2 Days Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour by Train from Cusco

Cusco, Peru
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on a safe, fully organized small-group tour with personalized door-to-door service from your hotel. Visit a traditional textile center, meet local families, interact with llamas and alpacas, and explore Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu with an expert local guide.

Once your reservation is confirmed, we secure your train tickets, Machu Picchu admission, and hotel accommodation in advance—saving you from last-minute arrangements and ticket-purchase lines.

The experience also includes a Sacred Valley buffet lunch, scenic train journeys, a three-course dinner, and one night in a carefully selected 3-star hotel with breakfast. Perfect for couples, families, first-time visitors, and travelers with limited time seeking a comfortable and fully organized journey.

What's included

  • Round trip bus ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Night at a 3-star hotel
  • All entry fees ( for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • All private transportation during the tour
  • Breakfast
  • Experienced english speaking tour Guide
  • Round trip Expeditions Tourist Class Train
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and other service staff are not included and are at your discretion.

What to expect

Day 1: Cusco – Alpaca Farm – Chinchero Inca Site– Ollantaytambo – Train to Aguas Calientes
  1. Pass by
    Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, near Plaza de Armas, or anywhere in the Sacred Valley at no additional cost.
  2. Pass by
    Explore Chinchero’s Inca terraces, ancient stonework, and rich cultural heritage with your private guide. Visit a traditional textile center, meet local families, and learn about ancestral weaving and natural dyeing techniques. You will also have the opportunity to interact with llamas and alpacas while enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
  3. Pass by
    Discover Moray’s impressive circular terraces and learn how the Incas used different microclimates for agricultural experimentation.
  4. Pass by
    Visit thousands of traditional salt pools cascading down the mountainside and learn about the ancestral harvesting methods still used by local families.
  5. Pass by
    Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring Peruvian specialties, regional dishes, salads, desserts, and vegetarian options.
  6. Pass by
    Explore the magnificent Inca terraces, temples, ceremonial fountains, and impressive stonework of this historic fortress.
  7. Pass by
    Upon arrival, your guide will escort you to your hotel. Enjoy free time to explore the town or relax before your Machu Picchu visit.
  8. Pass by
    Travel with a professional private guide from hotel pickup until your return to Cusco. Explore the Sacred Valley’s most important archaeological sites, spend the night in Aguas Calientes, and discover Machu Picchu the following morning.
  9. Pass by
    Board the tourist train from Ollantaytambo for a scenic journey through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.
Day 2: Machu Picchu – Return to Cusco or Sacred Valley
  1. 3h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, take the bus to Machu Picchu and explore the legendary Inca citadel with your private guide. Discover its temples, terraces, ceremonial areas, and extraordinary stonework while learning about its fascinating history.
  2. Pass by
    After the tour, return to Aguas Calientes and board the train to Ollantaytambo. Your private driver will meet you at the station and transfer you comfortably to your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.

    Recommended Machu Picchu duration: approximately 2–3 hours.
    Service: private guide and personalized assistance throughout the experience.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer complimentary pickup from hotels, Airbnbs, and other accommodations located within the city of Cusco.

Once your reservation is confirmed, we’ll coordinate the exact pickup time based on your accommodation’s location.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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