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The Inca citadel at 2,430 m (7,970 ft) above the Urubamba River, 3.5 hours from Cusco by road and train, visited on a timed ticket with a guide.

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Sacred Valley VIP 2 Days & Machu Picchu

4.9 Tripadvisor, Viajes Cusco Perú (sister agency), 78 reviews Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu Daily departures
2 days, 1 nightNight in Aguas Calientes
Moray and MarasPlus Chinchero and Ollantaytambo
Circuit 2 ticketGuided visit on day 2
12,340 ft high pointChinchero, 3,762 m
Shared serviceLicensed English-speaking guide

The trip in one paragraph

VIP here means the longer valley route, with more stops packed into day one. It is a shared tour, like the rest of our Machu Picchu packages. You cross the high plateau west of Cusco to Chinchero, Moray and the Maras salt pans, drop into the valley for lunch and Ollantaytambo, and take the train to Aguas Calientes. Day two is Machu Picchu with a guide. Book it if you want to see the salt pans and the circular terraces of Moray and you only have two days. If you prefer the Inca terraces of Pisac, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu classic tour takes that side of the valley instead.

How this route differs from the classic

The classic tour follows the river. This one stays high in the morning, around 12,000 ft (3,700 m), on farmland with snow peaks on the horizon, and comes down to the river only after lunch. Day one is longer and fuller, so expect a 6:20 a.m. start.

Day 1 Chinchero, Moray, Maras

A weaving demonstration and the colonial church in Chinchero, the sunken rings of Moray, then thousands of white salt pools at Maras, still worked by local families. Buffet lunch in Urubamba, the Ollantaytambo fortress, then the train.

Day 2 Machu Picchu

The same Machu Picchu visit as our other 2-day tours: bus up after breakfast, Circuit 2 with your guide, lunch in town, train and van back to Cusco.

Chinchero weaversA weaving cooperative shows how alpaca wool is cleaned, dyed with plants and insects and spun by hand.
The rings of MorayCircular Inca terraces sunk into the ground like an amphitheater, each level with its own temperature.
Maras salt pansThousands of small pools on a hillside, fed by one salty spring and harvested by local families.
Machu Picchu next morningCircuit 2 with a licensed guide after a night in Aguas Calientes.

Price

One price: US$657 per person in a double room, shared service, with a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes. For a higher hotel category or a single room, tell us in the quote form and we add the difference.

Pick your arrival date

Pick the day you leave Cusco for the valley. The tour runs every day the railway and the site are open.

Send the free quote form with your date and passport details. We check tickets, trains and hotels and reply with what is available. June to August sells out first: book 30 to 45 days ahead.

Day by day

Open a day to see the hours, the altitude and where you sleep. Times are the ones our guides actually keep.

Day1

Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes

Night in Aguas Calientes at 6,690 ft (2,040 m), high point Chinchero 12,340 ft (3,762 m)

Hotel in Aguas Calientes Buffet lunch Long day, starts 6:20 a.m.
06:20 to 06:45
Pickup at your Cusco hotel

Have breakfast at your hotel if it opens early, since breakfast on day 1 is not included. Pack one small bag for the night.

Morning
Chinchero

The highest stop of the trip. A weaving demonstration, then the colonial church built on Inca walls and the terraces below it. Walk slowly here.

Mid-morning
Moray

Concentric terraces dropping into a natural bowl. The guide explains the theory that the Incas used the temperature difference between levels to test crops.

Late morning
Maras salt pans

A narrow path along the edge of the pools. Salt is sold at the stalls by the parking area, cheaper than in Cusco shops.

Around 13:00
Buffet lunch in Urubamba

Included. The valley floor is warmer, so you will want to drop a layer.

Afternoon
Ollantaytambo fortress

Steep terraces above a town still laid out on its Inca grid. Then a short walk to the station.

Late afternoon
Train to Aguas Calientes

About 1 hour 40 minutes along the Urubamba. Staff meets you on arrival and walks you to the hotel.

Day2

Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Cusco

Back in Cusco for the night (hotel not included), high point 7,970 ft (2,430 m) at Machu Picchu

Breakfast at the hotel 2 to 3 hours guided walk Train back to Ollantaytambo
Early morning
Breakfast and the Consettur ride

About 25 minutes to the gate. Passport in your daypack.

Your entry slot
Guided visit, Circuit 2

Two to three hours past the upper viewpoint, the Temple of the Sun and the main plaza. Free time afterward if your ticket allows it, or the mountain climb if you booked one.

Midday
Lunch in Aguas Calientes

Not included. Collect your bag from the hotel.

Afternoon
Train and van to Cusco

Train to Ollantaytambo, then about two hours by road. You reach your Cusco hotel in the evening.

Where you go

Day one loops over the plateau from Chinchero to Maras before dropping to the river, then the train runs to the end of the valley.

Interactive map loads from OpenStreetMap when the page is online.
Route: Cusco · Chinchero · Moray · Maras salt pans · Urubamba · Ollantaytambo · Aguas Calientes · Machu Picchu.
Stops on the itinerary Machu PicchuDashed line: road and rail route

What is included

Included

  • Cusco Tourist TicketEntry to the Sacred Valley sites on day 1.
  • Machu Picchu entrance, Circuit 2Bought under your passport name.
  • 1 night in Aguas Calientes3-star hotel.
  • 2 mealsBuffet lunch on day 1, breakfast on day 2.
  • Round-trip trainOllantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back.
  • TransportHotel pickup in Cusco, valley vehicle, Consettur bus up and down, van back to your hotel.
  • Licensed guides and supportBilingual guides both days, briefing, first-aid kit with emergency oxygen.

Not included

  • Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu MountainOptional, US$75 per person for either one, booked in advance.
  • Meals not listedBreakfast and dinner on day 1, lunch and dinner on day 2.
  • Hotel in CuscoNights before and after are not included.
  • Tips and insuranceTips are optional. Travel insurance recommended.
  • Costs from events outside our controlLandslides, weather, strikes or schedule changes.

Good to know

Cold start, warm finishChinchero at 7 a.m. is near freezing in June. The valley floor at noon is T-shirt weather. Wear layers.
Train bag limit, 8 kilosPeruRail allows one backpack up to 8 kg (17.6 lb) or one carry-on up to 12 kg (26.5 lb).
Original passportChecked at the Machu Picchu gate and on the train.
Soles for MarasSalt, textiles and restrooms in the valley are paid in cash.
No restrooms inside Machu PicchuUse the ones at the gate, since circuits allow no re-entry.
Tickets are not refundableMachu Picchu and train tickets cannot be refunded once issued.

Travelers on this itinerary

Sacred Lake Titikaka is new; these are public Tripadvisor reviews of Viajes Cusco Perú, the family agency that operates every package on this site.

4.9
78 reviews
Viajes Cusco Perú, Sep 2026
4.7
83 reviews
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Reviews shown: Viajes Cusco Perú travelers (sample of public Tripadvisor reviews, read Sep 30, 2026).

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Claudia I.Sep 2026, with friends
Posted on Tripadvisor
Dream Come True

"Incredible experience!! Beautiful landscape and beautiful people. We were lucky to be guided by Vladimir, who with his lovely personality and amazing knowledge made this trip a great learning experience."

Translated from Spanish by Tripadvisor
E
Erika C.Jul 2026, solo traveler from Argentina
Posted on Tripadvisor
I recommend them, people!

"All the tours I did (Machu, Humantay Lake, Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley) were spectacular!!! From picking me up at the hotel (always punctual and attentive, notifying about everything!) to the guides I had who were also excellent."

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M
Martin Rogelio I.Jul 2026, Sullana, Peru, with family
Posted on Tripadvisor
Professionalism, trust, and human quality

"I came to this agency by recommendation and, after traveling with them on two occasions, I can say that it was an excellent decision. I must highlight the professionalism of the guides, who made every tour very interesting and safe."

Excerpt. Translated from Spanish by Tripadvisor

Still have questions?

Everything we get asked about this package before people book.

What is different on the VIP route?

Day one. The VIP route goes through Chinchero, Moray and the Maras salt pans before Ollantaytambo. The classic route goes through Pisac and Urubamba instead. VIP starts earlier, around 6:20 a.m., and has more stops. Day two at Machu Picchu is identical.

Is it the same Machu Picchu visit as the classic tour?

Yes. Same Circuit 2 ticket, same licensed guide service, two to three hours inside, same train back to Ollantaytambo and van to Cusco.

Is VIP a private tour?

No. VIP is the name of the longer valley route. It runs with a shared group and a licensed guide. If you want a guide and vehicle only for your group, ask in the quote form and we price it separately.

How long is the walk at the Maras salt pans?

About 20 to 30 minutes on a narrow, sometimes slippery path along the pools. Shoes with grip help. You can stay at the upper viewpoint if heights bother you.

Is the Machu Picchu ticket included?

Yes, Circuit 2, in your passport name. Our guide on how Machu Picchu tickets work explains slots and passport rules.

Is the Sacred Valley day hard?

Not hard on the legs, but long: about 12 hours from pickup to the hotel in Aguas Calientes, starting at 12,340 ft (3,762 m) in Chinchero. Spend at least one night in Cusco first.

How far ahead should I book?

For June to August, 30 to 45 days ahead. Other months, two to three weeks is usually enough.

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