2-day tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train
2-day tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train
Discover the best of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as the Salt Mines, Moray, Urubamba, Maras, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu and rest before watching the sunrise at the famous Inca citadel the next day.• Make the most of the day and visit 4 places while exploring the Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Moray, the Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo.• A small group of Max 10 people guarantees an intimate experience with an English and Spanish speaking guide.• All transfers from the door of your hotel in Cusco are guaranteed• No hurry, enjoy your time in each site• Breakfast and hotel accommodation included.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Cusco
7:45 AM: After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, we will pick you up to visit part of the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, its beautiful views, its people, the artisan markets and the incredible archaeological centers. that make this tour an unforgettable place.
2 hoursChinchero
8:30 AM: After driving 1 hour from Cusco we meet the traditional town of chinchero, we will visit a local family, here they keep the weaving traditions alive. Their alpacas and llamas will welcome you and you can take a picture with them, you can even give them breakfast. In addition, you will learn about their fascinating weaving techniques using natural ingredients to create stunning fabrics by hand.
1 hourMoray Valle Sagrado de los Incas
9:30 AM: Imagine the impressive Inca terraces and the beautiful Andes in the background. This sight is simply impressive, the history behind it even more. Your guide will show you the agricultural laboratory of the Incas and how they created different climatic zones on these terraces. We will enjoy this place for approximately 1 hour.
1 hourSalinas de Maras
11 AM: Stand in front of thousands of salt ponds, still intact. Here you have the opportunity to take one of the most famous photos of the Sacred Valley. Our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. From here we continue our tour to have a delicious lunch.
1 hourRestaurante Tunupa
13 PM: Enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian and vegan options) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley, the prestigious Tunupa.
2 hoursOllantaytambo Sanctuary
Then we will take you to the station to board the selected train. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to see incredible views of mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu.
Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Guided visit to Machu Picchu and in the afternoon return to Cuzco
2 hoursSantuario Historico de Machu Picchu
2:00 p.m. At the indicated time we board the train that will not take us to the Ollantaytambo train station.
3 hoursOllantaytambo
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1 night accommodation in 3-star hotels
- Door to door service (pick up and drop off at the hotel)
- Guided visit to the Sacred Valley
- Guided tour to Machu Picchu
- Round trip train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Round trip bus tickets in Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Transfer from the train station back to your hotel (Day 2)
- English speaking guide
- Prices are based on double occupancy (2 people in room)
- Airport pickup or drop-off (on request only)
- 1 bottle of water
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
- Entry/Admission - Moray
- Entry/Admission - Salinas de Maras
- Entry/Admission - Restaurante Tunupa
Not Included
- National and international air tickets
- Entrance ticket to the Sacred Valley (80 Peruvian soles in cash)
- Entrance to Wayna Picchu mountain US$ 40, must be requested a few months in advance
- Hotel upgrade or extra nights
- Meals (lunch, dinner)
- Additional costs
- Tip (optional)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- IMPORTANT: All the details of the traveler's passport are necessary for the two-day excursion to Machu Picchu and the Maras salt mines, Moray (full name and identification of the passport). 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 prior to the service.
- For a family group of more than 10 people, they participate in a group that will be private.
- There will be a maximum of 10 travelers on the tour or activity. In low season you can get up to 4 people on the tour or activity – having the most personalized tour.
- What to bring?: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle, extra energy battery, jacket, small backpack with enough clothes to spend the night. waterproof clothing in rainy season (Dec-Mar)
- If you want to climb the Waynapicchu mountain, you need a different ticket than the one for Machu Picchu. You must request months in advance at an extra cost, subject to availability. You will be able to visit this place after your tour in Machupichu, with the clear indications of your guide. Request it after having made the reservation of the 2-day tour to Machu Picchu and Salar de Maras, Moray through the courier.
- A minimum of 2 people per reservation is required
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.