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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview
The Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour offer you a great amount of beauty and history over 2 days, and is perfect for those with limited time but looking to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas as much as possible. Above all, accompanied by a professional friendly local guide who speaks English.
This wonderful Tour of Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train in 2 Days from Cusco is an unforgettable experience for any visitor who wants to dive deep into the ancient essence of the Inca culture, exploring some of the most intriguing destinations on the planet in the midst of rugged mountains northeast of Cusco before delighting amazing tour to one of the new seven wonders of the world Machu Picchu— one of the finest not only in Peru but also in all of the Americas.
What's included
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
01 Night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Lunch
Breakfast
Tour Guide
Transportation
Train from Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Meals
Entrance to Sacred Valley (Tourist Tickets) 45 USD
Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (Optional) 11 USD
What to expect
Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Cusco
1h
Our Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour begins at 0700 AM with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you for an hour to Pisac. Here we will start with a tour of the flea market.
Pisac
3h
On weekends, locals set up a market at the main square of Pisac. Here you will be able to buy some souvenirs at a reasonable price. We will then be driving you up the hill to see the archaeological site of Pisac.
The complex is massive and is just second to Machu Picchu. Here our local expert will be giving you a detailed tour explaining the prominence of each site. Once you have had your fill of Pisac, we will be driving you to Urubamba.
Urubamba
1h
Here we will be stopping for a traditional buffet lunch
Ollantaytambo
3h
After relishing an authentic Peruvian meal, we will be driving you to Ollantaytambo. This beautiful village has been important since Incan civilization. This was once an administrative capital to them.
The narrow cobblestone streets of Ollantaytambo is a testament to the advancement of Incas architecture and town planning. Ollantaytambo is also home to two Inca ruins.
After touring Pisac and Ollantaytambo, we will be driving you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Here you will be boarding the train to Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes
12h
The expedition train journey offers you stunning views of highland Andean farms and villages with Urubamba river snaking through them.
At Aguas Calientes, we will be meeting you and will be transferring you to the hotel. You will be having some free time to spend the evening by enjoying a stroll through this rustic town. Aguas Calientes is also popular for hot springs so you can spend the evening by taking a rejuvenating dip.
Our local guide will be meeting you that evening at your hotel and will be briefing you on the following day’s trip.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Machu Picchu
3h
Early in the morning, the hotel crew will be handing you over a snack box. You will then be boarding a bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu citadel. It takes 25 minutes to reach. Here our tour guide will assist you in clearing the security and entering the citadel.
Once inside, you will be rewarded with a sight of the golden rays of sun shimmering on the walls of the Incan citadel. Our guide will be giving you a detailed tour of the citadel for two hours. On this tour, you will be visiting some of the prime sites which will give you in-depth information about the citadel.
After the tour, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own.
Aguas Calientes
3h
Once you have had your fill of the Inca citadel, you will be taking the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will be boarding the train to Ollantaytambo.
Cusco
3h
Our representative will be meeting you and will be transferring you back to your hotel in the city of Cusco. You will be reaching Cusco at approximately 09:00 PM.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
If your accommodation is outside our pickup zone, we will be meeting you at the main square, Plaza de Armas.
End point
If your accommodation is outside our pickup zone, we will be meeting you at the main square, Plaza de Armas.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
