Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour

Duration2 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour. This is one of the best 2-day tour packages, allowing you to explore the iconic Sacred Valley of the Incas and the emblematic Machu Picchu.

Take a shared or private tour and immerse yourself in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, strolling through picturesque and authentic Andean villages such as Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. In the Urubamba city, sample the exquisite cuisine of the Sacred Valley, prepared with local ingredients.

From Ollantaytambo, enjoy an epic train ride to Machu Picchu town. Spend a night at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain and discover the lost and mysterious city of the Incas, built over 500 years ago by order of the ninth emperor (Pachakuteq).

Note: The shared tour begins and ends in the Cusco city, and the private tour begins and ends in the Cusco city or in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The most important thing is to book more than two months in advance, because availability at Machu Picchu is limited.

Options

Private Tour

Family tour: With this option, the entire tour will be private.
Pickup included

Shared Tour

Group Tour: With this option, you can join our existing groups.
Pickup included

What's included

One night's accommodation in a 3-star hotel with breakfast in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes).
Round-trip Expedition train tickets. Bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
Local English/Spanish-speaking professional guide (first and second days)
Tourist transportation for the Sacred Valley tour and transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley (Urubamba).
Entrance to Machu Picchu via any circuit, depending on availability..

Tourist ticket for the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Meals not mentioned in inclusions, accommodation in Cusco, and tips.

What to expect

Day 1: DAY 1: Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas - Machu Picchu

Machupicchu
8h · Admission ticket not included

Are you ready for an unforgettable tour of the picturesque Sacred Valley of the Incas?

Your professional guide and tour bus will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 7:30 a.m. Then, you will begin your Sacred Valley tour, making brief stops at the Awanakacha farm to see the different species of South American camelids and at the Sacred Valley viewpoint.
You will continue your journey to the Pisaq archaeological site and local market. Here you can admire the extensive agricultural terraces and stroll through the colorful local market. Next, you will enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba and then explore the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
This tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas will end in Ollantaytambo town. In the afternoon, at 16:36 / 19:04 hours, you will board the train from Ollantaytambo station to the Machu Picchu town (better known as Aguas Calientes). Upon arrival, our host will be waiting to accompany you to your hotel.

Day 2: DAY 2 : Machu Picchu Tour - Cusco.

Machupicchu
2h · Admission ticket included

Today will be an unforgettable day, as you'll visit Machu Picchu, the fourth wonder of the world and Peru's most famous tourist attraction.

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel and then, one hour before the time indicated on your Machu Picchu entrance ticket, take the bus accompanied by a local tour guide. After passing the Machu Picchu checkpoint, take the circuit indicated on your ticket. While your tour guide reveals all the secrets of this enigmatic place, admire and photograph every corner of this great cultural legacy built in perfect harmony with nature.

After exploring all the sites of this impressive cultural heritage, take the bus to the Aguas Calientes town and have lunch on your own. Later, head to the train station and board your return train (14:50/15:20/18:20hrs) to llantaytambo or Poroy station. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to accompany you to your hotel in Cusco.

Note: Train schedules are subject to availability. Book this tour at least 3 months in advance.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

For the shared tour, we pick up from all hotels located in the city center. If your hotel is far from the city center, the meeting point will be the fountain in Plaza Regocijo.

For the private tour, we pick up from all hotels in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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