About this experience
Make your way to Machu Picchu more exciting with a stopover in the Sacred Valley of the Incas! We want you to experience our history and culture to their fullest, which is why we have prepared this itinerary so you can:
• Enjoy the beautiful natural setting of the Sacred Valley.
• Learn about our traditional textiles at the Awanakancha Museum.
• Discover the outstanding Pisac Archeological Site.
• Sample the best of our gastronomy along the Urubamba River.
• Visit the beautiful Ollantaytambo town and discover the secrets behind its ruins.
• Travel across the Andes and the cloud forest on a magical train ride.
• Stay in the heart of the high jungle, surrounded by a flourishing nature.
• Explore the Machu Picchu citadel and rediscover its history.
Travel in comfort and in style but most importantly unwind your mind as you immerse yourself in the everlasting energy of the Andes.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We will require your passport details in order to book your train and Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Please enter this information upon booking.
Local guides to help you plan
A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray
Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.
Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
Plan a Sacred Valley trip from Cusco with practical route choices, transport tradeoffs, overnight options, rail connections, budgeting advice, accessibility questions, and current 2026 travel cautions.
Sacred Valley With Kids Guide
Plan a calmer Sacred Valley family trip with practical advice on Cusco Tourist Tickets, child fares, flexible pacing, rail connections, packing, and accessibility questions.
What is included
- Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu
- Round trip train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Tourist class)
- Sacred Valley of the Incas guided tour - 16 passengers max.
- Lunch
- Pisac & Ollantaytambo entrance ticket.
- Breakfast
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes
- 24 hours assistance in English, Spanish or Portuguese
- Transport to and from Ollantaytambo and Poroy train stations
- Pick up and Drop off at Cusco hotel
- Professional tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (not a bilingual tour)
- Personalized concierge
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Not included
- Admission tickets to Huayna Picchu mountain (optional hike, must be booked in advance)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- International or national flights
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Hotel upgrades or extra nights
- Early check-in / Late check-out
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- • We offer pick up services from several locations within the center of Cusco. • If your accommodation isn’t listed, we’ll find a meeting point near you. • You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Viagens Machu Picchu
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 5 years of age are free of charge as long as they do not occupy a seat.
- We will require your passport details in order to book your train and Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Please enter this information upon booking.
- Tours depart between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed once we receive your hotel or pick up address.
- It is worth noting that PeruRail does not allow passengers to choose seats on any of their different types of train, as the distribution is done automatically by the company’s system.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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• You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.
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