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.

At a glance

Duration: 48 hr

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2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco by Train

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide

Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.

Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu

PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.

Sacred Valley Travel Guide From Cusco

Plan a Sacred Valley trip from Cusco with practical route choices, transport tradeoffs, overnight options, rail connections, budgeting advice, accessibility questions, and current 2026 travel cautions.

What is included

Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
1 night hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (private room)
Lunch
Round-trip tourist train ticket between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
Dinner
Breakfast
Day 1 buffet lunch in Urubamba, Day 1 dinner, and Day 2 breakfast
Round-trip tourist transport throughout the Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu entry ticket (when booked at least 2 months in advance)

Not included

Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket
Entry ticket to Maras Salt Mines
Gratuities for driver and tour guide

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

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)
we pick you up from the hotel in the city center. However if you are outside of this are we can pick you up from the water fountain of the main square (plaza de armas at 6:45am)

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Wondrous Expeditions

Accessibility and practical details

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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

we pick you up from the hotel in the city center. However if you are outside of this are we can pick you up from the water fountain of the main square (plaza de armas at 6:45am)

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 1–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?