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Home/Destinations/Sacred Valley/Valley to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu · Sacred Valley itinerary

Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu: The Best Itinerary

The Sacred Valley is the gateway to Machu Picchu. Here is how to combine them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Ollantaytambo
  2. 2Train
  3. 3Machu Picchu
  4. 4Cusco

The valley

Ollantaytambo and the ruins.

The train

The scenic ride to Aguas Calientes.

Machu Picchu

The lost city itself.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Sacred Valley — prices per person.

Machu Picchu Private Tour with Expert Guide
Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu Private Tour with Expert Guide
5.0(59)·2–3 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
From Urubamba & Ollantaytambo: Sacred Valley Day tour with Lunch
−5%
Sacred Valley
From Urubamba & Ollantaytambo: Sacred Valley Day tour with Lunch
5.0(67)·9–10 hours
from$123$129/ person
via Viator
Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco
Cusco
Sacred Valley Textile Workshop – Dyeing & Weaving in Cusco
5.0(99)·8 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Machu Picchu Private Tour: Expert Guide & Top Photo Spots
Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu Private Tour: Expert Guide & Top Photo Spots
5.0(31)·2h 30min
from$140/ person
via Viator
Cusco Sacred Valley Transport
Cusco
Cusco Sacred Valley Transport
5.0(47)·3–4 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Cusco Sacred Valley and Machupicchu 4 Days
Cusco
Cusco Sacred Valley and Machupicchu 4 Days
5.0(88)·4 days
from$1,200/ person
via Viator
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days and 1 Night
Cusco
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days and 1 Night
5.0(29)·2 days
from$420/ person
via Viator
Sacred Valley Transport
Cusco
Sacred Valley Transport
5.0(43)·8–10 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator

Valley to Machu Picchu — FAQ

How do you reach Machu Picchu?
By train from Ollantaytambo, then a bus up.
Should you book ahead?
Yes — entry tickets and trains sell out.
Can you visit from the valley?
Yes — the valley is the ideal base.

Explore more in Sacred Valley

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