Best of Cusco in 2-Days: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Free Airport Pickup

5.0 (23 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

-Free Airport Pickup & Drop-off included
-Private Machu Picchu group and exclusive small group (of 8 max) in Sacred Valley
-Visit more sites in Sacred Valley (Maras + Moray) than many others do
-No rushing in Sacred Valley nor Machu Picchu, you're here to enjoy
-Enjoy privacy during the most important moment while traveling in Peru
-Visit photogenic spots touristy groups don't get to see (see pictures)
-30 minutes more with your guide than plenty of touristy tours of only 2 hours
-Itinerary will be personalized on your preferences

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Fluent English speaking guide for Machu Picchu(private) and Sacred Valley(small group of max 8)
  • Lunch
  • Airport pickup and drop-off (can vary from the actual days of the tours) - will be coordinated
  • Machu Picchu train, bus, and entrance tickets (times coordinated after reservation, based on pref)
  • Sacred Valley sites (paid on the day of the tour)
  • Accommodation in Cusco or Aguas Calientes (happy to recommend places based on your preferences)
  • Gratuities
  • Meals apart from lunch in Sacred Valley (happy to recommend delicious restaurants too)

What to expect

Day 1: Sacred Valley Day Tour (#1 rated Sacred Valley tour on Viator, small group of max 8)
  1. Cusco
    50m
    6:45 am: Pickup from your hotel in Cusco and 1h ride to Chinchero
  2. Chinchero
    1h
    8:00 am: Local Textile Center in Chinchero
    We visit a local textile center led my women that explain us more about the traditional weaving methods and the production process of alpaca and llama textiles. There are also llamas and alpacas around that we get to feed.
  3. Maras Moray Tours
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    9:30 am: Walk inside the complex, around the circles where the Inca applied scientific tests on climatic areas to improve their agriculture. Your guide will teach you about this in detail. With the view to the mountains in the back, this is a great moment for unforgettable pictures.
  4. Salinas de Maras
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    11:00 am: Enjoy the history of the still intact salt mines where hundreds of pools filter the salty water leaving mother earth. Be fascinated by how they manage their daily agriculture, to keep alive their ancient values. From here you have views to the snow-capped Urubamba mountain range.
  5. Urubamba
    1h
    1:00 pm: Enjoy an outstanding lunch buffet (vegetarian and vegan options available) in a colonial style hacienda restaurant for small groups. There's a beautiful garden with alpacas and llamas to take pictures.
  6. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    2:40 pm: Filled with Inca structures, this archeological site was scene of battles between Incas and Spanish invaders. Let your guide share those stories with you and come to see how this village was previously built. From the temple of the sun over to religious squares.

    Here you have the chance to either leave the group to take the train to Aguas Calientes and stay the night prior to Machu Picchu there (recommended), or to return to Cusco.
  7. Cusco
    15m
    5:35 pm: Arrival at your hotel in Cusco, filled with tons of magical moments. Note: All times are aproximations.
Day 2: Private Machu Picchu Day Tour
  1. Cusco
    2h
    2:45 am: Hotel Pickup in Cusco and transfer to train station
  2. Ollantaytambo
    1h
    5:05 am: Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
  3. Aguas Calientes
    1h
    6:35 am: Welcome by team member at train station and taking bus to Machu Picchu entrance
  4. Machupicchu
    2h · Admission ticket included
    8:00 am: Guided Machu Picchu tour

    10:30 am: Leaving Machu Picchu, heading back to Aguas Calientes by bus to have lunch (not included)

    Afterwards, you'll take the return train to Ollantaytambo, where your private driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
  5. Cusco
    20m
    Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please be aware, that spots that are difficult to enter by car or van will be communicated by us the day before, to coordinate with you the closest pickup spot possible.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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