2-Day Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Classic Tour by Train
- 2 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
- Explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour from Cusco
- Visit the archaeological sites of Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo
- Take in the famous Machu Picchu and learn about the Incas
- Breakfast, accommodations, and round-trip transport by bus and train included
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What's Included
- Breakfast
- 1 Night in Aguas Calientes in your selected hotel category (private bathroom)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (where vehicle access allows)
- Expert guided tours of Sacred Valley Ruins and Machu Picchu citadel.
- Official Machu Picchu ticket (Priority given to Classic Circuit 2 based on real-time availability)
- Round-trip train (selected class), Machu Picchu shuttle buses and all ground transfers.
- 1 Bottle of water (on day 1)
- Entrance fee - Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turistico) paid in cash at the ruinsPEN70.00 per person
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets (Optional, subject to availability).$65.00 per person
- MealsDay 1 breakfast, lunches, and dinners are excluded to dine freely
- Personal Expenses & Tips (optional travel insurance, and gratuities for your crew)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Pickup details
Free Pickup: We provide morning pickup from centrally located Cusco hotels and Airbnbs. If your lodging is in a narrow street or a pedestrian-only zone with no car access, we will arrange a convenient meeting point just a short walk away. Airport Arrival Option: If you prefer an airport pickup, your flight must land in Cusco no later than 6:40 AM on Day 1. Drop-off is provided back to central Cusco. We aim to drop you off as close to your original pickup point as possible; however, due to strict city traffic restrictions and narrow historic streets, our vehicles will drop passengers off at a safe, central location near the main square (Plaza Regocijo or Plaza de Armas) if direct hotel access is blocked.
Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
On day one, your first stop is a short one in Awana Kancha to learn about Peruvian textiles and weaving before moving on to a lookout stop in Taray to take in views of the Sacred Valley and Urubamba River.
Next, spend a few hours in Pisac as your guide tells you about Incan agricultural methods used here in the past and you take in more great views. Head to the Pisac Market with your guide to barter for souvenirs, such as pottery and textiles.
After the market, your group stops in Urubamba for lunch (own expense), and then it’s off to Ollantaytambo with a visit to the Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo.
Your journey of the day continues with a drop-off at the train station in Ollantaytambo to board an Inca Rail train headed for Aguas Calientes. Enjoy the beautiful views on the train on your way for an overnight at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
On day two, after an included breakfast, your guide takes you to the nearby bus station to ride a bus up to Machu Picchu. Once your arrive at the Incan citadel, tour the grounds with a guide to get more out of your visit, and then also get free time to explore independently at your own pace.
Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for free time and lunch (own expense) before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo for yet another drive back to Cusco for drop-off.
Sacred Valley Highlights & Scenic Train Journey to Aguas Calientes
9 Stops
Cusco
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Manos De La Comunidad
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mirador Taray
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parque Arqueologico Pisac
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Pisac Market
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Urubamba
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
1 day 16 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Estación de tren (Pass By)
Aguas Calientes
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Stay in a cozy 2-star or upgraded 3-star Aguas Calientes hotel based on your package. Includes private bath & breakfast.
Meals: Not included
The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Experience & Return to Cusco
5 Stops
Aguas Calientes
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Aguas Calientes
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Estación de tren
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cusco
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Full passport details (Name, Number, DOB, and Country) are mandatory at the time of booking.
- A physical, valid passport matching your booking details is required on the day of travel.
- Vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary options can be accommodated upon request at booking.
- Please pack a small daypack for the overnight; train companies restrict large luggage onboard.
- Official Machu Picchu ticket (Priority given to Classic Circuit 2 based on live availability)
- A moderate physical fitness level is recommended to comfortably navigate the historic stone stairs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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