PISAQ & SALINERAS & MORAY WITH MACHU PICHU – 2D
At Uno Traveler Peru we have designed this attractive tour and created unforgettable experiences during your stay in the magical city of Cusco, a tour full of surprising landscapes in the Andes of southern Peru combined with history, culture, magic and flavor. Our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas following the course of the Wilkamayu (Sacred River) to give way to different archaeological sites such as: Pisaq , Moray, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu, in whose sacred precincts rests the history of the largest civilization in South America. Enjoy this unforgettable experience by Uno Traveler Peru
Group Size
Up to 8 People
Season
All year
Max Altitude
3400 MASL
Available
Every Day
Difficulty
Mild
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Pisaq Archaeological Park.
- Visit the former agricultural experimentation centre, Moray.
- Discover the natural salt production mine of the Incas.
- Explore the incredible Sacred Valley and travel by tourist train to Machu Picchu.
- Enjoy an unforgettable tour around Machu Picchu.
PLACES OF DELIGHT
- Pisaq
- Moray
- Salineras
- Ollantaytambo
- Machu Picchu
TOUR SUMMARY:
Below we offer you a brief summary of our P’isaq, Moray Salineras Tour with Machu Picchu in 2D/1N with Uno Traveler Peru.
DAY 01: PISAQ – SALINERAS – MORAY – OLLANTAYTAMBO AGUAS CALIENTES
- 07:00 am Pick up from the Hotel.
- Private transportation to places of delight ( Pisaq , Salineras, Moray)
- Visit to the typical artisan market of Pisaq.
- Lunch in the Sacred Valley (not included and optional).
- Train, Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes.
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 02: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICHU – CUSCO
- Bus, Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
- Private Tour in Machu Picchu.
- Bus, Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
- Train, Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
- Transportation, Ollantaytambo - Cusco.
- Transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
- Camp in Pampaqhahuana.
- Dinner in Pampaqhahuana.
TRIP OVERVIEW:
- DURATION: 2 days.
- MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 3,750 masl. / 12,300 ft.
- MINIMUM ELEVATION: 2,040 masl. / 6,692.9 ft.
- DIFFICULTY: Moderate and Easy.
- TOUR TYPE: Hiking, adventure and cultural.
- SEASON: all year round.
PISAQ & SALINERAS & MORAY WITH MACHU PICHU – 2D
ITINERARY
DAY 01: SACRED VALLEY PISAQ – SALINERAS – MORAY – AGUAS CALIENTES
PISAQ: This unforgettable experience begins with assistance at your hotel at 07:00 am. This time our destination leads us to the Archaeological Park of Pisaq which is located 32 km northeast of the city of Cusco at the southern end of the Sacred Valley of the Incas at an altitude of 3,250 masl (9,741 feet) Ancient Inca Citadel composed of agricultural terraces, Qolqas (food warehouses), ancient temples, plazas and its great temple of Intihuatana, Pisaq is also well known for its large traditional typical market that attracts a large traffic of tourists of all nationalities.
SALT WORKS: This time our destination takes us to the Maras Salt Mines, which are located 50 km northeast of the city of Cusco at an altitude of 3,200 masl / 10,496 feet. The salt mines are still used since pre-Incan times. Upon arrival at the site, we will have an explanation to the group of the interesting process of obtaining salt, which is generated from an underground water current to fill thousands of wells and through the process of solidification and gasification leaves pure salt crystals, which will be sold in local and international markets.
MORAY: The Moray Archaeological Site is located 50 km northeast of the city of Cusco at 3,500 meters above sea level on a high plateau just west of the town of Maras in the Andes of Peru. Moray is considered one of the largest agricultural laboratories of the ancient civilization of the Andes of South America. Here they managed to obtain different varieties of potatoes, corn and other grains to then be cultivated in the immense agricultural areas of the entire territory of Tahuantinsuyu. Here they also managed to domesticate some plants and flowers for domestic, medicinal and religious uses. Well, this is your best option to know and visit Moray.
OLLANTAYTAMBO: The Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park is located 80 km. Northeast of the city of Cusco, located at (2,790 masl / 9,151.2 feet). In the Sacred Valley of southern Peru, known as the Living Inca City. Name given because it is the only Inca city still inhabited in which its streets and houses are still almost intact, making it seem as if the ancient inhabitants had not left long ago, we will explore its terraces, its unfinished Sun Temple, its deposits and its ceremonial fountain in honor of water, and of course we will see the petrified face of the God Tunupa.After having enjoyed these beautiful places, it will be time to board our train that will take us to the town of Aguas Calientes ( 2,040 masl / 6,692.9 feet ), at the foot of Machu Picchu and the banks of the Vilcanota, to have a pleasant rest.
DAY SUMMARY:
- MAXIMUM LIFT: 3,250 masl. / 10,662 ft.
- MINIMUM LIFT: 3,250 masl. / 10,662 ft.
- LEVEL: Moderate and Easy.
- TYPE OF TRIP: Cultural and Adventure.
- PLACES OF DELIGHT: P’isaq, Salineras, Moray.
- INCLUDED: Transportation, Guide and train tickets.
DAY 02: MAGICAL MACHU PICCHU AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHUPICHU – CUSCO
Our Professional Guide from Uno Traveler Peru will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the bus station to board the bus that will take us to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, a sacred place where every space hides magic, mystery and admiration, once we are in Machu Picchu your tour begins accompanied by your Guide. The tour will last approximately 2 hours in which our Guide will guide you and explain detail by detail while we explore the most outstanding and sacred places of this magical and mystical place, which are still preserved in good condition, during the tour you can also enjoy photographic shots. After the tour our Guide and the group will return to the bus and head to the city of Aguas Calientes where (you can have an optional lunch) and in the afternoon you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, in Ollantaytambo our Uno Traveler Peru staff will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco and then to your hotel.
DAY SUMMARY:
- TOUR TIME: 2 – 3 hours.
- MAXIMUM LIFT: 2,040 masl. / 6,692.9 feet.
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy.
- TYPE OF TRIP: Cultural, Historical and Adventure.
- PLACES OF DELIGHT: Sacred City of Machu Picchu.
- INCLUDED: Breakfast.
INCLUSIONS
Below, we provide a brief list of everything that we include for our travelers who choose to travel with us on our 2-day, 1-night Salineras, Moray and Machu Picchu Inca Trail tour with Uno Traveler Peru.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- BRIEFING
- Briefing 1 or 2 days before the hike, this will be the occasion where you will meet your Guide. He will give you the guidelines for hiking the short Inca Trail.
- PROFESSIONAL AND QUALIFIED STAFF
- Highly trained bilingual professional guide.
- Guide Assistant for groups of more than 10 passengers.
- ACCOMMODATION
- 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes (3* Hotel).
- TRANSPORT
- Pick up from your hotel located in Cusco.
- Private transportation: To visit the. archaeological sites.
- Train: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.
- Bus: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu (round trip).
- Exclusive Panoramic Train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
- Transport: Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
- FOOD
- Dinner on day 1.
- Breakfast on the second day.
- PERMITS AND TICKETS
- Partial Tourist Ticket (BTP) to visit the archaeological sites.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (Circuit 3 for the next day).
- EMERGENCY KIT
- Oxygen tank.
- First aid kit.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Breakfast and lunch on the 1st day.
- Lunch and dinner on the 2nd day.
- Visit to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes.
- Huayna Picchu Mountain.
- Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Voluntary gratification.:
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
For our 1-Day Machu Picchu Tour , Uno Traveler Peru recommends bringing the following items.
- ESSENTIAL ARTICLES
- PASSPORT and/or personal documents.
- STUDENT ID (with which you made the reservation).
- Migration card (you receive it at the airport when entering Peru).
- Backpack suitable for the tour.
- Water bottle and/or canteen (environmentally friendly).
- Appropriate clothing for the days.
- Comfortable gorotex shoes (lightweight and water resistant).
- Cash (soles).
- PERSONAL
- Sunscreen.
- Facial moisturizing cream.
- Insect repellent.
- Hand sanitizer.
- Wet wipes.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Toilet paper.
- Personal medication.
- IN HIS BACKPACK
Backpacks can be of any size, but we always recommend the smallest ones, since bags larger than 25 liters will not be allowed inside Machu Picchu. If it is larger, you must store it outside the citadel gates.
- Water bottle «Canteen».
- sun hat.
- Rain gear.
- Professional camera or phone camera.
- Hand sanitizer.
- Toilet paper and a small plastic bag for waste.
- 1 Windbreaker.
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and tips.
- FOR YOUR LUGGAGE
Uno Traveler Peru recommends bringing a change of clothes as this tour lasts 2 days. Below is a suggestion for extra clothing.
- 2-3 Shirts and/or polos.
- hiking shorts.
- 1 set of rain gear.
- 2-3 Trekking pants.
- 2-3 sets of underwear.
- 2-3 sets of socks.
- 1 Windbreaker.
- 1 Warm jacket.
- Sneakers and/or sandals for camp.
- Battery charger for your phone and cameras.
PRICE
- In At Uno Traveler Peru, we are very happy to be able to organize your adventure trip to the city of Cusco and together explore the lost city of the Incas on our P’isaq, Moray, Salineras with Machu Picchu Tour in 2D/1N.
- Uno Traveler Peru organizes and conducts tours to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu every day of the week throughout the year or whenever the traveler requests it.
- At Uno Traveler Peru, we organize our group and private trips with the best prices on the market, with a minimum of 2 travelers and a maximum of 8 people.
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE | PRICE PER PERSON | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
2 or 3 TRAVELERS |
$ 394.0 USD | RESERVE |
4 to 5 TRAVELERS |
$ 376.0 USD | RESERVE |
6 to 8 TRAVELERS |
$ 353 .0 USD | RESERVE |
- For an additional fee of $35.0 USD per person, upgrade your tour package and choose the trains that best suit you.
- VISTADOME TRAIN.
- VISTADOME OBSERVATORY.
- INKA RAIL 360.
DISCOUNTS:
- Children under 18 years old: $30.0 USD. For this purpose, we ask that you send a copy of the person’s passport when making the reservation for the hike.
- For Students: $25.0 USD. For this discount, the student must be 25 years of age or older and must have a university student ID . Likewise, we ask that you send a copy of your valid and current ID.
- Groups of 6 or more travelers: – 5% USD. When everyone makes the reservation at the same time.
- If you qualify for any of these discounts, please send documentation and/or queries to info@unotravelerperu.com
EXTRAS:
- Huayna Picchu Mountain: $75 USD per person.
- Machupichu Picchu Mountain: $75 USD per person.
FAQ ABOUT LARES LUXURY TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU
The Lares Hike to Machu Picchu is an alternative hike to reach the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. A hike along little-visited trails exclusive for those who love to be away from the crowds and enjoy unique and breathtaking landscapes, an adventure through the impressive Andean mountains and valleys, passing through traditional villages and Inca sites. The hike can sometimes be challenging but very rewarding. By choosing Uno Traveler Peru you are choosing a 100% local company and you are contributing to the improvement of local communities.
What is the Lares Luxury Trek to Machu Picchu?
The Lares Luxury Trek to Machu Picchu is a 4-day trek that takes you through the stunning Andes Mountains to the lost city of Machu Picchu. This trek is perfect for those who want to experience the beauty of Peru in a hidden, under-visited setting with luxurious service. You will stay in comfortable glamping tents for 2 nights and have access to private portable toilets, showers and a private massage. During the day, you will hike through picturesque valleys and mountain passes and visit ancient Inca sites. The Lares Luxury Trek to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for a lifetime
How long does the walk take?
The Lares to Machu Picchu trek lasts an average of 4 days, although we can add additional days to explore the area more thoroughly. You can add 1 more day and explore the Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail. You can customize this tour to your preferences. Contact us to request a custom itinerary and a special quote.
How difficult is the hike?
While the Lares Hike to Machu Picchu is considered a moderate hike, there are some challenging sections, particularly on the second and third days when hikers reach higher altitudes. However, most people find that the incredible views and sense of accomplishment make any difficulty worth it.
What kind of equipment do I need?
Hikers should bring all the usual backpacking gear, including hiking boots. It is also recommended to pack light rain gear and warm clothing for the evenings and early mornings, as well as sunscreen and bug spray. Finally, don’t forget to bring plenty of water and snacks to keep your energy levels up!
What are the benefits of the Luxury vs. a standard Lares Trek?
The Luxury Lares Trek is an incredible way to see Machu Picchu in style and comfort. Here are some of the benefits of choosing this trekking option:
- You will enjoy the impressive landscape with a private trekking team
- You will have the opportunity to try the best of Peruvian cuisine
- Luxury camping equipment (Glamping tents, cost, blankets)
- Hot showers, private portable toilets
- Inca massage sessions for 2 nights of camping
What is the best time to do the Luxury Lares Trek?
- The best time to do the Luxury Lares Trek is from April to October. The weather is dry and sunny, and temperatures are mild during these months.
- November to March is the rainy season in Peru. However, this is the only trek available year-round and we have 4-season equipment.
How do I reserve a spot on the Luxury Lares Trek?
If you like this itinerary, you can book this tour using the BOOK NOW button. However, if you would like a custom tour, our team will work with you to customize an itinerary that meets your needs and interests. We will also take care of all the logistics, from permits and equipment to food and lodging. You can focus on enjoying the incredible scenery and culture of the Andes.
Difference between Lares Trek and Inca Trail
There are some key differences between the Lares Trek and the Inca Trail.
- Lares Trek is a shorter and easier hike; you can visit local villages and interact with children. You can find beautiful Andean lakes where llamas and alpaca’s graze.
- Inca Trail is a longer trek and takes 4-5 days. This is a porter-only trek where you can find beautiful natural spaces and ancient Inca sites.
Difference between Lares Trek and Salkantay Trek
When it comes to choosing a trek to Machu Picchu, there are many factors to consider. But one of the most important decisions is choosing between the Lares Trek and the Salkantay Trek. Both treks have unique benefits, so it’s important to choose the one that’s right for you.
- Lares Trek is shorter than Salkantay Trek, but it could be a challenge. This is because Lares Trek takes place at a higher altitude, which can be difficult to handle for some people. But if you are up for a challenge, Lares Trek is an amazing experience. You will get to see some of the most beautiful scenery on this trek, and you will also get to meet some of the local people who live in this remote region of Peru.
- The Salkantay Trek is longer than the Lares Trek and more challenging. However, this trek takes place at a lower altitude after the third day, making it easier to manage for most people.
OPTIONAL WALKS:
- Hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain: Huayna Picchu Mountain is the mountain that can be seen in front of the Inca citadel at 2,720 meters above sea level. Its route is through a very steep and narrow Inca Trail path and takes approximately 40 minutes to the top where you can have an incredible view of the entire Inca city. If you want to access this beautiful place you can explore it after your tour of Machu Picchu. For this purpose you must make an advance reservation and the cost is $ 75.0 per person.
- Hike to Machu Picchu Mountain: Machu Picchu Mountain is the highest peak of the Inca citadel at an altitude of 3,082 meters above sea level. Its route is through a less steep and wider Inca Trail path, to reach this point it will take you approximately one hour, at the top there is a viewpoint from where you can have a wonderful view of the Inca citadel and part of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. If you want to access this beautiful place you can explore after your tour of Machu Picchu. For this purpose you must make an advance reservation and the cost is $ 75.0 per person.
- Hike to the Inca Bridge: This hike is optional and you do not need to make a reservation. Getting to this point will take you about 30 minutes and is not included in the tour. If you wish to do this short hike, we recommend doing it before your tour so that upon your return you can continue with your private tour in Machu Picchu.
WHY CHOOSE TRAVELER PERU
PERSONALIZED
Due to our extensive experience, we focus on providing a personalized and quality service. We can adapt our tours and hikes according to your travel preferences, taking into account your physical conditions, time and budget. At Uno Traveler Peru we organize everything for you.
PASSIONATE
All of us who work at Uno Traveler Peru: from our office staff, support staff (drivers, porters and muleteers) to our expert mountain guides have in our hearts the desire and the will to do our work with a lot of love and passion.
SMALL GROUP
We focus on providing personalized and quality services, therefore, at Uno Traveler Peru our groups are a maximum of 10 travelers who can generally be: solo travelers, couples, friends and/or family, in order to create trips with unique and unforgettable experiences.
QUALITY
All our adventure tours lead through mountainous terrain and rough roads, at Uno Traveler Peru “our passion is your destination” therefore we provide high quality camping equipment resistant to the harshest seasons. Taking a hiking and adventure trip with Uno Traveler Peru and spending the night in one of our camps will be more than pleasant and unforgettable.
RESPONSABLE TOURISM
We are aware that natural resources are affected every day by bad practices and by the excessive use of polluting agents. For these reasons, Uno Traveler Peru was created to provide sustainable, responsible and quality tourism with a social and reciprocal focus. In this way, we contribute to helping men, women and children improve their quality of life in the most remote communities of our region and the country.
EDUCATIONAL PROJECT
In our volunteer program and educational project, we want to be the leading tourism company in improving local and regional education, through our different activities.