2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train
Description
Experience our premier 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Classic Tour from Cusco by Train, an expertly curated journey through the heart of the Andes. This classic itinerary begins with an intimate encounter with alpacas and vicuñas at a local sanctuary, followed by the sweeping terraces of Pisac and the legendary Ollantaytambo fortress. You will then embark on a scenic rail journey to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu via one of the world's most beautiful train routes. At Machupicchu Latin America, we specialize in small-group experiences that prioritize comfort, local expertise, and a profound connection to our living Inca history.
Tour Options
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
* We offer pick up from most Cusco hotels and AirBnb (if car access allows, otherwise we will set a meeting point closer to ther locations) as long they are located closer to the city center. * If airport pick up (you must arrive maximun at 6:40am)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Passport name, number, DOB and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport (6+ months valid to enter in Peru) is required on the day of travel
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- For the overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town), please take a small backpack OR carry-on suitcase with extra clothes. Checked baggage are not allowed on the train, they charge 50% extra each way. Whats most people do is leave at their Cusco hotels which is free and safe.
- Note: If you require a seat for the infant, we can assign one for an extra cost.
- Machupicchu tickets will be assigned according availability at the time of booking. First choice will be Machupicchu Circuit 2 ( but we suggest to book this option at least between 2 or 3 months in advance). Once Machupicchu Circuit 2 is sold out, we will assign Machupicchu Circuit 1 or Machupicchu Circuit 3 as last choice.
- About stroller: Only in some areas you can use it, most people don´t bring it as the area is not accessible at all.
- About Wheelchair: This option is provide as private tour (extra cost) but not all areas are wheelchair accessible at all.
- This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions
Reviews(1,275)
We had an absolutely AMAZING experience visiting Machu Picchu! Our tour guide and driver were amazing!
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.
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.
What a great experiance, we was in a small group and even get a vip guide alone in machu pichu, weather was perfect, we really enjoyed the train and the hotel in aqua calientes was allright for 3 stars.
We had a wonderful trip. Thank you so much Eder Madeira Ascue!!! And the staff at the Hotel Ferre who brought bags to the Hotel.
It was a great experience! The excursion was very complete, as we managed to visit quite a few places with good weather. Our guide, Fabrizio, was very kind, addressing all our questions and adapting to our pace during the climbs of both Pisaq and Machu Picchu. The only detail could be that they took us to certain shops and you kind of felt pressured to buy, but Fabrizio made sure to clarify that it was not necessary. The experience on the train was also very good, with incredible views and entertainment the entire time. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone eager to see Machu Picchu, especially if they do not want to hike to get there.
