Discover the best of the Peruvian Andes with the 2-Day Classic Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour, an immersive journey designed to combine Inca history, Andean culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Explore the main attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including the impressive Pisac Archaeological Site, its traditional artisan market, the town of Urubamba, and the magnificent Ollantaytambo Fortress, considered one of the finest examples of Inca architecture and engineering. End the first day with a spectacular scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), enjoying extraordinary views of the Sacred Valley and the Urubamba River along the way.
The following day, explore the magnificent Machu Picchu Citadel, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by a professional guide, discover its ancient temples, agricultural terraces, ceremonial spaces, and fascinating mysteries while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Andes. This tour is an excellent choice for travelers who want to experience the most iconic destinations around Cusco in a single journey, combining comfortable transportation, scenic train travel, hotel accommodation, local gastronomy, and an unforgettable cultural experience in the heart of the Inca Empire.
The Classic Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu 2 Days Tour begins with hotel pickup in Cusco between 07:30 and 08:00 a.m. Our first visit will be to the impressive Pisac Archaeological Center, where you will discover agricultural terraces, Inca temples, and spectacular views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will then head to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch with the best of Peruvian cuisine, before continuing to the historic fortress of Ollantaytambo.
We continue to Urubamba, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch featuring the best of Andean cuisine. In the afternoon we arrive in Ollantaytambo, the last living Inca town, where you will walk its spectacular terraces, temples, and cobblestone alleys. At the end of the tour, you will board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town), where our staff will assist you to reach your hotel, with the evening free to rest or stroll around town.
Meals: Buffet lunch | Lodging: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Very early, after breakfast, you will take the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu, entering just in time to see the sunrise illuminate this sacred city. With your official guide, you will explore the main sectors of the sanctuary during a guided visit of approximately 2 to 3 hours, visiting temples, terraces, plazas, and spectacular viewpoints. Optional: if you booked in advance, you can hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, both with impressive views of the site and surrounding valley.
Afterward, you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included) and a short time to explore the town. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where our transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast | Lodging: Hotel in Cusco not included