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: 6 days learn more
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 go at your pace answer all of your questions! Remember, the more time you take for this hike, the more time you have on the Inca Trail! Admire the fountains that have been flowing for hundreds of years and gaze down the spectacular, sheer mountainside, plunging down to the Urubamba River. Have lunch at the Wiñay Wayna campground, then continue onward towards the Sun Gate (2,730m/9,007ft). Following the ancient remote footpath, we finally get our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its brilliance and majestic monumentality. As we move closer to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, you will enjoy views of the enigmatic ruins the whole length of the trail. Then we take our bus to Aguas Calientes

Machu Picchu - Cusco

Machu Picchu - This is the day you’ve been waiting for! We take the early bus to Machu Picchu archeological site, making sure we tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Citadel of the Incas, Machu Picchu, what an unforgettable experience! On your 2.5 hours private tour, your guide will expertly direct you through the enigmatic ruins and its most important sites. You will see the Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Condor, Temple of Three Windows, Sun Dial, Quarry, the House of the Inka, the urban areas, agricultural terraces and many different types of architecture. .

You may wish to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own (not included in the price):

When you are ready, you will descend to Aguas Calientes, have a leisurely lunch on your own, and later on board the train at 14:55 for the return trip with the Expedition train to the Ollantaytambo where you will catch our private van back to Cusco and your hotel.

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.

Experience the Salt Mines and Moray terraces, constructed by building walls of containment filled with fertile soil and irrigated through an intricate watering system. A rainwater storage system is situated at the foot of these terraces.

Embark on a journey through awe-inspiring ruins and the fabled Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu serves as the focal point of its surroundings, a stunning embodiment of Inca Civilization’s art, urban planning, architecture, and engineering.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Suzhang
Oct 1, 2024
2 days Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Trip - Our family had a wonderful 2 days trip. Miguel is our tour guide, he is very knowledgeable and experienced. Because of his clear explanation, we learned a lot regarding the history of Machu Picchu. Everything was organized and fully scheduled. Due to train delays, our driver waited us for a few hours. We eventually and safely came back to Cusco. I will recommend Sam Travel to everyone who is seriously considering for a trip.
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Samanthajn8577ve
Oct 1, 2024
A great experience - The 2-day short Inca trail with Dayvit was a great experience! It exceeded my expectations. He was super knowledgeable/passionate and did a great job personalizing the experience. He was especially good at managing the different schedules of the group members, making transitions seamless and timely.
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Jonathanko1081ng
Sep 30, 2024
4 days Lares trail - Absolutely worth it! - Oscar the great made this trip incredible! Ask for Oscar the great. We appreciated everything included in this trip from the amazing food from the cooks, the gorgeous views, and the incredible in depth knowledge Oscar has of nature and history. Me and my gf did this trip together and had such a great time. It was just us and our guide, Oscar the great. We were so grateful for all those who helped make this trip possible and a special thanks to Eber (our chef). Anyone looking for an intimate tour, I would highly recommend this team. I dont hike much but Oscar made sure I was comfortable every step of the way and gave me the confidence to complete the hikes. I could not ask for anything more. Thanks Oscar!
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527ellek
Sep 30, 2024
Amazing experience on the Lares to Inca trail - Amazing trip!! Everything was so well thought out, our guide was prepared and helped us to be properly prepared. The food was amazing every meal, and Oscar knew SO MUCH about the local culture and the sites we visited. I am so grateful for Oscar and this trip! It was Unforgettable!!
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Lgmarcucci24
Sep 29, 2024
Sacred Valley Tour - This day was amazing. The Carlos and fortunato were very kind and knowledgeable throughout the day. They took the time to ensure we had plenty of time at each site and could adventure on our own as available. The day was full from day to night, so come prepared with water and snacks so you can truly enjoy all the amazing sites.
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Nathanielg707
Sep 29, 2024
2 day 1 night Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour with Sam Travel Peru - Had a great excursion to the sacred valley and machu picchu with our guide grober. He was very knowledgeable and took us to two additional sites in the sacred valley usually not done by other companies: Moray and Maras salt mines.
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V1510xrpeterw
Sep 29, 2024
Joaquim, nice - It's so amazing, the tour guide Joaquim is full of knowledge and patience. I wasn't a hiker and need to take a rest when a few stair , he will arrange history introduce to help me!
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Holac31
Sep 29, 2024
Joaquin is awesome - Joaquin is awesome I like the rich journey Each attraction has a rich introduction and coherent historical story, which does enrich our understanding of the Inca culture of Peru.
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Jlg7154nm
Sep 29, 2024
Amazing trip to sacred valley and Machupichu! - Amazing trip with Joaquin who was the most amazing guide and the friendliest person on the trip. Very detailed explanation and everyone felt extremely comfortable. Thank you very much!
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Jasonsf7581ms
Sep 29, 2024
Need attention from the National Park Authorities. - While the Hike is great, the facilities are horrible!!!! They should do something about the toilets/showers along the way. Many showers are missing simple things like heads or knobs which makes it totally unusable. How are you gonna open water if there is no knob!! Am no MacGyver!! and don't carry a swiss army knife to go for shower.
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