Sacred Valley 2-Day Trek to Machu Picchu

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Why we love it?

This 2-day trek through Peru’s Sacred Valley offers a chance to explore remote Inca sites like Huchuy Qosqo while hiking along the Piuray Pass at 14,100 feet. Starting from Cusco, you’ll travel through Chinchero and Lamay before reaching Ollantaytambo, then continue by train to Aguas Calientes. The highlight is a 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, where you can explore the hilltop citadel independently afterward. This itinerary suits travelers seeking a less crowded route to Machu Picchu, combining trekking with cultural and archaeological experiences across Cusco, Machupicchu, and surrounding valleys.

Inclusions

  • Pre-departure Briefing
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation Pickup
  • Van Transport Cuzco - Chinchero (start of trek)
  • Van Transport Lamay - Ollantaytambo
  • Roundtrip Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
  • Roundtrip Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
  • Return Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
  • 1 Night 3* Hotel Accommodation at Aguas Calientes
  • Day 1 box lunch & dinner, Day 2 box breakfast
  • English Speaking Guide on trek & on 2-hour Machu Picchu tour

Exclusions

  • Other food and drinks
  • Trekking Poles
  • Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
  • Tips (Please remember that tipping is 100% optional and depends entirely on the service you received. It is customary to give tips in Latin America, however it is NOT mandatory. If you do wish to give a tip, these are our recommended guidelines.) Guides: 15-25 soles per guide per trekker
  • Optional Activities
  • Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
  • Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
  • Hotel Drop-off
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Airport Transfers

Itinerary

Day 1

Cuzco - Chinchero - Piuray passage - Huchuy Qosqo ruins - Lamay - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

  • Today you will be picked up from your hotel between 5:30 and 6:00 am and head towards the community of Lago Piuray, close to the town of Chinchero which will take us an hour to reach. There we will begin our adventure at 3600 m. The trek begins with a 3-hour walk upwards until arrival at Piuray passage located at 4100 m. We will be awarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the Urubamba mountain range and small lagoons. Our adventure continues with a 2-hour downhill journey towards the Huchuy Qosqo ruins, a beautiful Inca city built in the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Its name in Quechua means "Little Cuzco". There our guide will lead the visit across this magical archeological site. At the end of our visit we will have some time to enjoy our box lunch. Then, with a steep 2 hour downhill walk we’ll make our way to the town of Lamay. Our transport service will pick us up and drive us to Ollantaytambo, where we will be provided with a delicious dinner before boarding the train that’ll drop us at Aguas Calientes, our host for the night.

    Note: Alternatively the dinner can take place at Aguas Calientes (depending on the train schedule)

  • Accommodation at Aguas Calientes

Day 2

  • Explore Machu Picchu & Return to Cuzco

  • Get an early start and take one of the first buses (5:30am) to reach the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (25-min ride), where you will enjoy a 2 hour guided tour visiting all the corners of this gorgeous site. You'll get some free time to take unrepeatable photos and head back to the spot that caught your eye the most. Then we will board the bus that’ll take us back to Aguas Calientes, followed by the train to Ollantaytambo and we will finish off with the bus to Cusco. Please make your own way back to your hotel.

Please Note

  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Minimum age is 7 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Note: There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at Milhouse Hostel one day prior to departure at 6pm. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details.
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Date of Passport Expiry - Must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport information must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Physical Requirements: This hike is Moderate - The uphill portions require moderate to good physical condition and are most difficult as we reach the high pass at 4000m. After crossing the high pass, there is a steep descent (approx. 4 hours), it's recommended to use trekking poles for stability and to reduce strain on the knees
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • You have the option of taking an early return train or a late return train departing Aguas Calientes at 2:30pm, 4:12pm and 7pm, respectively. Please make this selection upon booking. Note: You must provide the following info on booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport No., Date of Passport Expiry - Must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Please contact Bamba Experience at [ ] or [ ] if you haven't yet provided this info. Without this, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport info must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again. Travellers who booked using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy on the trip. PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING: There is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco HQ one day prior to departure at 5pm, 6pm or 7pm depending on your trek. You will receive detailed info on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK-IN: Please make sure to check-in with your passport before your pre-departure briefing. We encourage travellers to check in at our offices a couple of hours before or any day prior to the briefing.
  • Times for briefing: [Rainbow Mountain, Machu Picchu by Train, Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Full Day 5pm] [Inca Trail and Lares 6pm] [Salkantay, Inca Quarry, Machu Picchu Jungle, Ausangate, Choquequirao 7pm] Bamba Experience location: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Hours: 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 hrs Daily Emergency Tels: Darwin Mondaca: [ ] or [ ], Peru: [ ] Important: Please contact [ ] to confirm your departure information at least 1 week prior to your first day of travel.
  • Please contact us at least two weeks before your departure date so we can arrange pickup from your central Cusco accommodation. Emergency Contact: Ruth: [ ]

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking

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