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

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Overview

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.

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Hotel pickup offered

What's included

Machupicchu admission ticket

Sacred Valley guided tour

Breakfast

1 Bottle of water

1 Night accommodation at 3 star hotels

Overland transport during the 2-day program

Round trip bus tickets in Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes)

Machupicchu guided tour

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)

Airport pick up and drop off (on request only)

International and domestic air tickets

Sacred Valley admission ticket (70 Peruvian sol in Cash)

Meals (Lunch, Dinner)

WaynaPicchu ticket it must be requested months in advance and will be provided if available

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

Good to know

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

What to expect

Day 1 Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo

  1. 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).

  2. Awana Kancha

    20 min

    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.

  3. Taray

    10 min

    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.

  4. Pisac

    1 hour

    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.

  5. Pisac Market

    45 min

    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.

  6. Urubamba

    1 hour

    Here in Urubamba we will stop for Lunch (Not included), most of the restaurants here offer Buffet Lunch.

  7. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

    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.

  8. 1 hour

    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

  9. Aguas Calientes

    1 hour

    We will arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town by 6:10pm and drop off you to the hotel for the overnight.

Day 2 Machu Picchu - Cusco

  1. Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

    4 hours Admission ticket included

    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

  2. Ollantaytambo

    4 hours

    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.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Times are local to the experience (America/Lima).

Additional Information

  • This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about 2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

Can I cancel 2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train for free?

No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

How long does it take?

It takes about 2 days.

Is pickup offered?

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What's included?

  • Machupicchu admission ticket
  • Sacred Valley guided tour
  • Breakfast
  • 1 Bottle of water
  • 1 Night accommodation at 3 star hotels
  • Overland transport during the 2-day program
  • Round trip bus tickets in Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes)
  • Machupicchu guided tour

What's not included?

  • International and domestic air tickets
  • Sacred Valley admission ticket (70 Peruvian sol in Cash)
  • Meals (Lunch, Dinner)
  • WaynaPicchu ticket it must be requested months in advance and will be provided if available

Which places does it visit?

It visits Awana Kancha, Taray, Pisac, Pisac Market, Urubamba, Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English, Spanish.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Machupicchu Latin America

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