English, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking guide
Small-group tour (up to 10 participants)
This tour is non-refundable
Pickup included
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This Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley tour from Cusco guarantees an intimate experience, operating with a maximum of 10 participants and door-to-door service. The itinerary perfectly balances history and culture, featuring Chinchero’s weaving traditions, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, and exploration of Inca engineering. Day 2 features a 2.5-hour expert-guided visit to the magnificent Machu Picchu Citadel, with all train, bus, and entrance tickets included.
Highlights:
- Explore the unique circular agricultural terraces of Moray Archaeological Park.
- Capture iconic photographs of the stunning Maras salineras.
- Visit a local family in Chinchero to learn about ancient Andean weaving traditions.
- Receive a 2.5-hour expert-guided tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel.
- Choose your desired level of comfort with four package options for train class and hotel rating.
- All major tickets are included: Machu Picchu entrance, round-trip train, and round-trip bus.
About this tour:
This intensive Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour from Cusco is an action-packed 2-day journey that combines a deep dive into the valley’s most unique sites with a guided visit to the Lost City. Designed for small groups (maximum 10 participants), this tour guarantees an intimate and comfortable experience, managing all complex logistics from your hotel door in Cusco to the Citadel and back.
Day 1: Chinchero, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo. Your adventure begins at 7:45 AM with a complimentary hotel pickup in Cusco. The first stop is the traditional town of Chinchero, where you’ll visit a local family to learn about the ancient Andean weaving traditions, including the use of natural ingredients. You’ll also get the chance to interact with local alpacas and llamas. Next, you will visit the impressive circular terraces of the Moray Archaeological Park, where your guide will explain how the Incas used this site as an agricultural laboratory to create different climatic zones.
The journey continues to the stunning Maras Salt Mines, where you can capture one of the Sacred Valley’s most famous photographs overlooking thousands of still-intact salt ponds. You will then enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian options) in Urubamba. The final discovery of the day is the mighty fortress of Ollantaytambo, a strategic complex at the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. Following the exploration of its terraces and ruins, you will be taken to the station to board your selected train (Economy or Panoramic/Vistadome) for the scenic 2-hour ride to Aguas Calientes, where you will check into your selected hotel for the night.
Day 2: The Magnificent Machu Picchu and Return. After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide to take the bus up to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Your unforgettable experience begins with a 2.5-hour guided tour, where you will take the classic panoramic photo from the highest part of the Citadel before exploring the lower sections. Your guide will share extensive knowledge about the history and significance of this Wonder of the World.
After finishing the visit, you will take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). At the indicated time, you will board your return train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco. Book this immersive Cusco to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour—which includes hotel, train, and bus tickets, guiding, and one night’s accommodation—today and get ready for the adventure!
Included:
- Briefing the day before the tour in the lobby of your hotel in Cusco
- 1-night stay at the hotel of your choice
- Door-to-door service
- Guided visit to the Sacred Valley
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch in a restaurant in the Sacred Valley (you can request vegetarian option)
- Round-trip train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (can be economy/Vistadome observatory, or panoramic)
- Round-trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu
- English-speaking guide
- 1 bottle of water
- Pickup or return to the airport (upon request)
Essential Information:
- Cancellation Policy: This activity is non-refundable.
- Exclusions: The entrance ticket to the Sacred Valley is NOT included (required for Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo). Cost is 90 Peruvian Soles in cash (approx. $25 USD). Lunch on Day 2 in Aguas Calientes is NOT included.
- Booking Requirement: All traveler passport details (full name, passport ID, date of birth, nationality) must be provided upon booking for ticket reservations.
- Not Suitable For: Pregnant women, people over 95 years, and people over 70 years.
- Not Allowed: Luggage or large bags (only a daypack is permitted on the train).
Activity provider: FLY CUSCO PERU Travel Agency
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour from Cusco include?
This comprehensive 2-day tour includes all essential logistics: door-to-door hotel service (pickup and drop-off) and all necessary transport tickets, including the Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Circuit 1, 2, or 3), round-trip train tickets (Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes), and round-trip bus tickets to the Citadel. It also covers a buffet lunch on Day 1, one night’s accommodation in Aguas Calientes (at your chosen hotel star rating), daily breakfast, guiding for both the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu (English/Spanish/Portuguese), a briefing, and one bottle of water.
What is not covered by the tour price?
The main exclusion is the entrance ticket to the Sacred Valley (boleto turístico), which is mandatory for entry to Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo. This costs approximately 90 Peruvian Soles (around $25 USD) and must be paid in cash on Day 1. Also excluded is lunch on Day 2 in Aguas Calientes, any meals not mentioned, additional costs, and optional tips.
What types of packages are available?
The tour offers four distinct package options that combine your comfort preferences for the train journey and hotel quality:
- Economy Train and 3 Star Hotel
- Economy Train and 2 Star Hotel
- Train Observatory & 3-star Hotel
- Panoramic Train and 3 Star Hotel.
Why is the price higher than what's listed?
The base price is based on double occupancy (two people sharing a room). If you are traveling solo, the price is higher because the package guarantees you a private room. The remaining difference in pricing is determined by your chosen package option, including the quality of the train tickets (Economy versus Panoramic/Vistadome) and your selected hotel star rating.
Who is this Cusco to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour not suitable for?
Due to the activity level and altitude changes, this tour is not recommended and is not suitable for pregnant women, people over 70 years old, or people over 95 years old.
What should I bring for this tour?
You must bring your passport or ID card (required for all tickets), comfortable shoes, a jacket, comfortable clothes, and cash (Peruvian soles) for the Sacred Valley entrance ticket and other excluded meals. You should also bring sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses, a camera, insect repellent, a reusable water bottle, and a power bank.
What should I know about before going on this Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour from Cusco?
You should know that this activity is non-refundable. Since this is a small-group tour limited to 10 participants, all traveler passport details (full name, passport ID, date of birth, nationality) must be provided upon booking to secure your tickets.
What is not allowed on this tour?
You are strictly prohibited from bringing luggage or large bags onto the train; you must limit yourself to a small daypack for the overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
What will I experience during this Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley tour from Cusco?
Day 1 is dedicated to the Sacred Valley, starting with a cultural visit to a local family in Chinchero to learn about ancient weaving and interact with llamas/alpacas. You will explore the spectacular Inca ingenuity at the circular terraces of Moray and capture photos at the thousands of ponds at the Maras Salt Mines. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba and exploring the mighty Ollantaytambo fortress, you will take your selected train to Aguas Calientes for an overnight stay.
Day 2 is the culmination of the trip: after an early breakfast, you take the bus up to the Machu Picchu Citadel for a 2.5-hour expert-guided tour, capturing the classic panoramic view and exploring the architectural core. Following free time and lunch (not included) in Aguas Calientes, you will take the train and return transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.