Valle Sagrado & Machu Picchu (UPGRADED)
Machu Picchu Classic
7 972 f.a.s.l. (2 430 m)
Nature, landscape, adventure, ruins, history
Moderate
Group tour
English & Spanish
2 days / 1 night
Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu












Enjoy this Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour with a higher level of comfort during two adventure days. You will explore the Sacred Valley and finish with a guided visit to the ruins of Machu Picchu, making the most of your time.
You will start this tour by visiting the Sacred Valley accompanied by an exclusive guide, in a small group and in your chosen language. You will visit Pisaq, known for its famous market and its authentic archaeological center.
Then we will arrive at the town of Urubamba, where we will enjoy a local buffet lunch in a beautiful place. Next, we will head to the old town of Ollantaytambo and its impressive ruins; from here we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, on seats with panoramic views of the Sacred Valley bordering the Urubamba River at sunset.
This Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour includes accommodation ata private room in Aguas Calientes.
The next day you will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. The guide will wait for you by the Machu Picchu entrance at the agreed time to start your tour of these ruins full of secrets and history. You will have the option to visit the Mountain or Huayna Picchu (coordinate it during the reservation).
Back to Aguas Calientes by bus, you will take the return train (panoramic service) to Ollantaytambo, where transportation back to Cusco waits for you.
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Why to book this tour with What a Trip?
• We pick you up from your hotel in downtown Cusco.
• A bilingual professional guide will accompany you along the route.
• You will visit the ruins and the colorful market of Pisac.
• You will have lunch in Urubamba at a country restaurant.
• We will schedule the train trip from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes at sunset, so you can enjoy the best panoramic views of the Valley.
• We pick you up at the Aguas Calientes train station upon arrival.
• You can be one of the first groups of the day to enter Machu Picchu.
• You will have free time to buy souvenirs in Aguas Calientes.
• You will return to Cusco before 8:00 p.m. on the second day.
Day 1:
• We pick you up at the hotel lobby.
• Meeting with the guide.
• We start the tour crossing the Sacred Valley by bus (1:15 h to Pisac).
• During the journey we will make a stop at a viewpoint of the Valley.
• We will visit Pisac’s colorful market upon arrival.
• We will visit the ruins of Pisac accompanied by the guide, who will tell us about its history and myths.
• We drive to the town of Urubamba for lunch.
• We enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba.
• We head to Ollantaytambo.
• We visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo accompanied by the guide.
• You walk to the train station (15 min). Be there 20 minutes before the departure time scheduled on your train ticket.
• You take the train to Aguas Calientes, enjoying the landscapes of the route.
• You meet with an assistant guide at the Aguas Calientes station, who will guide you on the rest of your adventure’s activities and will lead you to your reserved lodging.
• You will have free time and rest in a private double room.
Day 2:
• You have breakfast at your lodging.
• You meet the main guide at the time and place agreed the day before.
• You start the climb to the ruins of Machu Picchu by bus (20 minutes).
• You arrive at the citadel entrance, where the guide will be waiting for you.
• You enjoy the guided tour of Machu Picchu for about 3 h.
• You will have free time to take pictures and explore the ruins.
• You return to Aguas Calientes by bus (20 minutes).
• You will have free time in Aguas Calientes if the train departure time allows it.
• You take the train to the Ollantaytambo station.
• Transportation back to Cusco waits for you in Ollantaytambo.
• You arrive in downtown Cusco.
• Personalized Sacred Valley tour in a small group and only 1 language of your choice.
• 1 local buffet lunch in Urubamba.
• Round-trip premium service train to Aguas Calientes with panoramic views of the Sacred Valley.
• 1 night in a private double room in Aguas Calientes.
• 1 entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Machu Picchu tour led by a professional guide in one language only.
• Private return transportation from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
• Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu-Aguas Calientes bus ticket.
• Entrance ticket «BTC» to the Sacred Valley. S/70 soles.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch in Aguas Calientes.
• Varied local lunch in Aguas Calientes from 12 pm to 4 pm:
– Unlimited buffet lunch at one of the best hotels in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance ticket to Wayna Picchu (limited spots).
– The whole activity lasts about 3 hours.
– Rarely seen archaeological remains.
– Exceptional views of Machu Picchu.
– Panoramic views of the ruins of Machu Picchu and the surrounding mountains.
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain (limited spots).
– For hiking lovers.
– The whole activity lasts about 4 hours.
– Higher views of the ruins of Machu Picchu and the valley.
• Unlimited VIP buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley:
– Unlimited buffet lunch on the banks of the Urubamba River.
– Peruvian and international food with a section of dishes cooked on the spot.
• Exclusive private guide in Machu Picchu (maximum of 3 people per group).
– Headphones to hear the guide clearly.
– Explanation in your preferred language.
– You can ask the guide anything you want about Machu Picchu’s secrets.
– Up to 3 people per group.
• Local dinner in Aguas Calientes:
– Dinner at one of the best hotels in Aguas Calientes.
• Bring a light backpack with insect repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses and a waterproof jacket.
• Wear comfortable shoes for this adventure.
• Bring cash for local purchases.
• Bring your passport to enter the ruins of Machu Picchu.
• During the rainy season (From November to April), dress in waterproof clothes.
• Try to be on time at the train station (30 minutes before the departure time stated in your ticket) and to meet the guide.
• The weather in Cusco is quite diverse, so we recommend you to bring warm clothes in a backpack weighing no more than 13 lb. (6 kg, allowable limit on the train).
• The entrance price to Machu Picchu, train and bus tickets to Machu Picchu vary depending on the nationality and age of the passengers.
• Who leads us to the train station?
– The guide will explain the way to get to the train station immediately after visiting the Ollantaytambo fortress.
– The town of Ollantaytambo is small, so finding the station will be easy for you.
• Will someone contact me when I arrive in Aguas Calientes?
– Yes, the hotel staff will contact you at the Aguas Calientes train station.
• How much is the luggage weight allowed on my train trip?
– It is 13 lb. (6 kg).
• Do they accept credit cards in Aguas Calientes?
– Yes, although not all commercial establishments have this payment method, so we recommend you bring cash in soles or dollars.
• The climb up Huayna Picchu is considered one of the best short walks in the world and you climb it up ancient steps and Inca trails with an excellent view of the valley and mountains. The climb takes about 1 hour. Wayna Picchu is also known as the young mountain and it’s where the Temple of the Moon is located. The Huayna Picchu mountain is located north of Machu Picchu.
• The Machu Picchu mountain is also known as the old mountain and is higher than the Huayna
Picchu mountain. It is located south of Machu Picchu. This mountain offers unique views of the entire Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. The climb takes about 2 hours. The path has a lot of vegetation, wild orchids and flatter trails.
• The Spanish never found Machu Picchu, which is why it is also known as the lost city of the Incas.
• Flexible: Cancel this tour 7 days before the start date of the tour and get a refund of
50% of the sum paid. After that, we charge 100%.
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*The information and itinerary detailed in this guide may change without prior notice with the intention of providing a better service or regulatory changes in each destination.
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