Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu — 2 Days / 1 Night
About this experience
Explore the heart of the Inca Empire over 2 days: the Sacred Valley with Pisac and Ollantaytambo, overnight in Aguas Calientes for an early-morning visit to Machu Picchu.
Detailed Itinerary
We pick up our passengers from their accommodations between 07:00 and 07:30 a.m. First stop: Taray Viewpoint for a panoramic view of the valley, cornfields and the Sacred River.
Pisac Ruins: Inca terraces and local market.
Village of Lamay: photo stop to appreciate one of the area's typical dishes — EL CUY AL PALO.
Buffet lunch in Urubamba, capital of the Sacred Valley.
Ollantaytambo: Inca fortress with temples dedicated to water and sun. Then by train to Aguas Calientes. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Breakfast in Aguas Calientes. Bus up to the Sanctuary (20 minutes). 2-hour guided tour visiting Inca workshops, Moon Temple, Sun Temple and Condor Temple.
Free time to explore the citadel.
Return to Aguas Calientes. Return train to Ollantaytambo. Transfer to Cusco — end of service.
What's included
- Round-trip private hotel transfer
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba (day 1)
- Round-trip train (Ollantaytambo ↔ Aguas Calientes)
- One night at hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Bus to Machu Picchu Sanctuary
- Official Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Bilingual official guide
Not included
- Day 1 breakfast and dinners
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entrance (USD 55 extra)
- Tips and personal expenses
Important Notes
- Huayna Picchu: book at least 3 months in advance (+USD 55)
- Machu Picchu Mountain: book at least 1 month in advance (+USD 55)
What to Bring
- Hiking shoes
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Warm clothing and rain poncho
- Snacks and water bottles