2-Day Sacred Valley Cultural & Machu Picchu Tour by Train

2-Day Sacred Valley Cultural & Machu Picchu Tour by Train

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About This Tour in Cusco

Experience the highlights of the Sacred Valley and the majesty of Machu Picchu without the rush on this exclusive, small-group tour. Our local expert guides are master storytellers and photography enthusiasts who don’t just share Inca history; they guide you to the exact angles and lighting for professional-grade photos during this amazing two-day experience. Engage with master weavers in Chinchero, explore the mysterious circular terraces at Moray and the shimmering salt pools of Maras, and discover the stunning Inca fortress and sanctuary of Ollantaytambo, the only living Inca town where ancient traditions still breathe before enjoying breathtaking sights of Machu Picchu. Forget the stress of planning; we handle every detail so you can simply show up and soak in the magic. Ready to capture the journey of a lifetime? Book your exclusive experience today and discover the wonders of the Andes through a different lens wonders of the world.

Why Visit Cusco?

Cusco, Peru offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Cusco provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Cusco

You can reach Cusco, Peru by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • 1 night at 3-star hotels
  • Hotel pick up and drop off including the 2 day Program
  • Train tickets (according your selected option)
  • Admission tickets to Machupicchu (Circuit 2 will be provided if available at the time of booking)
  • Breakfast
  • Licensed tour guide

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic air tickets
  • Admission tickets to Moray Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo
  • Meals (Lunch, Dinner)
  • Tip/Gratuity (optional)

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our priority, provide Machu Picchu circuit 2 ticket: DID YOU KNOW? Tickets are issued in real-time based on current availability and require passport details. If Circuit 2 is sold out at the time of booking, the next best available circuit (1 or 3) will be provided. Once issued, tickets are strictly non-changeable and non-transferable.

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 20 minutes before departure

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Chinchero - Moray - Salt Mines - Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes

After breakfast at your hotel, our Machupicchu Latin... 1 hour

After breakfast at your hotel, our Machupicchu Latin America expert guide will pick you up by 7:30am from your hotel lobby and drive you in our private transport from Cusco passing through or explore Chinchero (if you haven`t visited before) and visit the Tupac Inca Yupanqui Royal House where their original Inca walls are still well preserved and have a chance to meet the Chinchero women in their traditional dressing in a weaving or textile center and we will have the opportunity to see llamas and alpacas.

And then continue our drive to the village... 40 minutes

And then continue our drive to the village of Maras where you will visit their typical streets and taste the famous Chicha, a drink made from corn which during the Incan times including nowadays is used for special ceremonies. Then we will continue driving until we arrive at the archaeological site of Moray which contains an important agricultural system. Moray, during the Incan times, was possibly one of the most important agricultural research centers, where experiments were conducted at different heights crop, the arrangement of its platforms produces a variety of micro-climates taking the center of the concentric circular terraces higher temperature and decreasing gradually outward lower temperatures.

After this important visit, we will drive to... 30 minutes

After this important visit, we will drive to our next stop and visit the famous Salineras or Salt mines. The salt is extracted in artisanal form, the Salt Mines are made up of about 3000 small wells that have been exploited since the Inca times and it was an economic exchange way

We will stop at Urubamba town for Lunch (not included) 50 minutes

After lunch, we continue our journey to Ollantaytambo... 1 hour

After lunch, we continue our journey to Ollantaytambo where we will visit this amazing Inca site, which is an important area with Inca constructions, built during the Incan times. This is an extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find an amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha

Finally, we will take you to the train... 2 hours

Finally, we will take you to the train station located in the same town of Ollantaytambo and the Board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town). This train journey allows you to appreciate the fascinating scenery along the sacred Vilcanota River. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes train station, you will be welcomed by our hotel staff who will walk you to the hotel. After check in at the hotel, the balance of the time is all yours. *Today we will arrive at Aguas Calientes between 5 to 6pm) ** We will spend the night at he hotel in this town before our machupicchu visit on the next day

Machupicchu and back to Cusco

After breakfast at your hotel, our Machupicchu Latin... 3 hours

After breakfast at your hotel, our Machupicchu Latin America guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and walk you to the bus station to board the bus up to Machupicchu and begin a unique experience exploring one of the New Seven Wonders of the World accompanied with our guide who will share his knowledge about the history, traditions and more that surrounds this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel of Machupicchu. Once the guided tour is over (we will be here around 3 hours). Then board the bus down to Aguas Calientes for Lunch (not included) and enjoy some extra time at the town to buy some local souvenirs. Board the train back to Ollantaytambo train station, the train ride takes 1.5 hours. to Ollantaytambo train station where our representative will be waiting for you by the general exit gate holding a sign with your name on it and and transferred in our private transport back to your Cusco hotel arriving between 5 to 6pm * We can end the tour at Cusco airport as well

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will…

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