Continuing toward Machu Picchu? See how to finish your Sacred Valley day in Ollantaytambo instead of returning to Cusco.
Travelers continuing toward Machu Picchu can ask to finish their Sacred Valley day in Ollantaytambo instead of returning to Cusco with the group. From there, you can take a train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), or stay overnight in Ollantaytambo and continue the next day. This is a routing request to arrange directly with us before or during booking — it isn't a separate product with its own listed price, and it isn't guaranteed to sync perfectly with every train departure, so it's worth confirming details with us in advance.
Skip the drive back to Cusco if you're not staying there that night.
Continue toward Machu Picchu the same day instead of backtracking.
Rest in Ollantaytambo instead of driving back after a full day.
Ollantaytambo is the main train station for Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Sacred Valley Tour — Ending in Ollantaytambo
Here's how the full journey connects, step by step.
💡 Good to know: Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu Pueblo are two names for the exact same town at the base of the mountain — not the ruins themselves. Getting from there up to Machu Picchu is a separate bus ride and entrance ticket. Our Sacred Valley tour takes you as far as Ollantaytambo; the train, the town and Machu Picchu are arranged separately.
Two easy ways to continue from Ollantaytambo — pick whichever fits your pace.
Ideal if your days in Peru are limited and you'd rather not add an extra night. It just takes a little planning to line up nicely with your tour.
The relaxed choice — no train times to chase, just a pleasant evening in one of the Sacred Valley's most charming towns.
If you're deciding which route to take before continuing to Machu Picchu, the choice comes down to how much of the Sacred Valley you want to see first. The Complete Tour covers Moray and Maras in addition to the shared stops, while the Classic Tour keeps the day shorter and more affordable. See our full breakdown to compare the Sacred Valley Classic and Complete Tours before deciding which one to end in Ollantaytambo.
Included in your tour price at no extra cost — the default lunch stop for every departure.
Our most popular upgrade (+US$4), chosen by most travelers who upgrade their lunch.
A larger buffet with a broader spread (+US$14), available as a paid upgrade.
A scenic riverside buffet with live folk music (+US$20), ideal for special occasions.
Ending your day in Ollantaytambo instead of returning to Cusco doesn't change your lunch stop — it still happens in Urubamba earlier in the route, well before you catch your train onward.
Reserve online, then message us to confirm ending your tour in Ollantaytambo instead of returning to Cusco.
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