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2-day private tour: The best of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

About this experience

Discover the best of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day private tour. Visit key sites such as a local family home in the village of chinchero, the Salt Mines, Moray, Urubamba, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes in 3- or 4-star hotel, the village at the base of Machu Picchu and rest before seeing the sunrise in the famous Inca citadel the next day.

• Make the most of the day and visit 4 places as you explore the Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Moray, the Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo.
• On this private tour you guarantee an intimate experience with an English and Spanish speaking guide
• All transfers, from the door of your hotel in Cusco are guaranteed
• No rush, enjoy your time at each site
• Breakfast and accommodation in the 3 or 4 star hotel included
• Choose from two train options for a better experience.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

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Train Vistadome360 & hotel 3***
3 star hotel
360° Panoramic Train
Pickup included
Vistadome train & 4**** hotel
4 star hotel
360° panoramic train
Pickup included
Normal train & 4**** hotel
4 star hotel
Voyager train - Normal train
Pickup included
Train Normal & Hotel 3 ***
3 star hotel
voyager train
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • What to wear: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, blocker, repellent, canteen, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with some clothes enough to stay overnight.
  • IMPORTANT: All traveller passport details are required for the two-day excursion to Machu Picchu and the salt maras mines, Moray (full name and passport identification). Provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth and nationality. All this will be done at the time of booking.

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Private English or Spanish speaking guide
  • Round trip bus tickets in Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes)
  • Private guided tour to Machu Picchu
  • Lunch
  • Private guided tour of the Sacred Valley (Chinchero Tissue Center + Maras + Moray + Ollantaytambo)
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer from the train station back to your hotel (Day 2)
  • Water bottle
  • Buffet lunch in the best restaurant in the sacred valley
  • Door to door service (pick up and drop off at the hotel)
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Round trip train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • Airport pickup or drop-off (on request only)
  • 01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes hotel (Choose to stay in 3 or 4 star hotel))

Not included

  • Ticket to the sacred valley (80 Peruvian soles or 18 USD)
  • Meals (lunch, dinner)
  • Tip (optional)

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Free pick up in hotels, hostels, houses, apartments within the historic center of the city of Cuzco. If you do not find your location, after booking contact through the messenger.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • List of 3 star hotels : Inti Punku machu Picchu hotel and Suites, Classic Andean house or similar
  • 4-star hotel list : El Mapi hotel Machu Picchu by inka Terra, Machu Picchu boutique hotel Casa del sol or similar
  • What to wear: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, blocker, repellent, canteen, extra power battery, jacket, small backpack with some clothes enough to stay overnight.
  • IMPORTANT: All traveller passport details are required for the two-day excursion to Machu Picchu and the salt maras mines, Moray (full name and passport identification). Provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth and nationality. All this will be done at the time of booking.
  • A notification reconfirming the meeting or pick-up time will be sent through the experiences extranet one day before the service.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Free pick up in hotels, hostels, houses, apartments within the historic center of the city of Cuzco.
If you do not find your location, after booking contact through the messenger.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–9; Youth tickets: age 10–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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