Tours/Cusco/2-Day Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley: Maras Salt Mines
Viator · group up to 10 pax

2-Day Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley: Maras Salt Mines

4.8(115)Cusco1 hour
VIATOR4.5(25)TRIPADVISOR4.9(90)

Description

Welcome to Peru! If you want an authentic, stress-free, and deeply cultural journey through the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, this tour is designed perfectly for you.We are 100% direct local operators. This means we never outsource our tours to third-party agencies. From hotel pick-up to your return, you travel exclusively with our dedicated team, our own spacious transport, and our expert local guides. We guarantee your departure even if you are the only traveler booked! Relax in upgraded 3-star hotel comfort in Aguas Calientes. Elevate your experience with the ultimate train journey—returning to Cusco on the premium Vistadome or Vistadome Observatory train, featuring panoramic windows and live on-board cultural performances.

Tour Options

Vistadome Observatory 1
  • 3 Star hotels: Single/Solo room (one person per room) Vistadome Observatory train: One way Vistadome Observatory Train on the go + One way return Vistadome panoramic train Small group Duration: 2 days Breakfast and Bottle of water: Day 1: One Bottle of water will be provided Day 2: One Breakfast will be provided at Machupicchu hotel 2 Day Machupicchu: Day 1: Sacred Valley to Chinchero Moray Salineras Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes Day 2: Machupicchu Mini Van – Minibus: We provide a transport according the size of the group. Minivan if we have 4 people Minibus if we have 5 to 10 people Pickup included
Twin room & Vistadome train
  • 3 star hotel: It has a private batroom with hot shower with 3 beds in room small group tour: We will provide Expedition or Voyager class train Duration: 2 days Breakfast: 1 Breakfast at Machupichcu hotel Minivan: We will provide the transport according the size of the group Pickup included
Double/Twin & Economy Train
  • 3 Star hotel: You can request a room with Twin or double bed Small group tour: Train tickets will be Expedition or Voyager class Duration: 2 days Breakfast: 1 Breakfast at Machupicchu hotel Minivan: Transport will be provided according the size of the group Pickup included
Vistadome Observatory Train 2
  • 3 Star hotels: This options offers a Double/Twin Occupancy room (2 people per room) Vistadome Observatory train: One way Vistadome Observatory Train on the go + One way return Vistadome panoramic train Duration: 2 days Breakfast and Bottle of water: Day 1: One Bottle of water will be provided Day 2: One Breakfast will be provided at Machupicchu hotel 2 Day Machupicchu: Day 1: Sacred Valley to Chinchero Moray Salineras Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes Day 2: Machupicchu Mini Van – Minibus: We provide a transport according the size of the group. Minivan if we have 4 people Minibus if we have 5 to 10 people Pickup included
Solo room & Ecomony Train
  • 3 star hotel: Single/Solo room (one person per room) Economy Train: Round trip Economy train which can be Expedition or Voyager which will be provided according availability Duration: 2 days Breakfast and Bottle of water: Day 1: One Bottle of water will be provided Day 2: One Breakfast will be provided at Machupicchu hotel 2 Day Machupicchu: Day 1: Sacred Valley to Chinchero Moray Salineras Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes Day 2: Machupicchu Mini Van – Minibus: We provide a transport according the size of the group. Minivan if we have 4 people Minibus if we have 5 to 10 people Pickup included
Solo room & Vistadome Train
  • 3 star hotel: Single/Solo room (one person per room) Vistadome panoramic Train: One way Economy Train on the go + One way return Vistadome panoramic train Duration: 2 days Breakfast and Bottle of water: Day 1: One Bottle of water will be provided Day 2: One Breakfast will be provided at Machupicchu hotel 2 Day Machupicchu: Day 1: Sacred Valley to Chinchero Moray Salineras Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes Day 2: Machupicchu Mini Van – Minibus: We provide a transport according the size of the group. Minivan if we have 4 people Minibus if we have 5 to 10 people Pickup included

Highlights

Proffesional tour guide
1 bottle of water on day 1
1 Night accommodation at 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes
Machupicchu Admission ticket (Circuit 2 if available at the time of booking)
Round trip train tickets (at your selected train class) Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes/Ollantaytambo
Breakfast
Round trip bus tickets for Machupicchu
Hotel Pick up and Drop off (door to door if car road is open)

What's included

Included
Proffesional tour guide
1 bottle of water on day 1
1 Night accommodation at 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes
Machupicchu Admission ticket (Circuit 2 if available at the time of booking)
Round trip train tickets (at your selected train class) Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes/Ollantaytambo
Breakfast
Round trip bus tickets for Machupicchu
Hotel Pick up and Drop off (door to door if car road is open)
Not included
Lunches and Dinners
Waynapicchu Mountain climb entrance fee US$ 70 (Needs to be requested months in advance)
Maras-Moray and Salt Mines Admission tickets (90 Peruvian sol in cash)
Hot springs entrance fees (You can get the ticket only once in Aguas Calientes)
Tips

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up from most hotels, AirBnb nearby to the city center.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, country, age, and gender is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • A minimum of 1 pperson per booking is required
  • Pre and post-accommodation can be arranged, ask local tour operator after booking

Reviews(115)

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martha_h
July 13, 2026
Fabulous trip to Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley

The tour was well communicated and organized with clear expectations of timing. Sacred Valley and the weaving demonstration were amazing. Our guides were wonderful. The accommodations in Aguas Calientes were very good. Overall, an amazing experience.

Operator response

Dear Martha, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We are delighted to know that you had such an amazing experience exploring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with us. It is wonderful to hear that the clear communication, well-organized timing, and our beautiful local weaving demonstration met your expectations perfectly. We take great care in selecting comfortable accommodations in Aguas Calientes and training guides who truly care about our guests, so hearing your kind words about them brings a huge smile to our team today. Thank you for choosing us for your adventure in Peru, and we wish you many more fabulous trips in the future! Warm regards, The Machu Picchu Latin America Team @MachupicchuLatinAmerica

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felipevP8332JE
June 30, 2025
the positive energy tour

a magical journey. our guide Fabricio the best, his knowledge, gentleness, energy, disposition, the best. all this made an unforgettable experience

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eelesy2017
March 29, 2025
COMMUNICATION NEEDS TO BE BETTER

The company issued us tickets for a baby with no seat and we only found out when about to board the bus and they didn't inform us that a car would be at the train station to meet us on the way home and we just stood without a ticket not knowing how to get back. We were on our way to purchase a ticket when we came across a guy with our name on a board.

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663lucasy
March 27, 2025
Friendly and Memorable.

Luis and Hugo were amazing, no complaints. Luis was super friendly and was honestly very intelligent. Any questions that anybody asked, he knew. I would ask random questions about history or Peru thinking he wouldn’t know a lot about it, but he knew it with a story behind it. I would recommend this trip for sure.

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409ashlynnc
March 27, 2025
very fun and adventurous

Luis was very fun and he explained things very well! He made the trip more interesting and fun. I learned a lot in one day! As well as super friendly

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nicosU5299GB
March 26, 2025
Good experience in Machu Pichu

Gary was an amazing guide and taught us everything in great detail and very friendly. Thank you so much for everything Gary and I recommend everyone to go with him

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sanchob2025
January 9, 2025
Best guide for Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley.

Gary has a lot of experience example: he advised us to wait a little bit before going to Machu Picchu so that we got less rain (it’s rain season). It worked: we had NO rain and got great pictures.

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EDsBucketList
December 25, 2024
Machu Picchu great! Booking experience not good. Driver in return trip horrible!

Machu Picchu is great. Guide is only ok, but his videography is good. App not clear how to book salt mine side trip and missed. The biggest disappointment is the return ride to the hotel. Driver took the whole gang to the wrong address about 12 min. away. One tourist has to jump ship and order a taxi. I hope he made it to the airport on time. Driver did not announce his intentions of how to drop people off. He was extremely rude and said no when I just needed to jump into the hotel for another tourist to do a number 2. Why, he had to pick up his wife around the corner! After a long while, finally found my hotel. Totally destroyed the great trip to just a trip!

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Becahhh
November 30, 2024
A must see!

This tour was incredible, high recommend! Gary was informative, professional, prompt, and overall made the entire experience, it would not have been the same without him, everything went off without a hitch, and luckily it did not rain and we had a full view of the mountains, Gary also knew all of the photo ops opportunity and took incredible videos of us, highly recommend!

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Holly_a
November 20, 2024
Terrible tour management from start to finish.

Sad to say that this was the most disappointing tour I have ever booked. Despite asking well in advance for packing suggestions - I was unprepared and had to buy a last minute small backpack and rain coat. I was initially told I could bring a backpack and carryon, however, 2 days prior to the tour (once I was already in Peru), I was informed I could only bring a small backpack due to train restrictions. I was never informed to pack a raincoat and it poured rain. I heard other tour groups who had been recommended to bring a raincoat. Next, the worst part. I was told when I booked that circuit 3 was the only available ticket, but upon arrival was given a circuit 1 ticket- which is limited to the “good view” for taking photos! When I contacted Freddi about this, he said he made a typo and meant to say circuit 1 was available. Huge fail and did nothing to make up for this massive misfortune!!!! To top it all off, our guide, although very nice, told us NOTHING about Machu Picchu!!!! I know all about his life, the stray dogs around Peru, where he has traveled, some funny stories about his past clients, etc but came out knowing NOTHING about Machu Picchu. I have informed Freddi/the tour company and have received no response, no concern, no apology- nothing. There are clearly some much much better options out there for this tour. Steer clear of this one.

Operator response

Hi Holly, I hope to say thank you for your feedback but unfortunatelly your feedback is not precise at all. Regarding your main concerns let me try to explain the secuence: About suitcase, Fort he overnight people just carry a small back pack or carryon suitcase, they don´t carry 23kg suitcase as it not necessary for one day tour. By the way this recomendation is poste don the same website of tripadvisor. As you know 23kg suitcases are restrictec even on planes and need top ay extra extra for transportation. About raincoat, Again this suggestion is also on the website and in the orientation that we provide we advise that raincpat is necessary as this time of the year we are in rainy season. Even the previous night my guide advised you also since you were complaining he offered you a plastic poncho but you did not take it. Regarding Machupicchu tickets, I personally informed you about and explained about each circuit and during our conversation you did not make a specific request. The way how we assign tickets is according availability at the momento of your reservation. First choice circuit 2 (full experience) but this ticket must be booked even 3 months in advance. Once this one is sold out we inform about the other alternatives and we assign circuit 1 as most people would like to take this circuit. The other way how we assign tickets is when people in writen make the request. About tour guide, our team are very prepared, I am sorry but the same tour guide that we asisgn to you same day already got 6 poeple 5* reviews from the same group tghat traveled with you same day and same circuit. Definetely there are some points that we need to keep improving to deliver Good services as we do in general. Our team does not deserve your negative feedback as we were informative with you via whatsapp mosto f the time responding all your questions, we can accept that we encourage to suggest aboit small suitcase but it cant be a major compain for that, regarding Machupicchu ticket, I explained you but there is no specific request from your site I can not accepty is my fault at all as no specific request. BUT our procedures to book machupicchu tickets is according availability and to avoid this kind of compalin we inform before finalize reservation, for that reason basicaly no complain about type of tickets. We feel bad that you couldnt enjoy at all the the tour this time but some calm and possitive attitude could have helped. Best regards Fred

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