Machu Picchu + Sacred Valley 🇵🇪 The PERFECT 2 Day Itinerary (What to See, Do & Eat!)

✈ Want to travel with us in real life? We’re hosting our first-ever group trip to Vietnam this January, and you’re invited. Spots are limited → https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/vietnam/vietnam-with-juliana-and-martin-gomez-jan-2026 We finally visited Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, and while we weren’t sure what to expect, this trip completely surprised us. From ancient Inca ruins to breathtaking mountain views, this video covers everything you need to know if you're planning a trip to Peru’s most iconic sites. In this guide, we’ll show you: 👉 What to see in the Sacred Valley 👉 How to get to Machu Picchu (without the stress) 👉 Tips for planning 👉 What we wish we knew before going 👉 Why this trip is easier than you might think Whether you're dreaming of Peru or actively planning your visit, this video will help you plan the ultimate Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu adventure. ⛰️ Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu tour (tour will be highlighted in blue): https://gyg.me/aLW8sF5v 🏨 Where we stayed: https://expedia.tpx.li/kmL7yEZL 💻 More guides to Peru + free downloadable map of where we went: https://touristtolocal.com/peru/ *Looking for more tours in this area? Here are some of our favorites that are led by local guides!* 🦙 Chill with Llamas and Alpacas: https://gyg.me/1ZUDWAjy 🌈 Rainbow mountain day trip: https://gyg.me/QSLSfIqA 👨‍🍳 Cooking class and market tour: https://gyg.me/0TXPLYPc *KEEP US ON THE ROAD* ☕️ Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tourist2local ❤️ Join our Patreon: https://bit.ly/3WqstTv 🇲🇽 Checkout our SPANISH channel: https://www.youtube.com/bitacoradeviajero 🤗 Other ways to keep us on the road: https://touristtolocal.com/support/ 🌎 See everywhere we've been + read our detailed travel guides: https://touristtolocal.com/destinations/ *THINGS WE RECOMMEND* 💳 Our TOP travel credit cards: https://touristtolocal.com/tourist-to-local-travel-credit-cards/ ✈️ Website we use to find travel point redemptions in just a few clicks: https://www.dailydrop.com/pro?via=tourist-to-local 📸 Our camera and travel gear: https://touristtolocal.com/our-video-and-photo-gear/ 📞 5% off of eSIMS: https://holafly.sjv.io/kO0V3z 🎶 Get a 30 day trial of our favorite royalty free music: https://bit.ly/37jkjAU 🛡️ Get 2 YEARS + 4 extra months of NordVPN https://nordvpn.com/local 📲 Follow our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/touristtolocal ✈️ Everything you need to plan your trips: https://touristtolocal.com/resources 📧 Work with us: https://touristtolocal.com/work-with-us/ —————————————————— 👋About Us We're Juliana and Martín! She’s from the USA, he’s from Mexico. We’re here to help you turn your trips into culture and value-packed adventures. Think the travel world’s only split into hardcore backpackers and tick-the-box tourists? We call nonsense. You’re out to see a destination’s must see spots, but also to sneak off the tourist path to find the spots that only locals go. You’re chasing experiences with value, and we’ve got you. When you travel with us, it’s no fluff, just the good stuff, because your vacation deserves more than just scratching the surface. —————————————————— Advertiser Disclosure: Links listed are affiliate links, which means we make a small commission if you choose to sign up/purchase with these links. This directly helps our channel. 🎥 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:24 Chinchero 2:34 Hanging with llamas and alpacas 4:46 Maras Salt Mines 6:16 Moray 7:33 Is Sacred Valley worth visiting? 8:06 Trying guinea pig 9:26 Ollantaytambo 12:16 Taking the train to Aguas Calientes 13:30 Our hotel in Aguas Calientes https://expedia.tpx.li/kmL7yEZL 14:13 Tips for visiting Machu Picchu 15:37 Dinner in Aguas Calientes 17:05 What to bring to Machu Picchu 18:27 Arriving to Machu Picchu 20:39 History of Machu Picchu 22:12 Is doing a tour worth it? https://gyg.me/aLW8sF5v 23:34 Exploring the city of Machu Picchu