2 Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour
Overview
About
2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cusco Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for 2 Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour in Cusco, Peru. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 7 stops over 2 days. Duration: 48 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Sacred Valley of the Incas
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 am. Then we will drive to the Sacred Valley where we will make our first stop at the village of Chinchero. This small town is famous in the region for its multicolored textile works. During our tour we will learn about the traditional techniques used by the artisans to manufacture and dye their textiles. You will also visit the main square of the town, with its beautiful colonial buildings, which were built on top of ancient Inca ruins.
Salinas de Maras
Our next stop will be at the Salt Mines of Maras. These mines have been used by the local population since the Inca times. According to the legends, the salt comes from the tears of the legendary hero Ayar Cachi, who was encased by his brothers inside a nearby mountain. Maras contains around 3000 salt wells, which come from the Qaqawiñay mountain. This place produces the precious "Pink Salt," which obtains its unique colors due to the minerals present in the soil.
Moray
Moray comprises of a series of circular agricultural terraces located near Maras. Experts believe that this site was used by the Incas as a research center for growing plants of different regions. Some historians also theorize that Moray constituted a center for performing astronomical observations and for predicting weather.
Ollantaytambo
After lunch, we will continue our journey through the magnificent Sacred Valley of the Incas. Our next stop will be the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. This Inca site stands out for its massive stone buildings, some of which reach a height of 4 meters. Ollantaytambo also has numerous platforms built around the site, which are easily visible from the nearby town. We will explore the astounding Ollantaytambo until the afternoon. Then, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes.
Aguas Calientes
After arriving to Aguas Calientes, we will take you to your hotel. You will have time to relax and prepare for the next day
