Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2 Days 1 Night
Tour de 2 Days | Price from $ 268 USD per person
2 Days / 1 Night
12 pax
easy
4,200m
Overview
Complete package: Day 1 Sacred Valley (Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero) with buffet lunch + Day 2 Machu Picchu Magic with train, bus and guide. From $268 USD.
Journey to the Heart of the Inca Empire with Ready to Travel Peru
Day 1: Sacred Valley
Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a spectacle of nature and ancestral engineering at 2,800 meters altitude. This place will amaze you, where nature and Inca engineering unite.
Visit Pisaq, Ollantaytambo the living Inca city and Chinchero, immerse yourself in living history.
Day 2: Machu Picchu
Ascend to Machu Picchu (2,435 m), marvel at its legendary monuments like the Temple of the Sun and experience a deep connection with nature.
Explore Legendary Monuments: From the Temple of the Sun to the Intihuatana, discover Inca wisdom and art at its finest.
We are dedicated to making your visit to «Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu» a memorable experience, with personalized and detailed attention. With Ready to Travel Peru, every moment is designed for a unique adventure you will remember forever.
Experience Highlights
Itinerary at a Glance
Hotel pickup
07:00 AM
Pickup for the Sacred Valley tour from your hotel at 07:00 AM.
Taray Viewpoint
07:30 AM approx.
We board the tourist bus to our first stop, the Taray viewpoint, to appreciate the scenic beauty of the Sacred Valley — a magnificent view for postcard photos.
Pisaq – Archaeological site
08:30 AM approx.
We continue to Pisaq, 32 km northeast of Cusco, on a condor-shaped mountain showcasing religious and agricultural architecture. Highlights include the solar observatory "Intihuatana" and the pre-Hispanic cemetery "Tantana Marka", the largest in South America. Known for its artisan market and "trueque" (barter) tradition on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Buffet lunch in Urubamba
11:00 AM approx.
After Pisaq, we head to Urubamba for a buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant to recharge our energy.
Ollantaytambo – Living Inca City
12:30 PM approx.
We visit the Archaeological site of Ollantaytambo, the "Living Inca City" built on two mountains. The highlight is the great Temple of the Sun with 6 pink granite monoliths joined by enlarged mortise joints forming the ceremonial platform.
Chinchero – Textile art
02:30 PM approx.
Our last stop is Chinchero, meaning "brave man" in Quechua, built on a hilltop with terraces, shrines and the former residence of Inca Tupac Inca Yupanqui. Known for its urban style and alpaca fiber textile art made by locals.
Return to Cusco
4:00 – 5:00 PM
We conclude the Sacred Valley tour with the return to Cusco.
Hotel pickup for Machu Picchu
Per train schedule
The most important day — one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World.
Bus Cusco → Ollantaytambo
Early
Tourist bus to Ollantaytambo train station, approximately 2 hours.
Train Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes
Per reservation
Expedition or Vistadome train through the scenic Sacred Valley.
Bus Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu
Upon arrival
Ecological green buses to the citadel entrance. Our guide awaits at the control gate.
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
2 hours
A 2-hour guided tour: Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Temple of the Condor, Three Windows and Sacred Rock.
Free time for photos
After guided tour
Time to take photos.
Bus + Free time in Aguas Calientes
After photos
Ecological buses to Aguas Calientes for free time and lunch on your own.
Train + Bus → Cusco (hotel)
Afternoon
Return train to Ollantaytambo, then bus back to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
What Is Included?
Included
- Pre-tour briefing to provide information and answer questions
- Airport – hotel – airport transfer
- Pickup from your hotel for all tours
- Entrance tickets to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu attractions
- Round-trip train tickets Expedition or Vistadome (client choice)
- Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Certified bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
- Tourist transport to all described sites
- Buffet lunch in Sacred Valley Urubamba
- Permanent assistance before and during the tour
Not Included
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
- Accommodation
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Before You Go
Recommendations
Pricing
2026 Tour Price
Shared Service
National
Best valueNational tourist
per person
Foreign
Foreign tourist
per person
Private Service
Private Service
Minimum 2 people
Todo Incluido
for 2 people
Prices are in US dollars (USD). Prices may vary by season and availability.
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