THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Spend two focused days exploring the Sacred Valley’s Pisac market and Ollantaytambo before watching sunrise over Machu Picchu. This small-group tour combines transport, a night in Aguas Calientes and guided access to the citadel.
Spend two focused days exploring the Sacred Valley’s Pisac market and Ollantaytambo before watching sunrise over Machu Picchu. This small-group tour combines transport, a night in Aguas Calientes and guided access to the citadel.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Sungate Peru Travel · Aguas Calientes, Cusco Region
Morning light slides across terraces as the bus climbs from Aguas Calientes toward the stone gate. Clouds peel back and the first rays strike carved blocks—the citadel wakes slowly, as if clearing its thoughts. This two-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu itinerary squeezes market mornings, living Inca towns and a sunrise at the ruins into an efficient, guided experience.
moderate.
2 days.
Moderate fitness with ability to climb uneven stone steps and walk several hours across broken terrain; manage altitude.
Yes—the tour lists Machu Picchu entrance as included in the itinerary, so your guide will handle ticketing and bus transfer from Aguas Calientes.
Cusco sits above 3,300 m; mild altitude effects are common. Rest for a day in Cusco first, hydrate, and avoid heavy exertion before the tour begins.
Yes—there’s free time in Aguas Calientes and the town’s hot springs are open to visitors, usually with an entrance fee separate from the tour.
The tour offers full refunds if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure; cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable per provider policy.
Machu Picchu was built by the Incas in the 15th century and brought to global attention after Hiram Bingham’s 1911 expedition; nearby towns like Ollantaytambo retain living Inca-era infrastructure.
Machu Picchu is a protected UNESCO site with visitor limits—stick to marked paths, minimize single-use plastics and follow guide instructions to reduce erosion and disturbance.
Sungate Peru Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Sungate Peru Travel
Book directly with Sungate Peru Travel for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now