2 Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Experience from Cusco

2 Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Experience from Cusco

Duration2 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 18 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Your tour stands out by offering a complete and personalized experience: you’ll have professional bilingual guides, comfortable tourist transport, and all tickets included, including the scenic train and accommodation in Aguas Calientes. You won’t just visit Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, you’ll immerse yourself in Inca history and culture through local markets, ancient towns, and archaeological sites, all while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views and a carefully planned, stress free itinerary. Every detail is designed to help you connect with the nature, history, and spirituality of Peru, creating an unforgettable, safe, and seamless adventure.

Options

Machu Picchu – Vistadome Train

Vistadome Panoramic Train: Panoramic category on the Vistadome train to and from Machu Picchu.
Vistadome – Panoramic Category: Panoramic train service with large windows for scenic views.
Pickup included

Entry to Huayna Picchu

Entry to Huayna Picchu: Includes entry to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain.
Visit Machu Picchu with access to the Huayna Picchu hike.
Pickup included

2 Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Experience from Cusco

Pickup included

What's included

1 night accommodation in Machupicchu Pueblo
Bus tickets for Machu Picchu (up & down)
Buffet lunch
Entrance to Maras Salt Mines
Tourist train tickets (EXPEDITION or VOYAGER)
Professional tour guide (Spanish & English)
Tourist transportation: Cusco – Ollantaytambo
Partial tourist ticket
1 breakfast (Day 2)
Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Hotel pick up

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips for driver and guide (optional)
Personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco – Chinchero – Moray – Maras Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Cusco
6h

Morning Tour – Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines:
Pick up from your hotel at 6:20 AM and drive 45 minutes to the archaeological site of Chinchero, where you will visit the colonial temple and the traditional textile center, preserving textile art passed down through generations. Then continue to Moray, famous for its agricultural terraces, which served as an Inca agricultural research center. After that, explore the Maras Salt Mines, which consist of over 3,000 salt pools managed by local families. The salt is treated with iodine and sold at the market.
Urubamba
2h

Lunch and Ollantaytambo Visit:
Continue to Urubamba for a buffet lunch to regain energy. After lunch, visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, known as the “living Inca town.”
Aguas Calientes
9h

Train to Aguas Calientes / Hotel Check-in:
Take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, agency staff will meet you at the train station and take you to your hotel. In the evening, your guide will visit your hotel to provide full information about the next day’s itiner

Day 2: Machu Picchu Visit – Return to Cusco

Aguas Calientes
1h 30m

Morning Visit to Machu Picchu:
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Your guide will pick you up and accompany you to the bus station. Take the bus from Machu Picchu Pueblo to the entrance of the Machu Picchu citadel, a journey of approximately 30 minutes. At the main entrance, show your original ID and entrance ticket with the guide’s assistance.
Machupicchu
3h · Admission ticket included

Guided Tour of Machu Picchu:
Enjoy an approximately 2 hour guided tour of the citadel, exploring its main areas and learning about its history, while having time to take photos of the stunning views.
Cusco
5h

Return to Cusco:
After the tour, take the bus back to Machu Picchu Pueblo. You will have time to enjoy lunch and explore the town. Then board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where agency staff will meet you and transfer you back to Cusco, ending the tour a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. Note:This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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