Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days

Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days

The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days is one of the most preferred trips from Cusco to Machu Picchu. This Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour offers an introduction to the Inca civilization through a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley before arriving at Machu Picchu.

With our local expert, you will enjoy a guided tour through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. To enhance your connection between the Sacred Valley experience and Machu Picchu, we also provide lunch in Urubamba. This will be a buffet lunch with vegan options available.

The 2-day experience is perfect for families and for those who want to enjoy the best that the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu have to offer in a short time.

We are a fully local tour operator based in Cusco. For this tour, we have dedicated experts with extensive knowledge of Inca history, making this an informative and fun-filled experience.

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Tour Details

Duration

2 Days

Tour Type

Adventure

Difficulty

Moderate

Departure & Return

Cusco

Start Time

7:00 am

Group Size

12 people

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 07:00 AM. Then, in our private transportation, we will travel to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Chinchero

The experience begins with a morning drive to Chinchero, a small village where local people have preserved their weaving traditions. Historically, Chinchero was home to the summer palace of Pachacutec.

The archaeological site features agricultural terraces and aqueducts carefully designed by the Incas. Many of them are still in use today. A white church overlooking the valley also stands out, built by the Spanish conquerors on top of the remains of the Inca Royal Palace.

Maras

We will then continue to the Maras Salt Mines, formed by geometric pools located along the mountainside.

The local people feed these pools with water from nearby springs. As the water naturally evaporates, it leaves behind salt crystals that are manually collected. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation.

Moray

Our next stop will be Moray. This site features circular agricultural terraces formed by enormous depressions carved into the earth and distributed across different levels.

Each level has a different temperature. There is a difference of up to 15 degrees between the upper and lower terraces.

The Incas experimented here with crop-growing conditions. Moray functioned as an agricultural laboratory for the Inca civilization.

Urubamba

Afterward, we will stop in Urubamba for lunch.

Ollantaytambo

We will continue to Ollantaytambo, a town that showcases Inca urban planning. The town is surrounded by two important Inca archaeological sites. Our professional guide will provide you with a detailed tour of the site.

Aguas Calientes

You will then board the train to the Aguas Calientes station. It will be a scenic journey where you can appreciate the changing landscape, from the snow-capped Andean peaks to the tropical forest.

In Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Town, we will accommodate you in a private room with a private bathroom included.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Inclusions

What's included

Transfer from your hotel in Cusco
Transportation to visit the Sacred Valley
Lunch in Urubamba
Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back
Entrance to the Machu Picchu site
1 night’s accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
Transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
Guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

What's not included

Entrance to the Sacred Valley (70 soles for a partial ticket or 140 soles for a full ticket)
Admission to the Maras Salt Mines (10 soles)
Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional)
Any personal expenses

Packing List

We recommend that you bring essential and practical items so you can comfortably enjoy your 2-day experience in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

Backpack
Reusable water bottle
Cash
Passport or ID
Snacks

Frequently Asked Questions

Resolve the most common questions about the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days before starting this experience from Cusco.

Do I need to book the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ticket in advance?

Yes. Permits for Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are limited and usually sell out between six and seven months before the trip. It is recommended to book them well in advance.

What type of accommodation is included in Aguas Calientes?

Does the lunch in Urubamba include vegetarian or vegan options?

What is the train journey to Aguas Calientes like?

How long is the guided tour in Machu Picchu?

Which places are visited during the Sacred Valley tour?

Is the Sacred Valley tourist ticket included in the tour?

Is there free time to explore Machu Picchu on my own?

What alternative is there if I cannot get a ticket for Huayna Picchu?

What documents should I bring for the tour?

Starting at

$420per person

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37 Reviews

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Do you have any questions?

Feel free to call us. We’re a team of experts and would be happy to speak with you.

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Did this four day Salkantay Trek with them as the Inca Trail was sold out. It was very pleasant experience and Richard, our guide took great effort inmaking this trip a memorable one. The camping sites were located in quiet parts of the trek, giving us opportunity to get good rest after a day full of hike. The food were all freshly cooked and authentic. Highly recommend
  
 
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I booked this four day Choquequirao trek after not being able to hike the Inca Trail due to lack of availability. The trip was very well organised, the tour company took care of everything from transport and food to accomodation and entrance tickets. The guide was very nice and spoke good English. The site itself was very less crowded and scenic. Higly recommend visiting Choquequirao if you want to know more about the Incas history.
  
 
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   Erick W 
 
 
 
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Did this two day trek with Richard, our guide. He was very friendly, informative and passionate to share his knowledge about the local traditions and customs. The trek included all meals and were all freshly cooked. The camping sites were located overlooking the valley. The red valley trip was the highlight and i truly enjoyed it more than the rainbow mountain.
  
 
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I took the 4-day, 3-night tour to Choquequirao, and it was definitely an amazing experience. The organization was excellent, the service was outstanding throughout, and the team was always attentive and professional. Plus, the atmosphere was super fun, which made the whole trip even more special. I highly recommend this tour company if you're looking for a well-planned adventure full of great moments 😉
  
 
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Hi everyone, I highly recommend the Choquequirao tour (the one I did) with this agency because of all my options, it offered the best guaranteed service. There were no problems, so I'm very satisfied.
  
 
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I did the Machu Picchu-Inca Trail tour with this agency, 100% recommended guys, the service was excellent and seeing all these places was simply beautiful
  
 
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Visiting Manu National Park with this agency was truly the best choice! 👌 The Peruvian rainforest is truly magnificent and wonderful, and the agency really gives you the opportunity to experience the best of it.
  
 
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 Verified A Remarkable Journey to Choquequirao
An unforgettable 5-star adventure to Choquequirao, with breathtaking views, incredible Inca ruins, and a true sense of untouched beauty throughout the trek. The experience was made even better by our tour guide, Richard, who was knowledgeable, funny, and kind—he kept us motivated, shared fascinating insights, and made every moment along the journey even more enjoyable.
  
 
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I'm Nancy and I loved the experience we had with the tour. We had a wonderful experience to remember. The service was excellent, punctual, and professional from everyone who accompanied us. We'll definitely be back, thank you so much! 🤗
  
 
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We had an unforgettable experience with this company visiting Manu National Park for two days. My family and I are very happy to have enjoyed such a well-organized tour. We saw monkeys, birds, snakes, capybaras, caimans, and much more. Thank you for this great experience, Trails to Machu Picchu.

      
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did the Machu Picchu-Inca Trail tour with this agency, 100% recommended guys, the service was excellent and seeing all these places was simply beautiful
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Visiting Manu National Park with this agency was truly the best choice! 👌 The Peruvian rainforest is truly magnificent and wonderful, and the agency really gives you the opportunity to experience the best of it.
  
 
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   Luis Fernando Chullo Ochoa 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tuvimos un viaje inolvidable al parque manu de 2 dias 1 noche.
Fue un tour inolvidable para nosotro y lo disfrutamod al maximo.
Esta agencia de viajes es muy recomendable, desde el transporte, aalimentacion, guiado profecional y toda la logistica muy bien organizada gracias por todo señores de traisl to machupicchu
  
 
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   David Soncco C. (D.v.D) 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fue uno bonita experiencia realizar el tour al Parque Nacional del Manu por 3 días, los guías super buenísimos que  nos ayudaron a llevarnos una bonita experiencia, muy atentos y super divertidos!!!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good tour that I have done, highly recommended to know the Inca Trail🙂😌
  
 
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   Nelly Montalvo Pacco 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tuvimos la oportunidad de ir con mi familia a conocer Cusco y la experiancia fue única, lo pasamos muy bien desde el transporte, nuestro guía fue muy profesional, la alimentación   excelente.
Hizo que mi estancia fuera realmente memorable.
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