Sacred Valley Tour with Machu Picchu 2 Days
Experience the Sacred Valley Tour with Machu Picchu 2 Days and enjoy a complete journey from Cusco. Visit the main attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, travel by train to Aguas Calientes, and explore Machu Picchu with a professional guide, organized transportation, and an ideal route to discover two must-see destinations in one trip.
Experience the Sacred Valley VIP and Machu Picchu in one complete tour
Enjoy the Sacred Valley Tour with Machu Picchu 2 Days and discover two of Cusco’s most important destinations on an organized trip. Visit Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before traveling by train to Machu Picchu Pueblo to explore the Inca citadel the next day with a professional guide.
The most complete way to discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
The Sacred Valley Tour with Machu Picchu 2 Days is an ideal experience for travelers who want to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit Machu Picchu without worrying about organizing trains, transfers, entrance tickets, schedules, and guides separately.
On the first day, you will visit attractions such as Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo. Then you will take the train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. The second day is dedicated to a guided visit to Machu Picchu.
Itinerary of the Sacred Valley Tour with Machu Picchu 2 Days
The Sacred Valley Tour with Machu Picchu 2 Days combines archaeological visits, Andean landscapes, a train journey, and a guided experience in Machu Picchu. The route is organized over two days to explore the Sacred Valley VIP before arriving in Machu Picchu Pueblo and visiting the Inca citadel the following day.
Pickup in Cusco: we will start the tour with pickup from your hotel between 6:35 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. to begin the route toward the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Chinchero: the first visit of the day. You will discover its textile tradition, artisan demonstration, pottery, colonial church, and archaeological site. The visit lasts approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Moray: we will visit its famous circular terraces, considered an ancient Inca agricultural experimentation center where different temperature levels were used.
Maras Salt Mines: you will explore the natural salt ponds worked by local families. This attraction stands out for its more than 3,000 salt ponds spread across the mountainside.
Urubamba: we will continue toward the heart of the Sacred Valley to enjoy a buffet lunch with a variety of Peruvian dishes.
Ollantaytambo: after lunch, we will visit this important Inca archaeological center, recognized for its terraces, stone constructions, and historical value within the Sacred Valley.
Train to Machu Picchu Pueblo: after the visit in Ollantaytambo, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes. The schedule may be approximately 4:36 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., depending on ticket availability.
Arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo: the train ride takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you at the station and accompany you to the hotel.
Briefing: at night, the local guide will coordinate the details of the next day’s visit to Machu Picchu, including departure time, entrance schedule, and recommendations.
Breakfast in Aguas Calientes: we will start the day early to make the most of your visit to Machu Picchu.
Bus to Machu Picchu: you will take the bus up to the entrance of Machu Picchu according to the schedule assigned on your ticket.
Guided tour of Machu Picchu: you will explore the Inca citadel with a professional guide, following the circuit available on your ticket.
Time for photos: you will have time to enjoy the scenery and take photos according to the rules of the assigned circuit.
Return to Aguas Calientes: after the visit, you will return to the town to take the train back.
Train to Ollantaytambo: you will board the tourist train from Aguas Calientes back to Ollantaytambo.
Return to Cusco: upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, you will continue by tourist transportation to the city of Cusco.
What is included and what is not included?
The Sacred Valley Tour with Machu Picchu 2 Days includes organized services for each stage of the trip: Sacred Valley VIP tour, train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, accommodation, guided visit to Machu Picchu, and return to Cusco. Some entrance fees and optional services are paid separately.
Includes
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco or a previously coordinated meeting point.
- Tourist transportation from Cusco to the Sacred Valley and connection to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
- Professional guide during the tour of Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo, available in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba, with a variety of Peruvian dishes, salads, side dishes, desserts, and hot drinks.
- One-way train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo, in a standard tourist service such as Expedition or The Voyager, depending on availability.
- 1 night of accommodation in Machu Picchu Pueblo, also known as Aguas Calientes.
- Assistance at the train station and transfer to the hotel upon arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- Briefing with the local guide to coordinate the visit to Machu Picchu the following day.
- 1 included breakfast before the visit to Machu Picchu.
- Round-trip bus between Machu Picchu Pueblo and the Machu Picchu citadel.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, generally on circuit 2 or circuit 3, depending on availability at the time of booking.
- Professional guide in Machu Picchu for the tour inside the Inca citadel.
- Return train ticket from Machu Picchu Pueblo to Ollantaytambo.
- Return tourist transportation from Ollantaytambo to the city of Cusco.
Important: we recommend booking in advance, ideally at least 3 months ahead, to have better train schedule options and a higher chance of accessing Machu Picchu circuit 2.
Not included
- Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket: required to enter attractions such as Chinchero, Moray, and Ollantaytambo, depending on the itinerary. Reference cost: S/70 for foreigners and S/40 for Peruvians.
- Entrance to the Maras Salt Mines: paid directly at the entrance to the attraction. Reference cost: S/20 for foreigners and S/10 for Peruvians.
- Train upgrade to Vistadome or a higher category: approximate additional cost of US$60 per route.
- Dinner in Machu Picchu Pueblo, unspecified drinks, and additional purchases.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: optional routes with an approximate additional cost of US$60 per person, subject to availability.
- Additional mountain guide: if you would like assistance on Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, there is an approximate extra cost of US$60 per group.
- Entrance to the hot springs in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- Lunch after visiting Machu Picchu, personal snacks, drinks, or additional expenses in Machu Picchu Pueblo.
- Travel insurance, personal expenses, and tips, as they are optional and depend on each traveler.
Recommendations to enjoy the tour better
It is required to board the train and enter Machu Picchu.
You will walk through archaeological areas, steps, and stone paths.
For Machu Picchu, it is better to carry only what you need and avoid bulky luggage.
The sun can be strong in the Sacred Valley and during the visit to Machu Picchu.
The Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu area has a more humid climate.
The weather can change quickly, especially between November and March.
It will be useful for entrance fees not included, bathrooms, snacks, drinks, souvenirs, or personal expenses.
Entrance to Machu Picchu operates according to defined schedules and circuits.
The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu offer many landscapes for photography.
Train schedules, Machu Picchu tickets, and circuits may vary depending on the season.
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