The Best of Cusco in 2 Days
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour: Inca Sites, Andean Culture and Machu Picchu at 6:00 AM
The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour combines the highlights of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with an early visit to Machu Picchu, in 2 days and with all entrance tickets included.
On Day 1 you discover Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines and Ollantaytambo, then take the train to Aguas Calientes. On Day 2 you enter Machu Picchu at 6:00 AM, with fewer crowds, for a guided tour of the citadel.
Duration2 days / 1 night
Sites5, incl. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu tour2–2.5 hours
DifficultyEasy to moderate
Chinchero, Moray and Maras
Andean textiles, circular Inca terraces and thousands of salt pools.
Ollantaytambo
One of the best-preserved examples of Inca urban planning.
Machu Picchu at 6:00 AM
Enter early, with fewer crowds, on the best circuit available.
All Tickets Included
Sacred Valley entrances, train, bus and Machu Picchu: nothing extra to buy.
Read the full Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour description
We pick you up early in Cusco and drive to Chinchero for a textile demonstration, then visit the terraces of Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba, we explore the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo and take the train to Aguas Calientes, where you spend the night in a hotel.
On Day 2, after breakfast, you take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu for a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour. In the afternoon you return by train to Ollantaytambo and by tourist transport to your hotel in Cusco.
Want a simpler option? See our Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train.
Availability & Booking
How to Book Your Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour
01Click Book Now, choose your date on our real-time calendar and book online.
02Receive a confirmation email with your booking and payment details.
03We buy your included Machu Picchu and train tickets and book your hotel.
04Get your tickets, hotel details and entry time within 24 hours.
Your Machu Picchu Ticket Is Included
The Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included in the price of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour. You don’t need to buy it yourself: our team buys it for you as soon as you book.
We always book the best circuit available at the time of your booking, following a clear order of priority. Our 1st choice is always Circuit 2 · Route 2-A, the best way to visit Machu Picchu. If it is sold out, we book Route 2-B as the 2nd choice, then Circuit 1 as the 3rd choice, and finally Circuit 3 as the 4th choice:
1Circuit 2 · Route 2-A Ruta clásica diseñada Best option
1st choice. Classic Machu Picchu viewpoint and the most complete tour of the citadel.
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2Circuit 2 · Route 2-B Ruta terraza inferior
2nd choice. Also includes the classic viewpoint, with a slightly different route through the citadel.
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3Circuit 1 · Panoramic Route 1-B, 1-C or 1-D
3rd choice, only if Circuit 2 is sold out. Panoramic views from the upper section, without access to the citadel.
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4Circuit 3 · Machupicchu Realeza Route 3-B or 3-D
4th choice, only if Circuits 2 and 1 are sold out. Lower section of Machu Picchu only, without the classic viewpoint.
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Want Circuit 2-A for sure? Book at least 4 months in advance, as the best circuits sell out first. You can check live availability on the official Machu Picchu ticket website, the same platform we use.
No availability, or already have a ticket? We have flexible options for both cases. Ask us on WhatsApp.