From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

Overview

This 2-day tour from Cusco explores the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, ideal for those interested in Inca archaeology and Andean culture.

Highlights

• Explore the Sacred Valley
• Visit key Inca archaeological sites
• Enjoy scenic train rides
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Itinerary

Day 1: You will be picked up at 8:00 am from your hotel to visit the Sacred Valley. The day begins in Pisac, where you explore the Inca archaeological site featuring stone walls, terraces, irrigation systems, and the largest Inca cemetery. Then, visit the Pisac craft market offering ceramics, textiles, jewelry, Andean instruments, alpaca products, and souvenirs.

Next, continue approximately one hour to Urubamba for lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients. In the afternoon, visit the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex to see Inca stonework and structures, including temples, terraces, warehouses, and a large monolith, as well as the ancient city built atop Inca foundations.

Later, take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, where staff will assist with hotel check-in if accommodation is included. You can choose to book this tour with or without overnight accommodation.

Day 2: In the morning, your guide will pick you up at the hotel to board transport ascending a path with views over the Urubamba River canyon. At Machu Picchu, you will tour the terraces, stairways, ceremonial precincts, and urban areas. After the guided visit, lunch is available at local restaurants. Return by train to Ollantaytambo, then transfer back to your Cusco hotel, concluding the tour.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tours in English or Spanish
• Roundtrip train tickets (Tourist or Panoramic class)
• Roundtrip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
• Certified guide
• Accommodation (optional, standard or superior category)
• Lunch in Aguas Calientes
• 24-hour assistance

Excludes

• Entrance fees to Pisac and Ollantaytambo (approximately 22 USD)
• Lunch in the Sacred Valley
• Drinks
• Tips

Important Information

• Cancellations are non-refundable for the Machu Picchu entrance ticket portion due to new ticketing regulations.
• Pick-up times depend on your confirmed train departure and will be communicated a few days before your tour.

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable.

Booking Tips

Book well in advance to secure train tickets and preferred accommodation. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and water. The best time to visit is during the dry season from May to September.