Machu Picchu with Sacred Valley of the Incas 2D/1N

Sacred Valley, Perú

Description

Experience the complete combination of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu citadel in this 2-day/1-night tour. Day 1: Hotel pickup at 8:30 AM. Visit Chinchero archaeological site with spectacular valley views. Explore a traditional craft center with alpaca wool dyeing demonstrations. Continue to Moray, the unique Inca agricultural laboratory with circular terraces. Visit the impressive salt terraces of Salineras at 3,018m, an active salt extraction site since Inca times. Buffet lunch in Urubamba. Afternoon guided exploration of Ollantaytambo fortress where residents still inhabit 500-year-old structures. At 4:36 PM, board tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Hotel check-in with private bathroom and hot water. 7:30 PM guide briefing. Day 2: 5:40 AM bus departure to Machu Picchu. 2-hour guided tour exploring main sectors including Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Three Windows, and Intihuatana. 9 AM-12 PM free exploration time. Lunch in Aguas Calientes. 5:50 PM return train to Ollantaytambo. Bus transfer to Cusco, arriving approximately 10:40 PM.

Detailed Itinerary

1

Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

Hotel pickup at 8:30 AM. Tourist bus journey to the Sacred Valley. Arrival at Chinchero (3,754m), an archaeological site with spectacular valley views. Visit a traditional craft center where you'll witness alpaca wool dyeing using ancestral techniques. Continue to Moray (3,600m), known as the Inca agricultural laboratory. Explore Moray's circular terraces and then visit the impressive salt terraces of Salineras (3,018m), an active salt extraction site since Inca times. Buffet lunch in Urubamba. Afternoon guided exploration of Ollantaytambo (2,792m), the best-preserved Inca fortress where residents still inhabit 500-year-old structures. At 4:36 PM, transfer to the train station for tourist train journey to Aguas Calientes (2,040m). Arrival at sunset. Hotel check-in with private bathroom and hot water. At 7:30 PM, guide briefing about Machu Picchu.
Comidas: Lunch Alojamiento: 3-star hotel with private bathroom and hot water in Aguas Calientes Distancia: 120 km Dificultad: easy
Cusco - Hotel
08:30 AM

Hotel pickup in Cusco

Duración: 0 minutes

Chinchero
10:00 AM

Chinchero archaeological site with Sacred Valley views

Duración: 1.5 hours

Traditional Craft Center - Chinchero
11:30 AM

Alpaca wool dyeing demonstration using ancestral techniques

Duración: 1 hour

Moray
01:00 PM

Inca agricultural laboratory with circular terraces

Duración: 1.5 hours

Salineras
02:30 PM

Salt terraces active since Inca times - 3,018m

Duración: 1 hour

Urubamba
03:30 PM

Buffet lunch

Duración: 1.5 hours

Ollantaytambo
03:45 PM

Guided exploration of the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo

Duración: 1.5 hours

Train Station - Ollantaytambo
04:36 PM

Tourist train journey to Aguas Calientes

Duración: 2 hours

Aguas Calientes
07:00 PM

Hotel check-in, rest, guide briefing at 7:30 PM

Duración: rest

2

Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco

5:40 AM bus departure to Machu Picchu entrance. Arrival at the citadel (2,430m) for a 2-hour guided exploration of main sectors: Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Three Windows, Intihuatana, Sacred Plaza and other spectacular archaeological sites. From 9 AM to 12 PM, free time to explore Machu Picchu at your own pace, take photographs and enjoy the views. Lunch in Aguas Calientes restaurant. Return by tourist train at 5:50 PM to Ollantaytambo (2 hours). Bus transfer to Cusco, arrival approximately 10:40 PM.
Comidas: Lunch Alojamiento: Return to Cusco Distancia: 150 km Dificultad: moderate
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Entrance
05:40 AM

Bus to Machu Picchu entrance

Duración: 1 hour

Machu Picchu
07:00 AM

2-hour guided tour of main sectors and temples

Duración: 2 hours

Machu Picchu
09:00 AM

Free time to explore at your own pace and take photographs

Duración: 3 hours

Aguas Calientes
12:00 PM

Lunch at local restaurant

Duración: 1.5 hours

Train Station - Ollantaytambo
05:50 PM

Return tourist train journey to Ollantaytambo

Duración: 2 hours

Cusco
08:00 PM

Bus transfer to Cusco, arrival approximately 10:40 PM

Duración: 2.5 hours

Tour Details

Includes

  • Sacred Valley tourist ticket (Consetur)
  • Buffet lunch Day 1 in Urubamba
  • Lunch Day 2 in Aguas Calientes
  • Machu Picchu entrance tickets
  • Round-trip tourist train (Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes)
  • 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes with private bathroom and hot water
  • Tourist bus transportation (all segments)
  • Professional bilingual guide for 2 hours
  • Permanent tour assistance
  • Hotel transfers (pickup and drop-off)
  • Chinchero entrance fee
  • Moray entrance fee
  • Ollantaytambo entrance fee
  • Traditional craft center visit

Not Included

  • Hot springs entrance fees
  • Additional meals not mentioned
  • Personal expenses
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Optional climbs (Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain)

Tour Route

Explore the places you'll visit during this incredible journey

1. Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

Inicio
Destino
Paradas
9 paradas
Estilo:

Itinerario

1
08:30 AM
Cusco - Hotel
Duración: 0 minutes
2
10:00 AM
Chinchero
Duración: 1.5 hours
3
11:30 AM
Traditional Craft Center - Chinchero
Duración: 1 hour
4
01:00 PM
Moray
Duración: 1.5 hours
5
02:30 PM
Salineras
Duración: 1 hour
6
03:30 PM
Urubamba
Duración: 1.5 hours
7
03:45 PM
Ollantaytambo
Duración: 1.5 hours
8
04:36 PM
Train Station - Ollantaytambo
Duración: 2 hours
9
07:00 PM
Aguas Calientes
Duración: rest
120 km
Distancia
easy
Dificultad
3754m
Altitud máx
9
Paradas

2. Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco

Inicio
Destino
Paradas
6 paradas
Estilo:

Itinerario

1
05:40 AM
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu Entrance
Duración: 1 hour
2
07:00 AM
Machu Picchu
Duración: 2 hours
3
09:00 AM
Machu Picchu
Duración: 3 hours
4
12:00 PM
Aguas Calientes
Duración: 1.5 hours
5
05:50 PM
Train Station - Ollantaytambo
Duración: 2 hours
6
08:00 PM
Cusco
Duración: 2.5 hours
150 km
Distancia
moderate
Dificultad
2430m
Altitud máx
6
Paradas
USD 245.00
per person