Peru · Archaeology

2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Group Tour from Cusco

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Chinchero, Moray, Salineras, and Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley
  • 02 Visit Machu Picchu with a guided tour of the citadel
  • 03 Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes included
  • 04 Travel by train between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
  • 05 See traditional textile-making techniques in Chinchero
  • 06 Discover Inca agricultural terraces at Moray
  • 07 Round-trip bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu included

Discover two of Peru’s most iconic experiences in one journey, combining the highlights of the Sacred Valley with a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Travel through Chinchero, Moray, Salineras, and Ollantaytambo, exploring Inca history, traditional textiles, and remarkable mountain landscapes along the way.

After an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes, continue to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of this extraordinary archaeological site, including landmarks such as the Temple of the Three Windows and the solar clock. This 2-day group tour is ideal for travellers who want to experience the cultural richness of the Sacred Valley and the wonder of Machu Picchu in a short time.

Discover two of Peru’s most iconic experiences in one journey, combining the highlights of the Sacred Valley with a guided visit to Machu Picchu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, Maras
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

chinchero archeological site and market

 We will visit the charming town of where you will explore the archeological center a colonial temple and a local family´s home where you will see how to make the natural colors of wools to make the textiles that you can buy if you want.

Moray

Here you will find an experimental agricultural terraces This is a unique archaeological site of its kind in the region. One of them is the gigantic depressions or natural hollows on the surface of the earth that were used to construct in its contours terraces or agricultural platforms that served as an agricultural laboratory for the inca Empire.

Salineras

Are constituted by about 3000 small wells with an average area of about 5 m², during the dry season every 3 days are filled or "water" with salty water emanating from a natural spring located in the part upper wells so that when water, the salt contained in this evaporate, gradually solidifies.

Ollantaytambo

The Inca fortress and Ollantaytambo Citadel: One of the last living Inca towns located on the opposite site of Pisac and 80 km from the city of Cusco end, its streets maintain the same line to the Inca, the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo was a strategic military, religious and agricultural center. the tour ends approximately 4:00 pm at the Ollantaytambo station where we will board the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes or Machupicchu town where we will spend the night.

*Night Hotel in Aguas Calientes 3***

Aguas Calientes of Machupicchu village

this night we will relax in our hotel because the next day we will go up to Machu picchu  and explore the arecheological site.

2
Day 02

Machu Picchu

  •  AM we will have breakfast and then go to board the bus to take us to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • Then we will have a guided tour of this magical place for 2 hours and 30 minutes, knowing the temple of the three windows, the solar clock, among other places on the route  that will included in the entrance ticket of Machupicchu.
  • A prudent time take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you can get a delicius lunch time.
  • Finally take the train back to Ollantaytambo where we expect the transport back to Cusco.
  •  Estimated time of arrival at Cusco 7:00 pm .

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. 6 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Sacred Valley Tour (Professional guide, Driver)
  • Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • Night Hotel Aguas Calientes 3 *** category
  • Bus up - down Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes
  • Professional guide (english – spanish)
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Hotel pick up and drop off (door to door service)

What's Not Included

  • - Sacred valley (Chinchero, moray, salineras, ollantaytambo)
  • Waynapicchu Ticket (request in advance and will provide you the availability)
  • Tips (optional)
  • Breakst on day 1, Lunches and Dinners

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 bag of 8 kl in the train.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • the hotels that you can choose in Aguas Calientes could be ( Htl Terrazas de Luna - Htl Ferre boulevard)
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • We will contact you the day before of the tour just to makesure the time to pick up and the location

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cusco..

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