Multi-day trip

From Cusco: Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour

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25 reviews

Activity provider: Willka Travel
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    From Cusco: Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour

    Activity provider: Willka Travel
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    From US$ 465 per person

    Walk in the footsteps of the Incas on a 2-day tour of the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo. Bargain for traditional crafts in Pisac Market and watch the sunrise from the top of Machu Picchu.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Duration 2 days
    Check availability to see starting times.
    Live tour guide
    Spanish, English
    Pickup included
    Please provide your hotel’s name and address in Cusco center. Please indicate if you are staying at a private accommodation (with address), you will then be provided with a meeting point close by.
    Small group
    Limited to 10 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Browse through the traditional market at Pisac
    • Learn about the Inca civilization from experienced guides
    • Explore the colorful town of Aguas Calientes
    • Get a breathtaking view of the sunrise on Machu Picchu
    Full description
    Explore the ancient civilization of the Incas on a 2-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Day 1: Start the day with a breathtaking ride through the mountains between Cusco and Pisac, and see the Inca temples on an in-depth tour on arrival. Bargain for colorful textiles in the traditional market, and then experience the “Breadbasket of the Incas” on a scenic drive to Urubamba. Arrive in time for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, explore the pink granite palace at Ollantaytambo, and climb the great stairs of the Temple of the Sun. Feast on local produce at a nearby venue, before ending the day with a train ride to Aguas Calientes, where you can bathe in the hot spring baths and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. Day 2: Catch the first shuttle to Machu Picchu to experience the first rays of the sun as they pass through the ruins of the "Lost City of the Incas." Go to a panoramic lookout for the best views and take a 2-hour tour of the legendary site. Get lost in the maze-like constructions, or follow in the footsteps of the ancients and climb Huayna Picchu. Then, enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes before a lazy ride back to Cusco.
    Includes
    • Hotel pick-up and drop off
    • Guided tours of the Sacred Valley, Pisac and Machu Picchu
    • Transportation by comfortable bus through the Sacred Valley
    • Tourist train to and from Aguas Calientes
    • Bus to and from Machu Picchu
    • 3-star hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (including breakfast)
    • Entrance to Machu Picchu
    • Bus transportation back to Cusco
    • Climb to Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu mountain ($25, book 1-3 months in advance)
    • Sacred Valley tourist ticket ($22)
    • Meals
    • Gratuities for the guides
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You must bring your own headphones
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You must fill out a travel information form
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    What to bring

    • Passport or ID card
    • Sun hat
    • Water
    • Rain gear

    Not allowed

    • Selfie sticks
    • Umbrellas

    Know before you go

    • The entrance to all Inca archeological sites is free until further notice due to COVID-19 regulations
    • Enjoy an intimate group setting and plenty of personal attention
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.5 /5

    based on 25 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.5/5
    • Transportation
      4.3/5
    • Value for money
      4.1/5
    • Safety
      4.5/5

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    Both guides were very informative and attentive. The pick-up taxi driver was 20 minutes early, rushing us, and then we had to wait another 20 minutes for some unknown reason, which was altogether an unpleasant beginning. Accommodations were good, food was good, site visits were great. Final driver was prompt and efficient. In general, I would recommend this trip and will certainly consider booking with GYG again.

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    March 4, 2020

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    Sherry – Canada Verified booking

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    Great tour, well organized. It looked professional from start to finish Machu Picchu is a must see and truly overwhelming when you get there. I would have liked a little more time in the town of Pisac, we only had 35 minutes free there. And also in Aguas Calientes, I only spent the night there, but would have liked to have seen more. All in all well organized, but expensive.

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    February 6, 2020

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Switzerland Verified booking

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    It was fine except for the taxi back to Cuzco after visiting Machu Picchu, its driving was really dangerous. On top of that, we asked him to drop us back at the airport instead of our hotel and therefore allowed us to charge us at an astronomical price. Please choose your taxi drivers a little.

    July 4, 2019

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Belgium Verified booking

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