Luxury Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2 Day 1 Night

Your luxury experience begins with a private pickup from your hotel in Cusco in a premium air-conditioned vehicle. Travel through the spectacular Sacred Valley of the Incas — the fertile heartland of the ancient empire, flanked by dramatic Andean peaks and the winding Urubamba River.

Your first stop is the magnificent Ollantaytambo Fortress, one of the finest examples of Inca military, religious, and agricultural architecture. Your private guide brings the history to life as you explore the massive stone terraces, the unfinished Temple of the Sun with its perfectly fitted megalithic stones, and the granaries perched high on the mountainside. The views over the town and valley below are extraordinary.

Continue to the fascinating Moray Agricultural Terraces — a series of enormous circular terraces that the Incas used as an agricultural laboratory to experiment with crops at different microclimates. Each concentric ring creates a temperature difference of up to 5°C, allowing the Incas to simulate growing conditions from different altitudes.

Next, visit the stunning Maras Salt Mines (Salineras), where thousands of small salt pans cascade down the mountainside, fed by a natural spring. This salt-harvesting tradition dates back to pre-Inca times and continues today by local families. The geometric patterns of white, pink, and ochre pools against the brown mountain create one of Peru’s most photogenic landscapes.

Enjoy a multi-course gourmet lunch at a premier restaurant in the Sacred Valley featuring traditional Peruvian cuisine with locally sourced ingredients and premium beverages.

In the afternoon, transfer to the train station and board the Vistadome panoramic train to Aguas Calientes. Enjoy the spectacular scenery through floor-to-ceiling windows with complimentary onboard drinks. Check into your 5-star hotel (Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel or equivalent) and enjoy a gourmet dinner with wine pairings at the hotel restaurant.

Rise early and enjoy a full gourmet breakfast at your 5-star hotel. Take the first bus up the winding mountain road to Machu Picchu, arriving at the citadel in the soft, atmospheric morning light before the crowds arrive.

Your private guide leads a comprehensive 2-hour tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and New Wonder of the World. Explore the Temple of the Sun, the Room of the Three Windows, the Intihuatana sacred astronomical stone, the Sacred Plaza, the Royal Tomb, the agricultural terraces, the Temple of the Condor, and the residential quarters. Learn about the extraordinary engineering, astronomical alignments, and spiritual significance that make Machu Picchu one of the most important archaeological sites on earth.

After your guided tour, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Revisit your favorite areas, take photographs from different angles, or simply sit on one of the terraces and absorb the profound atmosphere of this sacred place surrounded by dramatic mountain peaks and swirling clouds.

Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for a gourmet lunch at a top-rated restaurant. Browse the artisan markets if you wish, then board the Vistadome panoramic train for the scenic return journey through the Sacred Valley with complimentary drinks, live Andean music, and traditional entertainment. A private vehicle meets you at the station for the final transfer to your hotel in Cusco.