



by Alpaca Expeditions
This two-day guided tour starts with a full day exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visitors will see historic sites and ancient villages including Urubamba, Pisaq, and Ollantaytambo. The tour also includes a visit to a cultural and artisan center near Cusco where guests learn about llamas, alpacas, and traditional weaving techniques. Afterward, travelers take a train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu town where they stay overnight in a 3-star hotel. On the second day, the tour continues with a guided visit to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. The local indigenous guide provides detailed information that builds upon the knowledge gained during the Sacred Valley day. The itinerary includes all private transportation, entry fees, and meals on the first day (lunch and dinner) plus breakfast at the hotel on day two. The tour uses the Expeditions Tourist Class round-trip train and offers a fully guided experience in English.
Awanacancha Alpaca Farm to Ollantaytambo
The tour begins with a hotel pickup at 8am followed by private transportation to Awanacancha Alpaca Farm. Visitors will observe traditional Inca animals such as llamas, alpacas, viñuna, and guanaco, along with demonstrations of wool weaving and dyeing. High-quality alpaca wool can be purchased on site. Afterwards, the group drives to El Mirador del Valle Sagrado for views and photos, then continues to the Pisaq Inca Archaeological site located on Pisaq Mountain, where the guide highlights the most notable areas. Following a 45-minute drive through the valley, there is a lunch stop in Urubamba. The tour then proceeds to Ollantaytambo to explore Inca structures including the Sun Temple, the Moon Temple, and the complex known as the Temple with 10 Niches. The day ends with a train ride to Aguas Calientes for an overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.
360 min
Machu Picchu Guided Tour and Return
After an early breakfast, pick up for a 25-minute bus ride to Machu Picchu through the cloud forest. A guided tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel will last about 2 hours. If Huayna Picchu tickets were purchased ($75 each, advance booking required), an additional hike follows the tour. The guide finishes the tour and waits at Aguas Calientes. After lunch, take the train back to Ollantaytambo. A driver will then transfer guests back to Cusco and drop them off at their hotel.
120 min