



by FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
This two-day bus and train tour from Cusco visits key sites in the Sacred Valley and includes a guided visit to Machu Picchu. The small-group trip allows up to 10 people and includes door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off. On the first day, the tour visits Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo with an expert guide explaining each archaeological site. A buffet lunch is served at a colonial-style restaurant in the Sacred Valley. Accommodation and breakfast are provided in Aguas Calientes. On the second day, the tour includes a round-trip train journey between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes and a bus shuttle to Machu Picchu. A guided visit to Machu Picchu takes place between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, depending on ticket availability. The tour includes Machu Picchu entrance ticket Circuit 2 if available, one bottle of water, and transfers from the train station back to the hotel. Airport pickup and drop-off are available on request. Guests must provide full personal details for Machu Picchu ticket issuance. The operator provides a briefing the day before the tour and storage for luggage left in Cusco. The tour lasts about 48 hours in total and offers transportation in modern vehicles.
Cusco Hotel Pickup
At 7:45 a.m., after breakfast at the hotel in Cusco, the guide will pick up the group to start the trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, passing through Andean landscapes and archaeological sites.
120 min
Chinchero Village Visit
By 8:30 a.m., after traveling 45 minutes from Cusco, arrive at the traditional village of Chinchero to visit a family that maintains the ancient Andean weaving craft. Visitors can feed the resident alpacas and guinea pigs and discover traditional weaving methods along with the use of natural materials to dye wool and produce handmade textiles.
60 min
Moray Terraces
At 9:30 a.m., observe the circular terraces of Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory where different microclimates were tested for crop cultivation. The guide will explain the site’s engineering and historical significance.
60 min
Maras Salt Ponds
At 11:00 a.m., visit the salt ponds of Maras, still used since Inca times. The guide can take photos before continuing to a traditional lunch location.
60 min
Sacred Valley Lunch
At 12:00 p.m., enjoy a buffet lunch at a Sacred Valley restaurant offering over 50 Peruvian dishes, including salads, soups, main courses, and desserts, with vegetarian options available.
60 min
Ollantaytambo Ruins and Train
At 2:10 p.m., visit the terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo, a site that served military, religious, and agricultural purposes and protected the trail to Machu Picchu. This location was significant during the Spanish invasion. After the tour, proceed to the train station to board the chosen train service (regular, panoramic, or observatory) for a 1 hour and 45-minute ride to Aguas Calientes.
60 min
Aguas Calientes Arrival
At 6:00 p.m., upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, staff will meet guests at the train station exit to escort them to their hotel. After check-in, the afternoon is free for rest or independent exploration.
120 min
Machu Picchu Tour and Return Train
At 7:00 a.m., after breakfast, travel with the guide to the bus station for the ride to Machu Picchu’s main entrance. Conduct a guided tour of plazas, temples, and stone stairways, followed by free time. Later, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). At 2:00 p.m., board the train to Ollantaytambo, enjoying valley landscapes.
180 min
Return to Cusco
Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo train station, private transport will be ready to take guests back to their hotel in Cusco, with an estimated arrival time of 6:00 p.m.