Experience our Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Tour from Cusco, combining Chinchero, Maras Salt Mines, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu in one carefully planned journey. Explore the Sacred Valley on Day 1, travel by train to Aguas Calientes, stay overnight, and discover Machu Picchu with a professional guide on Day 2.

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Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu • Train Journey • Machu Picchu Entrance • Overnight Stay • Professional Guide • Group & Private Options

What Is the Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Tour?

The Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Tour is a two-day journey from Cusco combining the archaeological and cultural highlights of the Sacred Valley with a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Day 1 explores Chinchero, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. Day 2 is dedicated to Machu Picchu before returning toward Cusco.

Quick Facts

Tour Price

Group Tour + Expedition Train

From US$399 per person

Private Tour + Panoramic Observatory Train

US$645 per person

The private option includes upgraded train service and a more personalized travel experience.

Prices and availability may depend on the selected travel date, train service, hotel category, and available Machu Picchu entrance tickets.

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Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Tour Highlights

• Explore the Sacred Valley before visiting Machu Picchu.
• Discover Chinchero and its living Andean traditions.
• Visit the remarkable Maras Salt Mines.
• Explore the circular Inca terraces of Moray.
• Discover the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo.
• Travel by train from the Sacred Valley toward Machu Picchu Pueblo.
• Spend the night in Aguas Calientes.
• Visit Machu Picchu with a professional guide.
• Choose between group and private tour options.
• Combine two of Peru’s essential destinations in only two days.

Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Explore the Sacred Valley and Travel to Machu Picchu Pueblo

Your Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Tour from Cusco begins with pickup before traveling toward the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Throughout the first day, you’ll explore a combination of Inca archaeology, traditional Andean culture, agricultural landscapes, and historic towns before continuing by train toward Machu Picchu.

Chinchero – Andean Traditions and Inca Heritage

Begin your exploration in Chinchero, an Andean town where Inca heritage and living cultural traditions remain closely connected, discover archaeological remains and agricultural terraces while learning about the textile traditions preserved by local communities. The surrounding mountains and highland landscapes provide an impressive introduction to the Sacred Valley.

Maras Salt Mines – A Living Andean Tradition

Continue to the extraordinary Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools descend along the mountainside, these terraces are fed by naturally salty water and continue to be worked by local families, preserving a tradition that has existed for generations. The geometric pools surrounded by the Andes create one of the most distinctive landscapes of the Sacred Valley.

Moray – The Circular Inca Terraces

Next, explore Moray, famous for its remarkable concentric agricultural terraces, the different levels create varying environmental conditions, and the site is commonly associated with agricultural experimentation during the Inca period. Its unusual design and dramatic setting make Moray one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the region.

Ollantaytambo – Archaeology and a Living Inca Town

Continue through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, one of Peru’s best-preserved examples of Inca urban planning, explore its archaeological complex, monumental terraces, ceremonial structures, and impressive stonework while learning about the strategic importance of this remarkable settlement. Ollantaytambo also serves as the connection point for the next stage of your journey.

Scenic Train to Aguas Calientes

After exploring the Sacred Valley, board your train and travel through the dramatic Andean landscape toward Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. Upon arrival, transfer to your selected accommodation and prepare for your Machu Picchu experience the following day.

Overnight: Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu Pueblo

Day 2 – Guided Machu Picchu Experience

The second day is dedicated to the highlight of the journey: Machu Picchu, travel by bus from Aguas Calientes toward the archaeological sanctuary, climbing through the cloud forest until you reach the entrance to the legendary Inca citadel.

Explore Machu Picchu with Your Guide

Enter Machu Picchu according to your assigned entrance time and circuit, during the guided experience, your professional guide will introduce you to the history, architecture, engineering, and cultural significance of this extraordinary Inca site, the specific sectors and viewpoints you visit depend on the Machu Picchu circuit confirmed with your entrance ticket. Along the route, you’ll have opportunities to appreciate the citadel’s stone architecture, agricultural terraces, surrounding mountains, and spectacular natural setting, after completing your visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes.

Return Journey

Later, board your train for the journey back through the Andes, upon arrival at the corresponding train station, continue by transportation toward Cusco, completing your two day journey through the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

Why Choose a Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour?

Visiting the Sacred Valley before Machu Picchu creates a natural progression through the history and geography of the Inca world. Instead of traveling directly from Cusco to Machu Picchu and returning the same day, this itinerary allows you to explore Chinchero, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo before continuing by train toward Aguas Calientes, the overnight stay also separates the Sacred Valley exploration from your Machu Picchu visit, allowing each destination to have its own place within the itinerary. For travelers with limited time, this Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 2 day itinerary provides an efficient way to combine several of Peru’s most important cultural and archaeological attractions without requiring separate tours.

What’s Included

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Transportation through the Sacred Valley
• Train ticket to and from the Machu Picchu area according to selected service
• Bus transportation to and from Machu Picchu
• Machu Picchu entrance ticket
• One night of accommodation according to selected option
• Guided Sacred Valley experience
• Guided Machu Picchu visit
• Return transportation toward Cusco

What’s Not Included

• Meals unless specified in your booking
• Entrance fees in the Sacred Valley unless specified
• Additional activities not included in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities

Who Is This Tour For?

This experience is ideal for:

• First time visitors to Peru
• Travelers with limited time
• Couples
• Families
• Friends traveling together
• History and archaeology enthusiasts
• Travelers interested in Andean culture
• Visitors who want to combine the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
• Travelers who prefer an overnight experience rather than visiting Machu Picchu as a rushed day trip

Practical Travel Information

Machu Picchu Entrance

Machu Picchu operates with designated entrance times and visitor circuits. Therefore, the exact route inside the archaeological site depends on ticket availability and the circuit confirmed for your reservation. For this reason, early booking is strongly recommended, particularly during periods of high demand.

Train Service

The train service depends on the tour option selected. Our group option uses an Expedition class service, while the private option includes the specified upgraded panoramic train experience.

What to Bring

Bring comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, sun protection, a light waterproof jacket, water, and the personal documentation required for your Machu Picchu entrance and train journey.

Altitude

Beginning with the Sacred Valley allows travelers to experience areas at different elevations before continuing toward Machu Picchu. Nevertheless, visitors should consider their own acclimatization when planning activities in the Cusco region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Tour?

The tour includes transportation through the Sacred Valley, professional guiding, train transportation according to the selected service, Machu Picchu bus transportation, Machu Picchu entrance, one night’s accommodation, and return transportation toward Cusco.

What places are visited on Day 1?

The Sacred Valley itinerary includes Chinchero, the Maras Salt Mines, Moray, and Ollantaytambo before continuing by train to Aguas Calientes for the overnight stay.

Where do we stay overnight?

You stay for one night in Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, allowing convenient access to Machu Picchu the following day.

Is the Machu Picchu entrance ticket included?

Yes. A Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included. However, entrance times and circuits are subject to official availability, making advance booking especially important.

Which Machu Picchu circuit will I visit?

The circuit depends on ticket availability at the time your reservation is confirmed. Because different circuits provide access to different sectors and viewpoints, the exact route should be confirmed with your booking.

Is this tour available as a private experience?

Yes. A private option is available and includes a more personalized experience as well as the specified upgraded panoramic train service.

Is accommodation included?

Yes. One night’s accommodation in Aguas Calientes is included according to the option selected when booking.

Why visit the Sacred Valley before Machu Picchu?

Combining both destinations allows you to understand more of the wider Inca landscape before visiting Machu Picchu. You’ll first explore archaeological sites, traditional communities, and Inca settlements throughout the Sacred Valley before continuing toward the famous citadel.

Should I book this tour in advance?

Yes. Advance reservations are strongly recommended because Machu Picchu entrance tickets and train services have limited availability, particularly during periods of high demand.

Experience the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in Two Days

Explore Chinchero, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo before traveling by train for an overnight stay near Machu Picchu. The following day, discover Peru’s most famous Inca site with a professional guide before returning toward Cusco. Our Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Tour brings these remarkable destinations together in one carefully organized journey.

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