2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 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‘s Included
Machupicchu admission ticket
Breakfast
1 Night accommodation at 3 star hotels
Hotel pick up and drop off (door to door service if no road restrictions)
Round trip train tickets (will be provided according chosen train class)
International and domestic air tickets
Sacred Valley (Pisac - Ollantaytambo)
Lunch - Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
We will arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town by 6:10pm and drop off you to the hotel for the overnight.
Machu Picchu - Cusco
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
1 Buffet breakfast will be provided at the hotel in Aguas Calientes
Santuario Historico de 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 Machupicchu 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 Machupicchu 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 Machupicchu 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.
Options
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
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
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
Vistadome Observatory Train 2
3 star hotel
Vistadome observatory : 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 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
Reviews
1,171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Luis is the best ever!
Zubin D,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Where to start? Our guide Luis met us when our 3 hour late train arrived in Aguas Calientes. Peru Rail has problems but more on that later. He meets us at the hotel at 6 am to take us on an amazing,informative experience around Machu Pichu. Here is where Luis went above and beyond: Peru Rail had a strike and our train back and all other trains that day were indefinitely postponed. We were stuck in Aguas Calientes and train is the only transportation and we had to catch a flight the next day. The only workable solution to get us back to Cusco was to walk 6.5 miles down train tracks to the hydroelectric plant where buses were transporting people back to Cusco. Luis walked with us and gave us historical and nature tidbits along the way and kept our spirits level. After the long bus ride we finally got back to Cusco at around midnight. Luis got us a cab and rode along with us and made sure we got to the hotel. The whole time we were with him he kept the mood light and was genuinely concerned about making sure we got back safe. Five stars is not enough for Luis. Our tour with him was over and he could of just left us. He stepped up and took care of us. My wife and I don't speak Spanish and we saw a bunch of people at the train station with no options but to wait for a train that never came. I would be remiss if I didn't mention Gary who did a great job the day before telling us about the Sacred Valley and working the phones for us and calmly explaining our options during the rail strike.
Do the 2-day
Priscilla M,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alex.. was absolutely amazing! Understanding that some people may not have the length of time to do the 2-day trip, we highly recommend that you prepare your visit duration for it. A one day trip can be rushed and you may miss key components of your vacation. The company absolutely crushed all of the travel requirements and kept us completely informed at all times! Truly loved and enjoyed every minute of our adventure! Highly recommend!
a very Well curated tour .
Satya P,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was very well curated and executed . Our guide was very friendly and shared lot of useful information of every site in details. The buffet was amazing..and last but not the least the instructions to the Machhu Pichu made our dream come true. Only one thing can be improved ,is the waiting time from Aguas Calintes was too long ,which can be adjusted according to the timings. Highly recommend it.
Machupichu trip
George E,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well organized. Just wish we were told that we have to buy extra ticket to hike an incatrail Just give us more options
Amazing experience
Wafae B,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great experience and an amazing way to explore the culture of Peru. Our guide Gary was exceptional and made the tour interesting for everyone. Special thanks also to our driver Ignacio for being very profesionnal and friendly
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