About this experience
Experience the best of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this luxurious 2-day journey from Cusco. Visit ancient Inca sites in Chinchero, Moray, Salienras and Ollantatambo before traveling aboard a panoramic train with Show onboard to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy premium accommodation, private transfers, and a guided exploration of Machu Picchu — all with personalized service for a truly unforgettable experience. CONTACT US FIRST TO MAKESURE AVAILABLE ENTRANCE TICKETS FOR MACHU PICCHU
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Private experience
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
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide
Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.
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.
What is included
- Pick up from your hotel
- Bus Tickets up and down
- Profesional Private Guide
- - Sacred valley (Chinchero, moray, salineras, ollantaytambo)
- 1 Night hotel in Machu picchu town
- Transportation back to Cusco
- Tour Super Sacred Valley conexion
- Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
- Train tickets round way (Vistadome observatory - vistadome class)
Not included
- Breakfast
- Lunches and dinner
- OPTIONAL Huaynapicchu or Machu picchu Mountain
Itinerary and highlights
Your journey begins with your pick up at your hotel in Cusco following by the scenic drive to the charming town of Chinchero
Chinchero, located 28 km away on the route to Urubamba. Here, you’ll explore the featuring a beautiful colonial church built atop ancient Inca foundations. Chinchero is also famous for its traditional craft market, where local artisans showcase colorful textiles and handicrafts made using ancestral weaving techniques and natural dyes.
Continue to Moray, an archaeological site just 7 km from Maras, known for its impressive circular terraces built at various depths. These terraces are believed to have been an ancient agricultural research center, where the Incas experimented with different microclimates. Moray is also considered a spiritual site, associated with the feminine energy of Pachamama (Mother Earth).
Next, visit the stunning Maras Salt Mines, a breathtaking landscape of over 3,000 salt pools carved into the mountainside. Dating back to pre-Inca times, these salt pans still produce high-quality salt through natural evaporation of mineral-rich water flowing from a nearby spring. The contrasting white pools against the green valley make for incredible photographs.
Urubamba - Lunch Stop
Enjoy a gourmet lunch in Urubamba, the “Heart of the Sacred Valley,” surrounded by majestic Andean peaks and fertile farmland.
After lunch, explore Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Inca towns. Walk through its original Inca streets and visit the impressive Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, and the Princess Baths. This ancient site once served as a key military, agricultural, and religious hub during the Inca Empire.
In the late afternoon, board the Vistadome Observatory Class panoramic train, featuring spacious glass windows and domed ceilings that offer breathtaking 360° views of the Andes and the Urubamba River Valley. Enjoy onboard commentary, local music, and regional snacks as you travel through stunning mountain landscapes. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our staff will escort you to your luxury hotel, where you can unwind and prepare for your unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu the next morning
Wake up early and enjoy a breakfast at your hotel before meeting your guide for the short shuttle bus ride up to the Machu Picchu
Once you arrive to Machu picchu Explore the mystical archaeological site with your expert private guide, who will share fascinating insights into the history, architecture, and spiritual significance of this World Wonder for arround 3 hours
Take your time to capture stunning photos and immerse yourself in the ancient energy of this remarkable site.
Optional Hikes (Advance Reservation Required)
If you wish to extend your adventure, optional hikes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Leisure Time in Aguas Calientes
After your tour, return to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch, before your return journey.
Panoramic Train & Return to Cusco
In the afternoon, board the Vistadome Class train for your return trip to Ollantaytambo, Upon arrival, our driver will meet you for a comfortable private transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.
transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please Give us the name of your hotel in Cusco becuase will visit you the day before to provide all details and tickets that you will need it
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Peru Travel
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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