2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train worth booking?
2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train is a 48-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $340 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 16 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (16)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $340 per person
Embark on an extraordinary adventure, visiting the most important Ruins of the Inca Empire in just two days, with our train tour to Machu Picchu, where you’ll discover five of Peru’s most remarkable sites. This journey i
What you get
- First aid kit.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Professional tour guide in the sacred valley whole day and in machupicchu for 2 hours
- Breakfast
- All Tourist Taxes.
About this experience
Embark on an extraordinary adventure, visiting the most important Ruins of the Inca Empire in just two days, with our train tour to Machu Picchu, where you’ll discover five of Peru’s most remarkable sites. This journey includes visits to four significant Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley, culminating in the breathtaking Machu Picchu. The Sacred Valley was the heart of the Inca Empire, surrounded by three major agricultural hubs: Chinchero, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo. This lush valley, shaped by the Urubamba River and bordered by snow-capped peaks, served as the empire’s primary source of sustenance. After exploring the Sacred Valley, you’ll make your way to Machu Picchu, where you’ll enjoy a full day immersed in its splendor before returning to Cusco by train.
What's included
Included
- First aid kit.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Professional tour guide in the sacred valley whole day and in machupicchu for 2 hours
- Breakfast
- All Tourist Taxes.
- Tourist transport all around the sacred valley
- Tourist train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes round trip.
- Tickets to Machu Picchu booking 2 months in advance; otherwise, an extra night is needed. Contact us
Not included
- Sacred valley tickets s/90 soles (25USD) pay at the spot in Soles.
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cusco
we pick you up from the hotel in the city center. However if you are outside of this area we can pick you up from the water fountain of the main square (plaza de armas at 6:45am)
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
we pick you up from the hotel in the city center. However if you are outside of this area we can pick you up from the water fountain of the main square (plaza de armas at 6:45am)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Wondrous Expeditions
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Very Poor Communication and Extra Fees
I would advise anyone reading this to use a different service or book the trip on their own. Primarily, the communication after booking and leading up to the tours was severely lacking. Details/examples are below, but this is not an exhaustive list of my frustrations. These issues along with others introduced stress and frustrations into what should've been a fantastic 2 days. Examples: -The timeline in the ad assumes you pay for add-ons. If you don't upgrade, you will have 6-10 hours to kill in both Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, and you will return to Cusco after midnight on the day you see Machu Picchu. -I made my preferences clear (Machu Picchu route, train time) and for each, the representative then ignored my requests and booked whatever they preferred. -We were provided the incorrect pickup time the first day and had to rush to get ready as the guide waited in the lobby, texting us up hurry up. -The private guide for Machu Picchu was not given the proper information for pickup -Itinerary information provided was clearly copy-pasted with details included not relevant to our trip (ex., mentions of a third day) and instructions were unclear
via Tripadvisor
Do this trip
This trip was the dream of a lifetime for my wife and I. Pam took care of us on the first day, which a tour of the Sacred Valley. She made sure that our group stayed together and on time with all the information you could ever ask for without being boring. All of the locations were amazing I will say there are a TON of stairs at Ollantaytambo and it was a little difficult with kids but so much fun. The train was fun, but you really cant see anything because the sun sets so quickly. I will say upgrade the hotel in Aqua Calinetes, the included room is stuffy and small, they gave us two rooms with three beds, so we pushed the twins together to sleep as a family. Our guide never met us to discuss the Machu Picchu tour, like he was supposed to, he did it eventually over the phone and the restaurant was difficult to find. We took the bus up with a private guide we hired through the agency, he gave us wonderful information and took lots of family pictures for us. We did the second route and it was amazing, i feel like we saw everything the ruins had to offer. We had tickets for 7:00 am and it didn't feel crowded at all, we didn't have to fight for pictures I do regret taking the late train 9:30 pm as we had to find ways to entertain ourselves and kids all day while holding onto everything we took with us.
via Tripadvisor
Must do!
The 2 day tour of sacred valley and machu picchu was amazing! We saw and experienced sooo much! Great guides, English and Spanish. Help all along the way. Cost very good and great service!
via Tripadvisor
10 out 10 experience
I had a great experience from booking with Nixon to the tour with my guide Paul. Everyone was extremely professional and resourceful.
via Tripadvisor
Following the footsteps of the Inca
Me and my partner had the best of times on this tour. Knowing we weren't fit enough to do a several day hike, this tour was a great alternative. They pack a lot into the first day bus tour through the Sacred Valley. Visiting Chinchero for a bilingual Inca textile demonstration and the ruins (fifteen minutes free roam after tour guide talk), Moray ruins (ten minutes), a small shop in Maras to taste their special salt chocolate before visiting the salt mines (ten minutes), Urubamba for a delicious Peruvian buffet at Pachay (drinks not included), and finally the ruins at Ollantaytambo to finish the first day (we had longer here as we were getting the Inca Rail train to Aguas Calientes afterwards). Dante the tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting, but told me I didn't have time to go to the toilet at Moray; I had to go anyway because of bladder problems, then found him at the toilets! Despite the short times at the archeological sites, we had a great time, running to the back of the sites to see as much as we could during our short slots. Inca Rail wasn't the best experience and we will leave a separate review, as the train broke down for an hour at Chilca on the way there. However, the tour operator stayed in touch over WhatsApp whilst I had a mild meltdown, and they were brilliant. They updated the tour guide and hostel receptionist at Aguas Calientes, as well as periodically messaging to check on us, which is what I truly rate them highly for. Up early the following morning after staying at Emmanuel Inn (also a separate review, but enjoyed our stay despite the noise), we met Ulises our next tour guide to get the bus to Machu Picchu. We did Circuit 2 and a small part of 3. This was worth it all! Seeing these ruins in person is magical, spiritual, and overwhelming. 60% is underground, including untouched caverns, that are inaccessible for obvious reasons, as well as certain parts of the exposed ruins due to human beings being generally terrible (who takes a poo at ancient ruins, and who chipped the stones to take home? Give your heads a wobble). Ulises was brilliant. Humorous, engrossing, and tolerant that we trailed behind in awe of the ancient engineering involved at the site. He respected our previous knowledge of the Inca and Machu Picchu, trying to do our research before we visited, and we had a lovely chat at the end, thanking him profusely for his knowledge and time. Mega Expeditions were kind enough to rearrange our dinner from the previous day, due to the train delay, to lunch after we returned from Machu Picchu. We walked back down from the site, which was beautiful and made our legs shake, with the cicadas chirping away amongst the forest. Sara's food and service couldn't have been better (of course, another separate review for them has been left), and was a welcome break after we were sweating madly from the hot weather! We were so lucky to have such a clear day to truly take in the view of Machu Picchu - a sublime marvel of human endeavour, standing the test of time. We spent the afternoon roaming Aguas Calientes, buying gifts from the large market, and taking in the sites of the Andean mountain backdrop (which was breathtaking in itself). The train back to Ollantaytambo was better, but I still got shouted at for using the toilet before getting off the train by a very angry female staff member (I'm not allowed to wee!), before transferring to our minibus back to Cusco. It dropped us 25 minutes away from our place, which wasn't ideal, but the walk was welcome after the two hour journey). Overall, despite the speed and sometimes tourist trap-like experience of the first day, Machu Picchu was the biggest jewel in the crown of our time in Peru. Thanks to the great communication and organisation of this tour operator, we got to see so many beautiful places, for which we are eternally grateful. Would use this tour operator again if we return to Peru.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $340 to $360
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
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2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train cost?
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Prices start at $340 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train take?
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Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco, Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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