Tour to Machu Picchu by Train + Maras Moray 2D / 1N

Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley + Maras Salt Mines and Moray Tour itinerary:

Once the tour is confirmed with Guru Explorers, we will take care of all the logistics and purchase the train tickets and entrance tickets to Machu Picchu. Depending on availability and advance notice, we will adapt the best possible itinerary to the schedule you choose.

DAY 1:

06:00 – 20:30: Transfer from the hotel – Sacred Valley of the Incas with Maras and Moray – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

The adventure begins between 6:00 and 7:00 AM, the time when you will start this guided shared tour (it is recommended to have breakfast before the tour starts) to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, which features a majestic landscape of crop-covered mountains, rivers, and glaciers.

The first stop will be Chinchero, a picturesque village that still preserves its traditional textile activities. Here, you will have the opportunity to see a live textile demonstration and visit the Chinchero Archaeological Center.

Then you get to know Moray, an attraction highlighted by its circular platforms that could have been an experimentation laboratory in the time of the Incas. Here, the guide will make a unique stop at the top of the terraces so you can observe them from a panoramic view and take the best photos.

On the other hand, you will visit the Maras Salt Mines, an impressive place, where up to the present time they use ancestral methods to extract the salt. In addition, we will make a stop at an establishment to learn about the salt processing, and you’ll have the opportunity to taste and purchase salts extracted from the salt flats, known for their numerous properties.

The Sacred Valley area is known for its artisans. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase crafts, souvenirs, textiles, and Maras salt if you wish.

We continue the journey to Urubamba where you taste a delicious lunch with the best Peruvian food.

Afterwards, we will visit the Ollantaytambo ruins. These ruins were an important military, religious, and agricultural center of the Inca Empire, and also served as a strategic fortress during the Inca resistance against the Spanish. If your train departs in the afternoon, it is possible that you will only be able to visit the lower part of the complex. Finally, you will take the train to Aguas Calientes, where you will arrive ready to rest before your Machu Picchu tour day.

Note: This is a shared tour with other tourists. Some will make their final stop in Ollantaytambo, while others will continue on their direct return to Cusco, depending on the options each one has chosen. Please follow the instructions that Guru Explorers has shared with you in your reservation.

DAY 2:

7:00 – 13:00 : Breakfast – Visit to Machu Picchu

After breakfast, you will board the tourist bus that will take you to Machu Picchu. Please remember that the line is individual, and each passenger must queue on their own. At the Machu Picchu ruins, your guide will be waiting for you to begin an unforgettable tour of its main temples, stairways, plazas, paths, and other fascinating areas of this archaeological complex.

Shared guided tour schedules:

• Shared service in English: available only for entry times at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
• Shared service in Spanish: available for all entry times from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For private services (Spanish, Portuguese, and English), guided tours are available for all entry times.

Once the tour in the ruins is finished, you will say goodbye to the guide and begin the return by bus to Aguas Calientes.

13:00 – 21:00 : Lunch – Return to Cusco

In this wonderful town, you will have free time to enjoy lunch either before or after your visit to the ruins, depending on your Machu Picchu entry time.

Finally, it is time to take the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. From there, you will take the shared transport to the central station in Cusco, and then a transfer to our private transport that will take you to your hotel. If you wish, you can request private and direct transport from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco for an additional cost.

Note: The itinerary may vary depending on the train schedule that is obtained when booking the tour, and the availability of tickets to Machu Picchu. Passengers are recommended to book as far in advance as possible, especially during high season (June – September) or on festive dates.

Price of the Machu Picchu Tour by train includes:

Day 1

• Transfer from accommodation in the historic center of Cusco or Ollantaytambo. Sometimes access is limited by the narrow streets of the city; if this is the case, the guide will suggest a nearby point to look for them.

• Professional guided tour in English and/or Spanish. For Portuguese or other languages, please ask about availability. The guided service on Day 1 ends at the Ollantaytambo ruins.

• Buffet lunch day 1.

• Train ticket to Machu Picchu (Expedition or The Voyager Category) It can be: Expedition Train round trip or The Voyager Train round trip. If you want another option, you can choose an upgrade during the purchasing process.

Day 2

• Professional guided tour in English and/or Spanish at Machu Picchu. For Portuguese or other languages, please ask about availability. The guided service takes place at the Machu Picchu ruins.
• Tourist bus ticket (round trip) Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu.
• Machu Picchu entrance ticket
• Train ticket to Ollantaytambo (Expedition or The Voyager Category) It can be: Expedition Train round trip or The Voyager Train round trip. If you want another option, you can choose an upgrade during the purchasing process.
• Shared transfer from Ollantaytambo to the Cusco station. If you wish, you can request private and direct transport from Ollantaytambo to your hotel for an additional cost.
• Private transportation from Cusco station directly to your accommodation in the historic center. If you wish to pick up luggage at another hotel or make additional stops, an extra cost will apply; please inform us in advance if you require this service.

Price of the Machu Picchu Tour by train excludes:

• Transfer from hotels outside the city of Cusco, such as Urubamba, Pisac or others available; you should check if there are any extra charges with Guru Explorers.
• Tip for the guide.
• Beverages.
• Tourist ticket for the Sacred Valley (can be purchased as an extra).
• Entrance ticket to the Salineras de Maras (adults and students: S / 20.00)
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes (It can be added in the reservation process).
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner or other food not specified in the itinerary.
• Entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
• Guide accompaniment at sites not mentioned (trains, bus on day 2, Aguas Calientes, etc.)
• Upgrade to Tunupa Restaurant for Day 1 lunch. If you wish, you can add this upgrade to the well-known “Tunupa” restaurant from the “Add-ons” section during the purchase process.

Tourist Ticket:

• The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) allows entry to different attractions. It can be purchased at the entrance of each tourist destination we visit (consider that they only accept payment in cash and in local currency).
• For this tour, you will need the Circuit III – Partial Tourist Ticket, which covers the attractions of Pisac, Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo.
• Prices:
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Foreigners S /. 70.00
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Peruvians S /. 40.00
• See more information about the Tourist Ticket in this Article.

What to Bring to the Machu Picchu Tour:

Consider that Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes are above (2,000 masl / 6,561 ft); its climate varies according to the time it is visited.

• It is recommended to choose: comfortable shoes, light clothing, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, rain gear (especially in November – April).
• Repellent against insects (important in Machu Picchu)
• Passport or DNI.
• ISIC card if you are a student.
• Travel insurance.
• Bathing suit and towel (optional for the hot springs in Aguas Calientes).
• Cash (local currency). In Peru, there is generally a cost to use public bathrooms. We recommend you bring coins or cash for these cases.

What considerations should you have when making the trip to the ruins of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley?

• What does it mean that the tour is shared?
  • It means you will share the tour with a group of tourists of different ages and nationalities, both from Guru Explorers and other operators.
  • In the shared tour option, a pickup time range will be assigned to you one day before the tour date. Please keep in mind that since this is a shared tour with other people, punctuality is important to avoid delays for other passengers. Additionally, the duration of the tour may vary depending on the pace of the group members. The itinerary may change due to traffic conditions in the area, so the times provided are approximate. Please remember that traffic and the pace of tourists are not the responsibility of Guru Explorers
• Day one is designed to visit numerous tourist attractions; therefore, the stops we make at each one will be limited and timely, allowing you to see the most important aspects of each site. If you wish to explore the mentioned attractions in greater depth, please consult with our advisors about the option of a private tour.
• You must choose the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu in the purchase process. Prices vary if you are not part of the Andean Community (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia).
• The train schedule and access to Machu Picchu may vary depending on availability. We recommend making reservations as far in advance as possible.
• The tour includes round-trip train tickets with the same company and in the same category. An upgrade can be made for an additional cost during the purchasing process.
• By regulation of the train company, it is not allowed to carry backpacks, suitcases or large bags. The only things allowed are small bags or backpacks up to 5-6 kg.
• For the transfer from Cusco, you should consider that sometimes, access is limited by the narrow streets of the city; if this is the case, the guide will suggest a nearby pick-up point.
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• Due to environmental, climatic or other factors, beyond our control, the travel itinerary may vary. If so, it will be notified promptly.
• Guru Explorers values ​​your time and strives to respect the tour schedule; however they may vary for reasons beyond our control (weather, natural disasters, field conditions, among other demonstrable.
• Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

According to Peruvian regulations, foreign tourists may be exempt from the local tax IGV (VAT). As a formal and registered travel agency, we are required to submit to the local authorities a copy of the document you used to enter the country, as well as your date of entry. For this reason, a few days before your arrival, we will contact you to request a photo of that document and ask you to let us know the date you entered Peru. If we do not receive this information, we will be required to add the 18% corresponding to the IGV tax. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Policies:

• More than 15 days: The penalty is 140 USD.
• Between 7 and 15 days: The penalty is 180 USD.
• Less than 7 days: The penalty is 100% of the total.

Date changes:

• More than 15 days: The penalty is 90 USD.
• Between 7 and 15 days: The penalty is 100 USD.
• Less than 7 days: The penalty is 100% of the total.

There will be no refunds in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors.

Force Majeure Policy

• Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.