2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train - Small Group Tour

★★★★★ An Unforgettable Experience from Start to Finish This was one of the best-organized tours I have ever taken. Every detail was handled professionally, and I always felt informed and taken care of from the moment I landed in Cusco until I returned. A special thank you to Julio, who reached out before the tour even began to walk me through the entire itinerary and answer all of my questions. His communication was excellent and gave me complete confidence before arriving. What truly set him apart was going above and beyond by personally meeting me at the airport the morning the tour started and escorting me to the designated meeting point. Throughout both days, he continued checking in to make sure everything was going smoothly and that I had everything I needed. That level of customer service is rare and greatly appreciated. On the first day, María Julia was an exceptional guide through the Sacred Valley. She brought every site to life with fascinating explanations of Inca history, engineering, and architecture. Visiting Pisac, the local market, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo became much more meaningful because of the historical context she provided. Her passion for Peruvian history was contagious, and she made every stop engaging and memorable. The second day at Machu Picchu with Elder was equally outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights into the history, purpose, and remarkable construction of the citadel. Walking through one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites while hearing the stories behind its temples, terraces, and engineering made the experience unforgettable. He also made sure I stayed on schedule and even ensured I made it back to my train on time, which removed all the stress from the day. Finally, Jorge provided my private transfer back to my hotel in Cusco. He was friendly, professional, and incredibly welcoming. During the drive, he answered all of my questions about Peru, its culture, and everyday life, making the journey just as enjoyable as the tour itself. Every member of the team genuinely cared about providing an exceptional experience. Their professionalism, knowledge, organization, and hospitality exceeded my expectations in every way. If you’re looking for a stress-free, well-coordinated tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with guides who truly care about their guests, I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. It was easily one of the highlights of my trip to Peru.

We recently returned from a trip to Peru and one of the major highlights was, of course, visiting the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. The guys at Elvis Adventures, Julio and Dennis and tour guides, Rafael and Ronald, were very instrumental in making the experience successful and memorable. We had booked the tour in advance believing that all the necessary arrangements had been made, only to discover two weeks before our trip that the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu were not available for the date we had selected. I was able to confirm at the official government tourist office while in Cusco that indeed, in late May, they were selling tickets for late August, none sooner. Apparently, the only other option was to wait for the last minute tickets that go on sale two days out. Julio worked assiduously to resolve this setback and he secured tickets to visit the site only one day later than we had originally planned. Gratefully we had the flexibility to make the change. In the end, the delay was worth the stress, because we visited the site on a glorious sunny day. It had rained the day we were supposed to have gone. In order to avoid the near disaster we encountered, my suggestion: plan WAY ahead, like four to five months out in order to be sure that the tickets are purchased in a timely fashion. (One very important point about the lack of availability of tickets: in these days of "overtourism," when you do arrive, you will appreciate a controlled access environment where you are able to experience the site unencumbered by large swarming masses of people all vying to be in the exact perfect spot to take the iconic photo at the same time.)

From the moment I booked this tour to the day we landed, Elvis communicated with me every step of the way —- getting into the details, answered all of my questions, and made sure we knew what to expect. He’s patient, organized, responsive, and it’s apparent that he cares deeply about his work. We wanted to have a despacho ceremony the day before this tour and Elvis didn’t hesitate to set that up for us and ensured that the shamans were legit. He even took us around Cusco despite being busy. Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu were both absolutely stunning; we were able to do Circuit 2 (the best circuit) and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The guides he assigned us were knowledgeable and easygoing. We learned so much! Elvis and his team also recommended great restaurants and we enjoyed delicious meals in Cusco. Lastly, we wanted to go to Rainbow Mountain on our last day in Cusco, and once again, Elvis organized everything seamlessly with a guide. Our overall experience was an 11/10! It was the perfect trip!

Even before our tour began, Julio communicated clearly about all the logistics and made sure our small group tour would accommodate our specific needs. Our guide, Jorge, truly made the experience special. He was patient, supportive, and ensured we were able to see all the major sights at Machu Picchu without feeling rushed. Jorge was incredibly knowledgeable, and we learned so much from his explanations and insights throughout the tour. We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

We booked the Machu Picchu Full Day by Train, and it was worth every moment. Rubén was extremely knowledgeable and kind. The entire itinerary was smooth, and we had plenty of time for photos. If you want a Machu Picchu full day guided tour, choose this team. they really know what they’re doing. Overall, our experience with Guide Ruben was exceptional and we felt well taken care of throughout the day. The knowledge and kindness displayed by Ruben truly enhanced our visit to Machu Picchu.

Amazing tour and super helpful! Incredible views and experience! Elvis is very recommended and we had an amazing day! 100% worth it!

Ruben managed everything from beginning to end with amazing expertise and friendliness. Before going to Ollantaytambo to board the train, we saw pisaq , urubamba ,ollamtaytambo Without ever stressing us, Ruben told interesting tales and kept the group involved. The day we went to Machu Picchu was gloomy and enigmatic—just the right mood. Ruben led us around Circuit 2, pausing to highlight the significance of each building. This Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour is for you if you seek the ideal combination of history, adventure, and comfort.

I booked this tour because of the good reviews given by all. But my experience was something different. Once I booked the tour I got the Tour Provider, Danish's phone no and immediately contacted him. He was very nice to talk to and I was very happy to have booked a nice tour. In-between he sent me WhatsApp msg to send passport copy, which I sent. Afterwards there was no other communication from him. The day before the scheduled tour I kept calling him and sent msg to know about the pickup time. I got a msg at about 5 PM that it was at 4 AM the following morning, though as per tour Itinerary it was 7 AM. I tried calling him and sent messages, but there was no response. Finally his call came at 10 PM when we were already asleep. He told us that we have to forego the first day of the tour and straight proceed to Machu Picchu to buy the entrance ticket and the starting time was 4 AM. It was really shocking for us to get such kind of information from him, not knowing whether we can really visit Machu Picchu or not. We informed him that it was not possible to start so early and we can start by 7 AM as per Itinerary. He agreed to it. Our first day of the tour was great with Ruben, our tour guide. He is an excellent tour guide and nice human being. After arriving at Machu Picchu we had to go to the ticket counter to get the coupon, and again at 8 PM to get the entrance ticket, which took about one hour standing in the queue. Luckily we got the 10 AM entry. Ruben informed the tour provider our schedule. The next day we arrived at the bus stop and Ruben informed me that he has not got our bus ticket and we have to buy it ourselves and it will be reimbursed. Which we readily agreed. We had a great tour of Circuit 3 with Ruben, our guide. We completed the tour and lunch by about 2.30 PM and still the return train ticket was not provided. Ultimately the train ticket came, which was for the 5.27 PM train and we could arrive at our hotel by about 10 PM only. We didn't get the bus ticket reimbursement until our departure from Cusco the next morning. I requested him to pay it to our hotel, which he sent. We could do the tour as per Itinerary and it was very enjoyable. But we had to go through a lot uncertainty, stress and fear on a foreign land, not knowing what was coming next. We could have avoided returning late to Cusco as we had a long international flight at 9.30 AM the next morning. The positive points, Danish helped us to shift our luggage to a different hotel. Ruben was a great guide, the Vistadome train (which was upgraded) was enjoyable and the alternative tour of Sacred Valley was nice too. I wish the tour was managed in a better way to make our "Once in a lifetime" experience stress free.

Pedro gave precisely what my wife and I were looking for; we didn't want a hurried schedule. Throughout the day, he kept a steady pace that allowed us to appreciate the scenery of Pisac and Ollantaytambo without feeling like we were on a tour. He discovered calm areas in Machu Picchu for us to take in the atmosphere and appreciate the vista. Pedro's deep expertise and his charm made the event personal and revitalizing. This journey is essential if you wish to really appreciate Peru's splendor.

Book this tour with cesar if all you want is photographs. His grounded, quiet energy changed our stay to something spiritual. Beginning in Ollantaytambo, she discussed the link between the mountains and the Incan perspective. We investigated the ruins at dawn and silently meditated close the Temple of the Sun in Machu Picchu. Rosa was conscious of turning it a personal trip and respecting everyone's speed. For conscious travelers, solo explorers, or anybody wanting a more deep link to the holy sites of Peru, this is the ideal journey.