About this experience
This tour is perfect for those short on time but eager to visit both the Sacred Valley and the Machu Picchu. In just 2 days you get to see both of these cultural highlights. We make our way through the ancient valley and find the tracks left by its old inhabitants; the Inca’s. While visiting cultural places like Salineras de Maras and Moray we get closer and closer to the final destination of this tour; Machu Picchu!
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
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Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco
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What is included
- Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and back
- Night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Pick-up from Cuzco hotel by bus to Sacred Valley and the train station of Ollantaytambo and back
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Lunch in Urabamba
- Professional, English speaking guide
Not included
- Bus up and down from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (12 USD one way)
- Entrance fees to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes
- 70 soles entrance fee (boleto turistico)
- Entrance fee Salineras (10 soles)
- Lunch (day 2) and dinner (day 1 + 2)
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- All passengers are picked up at their ho(s)tel before the start of the tour. The exact time will be told some days before the start of your tour. Make sure to be ready!
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- PaRa Travels
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- 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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