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
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 days
- Starting time 8:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- 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 18 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
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get 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
