The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour is perfect for those with limited time who still want to experience the valley’s most breathtaking highlights. Guided by a professional expert, you will journey through some of the most remarkable ancient sites, including the colorful town of Chinchero and its renowned Textile Center, the dazzling Salt Mines of Maras, and the fascinating circular terraces of Moray, an ingenious Inca agricultural laboratory.
The adventure culminates with an unforgettable visit to the legendary Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, where history, mystery, and breathtaking scenery come together in one of the world's most iconic destinations.
Enhance your journey by traveling aboard a panoramic train, offering stunning views of the lush cloud forest landscapes along the way. Don’t miss this chance to explore Machu Picchu in an unforgettable way. Daily departures available—reserve your spot today!
We'll pick you up from the lobby or front door of your hotel, Airbnb, hostel, or any accommodation located in Cusco's historic center.
Start your adventure with a hotel pickup between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. Your first stop is Chinchero, a charming Andean town known for its impressive Inca walls and a historic colonial church. Here, you’ll experience a live demonstration of traditional Andean textile weaving, where local artisans will reveal their ancestral techniques. Next, head to Moray, a fascinating Inca site featuring circular agricultural terraces once used for crop experimentation at different altitudes. From there, continue to the picturesque salt mines of Maras, where over 3,000 salt pools cascade down the hillside, creating a stunning visual spectacle. In the late afternoon, travel to Ollantaytambo to board a scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Spend the evening resting and preparing for the following day’s highlight.
Our first visit will be to the main square, filled with its well-preserved Inka walls and altars. Our next visit will be to the Textile Center for the introduction and learning experience of the art of Andean textiles. Local weavers will guide you through a step-by-step process of the ancient science of Andean weaving as it has been done time before the Inkas.
Our next stop is Moray and its panoramic terraces of concentric rings, which has been proven to be a test center for understanding the various climates and temperatures of different crops or agricultural plants, perhaps even used for the domestication of different vegetables.
we will descend lower in elevation to the salt mines of Maras, a vital production center dating back to pre-Inca times. Here there are over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountainside, filled daily by water seeping from the Earth, what we call the tears of Mother Earth!
The day begins early with breakfast before boarding one of the morning buses to Machu Picchu (2,430 meters or 7,972 feet). Upon entering the Inca citadel, your guide will lead you on an in-depth tour, sharing the captivating history of this iconic site and explaining its most remarkable features, such as temples, ceremonial areas, terraces, and storage structures. If you’ve secured an additional ticket in advance, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore either Huayna Picchu (2,720 meters or 8,924 feet) or Machu Picchu Mountain (3,082 meters or 10,111 feet) for a breathtaking perspective of the surroundings. After the guided tour, the group will return to Aguas Calientes for a brief rest and lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll board a train back to Ollantaytambo, where a private van will be waiting to take you to Cusco.
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