About this experience
The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour. This is one of the best 2-day tour packages, allowing you to explore the iconic Sacred Valley of the Incas and the emblematic Machu Picchu.
Take a shared or private tour and immerse yourself in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, strolling through picturesque and authentic Andean villages such as Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. In the Urubamba city, sample the exquisite cuisine of the Sacred Valley, prepared with local ingredients.
From Ollantaytambo, enjoy an epic train ride to Machu Picchu town. Spend a night at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain and discover the lost and mysterious city of the Incas, built over 500 years ago by order of the ninth emperor (Pachakuteq).
Note: The shared tour begins and ends in the Cusco city, and the private tour begins and ends in the Cusco city or in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The most important thing is to book more than two months in advance, because availability at Machu Picchu is limited.
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
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
- One night's accommodation in a 3-star hotel with breakfast in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes).
- Round-trip Expedition train tickets. Bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
- Local English/Spanish-speaking professional guide (first and second days)
- Tourist transportation for the Sacred Valley tour and transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley (Urubamba).
- Entrance to Machu Picchu via any circuit, depending on availability..
Not included
- Tourist ticket for the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Meals not mentioned in inclusions, accommodation in Cusco, and tips.
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- For the shared tour, we pick up from all hotels located in the city center. If your hotel is far from the city center, the meeting point will be the fountain in Plaza Regocijo. For the private tour, we pick up from all hotels in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Exclusive Peru Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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