--- title: "2-Day Machu Picchu & Maras Salt Mines: Sacred Valley Small-Group" lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 491 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 115 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 67 of 72 (Sacred Valley Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-machu-picchu-maras-salt-mines-sacred-valley-small-group/ --- # 2-Day Machu Picchu & Maras Salt Mines: Sacred Valley Small-Group **Guidekin's take:** Combine Maras Salt Mines and Machu Picchu with a hotel night in Aguas Calientes. Breakfast, Machu Picchu entry and buses between Aguas Calientes and the site are included; Sacred Valley and Maras-Moray fees are extra and cash only. 4.82 from 115 reviews at €491 per person for 2 days. In our comparison: #67 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: Breakfast - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €491 per person - Duration: 2 days - Rating: 4.82/5 from 115 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Machupicchu Latin America - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.82 from 115 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 108 of 115. - 5 stars: 106 (92%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 4 (3%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and unhurried approach; some report arrangements that differ from what was promised. **Praised:** - Guides share detailed Inca history and answer questions clearly - Flexible pacing with breaks and time to explore without feeling rushed - Guides take photos and help travellers find good viewpoints - Useful recommendations for local food and activities - A varied mix of Sacred Valley sites and Machu Picchu **Complaints:** - Some find travel instructions unclear, while others praise clear plans and smooth transfers - Some report visits differing from the booked or advertised itinerary Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-06-12 to 2026-07-13); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - 1 bottle of water on day 1 - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco (where road access permits) - Breakfast - Professional bilingual tour guide - Round-trip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu - Machu Picchu admission ticket (Circuit 2, subject to availability) - 1 night accommodation at a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes - Round-trip train tickets (Ollantaytambo / Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo) ## Not included - Lunches and Dinners - Huayna Picchu Mountain climb permit (optional, available upon advance request) (cash only) - Sacred Valley tourist ticket / Maras-Moray admission fees (cash only) - Hot springs admission fee in Aguas Calientes - Gratuities for guide and driver ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - 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 - Pre and post-accommodation can be arranged, ask local tour operator after booking ## Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #67 of 72** | €491 | 2 days | 4.82 (115) | shared | | [2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-sacred-valley-and-machu-picchu-guided-tour-from-cusco/?format=md) | €501 | 2 days | 4.99 (1022) | shared | | [Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley](/peru/cusco/tours/food-and-culture-full-day-tour-in-the-sacred-valley/?format=md) | €251 | 10h | 5.0 (184) | shared | | [Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo](/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-full-day-private-tour-from-urubamba-ollantaytambo/?format=md) | €127 | 9h | 4.99 (212) | private | Ranked #67 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1348, median €428; typical length 2 days. 31 of 72 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/sacred-valley-tours/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-machu-picchu-maras-salt-mines-sacred-valley-small-group/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md