About this experience

Experience Machu Picchu in just 2 days with the perfect combination of comfort, adventure, and breathtaking Andean scenery. Travel by train, stay overnight near Machu Picchu, and explore this iconic wonder with a professional guide.

At a glance

Duration: 48 hr

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2 Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Adventure 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

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.

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.

A Slow Sacred Valley Itinerary: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras and Moray

Skip the rushed day tour. This three-day route gives the Sacred Valley the time it deserves, with honest notes on transport, food, and where to sleep.

What is included

Hotel pick-up in Cusco
Round-trip train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo
One night at a hostel, including meals
Dinner
Round-trip transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
Breakfast
Private transportation
All entrance fees and taxes
Professional tour guide
Machu Picchu entrance ticket — reservations must be made at least 4 months in advance

Not included

Breakfast and lunch first day, Lunch and Dinner the last day
Bus Up and down from Aguas calientes to Machupicchu (Everybody walk)

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

Dear customer, you can send me the details of your hotel after the booking, once you get here in Cusco we will brief you about the tour at our office, then the pick up will be from your hotel and you can wait for us between 6:30 am to 7:00 am.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Sacred Valley Adventures

Accessibility and practical details

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

Dear customer, you can send me the details of your hotel after the booking, once you get here in Cusco we will brief you about the tour at our office, then the pick up will be from your hotel and you can wait for us between 6:30 am to 7:00 am.

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 3–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What accessibility information is provided?

Service animals allowed

What is the cancellation policy?