Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 days / 1 night

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Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu 2 Days / 1 Night includes admission to Machu Picchu through Circuit 2, the most requested option for offering the most complete experience within the citadel, available only if reserved in advance. If Circuit 2 is sold out for your travel date, we will arrange your entry through Circuit 3 or Circuit 1, according to official availability. In all cases, you will enjoy an extraordinary experience at Machu Picchu, as the tour is conducted with a private guide, ensuring a personalized visit, detailed explanations, and the best possible experience within the confirmed circuit of the Inca citadel

Sumary

Places you will visit on the first day:

Chinchero
Moray
Salt mine of Maras
Urubamba
Ollantaytambo
Aguas Calientes Town

Places you will visit on the second day of the tour:

Machu Picchu guided tour
Return of Aguas Calientes

Itinerary

Itinerary of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 days / 1 night:

DAY 1: SACRED VALLEY TOUR AND THE CONNECTION TO AGUAS CALIENTES

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco at 6:20 to 6:50 am and travel for one hour by private van to Chincheros, a small village with beautiful views of the Sacred Valley. In this charming village, you will see adobe homes, narrow cobbled streets, and people in traditional Peruvian clothing. Here, the villagers still practice many Inca traditions and crafts. If you wish, you will see the demonstration of how wool is washed and dyed using native plants and minerals.

We will then continue our journey to Moray in order to see the fascinating site used by the Incas for agricultural experiments and cultivating seeds. There, you will learn how cleverly designed a drainage system at the bottom of the terraces in order to avoid flooding during the rainy season.

After the tour of Moray, you will take a 20 minute bus ride to the salt mines of Maras. At this amazing site, you can see the pans fed by saline spring water that were built on steep terraces along one side of a narrow valley. The water is sent through the network of channels where the water slowly evaporates leaving the salt behind. Salt has been collected from Maras since pre-Incan times and it is thought that a collective of salt miners has maintained the terraces and channels for hundreds of years.

We will continue our scenic journey to the amazing town of Ollantaytambo. Ollantaytambo is a classic Incan city which conserves the traditional Incan urban construction of narrow streets adjacent to flowing streams. As you walk through the stone streets, the gentle sound of flowing water will make it easy for you to imagine the city as it was in the time of the Incas. In the upper part of the town, there is an impressive ceremonial center that was used for water worship and also a mighty fortress that protected the access point to the lower part of the valley. We will follow the beautiful route to Urubamba, the heart of the Sacred Valley, where we will stop for a buffet lunch.

Finally, we will board an afternoon train to Aguas Calientes, a town near the base of Machu Picchu. In Aguas Calientes, you will have time to explore the town and we will provide you with one-night accommodation in a hostel. The hostel can be upgraded to a hotel if you prefer. At night, we will discuss what time you would like to wake up the next morning for your tour to Machu Picchu.

Modality: Adventure, cultural and ecological
Duration: 1 day
Degree of difficulty: None,
Languages: English, Spanish
Departure Time: 6:20 a.m. to 6:50 a.m.
End of the tour in Ollantaytambo: 3:20 pm approximately
Maximum number of participants: 20 per group in the sacred valley tour
Periods: All year round, recommended April – November
Maximum height: 3, 800 meters above sea level

DAY 2: GUIDED TOUR IN MACHU PICCHU AND RETURN TO CUSCO

Visiting Machu Picchu
There are two ways to reach Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes:

Hike: For a more active experience, you can hike from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, which takes approximately 1.5 hours.

Bus: The fastest and easiest option. Buses take you directly to the entrance of the site. Each journey lasts 25 minutes, and the ticket is included in the tour package

Inside Machu Picchu
Once inside the Inca citadel, you’ll enjoy a guided tour lasting approximately two hours. You’ll explore the most important sectors of this ancient wonder, including temples, houses, terraces, and agricultural areas. The ingenuity of Inca engineering—far ahead of its time—continues to inspire awe and curiosity to this day.

After the Tour
Once your visit to Machu Picchu is over, you’ll take a bus back down to Aguas Calientes. In town, you’ll find plenty of great spots to relax and enjoy lunch. After your meal, make your way to the train station in time for your return departure

Can I Still Climb Huayna Picchu?
Yes, you may still have the chance to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain, but please note:

The climb is only allowed in the morning and is split into two entry groups:

Group 1: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Group 2: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

You can choose to climb either before or after your scheduled visit to Machu Picchu, depending on availability and your ticket.

Note: Machu Picchu Inca site is different from Machu Picchu Mountain. When most people refer to Machu Picchu, they are referring to the archeological site. Machu Picchu Mountain requires a separate permit to climb. Please notify us if you are interested and we can book this for you. It must be done in advance and is a part of your entry into the site

New Regulations for Visiting Machu Picchu

In June 1st 2024, a new regulation has been implemented with the aim of protecting and preserving the Machu Picchu citadel. Access to Machu Picchu has been reorganized into 3 distinct circuits, which are further divided into 10 types of tickets.

To explore the entire citadel of Machu Picchu, visitors must purchase two different tickets, each allowing entry to a separate circuit. Additionally, each circuit has specific schedules and a limited number of available spots, making it essential to plan your visit to Machu Picchu 3 to 4 months in advance. If you wish to combine different tickets for a more comprehensive experience, it is recommended to check the compatibility of the schedules. A minimum interval of two hours between entries is suggested, and at least four hours if choosing the Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu routes.

With this new entry system, visitors must board the bus to Machu Picchu 40 minutes to 1 hour before the visit time printed on their ticket. This measure helps prevent unnecessary lines in Machu Picchu Pueblo and avoids crowding at the entrance gates to the Inca city.

For more detailed information you can refer to our “Schedules and New Circuits for Visiting Machu Picchu” link or contact us for further assistance. We are here to ensure you have an unforgettable experience at Machu Picchu.

Price

Price of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2D/1N:

375 dollars per person

The reservation of hotel is subject to space availability.
The cost of the tour packages is based on a double room.
Prices do not include VAT for Peruvian passengers.

The return train schedule at the end of the Tour/Trek: It is the Expedition Train at 18:20pm or 19:00pm DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY.

If you prefer the earlier train return we can reserve it for an additional cost of 35 dollars per person; the times you can choose are: 14:55pm or 16:35pm. We also offer the option to reserve the 3:40pm Vistadome train for an additional cost of $65 per person. Please, tell us in advance what is the train schedule of your preference. We inform you that none of the reserved trains go directly to Cusco, the trains only arrive at the Ollantaytambo or Poroy stations. In any of the cases we will always guarantee the shipment of a transport that will pick them up and bring them back to Cusco.

Can I exchange my return train ticket for an earlier one? in the same station of Aguas Calientes?

Yes, you can make this change in person at the Aguas Calientes train station. However, they will ask you to pay an additional fee to change the ticket and this change will be subject to the availability of spaces and schedules on the train.

How long does the return trip to Cusco take?

It’s about 3 hours. You will first board a train in Aguas Calientes to the train station in Ollantaytambo for 1h30m; then a transfer from our office will be waiting for you at the exit of the train station with a sign that will have your name on it to take you to our car/van back to Cusco for approximately 1h30m; finally it will take you to your hotel/hostel. You will receive your train tickets once your tour in Machu Picchu has finished.

discounts

For children under 18 years 20 dollars discount
Children under 7 years 50 dollars

Inclusions

Icluded in the tour Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 days / 1 night:

Private guided experience at Machu Picchu
Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
Professional guide (English/Spanish) during the group tour of the Sacred Valley
Tourist transportation for the group tour of the Sacred Valley
Lunch during the Sacred Valley tour
One-way train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes on the first day
One night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (double or twin room; if traveling solo, a US$20 surcharge
applies for a private room with added comfort)
Round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo on the second day
Return transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Does not Included in the tour Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 days / 1 night:

Breakfast on the first day
Dinner in Aguas Calientes
Lunch in Aguas Calientes on the last day

Sacred Valley Tour Entrance Fees:
To visit the main archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley and Cusco, it is necessary to purchase the Tourist Ticket (BT – Boleto Turístico). This ticket can be purchased in the city of Cusco (at the Municipality office) or directly at the first archaeological site you visit, such as Chinchero. Please note that payment is accepted only in cash and in local currency (Peruvian soles). US dollars, other foreign currencies, credit/debit cards, and electronic payments are not accepted. It is recommended to bring the exact amount to facilitate the purchase.

There are two types of tickets available:

General Tourist Ticket – 130 soles: Valid for 10 days. Includes entrance to 16 sites, such as Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay, several museums in Cusco, and southern sites like Tipón and Pikillacta.

Partial Tourist Ticket – 70 soles: Valid for 2 days. Includes 4 Sacred Valley sites: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac. Ideal for travelers with a shorter itinerary focused on this region.

Maras Salt Mines – 20 soles: Entrance to the Maras Salt Mines is not included in the Tourist Ticket and must be paid separately in cash at the entrance.

What to Bring

What you need to Bring to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 days / 1 night:

Small Day pack
Original Passport or the document which made the reservation
A jacket for the cold
Pocho for the rain
A canteen with water is mandatory. The authorities will not allow the use or/or entry of plastic bottles in
Machu Picchu.
hat to protect from the sun
blocker
Insect repellent
Money to cover your extra expenses
Swimsuit in case you want to go to the thermal baths

Faq

Faq of the What you need to Bring to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2 days / 1 night:

At what time will we board the one-way train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes?

We will board the train at the Ollantaytambo station at approximately 4:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. towards the town of Aguas Calientes, where the hotel staff awaits us to take us to the hotel, where we will spend the night. (Optionally we can enjoy the hot springs of this place)

How much does the tourist ticket cost and where can I buy it?

You have two options to buy the tourist ticket: The first is to buy the complete tourist ticket that costs 130 soles and lasts 10 days and allows you to visit 16 places in Cusco and the second is to buy the partial ticket that costs 70 soles and lasts only 2 days and will only allow you to visit Pisaq, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros

Any of the tickets can be purchased at the first destination to visit during the tour

Important: The tourist ticket does not include:

-Entrance to the Qoricancha or Convent of Santo Domingo (20 soles)
-Entrance to the Cathedral of Cusco (40 soles)