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Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu
Experience the best of Machu Picchu in 2 days: explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, sleep in Aguas Calientes and visit the Inca Citadel with professional guides, transport and train included.
The route, at a glance
From Cusco to Machu Picchu in two days: drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo), sleep in Aguas Calientes and ride the bus up to the Lost City of the Incas with guide, transfers and train included.
Day by day
A two-day journey to discover the heart of the Inca world. Open each day to see the details.
After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you start the tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a place full of history, stunning views and traditional markets.
In Chinchero, just 45 minutes from Cusco, you meet a local family and their ancient weaving techniques, and interact with alpacas and guinea pigs. Next are the circular terraces of Moray, an ancient Inca agricultural laboratory that created unique microclimates, and the thousands of salt pools of Maras, intact since Inca times.
You enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Maras with traditional Peruvian dishes, including vegetarian options.
Explore the terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo, the strategic site that protected the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and board the train to Aguas Calientes enjoying the mountain views. On arrival we take you to your hotel; in the afternoon you have free time to explore or rest.
- Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo
- Buffet lunch
- Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
- Tourist ticket
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
After breakfast at the hotel, early in the morning you board the bus to Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas", one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world, located at more than 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Built in the 15th century during the peak of the Inca Empire and revealed to the world in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, its original purpose remains a mystery. As you walk through the ruins with your local guide, you can imagine what life was like in this majestic citadel.
In the afternoon, you return by train to the city of Cusco. On arrival, reception and transfer to your hotel.
- Bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast and lunch
- Train Aguas Calientes – Poroy
- Machu Picchu citadel entrance
- Transfer station – hotel in Cusco
What's included
- Operated with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide in group service
- Sacred Valley excursion + buffet lunch
- Machu Picchu excursion + a la carte lunch
- Private transfers from/to the train station
- Expedition or Vistadome train to Machu Picchu (round trip)
- 1 night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
- All entrance tickets indicated in the itinerary
- Emergency line and 24-hour support
Not included
- Personal expenses, drinks and meals not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
- International flights to Peru
- Domestic flights
- Bookings must include the full name of each passenger, nationality, passport number, age and date of birth
Good to know
- Prices per person expressed in US dollars
- Child rate applies from 3 to 11 years old
- Rates subject to change and availability
- Promotional rates for cash and card payments
- Special rates for the Andean Community (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia)
Per person, depending on your hotel
Choose your hotel category and compare Expedition or Vistadome train.
| 3★ Economy Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $385 | $382 | $430 |
| Vistadome train | $447 | $443 | $491 |
| 3★ Superior Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $396 | $396 | $450 |
| Vistadome train | $457 | $457 | $511 |
| 4★ Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $414 | $414 | $483 |
| Vistadome train | $476 | $476 | $544 |
| 5★ Hotel | Double Room | Triple Room | Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition train | $514 | $483 | $673 |
| Vistadome train | $575 | $544 | $734 |
Prices per person in USD, subject to change and availability. Special rates for the Andean Community (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia).
Before your tour to Machu Picchu
Tour cancellations due to bad weather are not refundable, as they are factors beyond our control.
According to the latest policies of the Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura de Cusco (DDC), all Machu Picchu entrance tickets are personal. Therefore, they cannot be rescheduled, transferred or refunded.
The train company that takes you to Machu Picchu does not allow luggage heavier than 5 kg. Most travelers carry only a small backpack for Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. The rest of your luggage can be left in your hotel storage in Cusco at no extra cost.
Peru Rail and Inca Rail do not allow seat selection. Seats are assigned automatically in the system.
We recommend taking the Expedition or Voyager train on the way there and the Vistadome or 360° panoramic train on the return, to enjoy better views without missing the visit to Ollantaytambo.
It is not mandatory for those visiting the cultural region (Cusco and Machu Picchu). However, it is recommended for those traveling to the Peruvian Amazon jungle.
It is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended for all visitors.
The standard voltage in Peru is 230V. Some hotels offer 110V outlets with transformers upon request.
US dollars and soles are accepted in Peru. The ideal is to carry US dollars and exchange them at safe exchange offices inside the country, preferably those recommended by your travel agency.
There are two main seasons: the rainy season (November to March) and the dry season (April to October). In Cusco and Machu Picchu, temperatures range between 0°C and 24°C. In Lima, temperatures range between 12°C and 35°C.
Booking is simple
A direct process with the local agency. We confirm your booking within 48 hours.
Tell us your date
Message us on WhatsApp with your travel date and number of travelers. We confirm availability and tailor your itinerary.
Confirm with your 50%
The agency requests a 50% deposit of the total to secure your booking. We confirm it through the same channel.
Pay the balance and travel
The remaining balance is paid 15 days before your arrival in Peru. Then you only need to enjoy the trip.
Combine it with other tours
Ready to discover Machu Picchu?
2 days through the Sacred Valley and the Inca citadel, with a local agency, hotel and train included. We reply within 48 hours.