Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour: Discover Colonial Towns and Inca Ruins

Embark on a 2-day tour of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, discovering colonial towns, Inca ruins, salt mines, and terraces. Explore the fabled Lost City of the Incas and marvel at the art and engineering of the Inca Civilization.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Cusco - Km 104 - Sun Gate - Machu Picchu

Inca Trail - We will pick you up at 4:00am & drive you to the train station. You will have an hour and 20-minute ride by Expedition train to KM 104. Afterwards, we initiate a moderate climb for three hours to the chiseled remnants & remote archaeological site of Wiñay Wayna (2,650m/8747ft). Your guide will…

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes covered
  • Comfortable overnight accommodation
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Huayna Picchu mt US$75 (extra Hike at Machu Picchu)
  • Upgrade to Vistadome Train US$67
Additional Information

Nested beneath the golden skirts of towering hills, approximately 15 kilometers/9.3 miles north of Cusco, accessed via a slender roadway with serpentine turns, the Sacred Valley stands proudly. Long known as home to picturesque colonial towns, craft markets and imposing 10th and 11th-century Inca Citadels of Pisac, Ollyantaytambo, and Urubumba….

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Siriushealth
Dec 9, 2024
Far exceeded all expectations - We were absolutely spoiled on this 4-day adventure. Our guide, Grober, not only gave us full explanations of the flora, fauna and ruins, but also gave us an incredibke insight to the Incan culture. There was not a single question that he could not answer. Our porters were all very friendly and the cook prepared the most amazing meals breakfast, lunch and dinner. We could hardly believe how such delicious food could be made in the wilderness. I highly recommend this trekking company for both the a staff and the program.
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Skcoffeemaven
Dec 9, 2024
Hiking the Inka trail with our family! - This trek is a mighty challenge but so worth the climb! Our guide, Grober, did an excellent job of guiding us through this Inkan trek, providing us with a deep knowledge of the Inkan peoples and the surroundings. We were fed like kings by our cook, Timo.
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P1644xasydneym
Dec 9, 2024
Would recommend - This trip was so great! Our tour guide, Grober, was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about everything that we came across and I really appreciated that. The porters and our cook, Timo, were excellent as well! I would highly recommend Sam Travels Peru.
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M2352linicholasm
Dec 8, 2024
Machu Picchu made special by our guide JP and SAM Travel Peru!!. - Thank you JP and SAM Travel Peru! I’ve been to dozens of countries and done many, many tours. JP was the best guide I’ve ever had! He was so helpful and knowledgeable and he spoke so passionately about everything. This trip was incredible, and now I know why it’s one of the 7 Wonders of the World. One day I’ll come back again.
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Tommytp5389is
Dec 7, 2024
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - Views were amazing, tour guide was helpful and informative. Restaurant and hotel picks were very good for the tour. Will recommend this tour group.
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100mandyb
Dec 7, 2024
Fabulous from start to finish! - The most amazing experience! The Sacred Valley, salt mines & Moray were overwhelmingly beautiful and our guide Ray was so knowledgeable and fun. Huge thanks to our capable driver, Fortu for his friendly manner and expert manouvering on some very narrow roads. We continued with Ray on the short Inca trail to Macchu Picchu, just WOW!!! Ray was such an excellent guide, supportive, helpful “raincoats on, have a drink, eat something…”. Lunch on the trek was great, so much food! Highly recommend Sam Travel for excellent responsiveness when booking & preparing for our trip, and especially Ray as a guide⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Man010682
Dec 6, 2024
Look no further! Book with this company! Experience of a lifetime! - Thank you to SAM Travel for making this 2 day Inca Trail KM104 possible. Saul and Junior were a pleasure to deal with. Very easy via email. Most importantly, our biggest gratitude is to be given to our amazing guide, Daivit. Where to start... This is a bucket list experience. Once in a lifetime for many, you want to make sure you travel with the best tour company possible. I did much research before booking with SAM Travel. (Orange Nation). As we were travelling with 2 young children (ages 8 & 10), this was even more important to make the right choice. We sure did! The process from start to finish was very smooth and clear with instructions every step of the way. We were well informed from both the company before the experience and then by our guide Daivit. The transfers in van & train Peru rail were of excellent quality. Daivit made the 2 days very special not only for us adults, but also our kids. Writing this now they are both missing him. I felt they got a history lesson, but made fun with the hike and tour of Machu Picchu. They absolutely loved the whole experience. Anyone with younger children wanting to do the Inca Trail, I recommend the 2 day KM104 as it's only 12km. It's not easy, kids must have some level of fitness but if they can do a 12 km hike at home, I'm sure they can tackle this. We did a few practice hikes in Australia beforehand to be sure they could make the distance. Kids did it easily and were faster than us adults. On our second day, the Machu Picchu tour was mind-blowing. Daivit's knowledge was incredible. There was nothing he didn't know, not only on Peru but his knowledge of history worldwide and wonders of the world was of the best. We got lucky with him as our guide. He made the whole experience 10/10. Look no further and book with this company. Request guide Daivit.
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Kimberlybyrne
Dec 6, 2024
Machu Picchu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - SAM Travel came recommended to me by two groups of friends and years apart from each other, so I thought who better to go with than them. The initial sign-up process was very easy, and they answered every question I had. The descriptions on their website matched the itinerary perfectly. When they say they’ll take care of everything, please believe they do. I was so thankful to not have to worry about bus and train tickets, arriving on time, finding the correct stations, etc. As a solo female, I was placed in a small group of other solo travelers, and we were 3 in total - literally perfect! Our guide, Daniel, was not only extremely knowledgeable, but patient, an excellent photographer, and kept us informed about everything that we were seeing. He honestly made our trip that much better.
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Alicehr2282rw
Dec 6, 2024
A must do with Carlos and the whole team - We did the Salkantay Wilderness trek with our guide, Carlos. I cannot recommend doing the Wilderness trek with SamTravel Peru enough - we camped for two nights in the most brilliant locations, surrounded by mountains and glaciers! It was truly magical. The hike was challenging but a once in a lifetime activity, and it was amazing to be totally in the wilderness (no other tourists, which is very rare for Machu Pichu activities!) Carlos was so supportive and encouraging the whole way, and has a wealth of Inca knowledge. It was amazing to learn from him. We also had Fortunado and Nicanor as our chefs, and I would recommend you ask for them if you can! The food was amazing, prepared to our dietary needs, super varied, and always loads of it. We were even made a cake on the last day. Carlos, Fortunado and Nicanor were also attentive to our needs throughout - making sure we had snacks, tea, and even hot water bottles! We also had another Nicanor on team who was the horse porter. It was lovely to see him treat the animals with such care. Overall an amazing experience!
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H2216eidavidt
Dec 6, 2024
Unforgettable Experience - What an unforgettable journey! Our Machu Picchu "Short Inca Trail" trek was absolutely incredible, and I can’t recommend Sam Travel highly enough. While the trek itself and the breathtaking reward at the end were phenomenal, our guide, Daivit, truly elevated the experience. He made every step along the way both informative and enjoyable. From the moment we began, Daivit treated our family of four—two adults and two children (aged 10 and 8)—like part of his own. His deep knowledge of the trail’s and Machu Picchu’s history, as well as his ability to point out and explain the surrounding flora and fauna, was extraordinary. A big thank you to Sam Travel Peru for their excellent organisation, and an even bigger thank you to Daivit for making this adventure one we’ll treasure forever!
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