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2-Day Tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

By Travel Cusco G
Price is £628 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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  • Mobile voucher
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  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the best of Peru with this Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour from Cusco, a complete experience that combines history, living culture and Andean landscapes before visiting the majestic Machu Picchu; explore the main attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas such as Chinchero, Moray, the stunning Salineras de Maras and the fortress of Ollantaytambo, accompanied by a bilingual professional guide who will reveal the secrets of each site; enjoy small groups (maximum 10 travellers), transfers from your hotel in Cusco, modern and comfortable transport, accommodation in Aguas Calientes with breakfast included and enough time to explore without haste, culminating in the unforgettable experience of contemplating Machu Picchu at dawn.

Activity location

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Check availability

Budget Train & Hotel 2*
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

2 star hotel
Small group: Personalised tour for up to 10 people
Duration: 2 days
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Economy train: Economy sightseeing train outbound to Machu Picchu and economy sightseeing train back
Solo traveller: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included

Starting time: 03:00
Price details
£563.14 x 1 Adult£563.14
Paid at activity£64.98
Total
Price is £628.12
Budget Train & Hotel 3*
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

3 star hotel
Small group: Personalised tour in a maximum of 10 people
Duration: 2 days
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Economy train: One-way economy train to Machu Picchu and return economy train
For solo traveller: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included

Starting time: 03:00
Price details
£658.67 x 1 Adult£658.67
Paid at activity£64.98
Total
Price is £723.65
Panoramic Train & Hotel 2*
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

2 star hotel
Small group: Personalised tour in a maximum of 10 people
Duration: 2 days
Panoramic Train: Vistadome or 360° train with one-way panoramic windows, and economy train on the way back
Solo traveller: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included

Starting time: 03:00
Price details
£730.07 x 1 Adult£730.07
Paid at activity£64.98
Total
Price is £795.05
Panoramic Train & Hotel 3*
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

3 star hotel
Small group: Personalised tour in a maximum of 10 people
Duration: 2 days
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Panoramic train: Vistadome or 360 train with panoramic one-way windows to Machu Picchu, and normal train on the way back
Solo traveller: Single room (with private bathroom)

Pickup included

Starting time: 03:00
Price details
£730.07 x 1 Adult£730.07
Paid at activity£64.98
Total
Price is £795.05
Budget train and Hotel 4*
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

4 star hotel
Small group: Personalised tour in a maximum of 10 people
Duration: 2 days
Meals: 01 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Economy train: One-way economy tourist train and return economy tourist train
Solo traveller: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included

Starting time: 03:00
Price details
£784.37 x 1 Adult£784.37
Paid at activity£64.98
Total
Price is £849.35
Train Observatory & Hotel 2*
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

2 star hotel
Small group: Personalised tour for up to 10 people
Duration: 2 days
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Vistadome train: Viewdome Observatory train or 360° balcony with panoramic windows, and panoramic train on the way back.
Solo traveller: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included

Starting time: 03:00
Price details
£854.77 x 1 Adult£854.77
Paid at activity£64.98
Total
Price is £919.75
Train Observator &Hotel 3*
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

3 star hotel
Small group: Personalised tour in a maximum of 10 people
Duration: 2 days
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Train Vistadome Observatory: Viewdome Observatory train or 360° balcony with panoramic windows, and panoramic train on the way back.
Solo traveller: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included

Starting time: 03:00
Price details
£826.60 x 1 Adult£826.60
Paid at activity£64.98
Total
Price is £891.58
Panoramic Train & Hotel 4*
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

4 star hotel
Small group
Duration: 2 days
Meals: 01 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Panoramic Train: Vistadome or 360 train with panoramic one-way windows to Machu Picchu, and normal train on the way back
Solo traveller: Single room (with private bathroom)
Pickup included

Starting time: 03:00
Price details
£900.02 x 1 Adult£900.02
Paid at activity£64.98
Total
Price is £965.00
Train Observatory & Hotel 4*
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English

4 star hotel
Small group: Personalised tour in a maximum of 10 people
Duration: 2 days
Meals: 01 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Dinner
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
Train Vistadome Observatory: Viewdome Observatory train or 360° balcony with panoramic windows, and panoramic train with the way back.
Solo traveller: Single Room (with Private Bathroom)
Pickup included

Starting time: 03:00
Price details
£981.47 x 1 Adult£981.47
Paid at activity£64.98
Total
Price is £1,046.45

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return bus tickets in Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of the Sacred Valley (Chinchero Tissue Centre + Maras + Moray + Ollantaytambo)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Solo traveller, Private room included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ticket to Machu Picchu – Circuit 2 (subject to availability)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Door-to-door service (hotel pick-up and drop-off)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A la carte lunch at a local restaurant in Ollantaytambo
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 night accommodation in 2, 3 or 4 star hotel depending on your choice
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfer from the train station back to your hotel (Day 2)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Prices are based on double occupancy (2 people in room)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Airport pick-up and drop-off (on request only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small group tour (max. 1 - 10 people)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee: Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Machu Picchu with expert English, Spanish or Portuguese speaking local guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Ticket to the Sacred Valley
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Wayna Picchu Mountain Ticket must be requested a few months in advance (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals (lunch, dinner)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission/entrance fee: Maras Moray Tours

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • IMPORTANT. The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, to issue the entry. At the time of booking please provide these details correctly as shown on your passport.
  • The daily entrance capacity to Machu Picchu is strictly limited and regulated by official shifts every hour from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., so we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability in this wonder of the world; our 2-day tour prioritises the most requested times between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., ideal for lower influx and better conditions for panoramic photographs, and in case there is no availability in that range at the time of confirmation, Travel Cusco G will automatically manage the next available official time, guaranteeing your confirmed entry and an organised and safe experience in the emblematic Inca citadel.
  • Official tickets to Machu Picchu are allocated strictly according to the availability in force at the time of booking, so we recommend confirming your Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco at least 3 to 4 months in advance to ensure Circuit 2, considered the most complete and requested to include the main archaeological sectors and the classic panoramic view; due to the high demand and limited daily capacity, if Circuit 2 is sold out, Circuit 1 will be automatically managed as an authorised official alternative, guaranteeing its confirmed entry and an organised and memorable experience in the Inca citadel.
  • Before your Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco, an official representative of Travel Cusco G will contact you one day in advance to coordinate the briefing (briefing), which can be held in the lobby of your hotel or in our offices located in the Historic Centre of Cusco, as previously agreed; during this personalised session we will provide a detailed map with the step-by-step itinerary, key recommendations to optimise your visit to Machu Picchu and all official tickets included in the programme (tickets, train and bus), ensuring professional organisation, transparency and a fully confirmed and smooth experience.
  • For your stay in Aguas Calientes (hometown of Machu Picchu), we recommend carrying only a small backpack or carry-on baggage with what you need for the night, which will allow you to travel comfortably on the train to Machu Picchu; the main baggage can be left safely at your hotel in Cusco, as most accommodation offer storage service at no extra cost, and if you prefer, Travel Cusco G can also safeguard your belongings in our office, guaranteeing a practical, organised and worry-free experience during your tour to Machu Picchu.
  • To make the most of your 2-day tour, we recommend wearing sunglasses, comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for hikes in archaeological sites, hat or cap for sun protection, blocker, insect repellent and a lightweight jacket for climate changes in the Andean area; it is also ideal to carry a small backpack with what you need to spend the night in Aguas Calientes, and during the rainy season (December to March) include waterproof clothing or poncho to ensure a comfortable experience when visiting the majestic Machu Picchu.
  • With regard to accessibility, we offer the option to take your 2-day private tour at additional cost to provide greater assistance and flexibility to passengers using wheelchairs; however, it is important to consider that due to the mountainous geography and original stone structure of the Machu Picchu citadel, not all areas and archaeological circuits are fully accessible, so we recommend contacting us in advance to evaluate the best alternatives and ensure a safe, organised and adapted experience to your needs.
  • Our 2-day tour is operated in small groups of up to 10 travellers, ensuring a more organised, comfortable experience with better interaction with the professional guide; during the off-season, the group can be even more exclusive, with only 4 participants, allowing a more personalised service, more time for photographs and closer attention at each stage of your visit to Machu Picchu, ideal for those seeking quality, tranquility and a premium experience in one of the most iconic destinations in the world.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Cuzco | Andean Weavers and Alpacas | Salt Mines | Moray and Ollantaytambo Inca Sites | Train to Aguas Calientes

  • 7 stops
  • Meals: lunch
  • Accommodation: 2,3 or 4 star hotel according to your choice (traveller only includes single room)

Cusco

  • 2h
7 : 45 AM. After breakfast at your hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley, our guide will pick you up from your accommodation to start your journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Enjoy its Andean landscapes, welcoming people and amazing archaeological sites that make this tour an unforgettable experience.

Chinchero

  • 1h
8 : 30 AM. After an hour's drive from Cusco, we arrived in the charming village of Chinchero. We will visit a local family that keeps alive the traditions of the Andean fabric. You can get to know their alpacas and llamas, feed them, take photos and discover the ancient natural dyeing techniques with which they create their colourful hand-woven fabrics.

Moray

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
9 : 30 AM. Admire Moray’s impressive circular terraces, surrounded by the majestic Andes. Your guide will reveal how the Incas experimented with different microclimates to grow their food. A fascinating place that combines engineering, history and natural beauty.

Salinas de Maras

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
11 : 00 AM. We will observe the thousands of salt ponds of Maras, which continue in use since Inca times. This place offers one of the most representative views of the Sacred Valley, our guide will be happy to capture this moment for you. Afterwards, we will continue the tour to enjoy a traditional lunch.

Ollantaytambo

  • 1h
12 : 45 PM. You will enjoy lunch in one of the best restaurants in Ollantaytambo, with diversity of Peruvian cuisine, among salads, soups, main dishes. Vegetarian options are also offered.

ollantaytambo travel tours

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
13 : 45 PM. We will visit the terraces and ruins of Ollantaytambo, an important military, religious and agricultural centre that protected the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. This place was the scene of significant events during the Spanish invasion. At the end of the visit, we will go to the train station to board the selected service (regular train, panoramic or observatory, depending on your reservation). During the journey of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, you can enjoy spectacular Andean landscapes and the Urubamba River, towards Aguas Calientes.

Aguas Calientes

  • 2h
18 :00 Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes (village of Machu Picchu), our staff will be waiting for you at the departure of the train station to transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you will have the afternoon free to rest or tour the town on your own.

Day 2: Guided tour of Machu Picchu and return to Cuzco in the afternoon

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
07:00 am After breakfast at the hotel, we will head with our guide to the bus station, which will take us to the main gate of the Machu Picchu Historical Shrine. We will start a guided tour of the main areas of the Inca citadel, touring its squares, temples and steps of finely carved stone. During the tour, your guide will share the historical and spiritual aspects that make Machu Picchu one of the seven wonders of the modern world. At the end of the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the site on your own and enjoy the surroundings. Afterwards, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch (lunch not included). 14 :00 At the right time, we will board the train back to Ollantaytambo station, again enjoying the stunning landscapes of the valley.

Ollantaytambo

Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo train station, our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco. Estimated arrival time: 18:00 h.

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    • Cusco, Peru

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

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