Historic Sacred Valley

Overview

Discover on this six-day tour, why the Incas turned the Sacred Valley into the centre of their empire. Learn about the main attractions of the city of Cusco and the valley, from impressive archaeological sites to Andean landscapes that leave you breathless at the foot of peaks covered in white snow. And let yourself be captivated by the imposing Machu Picchu and its incomparable mystique.

Private Touring

  • Flexible Dates
  • 24-Hour Local Assistance
  • Flexible Itinerary
  • Upgrade Accommodation
  • Professional Guide Throughout
  • Local Guide Service
  • Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
Visit: Cusco-Urubamba-Machu Picchu-Cusco-Lima

Itinerary

Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco. Our transportation service with a guide picks you up at the Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco to transfer you to the selected hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley). Along the way, visit the Inkariy Museum, which exhibits a wide collection of artifacts and objects related to the ancient civilizations that inhabited the area, including the Incas.

Meal Plan: No Meal

Start your tour today by heading from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to the picturesque village of Chinchero. You will begin by exploring the impressive agricultural terraces and the 17th-century church, built upon an ancient Inca palace and recognized as one of Peru's earliest Catholic structures. Along the route, there will be a stop at a lookout point to enjoy the spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Next, you will visit the Living Museum of Yucay, where you can witness the creation of textiles, adobe crafts, ceramics, and silverware using ancient Inca techniques. You will savor a delightful typical lunch in the Sacred Valley.

After lunch, head to the impressive Ollantaytambo Fortress, an important ceremonial center renowned for its stunning agricultural terraces cascading down the surrounding mountainsides. Upon concluding this full-day tour, you will go to the hotel in Cusco to rest and soak in the renewed Incan spirit.

*Please note that due to the shared nature of this service, the pick-up window is 30 minutes from the scheduled start time. The Chinchero market is included in tourist visits planned for Sundays.

The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), included in the itinerary, is a personal and non-transferable document that provides access to 16 important attractions in Cusco and its surroundings, such as Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. It also allows entry to various sites in the Sacred Valley Circuit, including Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and Chinchero.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Our transportation service picks you up from your hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) and transfers you to the Ollantaytambo train station. This transfer is shared with other passengers.

*Please note that the pickup window is up to 30 minutes as a shared transfer.

You board the Voyager train by Inca Rail at the Ollantaytambo station heading to the Aguas Calientes station (Machu Picchu Pueblo). Upon arrival, you receive assistance. For your return to Ollantaytambo station, you board the 360° train. Each journey lasts approximately one and a half hours, and schedules are subject to availability.

*Voyager Service: Ambient music on board, magic on board: Ollantay (available only on the way to Aguas Calientes).

*360° Service: Live music, USB port to charge mobile devices, magic on board: Ollantay (available only on the way to Aguas Calientes).

Aguas Calientes, located on the slopes of Machu Picchu, offers a vibrant craft market, a variety of restaurants, and lodging options. Just 25 minutes by bus, you will find Machu Picchu, an impressive feat of engineering and architecture believed to have served as a sanctuary and retreat for the Inca Pachacútec. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain," captivates with its historical splendor and natural majesty. After the visit, return by bus to Aguas Calientes. This tour is shared with other passengers.

*Remember to confirm your reservation as soon as possible to proceed with the purchase of tickets in advance due to the limited capacity of the citadel. The specific circuit to visit Machu Picchu and schedule will be selected according to availability at the time of reservation confirmation.

Enjoy a delicious set lunch menu at Café Inkaterra while taking in the breathtaking view of the Vilcanota River. The restaurant is known for its unique blend of Andean cuisine and contemporary trends, resulting in a fusion-style meal with a distinctive flavor.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Enjoy a peaceful free morning in Aguas Calientes. If you prefer, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu to explore additional attractions offered by the citadel. We recommend waking up early to witness the sunrise over the mountain, a truly unforgettable experience. In the afternoon, begin your return to Cusco.

*Note: If you prefer, you have the option to return to Machu Picchu to explore additional attractions offered by the citadel (second entry ticket not included, please ask for the additional cost).

After your train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, a transfer will be waiting for you at the train station to take you to the selected hotel in Cusco. This transfer will be shared with other passengers.

*Please note that as it is a shared transfer, the waiting time from the train arrival is up to 30 minutes before departing to Cusco.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Enjoy a guided tour of the charming and magical city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire. Start visiting the Santo Domingo Convent in the Coricancha temple. Then, visit the main temple of the city of Cusco, known as the Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption. Later, tour the Cusco hills of the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, visit the Qenqo archaeological complex, and walk through the Puca Pucara military architectural complex and the ruins of Tambomachay, also known as the Inca spa. Finally, return to the selected hotel. This tour is shared with other passengers.

*Please note that the pickup window for this shared service is 30 minutes from the start time.

 

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Our transportation service and a representative pick you up to take you from your selected hotel to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco.

Domestic flight from Cusco to Lima.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Inclusions

-2 nights in Urubamba.
-1 night in Machu Picchu.
-2 nights in Cusco.
-Private transfer from Cusco Airport to the hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) with a guided visit to the Inkariy Museum en route -Shared full-day tour to Chinchero, Living Museum of Yucay, and Ollantaytambo from Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to Cusco.
-Cusco Full Tourist Ticket (Full BTC).
-Shared transfer from the hotel in Urubamba (Sacred Valley) to Ollantaytambo station.
-Voyager (one way) and 360° (return) round-trip train tickets from/to Ollantaytambo station.
-Shared tour for 2 days and 1 night to Machu Picchu with a site guide.

DAY 01
-Guided visit
-Entrance to Machu Picchu
-Up and down bus to Machu Picchu

-Lunch menu at Café Inkaterra.
-Shared transfer from Ollantaytambo station to the hotel in Cusco.
-Shared half-day tour in Cusco to Coricancha, Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
-Private transfer from the hotel to Cusco Airport with a representative.

Exclusions

-Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
-Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
-International and domestic air tickets.
-Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, travel insurance, etc.)
-Early check in, late check out.
-Tips.
-Travel Insurance.

Notes

Hotels used Or Similar
Urubamba
Comfort - Mabey Valle Sagrado / Agusto´s Hotel / San Agustin Urubamba
Standard - Villa Urubamba / AVA Spots
Superior - Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado / Casona de Yucay

Machu Picchu
Comfort - Flower`s House Machu Picchu / Hatun Inti Classic
Standard - Inti Punku Machu Picchu / Ferré Machu Picchu
Superior -  Tierra Viva Machu Picchu / Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu  

Cusco
Comfort - San Francisco Plaza / Eco Inn / Agusto's Cusco
Standard - Tierra Viva Saphi / Hacienda Plaza Regocijo / Tierra Viva San Blas
Superior - Xima Cusco / Jose Antonio / Terra Andina  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MACHU PICCHU
ENTRANCE & GUIDE:
-The first entrance to the citadel requires the mandatory accompaniment of a guide. Please note that the guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
-The route to visit the Machu Picchu citadel and schedules are subject to availability.
-For the purchase of tickets to Machu Picchu it is necessary to send full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number of passengers, which must match the current passport that will be used for the trip. It is important to take into account that the entrance tickets to the citadel are non-refundable from the time of purchase.

LUGGAGES:
-Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, given that train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with this information.
-In all train services to Machu Picchu, the passenger may carry only hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) of no more than 8 kg/ 17.6 lb lb on the train to/from Machu Picchu. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel.
-Allowed size: 62 linear inches 157cm (height + length + width).

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENTRANCE IN PERU
Confirm with your embassy if you need a VISA to enter Peru (or any other country included in your itinerary). We are not responsible if a guest does not have all the necessary documentation to enter the country. The foreigner who travels to Peru must ensure that the validity of his passport is not less than six months to enter the national territory.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend comfortable and light clothing for visiting the coastal areas of Peru and warm clothes for the high Andean area. Visitors are not advised to wear sleeves shirts, shorts, short skirts or short clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

DISCLAIMER
We are not responsible in case of unexpected events such as strikes, climate change or natural disasters. We act as an intermediary for the reservation of services, so that it can’t be held responsible for the quality or suitability of services, death, injury, illness, damage, accident, loss, theft, or loss of good, delay or any other irregularity arising directly or indirectly from the provision of services by suppliers.

*Rates not applicable on the following dates in 2025: Inti Raymi Festival (June 22nd to 28th), National Holidays (July 27th to 31st), Christmas, New Year’s, conferences or special events. Please confirm with your Destination Expert.

Dates & Pricing

Comfort

05 Jun 2025 Till 20 Dec 2025
AU$1,376.34 Per Twin
AU$1,311.83 Per Triple
Available

Standard

05 Jun 2025 Till 20 Dec 2025
AU$1,440.86 Per Twin
AU$1,339.78 Per Triple
Available

Superior

05 Jun 2025 Till 20 Dec 2025
AU$1,567.74 Per Twin
AU$1,453.76 Per Triple
Available

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