2-Day Sacred Valley & Private Machu Picchu Tour with Train

Day 1: Sacred Valley Cultural Experience & Journey to Aguas Calientes

1. Chinchero
   1h
   Comienza tu viaje con la recogida en tu alojamiento de Cuzco y dirígete al Valle Sagrado. En Chinchero, conoce a la gente del lugar y descubre las técnicas tradicionales de tejido andino, los tintes naturales y las tradiciones textiles ancestrales. Contempla llamas y alpacas, y explora los yacimientos arqueológicos, la iglesia colonial y las tradiciones artesanales locales de la mano de tu guía profesional.
2. Archaeological Site of Moray
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to Moray, one of the Sacred Valley’s most fascinating Inca archaeological sites. Explore its impressive circular terraces with your guide and learn how the Incas used this unique place for agricultural experimentation and adaptation to different growing conditions.
3. Salinas de Maras
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Travel to the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools cascade down the mountainside. Learn about their ancient origins, traditional salt-harvesting methods, and how local families continue to work these pools today.
4. Urubamba
   1h
   Continue to Urubamba, in the heart of the Sacred Valley, and enjoy an included buffet lunch. Take time to relax and enjoy a varied selection of dishes before continuing your journey to Ollantaytambo.
5. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to Ollantaytambo and explore its impressive archaeological complex with your professional guide. Admire its monumental Inca terraces and remarkable stonework while learning about the history and strategic importance of this extraordinary site in the Sacred Valley.
6. Aguas Calientes
   2h
   Head to Ollantaytambo train station and board your train to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy a scenic journey alongside the Urubamba River as the train winds through the Andes, surrounded by mountains, lush valleys, and changing landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, head to your assigned hotel and settle in for the night. The hotel may vary depending on availability and will be confirmed before the tour.

Day 2: Private Guided Machu Picchu Experience & Return to Cusco

1. Machu Picchu
   30m
   Start the day with breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes. Your private guide will meet you and accompany you to the bus station for the journey up to Machu Picchu. Enjoy the changing mountain scenery as you approach the legendary Inca citadel.
2. Machu Picchu
   2h
   Discover Machu Picchu with a private guide exclusively for your booking party, included with every tour option. Explore your assigned circuit while learning about the history, architecture, culture, and significance of this extraordinary Inca sanctuary surrounded by spectacular Andean mountains.
3. Aguas Calientes
   30m
   Following your private guided visit to Machu Picchu, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Depending on your train schedule, enjoy some time in town before making your way to the train station for the return journey.
4. Cusco
   2h
   Board your train in Aguas Calientes and enjoy the scenic journey back through the Andes to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, your transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco, with drop-off at your accommodation. Return time may vary depending on train schedules and traffic conditions.

Pickup details

Round-trip pickup and drop-off are included from hotels, apartments, Airbnbs, and private accommodations located within Cusco city. If you are staying at an Airbnb or private residence, please provide the exact address, including the street name and number. Please wait in the lobby or at the main entrance of your accommodation at the confirmed pickup time. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed before the tour.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• MANDATORY BOOKING INFORMATION: Immediately after booking, please provide the following details for EVERY traveler: full name exactly as shown on the passport, passport number, date of birth, nationality, gender, and passport expiration date. These details are required to issue your Machu Picchu entrance tickets. Without complete and accurate information, we may be unable to secure your tickets.
• IMPORTANT – MACHU PICCHU TICKETS: Once your Machu Picchu entrance ticket has been issued, it is non-refundable and cannot be transferred or changed to another date. Please verify your travel date and passport details carefully before booking. A new ticket must be purchased if a different visit date is required.
• Machu Picchu Circuit Assignment: We always prioritize Circuit 2 when issuing your entrance ticket. If Circuit 2 is unavailable, we will contact you before issuance to explain the available alternatives, such as Circuit 3 or Circuit 1. If only one circuit remains available, we will notify you before proceeding. Book as far in advance as possible for the best chance of securing Circuit 2.
• Pre-Tour Briefing: Before the tour, your guide or a member of our team will visit your hotel in Cusco to provide a complete briefing with important information about the itinerary, pickup time, train schedules, Machu Picchu visit, recommendations, and any final details. The exact briefing time will be confirmed with you in advance, usually the day before the tour.
• Vistadome Train Option: This option includes an Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and a Vistadome train on the return journey. Due to current train schedules, the Vistadome service is used only for the return, as outbound departure times do not fit the Day 1 itinerary.
• Tour Schedule: Your pickup time and final schedule will be confirmed one day before the tour and explained during your pre-tour briefing. All pickup, train, bus, and transfer times are organized around your assigned Machu Picchu entrance time, so schedules may vary depending on ticket availability.
• Original Passport Required: Each traveler must bring the original passport used to issue the Machu Picchu ticket. If you renew your passport before the tour, you must bring both the old passport used for the reservation and the new valid passport.
• Private Machu Picchu Guide: No matter which tour option you choose, your Machu Picchu visit will always be privately guided exclusively for your booking party.
• Overnight Luggage: For the overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, we recommend bringing a small backpack with a change of clothes and essentials, or a small carry-on suitcase.
• Our Commitment: We aim to provide a refined, high-quality experience in every tour option, with careful attention to detail, comfort, and personalized service. Our goal is for you to leave Peru with unforgettable memories and the feeling that every part of your journey was well taken care of.