About this experience
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Spend a day touring the Sacred Valley’s historic Inca sites and ancient villages like Urubamba, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo - on your way to Machu Picchu! This tour explores Inca culture and sacred sites, and visits a cultural & artisan center outside of Cusco where you will learn all about llamas, alpacas, and traditional weaving arts. Then train from Ollantaytambo to Machupicchu town. The next day, tour to Machu Picchu archeological site with your expert, local indigenous guide, this will be richer because of all the information you get in the Sacred Valley tour.
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.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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.
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 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
- Roundtrip Expedition Tourist Class train tickets (Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes–Ollantaytambo)
- Private ground transportation throughout Sacred Valley and Cusco transfers
- Professional English-speaking indigenous tour guide
- Lunch and dinner on Day 1; Breakfast at hotel on Day 2
- Roundtrip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu Citadel
- Overnight accommodation in Aguas Calientes (4-Star hotel)
Not included
- Lunch and dinner on Day 2 in Aguas Calientes or Cusco
- Hotel accommodation in Cusco before or after the tour
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- Optional Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain hiking permit
- Single room supplement (solo travelers) : USD 50.00 per person.
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, let us know the name of your hotel once you book it.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Alpaca Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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