Return to Cusco

The Sacred Valley bids farewell with landscapes that accompany you until the end of the journey...

We will board the Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo, enjoying again the scenery of the Sacred Valley. From Ollantaytambo, a tourist transport will take us back to Cusco, where we will arrive in the evening, marking the end of an unforgettable experience in Machu Picchu.