2-day private tour: The best of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

5.0 (1 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the best of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day private tour. Visit key sites such as a local family home in the village of chinchero, the Salt Mines, Moray, Urubamba, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes in 3- or 4-star hotel, the village at the base of Machu Picchu and rest before seeing the sunrise in the famous Inca citadel the next day.

• Make the most of the day and visit 4 places as you explore the Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Moray, the Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo.
• On this private tour you guarantee an intimate experience with an English and Spanish speaking guide
• All transfers, from the door of your hotel in Cusco are guaranteed
• No rush, enjoy your time at each site
• Breakfast and accommodation in the 3 or 4 star hotel included
• Choose from two train options for a better experience.

Options

Normal train & 4**** hotel

4 star hotel
Voyager train - Normal train
Pickup included

Vistadome train & 4**** hotel

4 star hotel
360° panoramic train
Pickup included

Train Normal & Hotel 3 ***

3 star hotel
voyager train
Pickup included

Train Vistadome360 & hotel 3***

3 star hotel
360° Panoramic Train
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private English or Spanish speaking guide
  • Round trip bus tickets in Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes)
  • Private guided tour to Machu Picchu
  • Lunch
  • Private guided tour of the Sacred Valley (Chinchero Tissue Center + Maras + Moray + Ollantaytambo)
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer from the train station back to your hotel (Day 2)
  • Water bottle
  • Buffet lunch in the best restaurant in the sacred valley
  • Door to door service (pick up and drop off at the hotel)
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Round trip train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • Airport pickup or drop-off (on request only)
  • 01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes hotel (Choose to stay in 3 or 4 star hotel))
  • Ticket to the sacred valley (80 Peruvian soles or 18 USD)
  • Meals (lunch, dinner)
  • Tip (optional)

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco | Chinchero | Salt Flats | Moray | ollantaytambo
  1. Cusco
    2h
    8:00 am : After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will pick you up to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the artisan markets and the incredible archaeological centers that make this tour an unforgettable place.
  2. 1h
    9 :00 am : After driving 1 hour from Cusco we meet the traditional village of chinchero, we will visit a local family, here they keep alive the traditions of weaving. Its alpacas and llamas will welcome you and you can take photos with them even give them breakfast. In addition, you’ll learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create impressive handmade fabrics.
  3. Maras Moray Tours
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    10 : 00 h : Imagine the stunning Inca terraces and beautiful Andes in the background. This view is simply breathtaking, the story behind it even more. Your guide will show you the agricultural laboratory of the Incas and how they created different climatic zones on these terraces. We will enjoy this place for about 1 hour.
  4. Salinas de Maras
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    11:30: You will be facing thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photos of the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour for a delicious lunch.
  5. 2h
    13h : Enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian and vegan options) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley.
  6. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    After lunch we will head to our latest discovery of the day: the terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This place was very protected as it was the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. Therefore, many things happened here during the Spanish invasion.
    We will then take you to the station to board the selected train. This 1 : 45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu.
  7. Aguas Calientes
    2h
    17:05 PM You will arrive in Aguas Calientes (village of Machupicchu) at the departure gate of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Comfortable at your hotel, After check-in, you have the afternoon off at your own expense.
Day 2: Guided visit to Machu Picchu and in the afternoon return to Cuzco
  1. Machupicchu
    4h · Admission ticket included
    07 :00 After having our breakfast at the hotel we will transfer with our private guide to the bus station. This bus will take us to the main gate of Machu Picchu Historical Shrine where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Your expert guide will walk you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Take the classic photo from the top of Machu Picchu. Stroll through the city squares and climb the delicately carved stone stairs. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience set in. Once the guide is completed we will have additional time to explore on our own. After the end of the visit, we will take the bus back to hot waters where you will have time for lunch (not included). At the indicated time, board the train that will not take you to Ollantaytambo train station.
  2. 4h
    Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 6.30pm

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Free pick up in hotels, hostels, houses, apartments within the historic center of the city of Cuzco.
If you do not find your location, after booking contact through the messenger.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • List of 3 star hotels : Inti Punku machu Picchu hotel and Suites, Classic Andean house or similar
  • 4-star hotel list : El Mapi hotel Machu Picchu by inka Terra, Machu Picchu boutique hotel Casa del sol or similar
  • What to wear: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, blocker, repellent, canteen, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with some clothes enough to stay overnight.
  • IMPORTANT: All traveller passport details are required for the two-day excursion to Machu Picchu and the salt maras mines, Moray (full name and passport identification). Provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth and nationality. All this will be done at the time of booking.
  • A notification reconfirming the meeting or pick-up time will be sent through the experiences extranet one day before the service.

Cancellation policy

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

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