2-Day Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Classic Tour by Train
Description
Experience our premier 2-Day Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Classic Tour (3-Star), a seamless journey connecting the heart of the Andes to the cloud forest. Begin by meeting native camelids at Manos de la Comunidad, then explore the sweeping terraces of Pisac and the legendary stone fortress of Ollantaytambo before boarding your scenic afternoon train to Aguas Calientes. Rest comfortably in your choice of handpicked 2-star or 3-star lodging. On Day 2, beat the logistics stress with our pre-secured official entry passes and board the mountain shuttle to experience a comprehensive, guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel along your designated circuit, completing your trip with a smooth return transfer to Cusco.
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Reviews(1,277)
Freddie was great with coordination- always on and responsive. Wish the Circuit 2 ticket was granted at the time of booking, but other than that, everything worked out perfectly fine.
Dear Thank you so much for the review! We are so happy to hear that Fredi took great care of you and kept everything running smoothly. We always try our best to get Circuit 2 tickets for our guests, and we really appreciate your understanding. We hope you had an unforgettable time at Machu Picchu! Warm regards, Joan
We are a group of 4. We booked the trip 3 months before the trip, and they immidiately got the tickets for us, they reached out to us regarding the available route, and we wanted a circuit 2 ticket but unfortunately was sold out that day, and told us the earliest available day which is a few days apart than our intended day, so we made arrangement and we got the tickets!!! Before the day of pick up they sent instructions for the trip. We were picked up on time on our hotel on a private car. Our guide gary was very knowledgeable and guide us every step of our way. He even walk with us to the train and to the hotel. The hotel on aguas calliente has a very good location. It is near the station and the shops. Good river view and good breakfast selection. The machu picchu trip was amazing as always, but our guide gary is very knowledgeable and also knows where the good photo spots are and also offered to take our pictures. He was very helpful. And if we ever need something their customer service is just 1 message away. They respond easily. Like for example when we got out of the train we couldnt find the driver and they coordinated with him. All in all very good customer service and very good guide! Would recommend to my friends. Thank you to the activity provider for a very good tour
Dear Maria Rica, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful 5-star review on Viator. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your group had such an amazing experience on our 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour. We always strive to secure the best possible tickets for our guests, and we are so glad we could work together to adjust the dates and secure those Circuit 2 tickets for you. It is great to hear that our early communication and private hotel pickup set a smooth tone for your journey. We will be sure to pass along your incredibly kind words to Gary. He truly loves sharing the history of Machu Picchu and, as you noticed, finding those perfect photo spots for our guests. We are also glad that our hotel selection and our customer service team were able to support you every step of the way, including coordinating your train arrival. Thank you for recommending us to your friends, and we hope to welcome you or your loved ones back to Peru in the future. We wish you many more safe and wonderful travels ahead. Warmly, Joan
Very well organized tour! Excellent guide!
"Bonjour Marie, Un grand merci pour votre excellent retour ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que la fluidité de l'organisation et la qualité de notre guide ont fait de votre voyage un véritable 'must' au Pérou. Notre équipe travaille dur chaque jour pour que tout soit parfait, et votre satisfaction est notre plus belle récompense. Ce fut un réel plaisir de vous accompagner dans cette aventure ! Nous vous souhaitons une excellente continuation et espérons vous revoir très bientôt pour une nouvelle expérience inoubliable. Chaleureusement, L'équipe de Machupicchu Latin America
We had an absolutely AMAZING experience visiting Machu Picchu! Our tour guide and driver were amazing!
Dear Haley, Thank you so much! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an AMAZING time at Machu Picchu. Our guides and drivers always strive to deliver the best experience, and they will be so happy to read your kind words. Thank you for choosing us for your adventure! Warm regards Joan
Luis was wonderful. I highly recommend him as a guide. He is knowledgeable and friendly. He speaks fluent Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese. He was very accommodating of our group and everyone’s needs. We booked through Viatar but you can book directly with Luís’ tour company and save money.
Hi Natalie, Thank you so much for the 5-star review and for your wonderful recommendation of Luis! We are incredibly proud to have a guide who can connect so well with our guests in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese while taking great care of everyone's needs. We love welcoming travelers through Viator, but we also highly encourage future guests to reach out to our office directly to explore our custom booking options and direct rates. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to Peru someday! Warmly Joan
Luis was a great guide. He was very informative, and helpful. Hugo our driver was also very good.
The guided tour was amazing! We were provided insight on the history and stories of the Incan culture by our guide Luis. He was always asking us questions, some were even a little tricky. We also shared laughs, personal stories, and other knowledge with one another.
We did a 2 day trip to savred valley and machu pichu with internediate stops. . All the arrangements went smooth and thanks to both our tour guide Domingo Pinchi Surco and the staff who drove us and accompanied us to all the places. I was coming off a broken ankle fracture and still recovering. Domingo made sure I was comfortable through out the journey and especially at Machu Pichu when I was skeptical and bit scared I might not be able to make it, he constantly reassured me, held my hand to support my ascent and descent and did the entire tour at a pace I was comfortable with. Kept checking on us every bit of the way and took it on himself to see that my experience was as comfortable as it could be given my limitations. Sometimes a single person is a good example of the quality of the entire experience a place has to offer and if every tour guide you meet turns out to be like Domingo, you know that experience is one that will stay with you for the rest of your life and be grateful for it. Heart warming to experience such care and responsibility. Thank you Domingo for making our trip this memorable
What an amazing opportunity! Both of our tour guides (Louis and Juan) were incredibly knowledgeable and personable. My wife and I got to learn so much about the Inka history and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I highly recommend this experience.
A good tour, all organised without hassle but not perfect. We were promised multiple sacred valley visits but we saw only Olantaytambo and briefly Urko. Pisac was only to see the shops and alpacas. Many other sites we on the original program but not delivered. We were also pressured to pay additional sum for the sacred valley tour which wasn’t delivered. With regard to timing Lee wasted about 4 hours in the Aguas Calientes hotel because our Machu Pichu visit finished by 10.30 but had to wait until 16.30 to catch the train to get back to Olantaytambo. We don’t need 6 hours for lunch! Poor planning.
