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Luxury Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour in 2 Days
Tour Overview
This private 2 day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour connects Cusco’s highland landscapes with one of Peru’s most important archaeological sites. The route begins among open Andean plains and traditional villages, then descends through the Sacred Valley toward the warmer cloud forest environment surrounding Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
During the first day, you will visit Chinchero, where Inca terraces stand beside a colonial church and local weavers continue working with alpaca wool and plant based dyes. Moray reveals a series of circular agricultural terraces, while the Maras Salt Mines spread across a steep mountainside in hundreds of working salt ponds. The day ends in Ollantaytambo, an Inca settlement still used as a living town, followed by a scenic train journey to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Day two is dedicated to a private guided visit to Machu Picchu. The walking route follows the official circuit assigned to your entrance ticket, with time to understand the citadel’s terraces, temples, water channels, stonework, and mountain setting. A return journey on the Vistadome Observatory Train adds wide views of the river and surrounding slopes.
This tour suits couples, families, honeymooners, and luxury travelers who value privacy, thoughtful timing, comfortable transport, and personal attention. The physical difficulty is moderate: most visits involve uneven stone paths, stairs, and several hours of walking. Cusco, Chinchero, and other Sacred Valley viewpoints are located at high altitude, so spending at least one night in Cusco before departure is strongly recommended.
Montavia Travel improves the experience through private guiding, coordinated transfers, carefully selected train schedules, and a pace adapted to your group. The driest travel period generally runs from May through September, while April and October can offer a useful balance of manageable weather and fewer visitors. The rainy season, from November through March, brings greener scenery but requires greater flexibility.
- Meet Andean Weavers Visit a Chinchero women’s textile cooperative to see natural dyeing, alpaca fiber preparation, and traditional weaving techniques passed between generations.
- Taste a Valley Picnic Enjoy a chef prepared picnic lunch using fresh local ingredients, served in a quiet Sacred Valley setting between the archaeological visits.
- Explore Living Inca Towns Walk through Ollantaytambo’s original stone streets, water channels, terraces, and ceremonial structures before taking the train to Aguas Calientes.
- Ride the Vistadome Observatory Return through the Urubamba Valley aboard the Vistadome Observatory Train, with panoramic windows, an open-air carriage, refreshments, music, and cultural performances.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Discover Chinchero, Moray and Ollantaytambo
Your private guide and driver will collect you from your Cusco hotel at approximately 6:30 AM. The road climbs toward Chinchero, where you will arrive around 7:20 AM, before the larger groups typically reach the site. The archaeological complex features agricultural terraces, finely cut stonework, and broad views across the surrounding highlands. A visit to a local women’s weaving cooperative at about 8:15 AM provides a close look at alpaca fibers, natural dyes, spinning, and Andean textile patterns that continue to carry cultural meaning.
Around 9:15 AM, continue by private vehicle toward Moray. You will reach the circular terraces at approximately 10:15 AM and have time to walk along the designated viewpoints while your guide explains the site’s agricultural design and possible uses. The route then leads to the Maras Salt Mines, arriving near 11:30 AM. Thousands of shallow ponds descend along the mountainside, each fed by a mineral rich spring and maintained by local families.
A chef prepared picnic lunch will be served at approximately 1:00 PM in a peaceful Sacred Valley location. After lunch, the drive continues toward Ollantaytambo, with arrival around 2:30 PM. Explore the town’s narrow stone lanes, irrigation channels, terraces, and ceremonial sector, where large fitted stones demonstrate the precision of Inca construction. Your guide will also explain Ollantaytambo’s role as a strategic entrance to the lower valley.
Board the train at approximately 5:00 PM for the journey to Aguas Calientes. The train usually arrives around 6:45 PM, depending on the confirmed service. Montavia Travel staff will assist with the short transfer and hotel check in, generally completed by 7:00 PM. Dinner is included in Aguas Calientes at approximately 7:30 PM, followed by an early rest before the Machu Picchu visit.
Day 2 - Visit Machu Picchu and Return by Vistadome
Breakfast at the hotel will be available from approximately 5:00 AM. Your guide will meet you according to the entry time printed on your Machu Picchu ticket, usually between 5:30 and 6:30 AM, and accompany you to the bus departure area. The uphill bus ride takes about 30 minutes, placing you near the Machu Picchu entrance shortly after 6:30 AM for an early visit when available.
At the entrance, present your original passport together with your official ticket. Your private guide will lead the assigned circuit through the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, explaining the terraces, temples, ceremonial spaces, royal sectors, water channels, and carefully fitted stone structures. Montavia Travel requests the classic Circuit 2 whenever availability permits; if it is unavailable, the best official alternative for your date and entry time will be arranged.
The guided visit generally lasts between 2½ and 3 hours. Optional Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain hikes are possible only when purchased in advance and when the ticket schedule allows. After the visit, return toward the entrance area for lunch at approximately 12:00 PM. The exact timing may change according to your assigned entry period and any additional mountain ticket.
Return to Aguas Calientes by bus and board the Vistadome Observatory Train at approximately 2:30 PM. Panoramic windows frame the Urubamba River and steep valley walls, while the open air observatory carriage, refreshments, Andean music, and cultural presentation add character to the return journey. Arrival in Ollantaytambo is expected around 4:30 PM, where your private driver will meet you. The road transfer to Cusco takes approximately two hours, with hotel drop-off around 6:30 PM, depending on traffic and road conditions.
- Professional English / Spanish speaking guides specialized in Andean history.
- Briefing session prior to the start of the tour.
- One night in a comfortable hotel in downtown Cusco.
- One night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- Guided visits to Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo.
- Visit to a local women’s weaving cooperative in Chinchero.
- Chef prepared picnic lunch in the Sacred Valley.
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes.
- Hotel breakfast on day two.
- Round trip shuttle bus tickets connecting Aguas Calientes and the Machu Picchu gates.
- Round trip PeruRail Expedition train tickets (Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back).
- Private van transfer from the Ollantaytambo train station back to your Cusco hotel.
- Domestic flights between Lima and Cusco.
- Gratuities for guides and drivers.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Entrance permits for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain hikes.
- Dinner on any night, and lunch in Aguas Calientes on Day 3
- Personal hiking gear, trekking poles, or horse rentals at Humantay and Rainbow Mountain.
Pickup is scheduled for approximately 6:30 AM from your Cusco hotel. Montavia Travel confirms the final time according to your hotel location, train schedule, and Machu Picchu entry time.
The tour is rated moderate. Expect uneven stone surfaces, stairs, archaeological paths, and several hours of walking, especially at Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo.
It can be. Chinchero and Cusco are at high altitude, so travelers should arrive in Cusco at least one day before the tour, stay hydrated, avoid heavy exertion initially, and tell the guide about any symptoms.
Yes. Day one includes a chef-prepared picnic lunch in the Sacred Valley, and day two includes lunch near Machu Picchu after the guided visit.
Yes. Dinner in Aguas Calientes and breakfast at the hotel on day two are included.
Montavia Travel requests the classic Circuit 2 whenever tickets are available. If it is sold out, the best official circuit available for your date and entry time is secured.
Yes, if the additional permit is purchased in advance and the mountain schedule fits your Machu Picchu entry. These tickets are not included in the standard package.
The return journey uses the Vistadome Observatory Train, which includes panoramic windows, an open-air carriage, refreshments, and cultural entertainment.
May through September generally offers the driest conditions. April and October can provide a good balance of weather and visitor levels, while November through March is greener but wetter.
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