About this experience
Our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world to one of the most important treasures in all of South America. Within the mountains of Peru on our Cusco Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Vacations you will enjoy ancient Inca temples, Spanish colonial towns, and breathtaking Andean views. Discover the magnificence of the ancient Incan capital, Cusco. Hike up to the ruins in the Sacred Valley, and meet local folks who still maintain age-old traditions in Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo.and Machu Picchu inca site
At a glance
- Duration: 7 min–30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 min–30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
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Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
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What is included
- Tour guide
- Transport
- Hotel **
- Entrance fee to each Inca site
- Train
- Machu Picchu fee
Not included
- Dinner and last day lunch
Itinerary and highlights
Day 1: Cusco - Pisaq- Urubamba - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
We'll pick you up early to start our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour. We will visit the archaeological remains of Pisac and the handcraft market there, then continue driving to Urubamba to have lunch. Afterwards, we will visit the imposing Inca construction of Ollantaytambo. After the tour of these ruins, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), above which lies the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu. Overnight accommodation will be provided.
Day 2: Aguas - Calientes - Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
After breakfast, we will take the bus up to Machu Picchu citadel to start our Machu Picchu tour. We will have a guided tour for approximately two hours, then you will have free time to explore the citadel on your own. We’ll return to Aguas Calientes, then head back to Ollantaytambo by train to catch our bus back to Cusco.
We pick you up from your hotel and them Ollantaytambo train station to take the train to Km 104, which is the beginning of the trail. At Km 104 the train stops to get off and go walking to the checkpoint for the respective registration, this place is located at an elevation of 7,052 ft, after the registration we will walk for a couple of minutes and we will reach the first Incan site called Chachabamba that consists in having temples, the main patio, sacred rock, etc. In which, our guide will deliver a great information about this site. Afterward, we will continue walking gradually uphill enjoying the spectacular sceneries until reaching the Wiñaywayna Incan temple where our guide will deliver you a great history of the site. After the exploration, we’ll eat our packed lunch at the Checkpoint of Wiñaywayna. We’ll then continue hiking to Sun gate for aprox 1:30 mtes them finally we will see Machu Picchu, After all the shot we keep walking until we reach the bus station and them hotel.
Day 2: Aguas - Calientes - Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
After breakfast, we will take the bus up to Machu Picchu citadel to start our Machu Picchu tour. We will have a guided tour for approximately two hours, then you will have free time to explore the citadel on your own. We’ll return to Aguas Calientes, then head back to Ollantaytambo by train to catch our bus back to Cusco.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Guiding Machu Picchu
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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