Peru Destinations
Lima
Arequipa
Puno
Manu
Private 2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu with a Service Dog
Trip Styles
CULTURAL
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Duration
2 DAYS
Max People
8 PAXS
Tour Details
A Journey Designed for You and Your Certified Companion
Experience the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu through a fully private program, meticulously curated for travelers with certified service dogs or emotional support animals. This exclusive two-day journey blends Peru’s deep cultural heritage with breathtaking landscapes, all while prioritizing the safety and comfort of your companion.
Additionally, our specialized team ensures seamless logistics, from pre-cleared sanctuary access to personalized pacing that respects your specific needs. At Samex Tours Peru, we specialize in inclusive, high-level travel. Consequently, we manage every technical and legal detail with professional care to guarantee total peace of mind for you and your furry partner.
Highlights
We have refined every highlight to ensure a superior experience:
To start, enjoy a fully private experience with a dedicated expert guide.
Moreover, we offer flexible pacing which is ideal for comfort and altitude adaptation.
Travel through the Andes on a scenic panoramic train journey.
Following this, explore key Sacred Valley sites before your private guided visit to Machu Picchu.
Rest in carefully selected, service-dog–friendly accommodations.
Meanwhile, we provide spacious and secure private transportation for extra floor space.
Our staff handles the complete coordination of train and sanctuary documentation.
Finally, you receive 24/7 on-trip support to ensure a seamless, stress-free logistics from start to finish.
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Itinerary
Day 1CUSCO – CHINCHERO – MARAS MORAY SALINERAS – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES
Your journey begins with a private pick-up from your hotel in Cusco in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle carefully selected to provide extra comfort and floor space for your certified service or emotional support animal.
Our first stop is Chinchero, a picturesque Andean village known for its living textile traditions and colonial church built over Inca foundations. Here, you will visit a traditional weaving center where local artisans demonstrate ancestral techniques using natural dyes and alpaca wool. The visit is relaxed and unhurried, allowing shaded rest areas for your service companion.
We then continue to Moray, an extraordinary archaeological site featuring circular agricultural terraces believed to have functioned as an Inca agricultural laboratory. Surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes, this site offers a fascinating insight into Inca engineering and innovation.
Next, we visit the breathtaking Maras Salt Mines, where thousands of white salt pools cascade down the mountainside. This centuries-old salt extraction system remains active today and provides one of the most visually stunning panoramas in the Sacred Valley.
Our final Sacred Valley stop is Ollantaytambo, known as the “Living Inca City.” You will explore its impressive stone terraces, ceremonial areas, and original Inca streets that are still inhabited. Strategic breaks are scheduled throughout the day to ensure your service animal remains comfortable, hydrated, and relaxed.
In the afternoon, we transfer to the train station. All required pre-registration with PeruRail or Inca Rail is handled in advance to secure authorization for your service or emotional support animal.
Enjoy a scenic train journey through the Andes to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), where you will check into a carefully selected, service-dog–friendly hotel for the night.
Day 2MACHUPICCHU GUIDED TOUR – CUSCO
After breakfast at your hotel, we escort you to the shuttle bus station for the ascent to Machu Picchu. Boarding logistics are carefully coordinated to ensure a smooth and organized experience.
Upon arrival at the sanctuary, you will enjoy a private guided visit to Machu Picchu. Your experience will follow the official circuit assigned at the time of booking, allowing you to explore panoramic viewpoints, ceremonial areas, and architectural sectors included in your entrance ticket category.
Your expert guide will adapt the pace to your comfort level and prioritize less crowded sections whenever possible. Scheduled pauses are incorporated to safeguard the well-being of your service companion while allowing time for photography and quiet appreciation of the surrounding cloud forest and majestic Andean scenery.
After the guided visit, we descend to Machu Picchu Pueblo and board the train back to the Sacred Valley. Upon arrival, private transportation will be waiting to transfer you comfortably to your hotel in Cusco, concluding your exclusive two-day experience.
Included / Not Included
Price Includes
Private Transportation: Exclusive, spacious vehicle throughout the entire journey.
Expert Guidance: Professional English-speaking private guide certified in accessibility.
Accommodations: One-night stay in a carefully selected, service-dog–friendly hotel.
Train & Transit: Round-trip train tickets and shuttle bus transfers to/from Machu Picchu.
All Access: Entrance tickets to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary and all listed archaeological sites.
Private Sanctuary Tour: A dedicated private guided visit inside the Machu Picchu Citadel.
Animal Logistics: Full coordination of service animal documentation and pre-registration for all transport.
Specialized Care: Personalized pacing, scheduled comfort stops, and 24/7 on-trip assistance.
Price Excludes
Airfare: International and domestic flights.
Insurance: Travel insurance (strongly recommended).
Dining: Meals not specified in the itinerary.
Personal Costs: Personal expenses and gratuities (tips).
Upgrades: Optional train upgrades (available upon request).
Animal Care: Veterinary services or emergency animal care.
Animal Fees: Airline fees for service or emotional support animals.
Legal/Admin: Government inspection fees (if applicable) and costs resulting from incomplete or rejected documentation.
What To Bring
Pasaporte original y (carnet de estudiante vigente de universidad o colegio si aplica).
Cámara fotográfica
Protector solar
Sol peruano en efectivo
Botella de agua
Snacks y agua
Day Pack to carry your belongings.
Some Peruvian Soles in cash.
Essential Guidelines for Traveling with your Service Dog
1. Mandatory Documentation (Crucial for Entry)
To access the Machu Picchu citadel and use local transportation, it is mandatory to present:
- Service Animal or Emotional Support Certificate: Must be valid (issued less than 1 year ago) and signed by a mental health or medical professional.
- Health Certificate: Issued by a licensed veterinarian within 15 to 30 days prior to your visit to the Sanctuary.
- Vaccination Records: Must be up to date, including the signature and seal of the veterinary clinic.
- Important: Failure to provide any of these documents will result in the cancellation of the visit with your animal.
2. Requirements for Entering Peru (SENASA)
Before arriving in the country, travelers must comply with national sanitary regulations:
Export Sanitary Certificate: Issued by the official veterinary authority of your country of origin.
Rabies Vaccination: Administered at least 60 days prior to travel.
Deworming Certificate: Issued within 30 days prior to boarding.
3. Transport and Train Logistics
Pre-registration: Documents must be sent to the agency at least 2 weeks before your trip to coordinate with Peru Rail or Inca Rail.
Train Fare: Railway companies typically charge a fare similar to a child’s ticket for the animal’s space.
Flights: If flying with LATAM, please review their specific service animal policies before departure.
4. Instructions within Machu Picchu
- Limit: Only one animal per person is allowed inside the sanctuary.
- Safety Control: The dog must always wear its harness and leash (or be in a specialized pet carrier backpack).
- Route Restrictions: Access to certain sub-circuits within the citadel is restricted for animals.
- Hygiene: It is highly recommended that the dog relieves itself before boarding the bus from Aguas Calientes to the citadel.
5. Preparation and Well-being of your "Furry Friend"
Basic Gear: Travelers must bring water, a portable water bowl, snacks, and waste bags.
Acclimatization: It is essential for the animal to be acclimated to the altitude of Cusco before starting the tours.
Information for the Agency: Please provide your dog’s weight, size, breed, a photo, and a description of its behavior in advance to personalize our service.
Why Travel with Samex Tours Peru?
We combine cultural expertise, regulatory knowledge, and personalized service to create inclusive journeys designed around your needs.
With meticulous planning and attentive support, we ensure you experience Peru’s most iconic destination with confidence, comfort, and discretion.
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Elodie Vance
Couple Traveller
Taking a service dog on a boat in Lake Titicaca was our biggest worry, but the Samex team was incredibly patient. They made sure our Labrador had a safe spot on the vessel and even helped us navigate the floating islands of Uros without any stress. It’s rare to find an agency that doesn’t just ‘allow’ service animals but actually knows how to accommodate them properly. Truly inclusive service in the Altiplano!
May 1, 2026
Kiernan Brooks
Couple Traveller
Perfect experience! We were nervous about bringing our service dog to the islands, but Samex made it easy. Excellent communication and very professional. 10/10
May 1, 2026
katy santos
Family Traveller
The experience and guidance from the agency throughout the trip was excellent. They were very helpful in bringing our service dog 🐶. We hope to return soon to arrange other tours that we missed due to time constraints. Thank you very much.
April 7, 2026
Jon & Tarahi
Couple Traveller
We were anxious about the train permits for our Golden Retriever, but Samex handled everything perfectly. A seamless experience.
April 5, 2026
Sarah and Max
Family Traveller
Finding an agency that truly understands how to travel with a service dog to Machu Picchu was a relief. Samex Tours did an incredible job with the logistics for our 2-day trip. They knew exactly how to handle the train requirements and the park entry for my service dog, Cooper. Our guide was extremely respectful and made sure we were comfortable at every step. It was a dream come true to visit the citadel with my companion. Thank you for being so inclusive and professional!
April 3, 2026