Get the best of both worlds in 2 days by combining a tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas to see the top archeological sites around Cusco with a tour of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a World Heritage property and world-class tourist destination. Among the main towns of the Sacred Valley that you’ll see on day 1 is the Ollantaytambo Archeological Complex, a monumental architectural piece of the Inca Empire, strategically located to control the entrance to the valley. Early the second day, your tour guide will take you through the citadel of Machu Picchu, an architectural gem found deep in the cloud forest with its perfectly carved stone constructions in harmony with the environment.
Itinerary – DAY 1: Sacred Valley
- Pickup at your hotel in Cusco
- Archeological sites visited before lunch:
- Town of Chinchero
- Moray Incan Ruins
- Salt Mines of Maras (entrance fee not included in price)
- Buffet lunch at Urubamba (not included in price)
- Archeological site visited after lunch:
- Ollantaytambo Archeological Complex
- Train to Aguas Calientes
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes (not included in price)
- Early night’s rest at a hotel in Aguas Calientes – guide will coordinate with you on the time to meet the next morning
Itinerary – DAY 2: Machu Picchu
- Breakfast provided by your hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Meet with guide early to take bus up to the Machu Picchu Archeological Site
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu in English (2-3 hours)
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Lunch at a restaurant of your choice in Aguas Calientes (not included in price)
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transport from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco
Included in Tour Package:
- Pickup and drop-off at Cusco hotel
- Licensed bilingual tour guide
- Personalized service in small groups
- Guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in English
- Tickets
- Entrance fees to archeological sites in the Sacred Valley (except Salt Mines of Maras)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Transportation
- Safe, comfortable transport throughout the Sacred Valley
- Roundtrip train tickets to/from Ollantaytambo-Aguas Calientes
- Roundtrip bus tickets to/from Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu
- Safe, comfortable transport from the Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco
- Accommodations in Aguas Calientes
- Breakfast in Aguas Calientes provided by your hotel
NOT Included in Tour Package:
- Accommodations in Cusco
- Entrance fee to Salt Mines of Maras (entrance fees to all other archeological sites are included)
- Day 1 buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley (Urubamba)
- Day 1 dinner in Aguas Calientes
- Day 2 lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Travel/health insurance
- Tip for the tour guide
What to Pack/Bring:
- Passport
- Vaccination card (can be digital)
- Face mask
- Daypack with rain cover
- Overnight backpack
- Water
- Camera or cell phone to take photos
- Personal medication
- Light jacket
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Lip balm
- Sunhat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Cash for snacks/souvenirs/meals/tip
- Insect repellent (November to March)
- Optional: Extra snacks
*Cost is based on a minimum 2-person booking.
