Sacred Valley VIP Tour with Machu Picchu Connection
from US$ 80 per person
You leave your Cusco hotel early in private transport with your own bilingual guide. Through the day you cover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, stopping at archaeological sites and at the Maras salt mines, where thousands of terraced salt pans step down the hillside.
Lunch is a buffet in Urubamba. Instead of driving back to Cusco, the day ends at Ollantaytambo train station, so you can continue on toward Machu Picchu without returning to the city.
It suits small groups, families and anyone who wants to set their own pace. Note that the train, your hotel in Aguas Calientes, the tourist ticket and the salt mines entrance are paid separately.
Highlights
- Private transport and bilingual guide just for your group, up to 8 people
- Maras salt mines and Sacred Valley archaeological sites
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo station to continue on to Machu Picchu
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
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- Duration
- Full day
- Schedule
- 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Capacity
- Up to 8 people
- Minimum age
- No restrictions
- Service
- Private
- Languages
- Spanish and English
Itinerary
Private Sacred Valley tour ending at Ollantaytambo station, connecting with the train to Machu Picchu.
- 7:00 a.m.
Pickup in Cusco
Pickup at your hotel in private transport, with your bilingual guide.
Sacred Valley archaeological sites
Guided visit to Inca sites in the valley.
Maras salt mines
Thousands of terraced salt pans on the hillside, still worked by hand.
Lunch in Urubamba
Buffet lunch.
Transfer to Ollantaytambo
The tour ends at Ollantaytambo train station so you can continue to Aguas Calientes (train not included).
Included
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
- Private tourist transport
- Professional bilingual guide
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station
Not included
- General Tourist Ticket (foreign visitors: S/ 130 adults, S/ 70 students and children)
- Maras salt mines entrance (S/ 15)
- Train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Dinners
- Tips
Important
- Bookings are confirmed with a 50% deposit.
- Cancellation up to 48 hours before: full refund.
- Cancellation less than 48 hours before: no refund.
- Date changes are subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Machu Picchu connection mean?
At the end of the Sacred Valley tour you do not return to Cusco; we take you to Ollantaytambo train station so you can continue toward Machu Picchu. The train and the Aguas Calientes hotel are not included.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The transport and guide are for your group only, up to 8 people.
Is lunch included?
Yes, the tour includes a buffet lunch in Urubamba. Dinners are on your own.
What should I bring?
If you are continuing to Machu Picchu, pack a small bag with what you need for the night in Aguas Calientes, plus your passport, sunscreen and a jacket. Valley weather changes through the day.
Are entrance fees included?
No. The General Tourist Ticket (foreign visitors: S/ 130 adults, S/ 70 students and children) and the Maras salt mines entrance (S/ 15) are paid separately, so bring cash in soles.