**The day before your tour, our local coordinator will meet you at your hotel—or another location of your choice—for a brief orientation.** During this short meeting, you'll receive all the important details about your Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley tour, including your exact pickup time. We’ll also provide your train tickets and Machu Picchu entrance ticket. *Please note: Machu Picchu entrance is only included when booking this specific option.*

**Your tour begins with pickup at your hotel between 7:00 and 7:30 AM.** You'll travel in a comfortable shared van with your guide and fellow travelers. After about an hour, you’ll reach your first stop in the Sacred Valley: the town of Pisac, known for its artisan shops and colorful crafts. If you’re interested in exploring more of the town, feel free to ask your guide—they can show you how to get to the local market, *Mercado de la Plaza* or *Mercado Tradicional de Pisac*, just a short walk away and well worth the visit. Next, you'll head to the Pisac archaeological site. Your guide will provide a historical introduction, and then you’ll have time to explore the ruins on your own. Don’t worry if you don’t yet have the Cusco Tourist Ticket—it’s required for entry, and your guide will assist you in purchasing it on-site.

Next, we’ll head to Urubamba for a traditional Peruvian lunch at one of the area’s top-rated restaurants. Many of our travelers say it’s one of the best meals they’ve had in Peru!

After lunch, you’ll hop back on the minibus for the final stop on your Sacred Valley journey: the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo. Enjoy a guided tour of this stunning archaeological site, rich in history and Inca architecture. When the tour ends, the minibus will drop you off at Ollantaytambo’s main square, just a 5-minute walk from the train station. From here, your guide will return to Cusco, and you’ll have some free time to relax before boarding your train to Aguas Calientes.

You’ll ride this iconic train for about an hour and a half, following the Vilcanota River through stunning scenery—from snow-capped peaks to semi-tropical landscapes and high jungle. A light snack will be served on board for you to enjoy during the journey. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a local representative will meet you and take you to your accommodation. They’ll let you know your exact pickup time for the next morning, based on your Machu Picchu entrance schedule. You’ll then have free time to enjoy dinner on your own and relax for the night.