Sacred Valley VIP Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days

4.9
(222 reviews)
Cusco, Peru

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour is one of the best ways to experience Cusco’s most important attractions in just two days. Visit an alpaca center, the Taray viewpoint, Pisac Archaeological Site and Market, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and the historic town of Ollantaytambo.

After dinner, board the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes and spend the night in a comfortable 3-star hotel. The following morning, explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide along your confirmed circuit. Afterward, return to Cusco by Expedition train and tourist van.

Tour Highlights

• Travel with an experienced local guide
• Meet llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos
• Explore Pisac, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo
• Browse traditional crafts at Pisac Market
• Enjoy beautiful views throughout the Sacred Valley
• Spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Explore Machu Picchu on a 2–3-hour guided tour
• Travel round trip aboard the Expedition train

What's Included

Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Round-trip transport from Cusco and Sacred Valley hotels
Lunch
Dinner
Round-trip bus tickets (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu)
Official bilingual tour guide (English / Spanish)
1-night 3-star hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Round-trip Expedition train tickets (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes)
Optional hikes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Lunch on day 2
Optional tips for tour drivers and local guides

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We also pick up from AirBnB's and any other locations inside Cusco city and Sacred Valley.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco - Pisaq - Maras - Moray - Ollantaytambo

    10 stops
  • Cusco (Pass by)

    Your day begins with pickup from your Cusco hotel at approximately 7:00 a.m. Travel by comfortable tourist vehicle into the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas.

  • 1
    Manos De La Comunidad

    Meet llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos up close. Learn about their importance to Andean culture and traditional textiles, with time to take photos.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mirador Taray

    Stop at the Taray viewpoint for sweeping views of the Sacred Valley, the Urubamba River, green farmland, and the surrounding Andes.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Parque Arqueologico Pisac

    Explore the impressive Pisac Archaeological Site, including its mountain terraces, temples, water channels, and ancient stone structures. Your guide will explain how the Incas adapted this remarkable complex to the landscape.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Pisac Market

    Walk through the colorful Pisac Market, where local artisans offer handmade textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and traditional crafts. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and experience modern Andean culture.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Urubamba

    Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant in the heart of the Sacred Valley, featuring a variety of dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Archaeological Site of Moray

    Discover Moray’s remarkable circular terraces, believed to have been used by the Incas to study crops and different growing conditions created by the site’s microclimates.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Salinas de Maras

    See thousands of white salt pools covering the mountainside at the Maras Salt Mines. Local families continue to harvest salt here using methods passed down through generations.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Ollantaytambo

    Explore Ollantaytambo’s impressive archaeological site, massive terraces, temples, original Inca streets, and flowing water channels. After the visit, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before boarding the Expedition train.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Aguas Calientes (Pass by)

    Travel aboard the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. Upon arrival, check into your comfortable 3-star hotel and rest before visiting Machu Picchu the following morning.

  • Day 2

    Machu Picchu tour - Return to Cusco

    3 stops
  • 9
    Machu Picchu

    After breakfast at your hotel, take an early bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. Remember to bring your original passport and entrance ticket. Enjoy a 2–3-hour guided tour along your confirmed circuit. Explore terraces, temples, plazas, viewpoints, and sacred spaces while learning about the history of this extraordinary Inca city. We request Circuit 2 when available; otherwise, we secure the best official alternative. Optional hikes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain require separate advance tickets. After your visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch at a restaurant of your choice. Lunch is not included.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Ollantaytambo (Pass by)

    Board the afternoon Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our driver will be waiting outside the station to take you back to Cusco.

  • Cusco (Pass by)

    Continue by comfortable van through the Sacred Valley to Cusco. Drop-off at your hotel is usually around 7:30 p.m., depending on the train schedule and traffic conditions.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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