Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour, Cusco

About this activity

Make your way to Machu Picchu more exciting with a stopover in the Sacred Valley of the Incas! We want you to experience our history and culture to their fullest, which is why we have prepared this itinerary so you can:

Enjoy the beautiful natural setting of the Sacred Valley.
Learn about our traditional textiles at the Awanakancha Museum.
Discover the outstanding Pisac Archeological Site.
Sample the best of our gastronomy along the Urubamba River.
Visit the beautiful Ollantaytambo town and discover the secrets behind its ruins.
Travel across the Andes and the cloud forest on a magical train ride.
Stay in the heart of the high jungle, surrounded by a flourishing nature.
Explore the Machu Picchu citadel and rediscover its history.

Travel in comfort and in style but most importantly unwind your mind as you immerse yourself in the everlasting energy of the Andes.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Viagens Machu Picchu

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu
Included: Round trip train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Tourist class)
Included: Sacred Valley of the Incas guided tour - 16 passengers max.
Included: Lunch
Included: Pisac & Ollantaytambo entrance ticket.
Included: Breakfast
Included: Machu Picchu guided tour
Included: 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
Included: 24 hours assistance in English, Spanish or Portuguese
Included: Transport to and from Ollantaytambo and Poroy train stations
Included: Pick up and Drop off at Cusco hotel
Included: Professional tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (not a bilingual tour)
Included: Personalized concierge
Included: Machu Picchu entrance ticket

Not included

Not included: Admission tickets to Huayna Picchu mountain (optional hike, must be booked in advance)
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: International or national flights
Not included: Meals and drinks not mentioned
Not included: Hotel upgrades or extra nights
Not included: Early check-in / Late check-out

Itinerary

Day 1 · Sacred Valley Tour

Awana Kancha

20 min

Our adventure will start in the morning, heading towards the Awanakancha Museum, an animal shelter with an exhibition of traditional Peruvian textiles.
Parque Arqueologico Pisac

one hour Admission included

The Archeological Site of Pisac is located at 3,300 meters above sea level, offering incredible views of its surroundings and the Sacred Valley.
Pisac Market

40 min

It is one of the largests local markets in the whole region. The Pisac Artisan Market comprehends a cultural expression full of diversity, where the most talented artisans sell their handmade pieces, as well as food, vegetables, fruits, and more.
Urubamba

one hour

After a whole morning full of history and adventure, now it’s time to take a break and enjoy the famous peruvian gastronomy in a buffet restaurant. At Tunupa Restaurant, you will be surrounded by the soothing sound of the Urubamba River.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

one hour Admission included

The small town of Ollantaytambo is one of the perfect examples of Inca urbanism. Its cobbled streets will leave you breathless as well as the Inca open draining system. You will also visit the archeological site, recognized as the only place that defeated the Spanish army during colonization for almost 50 years.
Stop 6

15 min

You will continue your experience to Aguas Calientes with a train ride from the Ollantaytambo Train Station. At your arrival in Aguas Calientes, one of our guides will take you to your hotel.

Buffet lunch is included in Urubamba. Drinks and beverages are not included.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Day 2 · Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco

Machupicchu

2 hours Admission included

Early in the morning, our team will pick you up from the hotel to board the bus up to Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes about 30 minutes from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu’s main entrance.

Our professional guide will provide details and information about this wonder of the world, including the mysteries and fascinating facts of the Inca culture. After our time in Machu Picchu, we’ll go back to Aguas Calientes to return to the city of Cusco.
Stop 2

15 min

On this occasion, the train will take you to Poroy Train Station, which is located 30 minutes away from Cusco. Our team will be waiting for you to transfer you back to the hotel in Cusco.

Breakfast is included at the hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia
Hotel Warani
San Agustin Plaza
San Agustin International Hotel
Casa Hanna Colonial
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
Tecte Guest House
Hotel Marqueses
Hostal Inka San Blas
Hotel Taypikala Cusco
Qorikoyllur Hostal

and 143 more pickup points

We offer pick up services from several locations within the center of Cusco.
If your accommodation isn’t listed, we’ll find a meeting point near you.
You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT: Please contact us as soon as you make your booking in order to arrange the details for your pickup. You can contact us at the phone/WhatsApp number provided.

Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
One of our guides will meet you at your hotel in Cusco the evening before the tour in order to deliver your admission tickets and brief you on the activities for the next day.
Please note that due to restrictions from the train company, each traveler is allowed to bring carry-on luggage only, with a maximum weight of 5 kg.
You will need to show your original passport in order to board the train to Machu Picchu and to enter the archaeological site.

Cancellation

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

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 5 years of age are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat.
We will require your passport details in order to book your train and Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Please enter this information upon booking.
Tours depart between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed once we receive your hotel or pick up address.
It is worth noting that PeruRail does not allow passengers to choose seats on any of their different types of train, as the distribution is done automatically by the company’s system.

Options

Private tour +Expedition train

Private Machu Picchu Tour

Private Sacred Valley Tour

Expedition train tickets

Pickup included
Private tour +Vistadome train

Private Machu Picchu Tour

Private Sacred Valley Tour

Vistadome return train tickets: Vistadome tickets between Aguas Calientes - Cusco and Expedition tickets between Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes are included

Pickup included
Group tour +Expedition train

Group tour: Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Tours (Group Services)

Expedition train tickets

Pickup included