2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train
Overview
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48 hours
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Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas on this 2-day tour, which leaves Cusco to visit a lively market town and two Incan archaeological sites. Board a train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Town and spend the night in a 3-star hotel.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Passport name, number, DOB and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport (6+ months valid to enter in Peru) is required on the day of travel
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For the overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town), please take a small backpack OR carry-on suitcase with extra clothes. Checked baggage are not allowed on the train, they charge 50% extra each way. Whats most people do is leave at their Cusco hotels which is free and safe.
Note: If you require a seat for the infant, we can assign one for an extra cost.
Machupicchu tickets will be assigned according availability at the time of booking. First choice will be Machupicchu Circuit 2 ( but we suggest to book this option at least between 2 or 3 months in advance). Once Machupicchu Circuit 2 is sold out, we will assign Machupicchu Circuit 1 or Machupicchu Circuit 3 as last choice.
About stroller: Only in some areas you can use it, most people don´t bring it as the area is not accessible at all.
About Wheelchair: This option is provide as private tour (extra cost) but not all areas are wheelchair accessible at all.
This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo
Accommodations
Overnight at 3-star hotels
Cusco
After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 7:30 to 7:45 am in our transport and drive you from Cusco passing through Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo & Pucapucara (no stops).
Awana Kancha
Here we stop for about 15 minutes, the purpose is learn about textiles and the weaving process. We can appreciate different species of Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas and take pictures them as well.
Taray
From this lookout point, we will have the time to capture the best classic pictures of the Sacred Valley with its famous terraces along the Urubamba river.
Pisac
Will drive you up to Pisac Inca site to enjoy stunning views over the valley. Here you can appreciate temples, residences, altars, channels and learn all about the Incan agricultural methods shared by our expert guides.
Pisac Market
We will visit a traditional market in the Village of Pisac and interact with the local people and purchase some local souvenirs. the Pisac Market is very famous and highly visited as we can learn about pottery, jewelry and textiles.
Urubamba
Here in Urubamba we will stop for Lunch (Not included), most of the restaurants here offer Buffet Lunch.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
After lunch, we continue our journey to Ollantaytambo where we will visit this amazing Inca site, which is an area of important Inca constructions, built during the Incan times. This is an extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find an amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha.
Finally at 3:00 or 4:00pm we will take you to the train station located in the same town of Ollantaytambo and board the Inca Rail Machupicchu train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town). This train journey allow you to appreciate the fascinating scenery along the sacred Vilcanota River
Aguas Calientes
Arrival in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) is around 6:10 pm, where the guided tour ends and you are dropped off at your hotel for the night. After check-in, you are free to explore Aguas Calientes on your own.
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
1 Buffet breakfast will be provided at the hotel in Aguas Calientes
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up and take you to the bus station to board the bus and take a short ride up to the main entrance gate of Machu Picchu to begin a unique experience by exploring one of the New Seven Wonders of the World accompanied with our professional guide who will share with you all his knowledge about the history, traditions and more that surrounds this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel. Once the guided tour is over, you will have extra free time to explore the marvelous of Machu Picchu on your own. After you end up your visit, board the bus down to Aguas Calientes for Lunch (not Included) and enjoy some extra time at the town to get some local souvenirs and then board the train back to Ollantaytambo train station
Ollantaytambo
After the tour of Machu Picchu you will be arriving at Ollantaytambo train station at 3:55pm where our transport will be waiting for your and take you back to Cusco. Expected arrival time in Cusco will be by 6:00pm.
What‘s Included
Bus tickes (Aguas Calientes - Machupicchu - Aguas Calientes)
Machupicchu guided tour with our licensed expert tour guide
Airport pick up and drop off (send flight details via WhatsApp)
Hotel pick up and drop off (door to door service)
Machu Picchu Entry: Our priority is always to secure Circuit 2 (The Classic Route) if available.
1 Bottle of water (on day 1)
Train tickets (at your selected class) Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Breakfast
1 Night accommodation at 3 star hotels
Sacred Valley guided tour to Pisac and Ollantyatambo
All ground Transportation during the 2 day program
Sacred Valley (Pisac - Ollantaytambo)
Huaynapicchu ticket (please request in advance and will be provided if available)
Breakfast on day 1, Lunches and Dinners
Tips (Optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Twin Room & Economy Train
3 star Hotels
Small group tour
Duration: 2 days
Breakfast: At Machupicchu hotel
Sacred Valley and Machupicchu: Day 1: Sacred Valley to Pisac - Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Machupicchu
Minivan: Can be Minivan or minibus according the group size
Machupicchu tickets: Our first choice will be circuit 2 if available at the time of your booking otherwise we will assign circuit 1 or 3.
Pickup included
Solo Room & Vistadome Train
3 star Hotels
Sall group tour: One way Economy train (Expedition or Voyager)
One way Vistadome train
Duration: 2 days
1 Breakfast : At Machupicchu hotel
Sacred Valley to Machupicchu: Day 1: Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo
Day 2: Machupicchu
Mimibus: - If 4 people minivan
- From 5 to 10 minibus
Group size is between 4 to 10
Pickup included
Vistadome Observatory Train 2
3 star hotel
Vistadome observatory : One way Vistadome Observatory Train on the go + One way return Vistadome panoramic train (double room)
Duration: 2 days
Breakfast and Bottle of water: Day 1: One Bottle of water will be provided
Day 2: One Breakfast will be provided at Machupicchu hotel
Sacred valley and Machupicchu: Day 1: Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Machupicchu
Mini Van - Minibus: We provide a transport according the size of the group.
Minivan if we have 4 people
Minibus if we have 5 to 10 people
Pickup included
Vistadome Observatory Train 1
3 star hotel: This option is for solo travellers, it means we will provide one room per person.
Vistadome Observatory train: One way Vistadome Observatory Train on the go + One way return Vistadome panoramic train
Duration: 2 days
Breakfast and Bottle of water: Day 1: One Bottle of water
Day 2: One Breakfast will be provided at Machupicchu hotel
Sacred valley and Machupicchu: Day 1: Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo and train to Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Machupicchu
Mini Van – Minibus: We provide a transport according the size of the group.
Minivan if we have 4 people
Minibus if we have 5 to 10 people
Pickup included
Solo Room & Economy Train
3 star hotels
Small group tour
Duration: 2 days
1 Breakfast : at Machupicchu hotel
Group Size is between 4 to 10
Pickup included
Twin Room & Vistadome Train
3 star hotel
Small group tour: One way Vistadome train
One way Expedition train
Duration: 2 days: Day 1: Visit the Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo)
Day 2: Visit Machupicchu and back to Cusco
Breakfast: At Machupicchu hotel
Sacred Valley and Machupicchu
Group size 4 to 10 people
Pickup included
Reviews
1,229 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thanks for Mr.Gary Nelson!
Navigator739711,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We with our guide Mr. Gary Nelson and his driver doing very well on our first day touring. Mr.Gary show us a lot details on the site, about the history and local areas… really a very nice day and thanks again for Mr.Gary and his driver.
Highly recommend ! Great experience!
emilygO9429LB,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an amazing tour and I would highly recommend! Great way to see Machu Picchu and the sacred valley. As a solo female traveller I was very happy on this tour and everything was faultless. The accommodation, transportation and guides were great! Both tour guides Adriel and Luis were very informative and passionate. 10/10
Highly recommend!!
Emily G,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an amazing tour and I would highly recommend! Great way to see Machu Picchu and the sacred valley. As a solo female traveller I was very happy on this tour and everything was faultless. All of the transportation and sightseeing was seamless and were not rushed. Both tour guides Adriel and Luis were very informative and passionate. 10/10
Well done !
fasaic2025,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very nice experience for solo traveler ! I had a small group to machu picchu which feel comfortable. Luis is very friendly and danicio our driver is very polite.
Amazing tour to Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley
Hanna S,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a must if you're in Peru and planning on going to Machu Picchu. First day we stopped at an Alpacka farm, Pisac, Sacred Valley, a small town and we tooked the train to Aguas calientes where we stayed one night. Recommend to choose the expensive train tickets to the observatory, that train was the best. Live music, best view, goodie bag etc. Second day we went to Machu Picchu, which was as amazing as you could dream of. We were lucky to get the tour guide Fabricio. He was amazing and thought us everything we needed to know about Peruvian and Inka history. You should definitely book this trip if you can!
Pisac, Ollantaytambo- Sacred Valley
alicialU1266YL,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis was our tour guide, he was so knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. He shared many stories and explained everything with great detail. You can tell he is passionate about what he teaches and made the whole experience energetic and fun! He answered all our questions, even the ones left of field. Our driver Juan was a very friendly and safe driver. Thank you to both for making the first day of our tour such a fantastic experience.
Great trip!
kwiatkosiak K,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was very well organized. In addition to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, we visited several other interesting places. Gary took excellent care of us and shared very engaging insights about the history of the Incas.
Amazing Inca Experience
William Stu W,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Machu Picchu in February to avoid the crowds and had a wonderful two days on this tour. Our guide, Gary, was friendly and considerate. Both days of the tour were well planned and everyone felt we were being cared for and treated well. We stopped at many interesting sites including the ruins at Pisac, which had just reopened. Gary provided a perfect 2 hour trip through Machu Picchu with lots of information. Our driver, Roman, was also very good. An option to upgrade the hotel would have been appreciated.
2026 Daddy and daughter South America adventure
presrfk21,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Louis and driver Jaun. Louis is very is very knowledgeable on the history of his culture. He embodies and embraces the love of people. He finds your specialty and relates the culture to meet the needs of the clients. He engaged both my daughter ( lawyer) and myself ( engineer). They kept us on time without rushing through any stop. Louis share fun fact out historical events and perceived. I will be planning a 2027 trip back to Peru because of Louis. Thanks Louis and Jaun!!!
Well organized tour, good value
Ruth L,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 2-day trip was well organized. Fabricio, our guide, was experienced and gave us scheduled breaks when climbing to give us enough time to rest and take pictures. The trip also included stops to see how local people live which was educational. Hotel Ferre lived was clean and had good breakfast options. It lived up to its 3-star expectations. The only concern we had was the buffet lunch for 70 soles. All tour buses stopped here. This was a tourist trap. While you were not forced to purchase the lunch, there were no other options nearby. Ollayantambo was just 20 minutes away with many other choices for a quick bite at different price points. We always bring snacks when we travel so we did not go hungry. I think people should be given a choice.
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