Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Walk
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- The splendor of Cusco with its churches, cathedrals, plazas, markets and cultural heritage
- Walking in the beautiful Sacred Valley to view ancient ruins and the famous Inca salt pans
- Trek final section of Inca Trail to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu
- Visit Machu Picchu on two occasions and at the best times of day
- Tourist train to Km104 and from Machu Picchu to Ollantaytambo
- After each day walk return to comfortable hotels for overnight accommodation
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- 9 breakfasts and 5 lunches
- Airport transfers if arriving/departing on first or last day of the trip
- Comfortable and central hotels, primarily Casa Andina Classic hotels
- Expert bilingual walking guide
- Group medical kit
- Private internal transportation
- Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed (including two entrances to Machu Picchu)
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