What is included? Hotel pick-up. Tourist transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo (round trip) Train (Peru Rail Expedition or Inca Rail Voyager) from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (round trip) Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip - up and down) Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Circuit 1, 2, or 3 - subject to availability) Professional guide. Breakfast on Day 2 Lunch on Day 1 Not Included Breakfast on Day 1, Lunch on Day 2, and dinner on Day 1 and 2. Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket ($20 / S/ 70 soles). Entrance ticket to the Maras Salt Mines (S/ 20 soles). Huayna Picchu or Mountain ticket ($85). Drinks and snacks. Travel insurance. Tips for your guide.

Immerse yourself in an exclusive experience with a personalized guided tour in small groups. Discover three impressive archaeological parks and the fascinating salt mines on the first day. Travel by train through the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by unforgettable Andean landscapes. Explore one of the wonders of the world with all the magic that Machu Picchu holds. Benefit from pre-booked tickets for a smooth and hassle-free experience. Delight in the beauty and charm of the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes.

Your original passport A small backpack with drinking water Comfortable shoes or running shoes Rain jacket or poncho (November to March months) Sun hat or cap Sunscreen Mosquito repellent Some extra money for meals not mentioned, drinks, snacks, and souvenirs.

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Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu

Patrimonio

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Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour

The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour invites you to immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the Peruvian Andes. This carefully designed itinerary takes you to explore the fascinating archaeological sites of Chinchero, Moray, and Ollantaytambo, revealing the grandeur of the Inca civilization. Additionally, you’ll enjoy a scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes, preparing you for the unforgettable experience of walking the ancient paths of Machu Picchu starting early on the second day.

Tour type

Patrimonio / Sightseeing

Duration

2 Days

Difficulty

Easy

Season

Year-round

Minimum altitude

2,010 masl / 6,595 ft.

Maximum altitude

3,520 masl / 12,205 ft.

Include

What is included?

Hotel pick-up.
Tourist transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo (round trip)
Train (Peru Rail Expedition or Inca Rail Voyager) from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (round trip)
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip – up and down)
Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Circuit 1, 2, or 3 – subject to availability)
Professional guide.
Breakfast on Day 2
Lunch on Day 1

Not Included

Breakfast on Day 1, Lunch on Day 2, and dinner on Day 1 and 2.
Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket ($20 / S/ 70 soles).
Entrance ticket to the Maras Salt Mines (S/ 20 soles).
Huayna Picchu or Mountain ticket ($85).
Drinks and snacks.
Travel insurance.
Tips for your guide.

What to Expect

Immerse yourself in an exclusive experience with a personalized guided tour in small groups.
Discover three impressive archaeological parks and the fascinating salt mines on the first day.
Travel by train through the majestic Sacred Valley of the Incas, surrounded by unforgettable Andean landscapes.
Explore one of the wonders of the world with all the magic that Machu Picchu holds.
Benefit from pre-booked tickets for a smooth and hassle-free experience.
Delight in the beauty and charm of the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes.

Itinerary

Day 1: From Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas & Train to Aguas Calientes

Prepare for a morning full of discoveries. At 7:45 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin our exploration. In just one hour, we will arrive in Chinchero, an Andean gem that will surprise you with its rich Inca history, important archaeological sites, and charming colonial architecture, including a 17th-century church. Next, we will head to Moray, a unique archaeological site. Discover how the Incas used its impressive circular terraces, with their different microclimates, as an advanced agricultural research center.

Then, we will return to the small Andean town of Maras and head towards the Salt Mines or ‘Salineras,’ ancient mines where local families extract salt using ancestral techniques. Afterward, we head to Urubamba to enjoy our buffet lunch (approximately 45 minutes). After lunch, we will depart for the town of Ollantaytambo, where we will explore the Ollantaytambo archaeological park, an ancient Inca fortress designed to surveillance and defend the valley entrance. From there, we will take our train for a 2-hour journey to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival at the train station in Aguas Calientes, a member of our team will meet you to accompany you to your hotel, which is a short 8 to 10-minute walk away. Later, your guide will meet with you to provide details for your excursion the next day – the big day to visit the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Day 2: From Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary & Return to Cusco

We will start very early in the morning from Aguas Calientes. Pickup time from your hotel is around 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM (Time coordinated the day before departure, according to your Machu Picchu entry ticket schedule). Our staff will take you to the bus station for a 30-minute ride to Machu Picchu. The guided tour in the Inca citadel will last approximately 2.5 hours, during which you will learn about Inca history and visit the most important areas (The route depends on the circuit purchased, subject to availability of circuits 1, 2, or 3). If you have booked an additional hike, such as Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you will have time to do it and explore the site independently.

In the afternoon, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. From there, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where transportation will be waiting to take you back to Cusco.