About this experience
Discover the best of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in just 2 days. Visit Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo with your professional guide before taking a scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes.
Spend the night in Machu Picchu Town and, the next day, experience the highlight of your journey as you explore the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu with your guide.
• See more in less time: Visit 4 must-see destinations in the Sacred Valley in one day.
• Small groups – maximum 10 travelers: Enjoy a more personalized and comfortable experience.
• Door-to-door transfers: Pickup and drop-off directly from your hotel in Cusco.
• No rushing: Enjoy enough time to explore and appreciate each destination.
• Hotel accommodation and breakfast included in Aguas Calientes.
• Travel in comfort: Modern transportation and carefully organized service throughout your journey.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: The Machu Picchu authority requires the following information: full name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality in order to issue the entrance ticket. When booking, please provide this information exactly as it appears on your passport.
- TO SPEND THE NIGHT IN AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHU PICCHU VILLAGE). Bring a small backpack or carry-on bag with enough clothing to last the night. You can leave the rest of your items at your hotel in Cusco; most hotels have storage facilities where they will keep your belongings (at no extra cost). We will also be happy to store your belongings at our office at Calle Ayacucho 230, 4th floor, OF 404, Historic Center, Cusco.
Local guides to help you plan
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.
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.
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.
What is included
- Door-to-door service: pickup and drop-off at your hotel, Airbnb, or other location in Cusco.
- Round-trip bus tickets: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- 1 buffet lunch at one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley (vegetarian options available).
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Small-group experience: maximum 10 travelers.
- Guided Sacred Valley tour (Chinchero Weaving Center + Maras + Moray + Ollantaytambo).
- 1-night stay in a 2-, 3-, or 4-star hotel, based on your selection at the time of booking.
- Guided Machu Picchu tour with an expert local guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
- Airport pickup or drop-off (available upon request only).
- Solo travelers: private room with a private bathroom included.
- Round-trip train ticket: select your train class when booking (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo)
- Official Machu Picchu entrance ticket included | Priority for Circuit 2, subject to availability.
- All transfers guaranteed in comfortable, modern vehicles.
- 1 bottle of water.
Not included
- Entrance ticket to the Sacred Valley (90 Peruvian soles in cash)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain ticket must be requested several months in advance (optional)
- Tips for the driver and tour guide (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Free pickup is available from hotels, hostels, houses, and apartments within the historic center of Cusco. If you cannot find your location, please contact us through the messenger after making your reservation. Airport pickup is available only if your flight arrives no later than 7:00 a.m. Please provide your flight information after making your reservation.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: The Machu Picchu authority requires the following information: full name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality in order to issue the entrance ticket. When booking, please provide this information exactly as it appears on your passport.
- MACHU PICCHU CAPACITY IS LIMITED. Entry is scheduled in hourly shifts from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Our tour includes visits to Machu Picchu between the shifts from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. If these shifts are not available, FLY CUSCO PERU will immediately confirm the tour for the next available time, ensuring your visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Machu Picchu tickets will be assigned according to availability at the time of booking. The first option will be Circuit 2 (we recommend booking at least 2 to 3 months in advance). If Circuit 2 tickets are sold out, Circuit 1 or Circuit 3 will be assigned as an alternative
- ABOUT THE BRIEFING: A FLY CUSCO PERU representative will contact you one day in advance to arrange the meeting in your hotel lobby or at our offices in the historic center of Cusco, as previously agreed upon. We will provide you with a detailed map with a step-by-step itinerary and all the important tickets included in this program.
- TO SPEND THE NIGHT IN AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHU PICCHU VILLAGE). Bring a small backpack or carry-on bag with enough clothing to last the night. You can leave the rest of your items at your hotel in Cusco; most hotels have storage facilities where they will keep your belongings (at no extra cost). We will also be happy to store your belongings at our office at Calle Ayacucho 230, 4th floor, OF 404, Historic Center, Cusco.
- What to bring: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a jacket, a small backpack with enough clothing to last the night. Waterproof clothing during the rainy season (December-Mar).
- ABOUT WHEELCHAIRS: This option is offered as a private tour at an additional cost, but not all areas are wheelchair accessible.
- There will be a maximum of 10 travelers per tour or activity. During low season, the tour or activity can accommodate up to 4 people, providing a more personalized experience.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Airport pickup is available only if your flight arrives no later than 7:00 a.m. Please provide your flight information after making your reservation.
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What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
ABOUT WHEELCHAIRS: This option is offered as a private tour at an additional cost, but not all areas are wheelchair accessible.
What is the cancellation policy?
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