Peru · Sunrise Tours

2-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with Sacred Valley and Sunrise

2 Days Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Sacred Valley and ruins of the Incan Civilization
02 Visit the typical Peruvian market and famous craft fair in Pisac
03 Discover the fortress of Ollantaytambo and its living Inca heritage
04 Admire the majestic sunrise over the citadel of Machu Picchu
05 Enjoy a scenic train ride between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes

Explore the Sacred Valley and the ruins of the Incan Civilization on this 2-day journey from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. Visit the typical Peruvian market and archaeological site of Pisac, see the picturesque andenerías cultivated on the mountainside, and discover the fortress of Ollantaytambo, where descendants of the Incas still live in Inca houses. Enjoy a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes and an early visit to Machu Picchu to admire the majestic sunrise and explore its most important sites.

Take a 30-minute trip to the citadel of Machu Picchu, arriving at 6:00 AM to admire the majestic sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Písac, Ollantaytambo

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sacred Valley, Pisac and Train to Aguas Calientes

Start the tour at 8:00 in the morning with a visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Head to Pisac and visit the typical Peruvian market.
See the famous craft fair and the archaeological site of Pisac.
Discover the picturesque andenerías cultivated on the mountainside.
Continue to the town of Urubamba for lunch.
Visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, where descendants of the Incas still live in Inca houses.
Proceed to the Ollantaytambo train station and board the train to the town of Aguas Calientes.

Day 02

Sunrise at Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco

Wake up early and have breakfast.
Board the first bus at 5:30 AM.
Take a 30-minute trip to the citadel of Machu Picchu, arriving at 6:00 AM to admire the majestic sunrise.
Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour with your Peru tour guide to discover the most important places in Machu Picchu.
Enjoy free time to visit Machu Picchu on your own.
Descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and board the return train to Ollantaytambo.
Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cusco 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Buffet lunch in Urubamba
Round-trip train tickets on the Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes/Ollantaytambo route
Round-trip bus tickets on the Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes route
Professional Peru guide in Machu Picchu