Experience a refined journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the legendary sanctuary of Machu Picchu, combining breathtaking Andean scenery, authentic Peruvian gastronomy, ancient archaeological wonders, and one of the most scenic train journeys in South America.
Your adventure begins with guided visits to the traditional Andean village of Chinchero, the fascinating circular agricultural terraces of Moray, and the world-famous Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of salt pools cascade across the mountainside creating one of the most unique landscapes in Peru.
Enjoy a carefully selected buffet lunch in Urubamba featuring authentic Peruvian cuisine and fresh regional ingredients from the Sacred Valley before continuing to the majestic Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo.
In the afternoon, board the comfortable Voyager Train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo while traveling through spectacular mountain landscapes, cloud forests, and alongside the scenic Urubamba River — one of the most memorable train journeys in Peru.
On Day 2, your tour includes the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu before your visit as well as the return bus back down to Aguas Calientes after your guided tour, allowing you to comfortably access the citadel without hiking the mountain road.
Accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide, you will explore the breathtaking Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during an approximately 2.5-hour guided tour while learning about the fascinating history, architecture, engineering, and spiritual significance of the ancient Inca civilization.
Machu Picchu circuit priority: entrance tickets are assigned based on availability at the moment of purchase. We will prioritize the circuits in this exact order:
2A → 2B → 3B → 3D → 3A → 3C → 1B → 1C → 1D → 1A
Please note that if only Circuit 3A, 3C, or 1A remains available at the time of purchase, an additional mandatory fee of 16USD per person will automatically apply due to the higher official entrance ticket cost of these special routes.
Please note that Machu Picchu circuit availability changes constantly throughout the day. Your assigned circuit and entrance time will depend entirely on official availability at the exact moment your tickets are purchased.
Recommended Hotels in Aguas Calientes
From the most luxurious to the most economical, the hotels we recommend in Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes) are:
Carefully designed to combine the highlights of the Sacred Valley, authentic Peruvian gastronomy, scenic train travel, and the unforgettable wonder of Machu Picchu in just 2 memorable days.
To fully enjoy your Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu experience, we recommend bringing the following essential items for comfort, weather changes, and archaeological site access.
Travel Essentials
Weather Protection
Money & Entrance Fees
Please note that large suitcases are not permitted inside Machu Picchu. We recommend bringing only a small backpack with your daily essentials for the tour.
No. Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes is not included, allowing travelers to freely choose from a wide variety of hotels, boutique lodges, hostels, and luxury accommodations according to their preferences and budget.
This tour includes guided visits to Chinchero, Moray, the spectacular Maras Salt Mines, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, and the majestic Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo.
Your Machu Picchu circuit and entrance time depend entirely on official availability at the moment of purchase. We prioritize circuits in the following order: 2A → 2B → 3B → 3D → 3A → 3C → 1B → 1C → 1D → 1A.
Yes. If only Circuit 3A, 3C, or 1A remains available at the time of purchase, an additional mandatory fee of 16USD per person will automatically apply due to the higher official entrance ticket cost of these special routes.
This tour includes the comfortable 16h36 Voyager Train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo and the return Voyager Bimodal train to Cusco. Travelers may also upgrade to the 360° Panoramic Train by paying the train fare difference.
Yes. Chinchero, Moray, and Ollantaytambo require either the 2-day Tourist Ticket (approx. 70 soles) or the 10-day Cusco Tourist Ticket (approx. 130 soles). The Maras Salt Mines also require a separate entrance fee of approximately 20 soles.
No. The Sacred Valley tour guide will end the tour in Ollantaytambo and will not accompany travelers on the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Yes. After returning by train from Machu Picchu, our transportation service will transfer you directly to your hotel in Cusco.
Cancellations are not allowed since official Machu Picchu entrance tickets and bus tickets are non-refundable according to Ministry of Culture regulations.
You may request a change of travel date subject to official availability and an additional administrative and rebooking fee of 45USD per person.
We strongly recommend reviewing your travel dates carefully before confirming your reservation.