2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train worth booking?
2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train is a 48-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $320 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (12)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $320 per person
Maximize your visit to Cusco and experience both the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour, without worrying about coordinating the logistics of your trip. Visit Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, the Archaeological Site of Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. We take care of the transportation, train tickets, entrance fees, accommodation, buses, and transfers so you can simply focus on enjoying your journey. • An easy and hassle-free way to visit the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco • Includes transportation, lunch, one night of accommodation, round-trip train tickets, and all coordinated transfers • Machu Picchu entrance, bus tickets, and guided tour included for a smooth experience • Hotel pickup or pickup at your specified location, with assistance from our travel advisor to coordinate all logistics before your trip
What you get
About this experience
Maximize your visit to Cusco and experience both the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour, without worrying about coordinating the logistics of your trip. Visit Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, the Archaeological Site of Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. We take care of the transportation, train tickets, entrance fees, accommodation, buses, and transfers so you can simply focus on enjoying your journey. • An easy and hassle-free way to visit the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco • Includes transportation, lunch, one night of accommodation, round-trip train tickets, and all coordinated transfers • Machu Picchu entrance, bus tickets, and guided tour included for a smooth experience • Hotel pickup or pickup at your specified location, with assistance from our travel advisor to coordinate all logistics before your trip
What's included
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off available upon request.
- Lunch
- Small group experience (max. 10 travelers)
- Door-to-door service (hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco)
- Breakfast
- Machu Picchu guided tour featuring expert local guidance in English, Spanish, or Portuguese
- 1 bottle of water per person
- Train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Solo traveler private room included
- Comprehensive Sacred Valley guided visit: Chinchero Weaving Center, Maras, Moray, and Ollantaytambo.
- 1-night stay in a 3★ or 4★ hotel in Aguas Calientes (selected at booking)
- Hassle-free transfer from Ollantaytambo station directly back to your hotel door in Cusco (Day 2).
- Round-trip shuttle bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and the Machu Picchu citadel.
- Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Circuit 2 – preferred, subject to availability)
Not included
- Huayna Picchu ticket (optional, subject to availability, purchased separately)
- Additional meals (dinner)
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
- Entrance ticket to the Sacred Valley
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cusco
Free pickup is available from hotels, hostels, and accommodations in Cusco Historic Center. If your location is not listed, please contact us after booking to arrange pickup.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Free pickup is available from hotels, hostels, and accommodations in Cusco Historic Center. If your location is not listed, please contact us after booking to arrange pickup.
Options you can book
4★ Hotel + Observatory Train
4 start hotel small group Duration: 2 days Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Vistadome Observatory Train: Vistadome Observatory Train: 360° balcony with panoramic windows on the way to Machu Picchu, and panoramic train on the way solo traveler: Single Room (with private bathroom) Pickup included
2★ Hotel + Panoramic Train
2 star hotel Ticket to Machu Picchu small group: Personalized group tour with a maximum of less than 10 people Duration: 2 days Panoramic Train: Panoramic train to Machu Picchu, and economy train on the way back solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom) Pickup included
2★ Hotel + Expedition Train
2 star hotel Machu Picchu Tickets Duration: 2 days Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Expedition train: Expedition train to Machu Picchu and economy train on the way back solo traveler:: Single room (with private bathroom) Pickup included
3★ Hotel + Observatory Train
3-star hotel small group: Personalized group tour with a maximum of less than 10 people Machu Picchu Tickets Duration: 2 days Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Vistadome Observatory Train: Vistadome Observatory Train 360° balcony with panoramic windows to Machu Picchu, and panoramic train on the way back solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom) Pickup included
4★ Hotel + Panoramic Train
4 star hotel: Machu Picchu Tickets Small group Duration: 2 days Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Panoramic train:: Panoramic train to Machu Picchu solo traveler:: Single room (with private bathroom) Pickup included
3★ Hotel + Panoramic Train
3 star hotel Small group:: Personalized group tour with a maximum of less than 10 people Ticket to Machu Picchu Duration: 2 days Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Panoramic train: : Panoramic train to Machu Picchu and Panoramic train on the way back Solo traveler: Single room (with private bathroom) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Machupicchu CN Expeditions
Know before you go
- 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 spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- BOOK IN ADVANCE: Due to extremely high demand and strict government regulations, we highly recommend booking 4 months or more in advance to guarantee your preferred entrance times and premium train tickets.
- PASSPORT DETAILS REQUIRED: The Machu Picchu government authority strictly requires the following details to issue your official entrance tickets: Full Name, Passport Number, Date of Birth, and Nationality. Please provide this data exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking.
- Machu Picchu entry is limited and scheduled in hourly shifts. Machupicchu CN Expeditions prioritizes the highly sought-after morning windows (6:00 AM to 10:00 AM). If these specific slots are sold out, our team will immediately secure the next closest available time, 100% ensuring your visit to the Inca citadel.
- Tickets are assigned according to real-time availability. Our first choice is always Circuit 2 (The Classic View). If Circuit 2 is fully booked by the government, an alternative route (Circuit 1 or Circuit 3) will be assigned seamlessly so you can still experience the magic of the sanctuary.
- THE BRIEFING: A Machupicchu CN Expeditions representative will contact you one day prior to your tour to coordinate a briefing at your hotel lobby or via an agreed method. We will hand over your original physical/digital tickets, maps, and a step-by-step itinerary review.
- LUGGAGE POLICY FOR THE TRAIN: The train companies only allow a small backpack or carry-on bag per person (approx. 5kg/11lbs) for the overnight stay in Aguas Calientes. You can leave your large luggage at your Cusco hotel storage for free, or safely leave it at our main offices in Cusco during your trip.
- Please pack: Passport (mandatory for entry), sunglasses, comfortable walking clothes, hiking shoes/sneakers, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, a warm jacket, and waterproof gear if traveling during the rainy season (December to March).
- WHEELCHAIRS: Standard group tours are not wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair-accessible options are only available under a Private Tour format at an additional cost due to specialized logistics.
- GROUP SIZE: This tour accommodates a maximum of 10 travelers. During the low season, groups are often smaller (around 4 travelers), offering an incredibly personalized and intimate experience.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Stress-Free Journey and Outstanding Tour Guide
Liz did an excellent job organizing every detail of our trip, making the entire experience seamless from start to finish. Domingo was a wonderful tour guide whose knowledge of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu truly brought each site to life. He was friendly, professional, and attentive, sharing fascinating historical and cultural insights while ensuring everyone was comfortable and enjoying the journey. Thanks to Liz's planning and Domingo's expert guidance, this was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Stress-Free Journey and Outstanding Tour Guide
Liz did an excellent job organizing every detail of our trip, and Domingo was an outstanding tour guide who made the experience truly unforgettable. Domingo's knowledge of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu was exceptional, and he shared fascinating history and local insights throughout the tour. He was friendly, professional, and attentive, ensuring everything went smoothly and stress-free. Thanks to both Liz and Domingo, this was an amazing and memorable experience. Highly recommend!
via Viator
I have the High Ground
Awesome experience we got a private tour and they got us into Machu Picchu in a short time frame and worked around our trip. We also got to see Sacred Valley
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Wally was a wonderful tour guide. Ultimately it ended up being a private tour and it was a great experience. Additionally, given I booked my trip to Peru quite late, the company was able to secure my Machu Picchu ticket despite everything being sold out. Would highly recommend this trip to other travelers
via Tripadvisor
Worth it !!
Domingo was an excellent guide from pick up to drop off. I’m still trying to learn Spanish but his English was great so there was no issue with communicating. I felt safe with him everywhere and he is also very informative, I learned alot about each destination and Peruvian history during this experience. The overnight hotel was also an excellent choice. Overall I would definitely recommend this tour to other people and I think it was worth the cost as I had a great time and got excellent pictures that I was hoping for !!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much, Marlon, for sharing your experience with us! We’re very happy to know that you enjoyed your journey from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire experience. It’s wonderful to hear that Domingo’s knowledge, English, and attention to every detail helped make your trip even more enjoyable. We’re also glad you liked the hotel and, of course, that you got the beautiful pictures you were hoping for! Our goal is to provide a comfortable, well-organized and memorable experience from pickup to drop-off, so your words truly mean a lot to our team. Thank you for trusting Machupicchu CN Expeditions, Marlon. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Peru someday! Warm regards, Machupicchu CN Expeditions
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $320 to $840
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 70
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train cost?
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Prices start at $320 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 Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 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 Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 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 Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train?
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Around 4 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 Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu 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, Full-Day Humantay Lake Trek (Meals Included), 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train?
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Included: Airport pickup and drop-off available upon request; Lunch; Small group experience (max. 10 travelers); Door-to-door service (hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco); and Breakfast. Not included: Huayna Picchu ticket (optional, subject to availability, purchased separately); Additional meals (dinner); Personal expenses; and Tips (optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 7 listed pickup locations in and around Cusco. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train offered in?
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It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and WHEELCHAIRS: Standard group tours are not wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair-accessible opt. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Cusco. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train?
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Across 12 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for 2-Day Tour from Cusco Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including 4★ Hotel + Observatory Train, 2★ Hotel + Panoramic Train, 2★ Hotel + Expedition Train, 3★ Hotel + Observatory Train. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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