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2-Day Sacred Valley With Train to Machu Picchu

Sacred Valley ruinsTrain to Machu Picchu

About this experience

Make an unforgettable 2-day trip to the Sacred Valley of the Incas to visit the ancient archaeological sites of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. Travel on the Peru rail towards Machu Picchu and spend time exploring this magical site.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr

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Hostel Dorm - Latest Return
Return Train departs 19:00: On your last day, you'll take the 7pm return train from Aguas Calientes, to catch the Ollantaytambo train and bus to Cuzco
Pickup included
Hostel Dorm - Late Return
Return train departs 16:12: On your last day, you'll take the 4:12pm return train from Aguas Calientes, to catch the Ollantaytambo train and bus to Cuzco
Pickup included
Hostel Dorm - Early Return
Return train departs 14:30: On your last day, you'll take the 2:30pm return train from Aguas Calientes, to catch the Ollantaytambo train and bus to Cuzco
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.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of passport expiration, which must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport information must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again.
  • Suggested packing list: Sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, camera, extra batteries and memory card, charger, waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer. Bring extra cash for snacks, water and meals

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.

What is included

  • Roundtrip Tourist Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Machu Picchu entrance fee
  • 1 Night Hostel Accommodation at Aguas Calientes
  • Van/Bus Ollantaytambo - Cuzco
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Professional Bilingual Guide for Sacred Valley Tour & for Machu Picchu Guided Tour
  • Cuzco Accommodation Pick-Up
  • Roundtrip Tourist Bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
  • Tourist Bus Cuzco - Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo

Not included

  • Other Meals & Drinks
  • Guide for bus and train transfers (these portions are on your own)
  • Optional Huayna Picchu Trek (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance
  • Optional Machu Picchu Mountain Hike (at an extra cost) must be booked at least 1 week in advance
  • Tips for guides
  • Note: Prices for optional activities are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm these prices before departing on your trip.

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • *Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. Meeting time: 6 PM Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 957 625 445

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Bamba Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important: You must provide the following information upon booking: Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, date of passport expiration, which must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel. Without this information, the local tour operator will be unable to make the booking. Please be aware that your complete and correct passport information must be provided. Absolutely no modifications can be made once your booking has been confirmed. Any changes or discrepancies in the information provided will result in a complete loss of permits and entrance tickets, for which you will be held responsible and will need to pay for again.
  • Suggested packing list: Sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, camera, extra batteries and memory card, charger, waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer. Bring extra cash for snacks, water and meals
  • Don't forget the essentials: Original passport, visa (if applicable), insurance card, personal medications
  • You have the option of taking an early return train or a late return train departing Aguas Calientes at 4:12pm and 7pm, respectively.
  • *Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details. Meeting time: 6 PM Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 957 625 445
  • You will have a guide during the Sacred Valley Tour and for the Machu Picchu Archaeological Site Tour. However, during your bus and train transfers you will not be accompanied by a guide.
  • Travellers who booked their trip using one passport, then renewed or replaced it afterward, must carry the old passport they used to make the booking or a photocopy with them on the trip.
  • Please note this is an independent tour, which means you'll enjoy the flexibility of being on your own for most of the trip and will only have a guide for certain experiences along the way.
  • As of June 11, 2022, all travelers over 18 years old must have three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That means two regular doses plus a booster. Passengers from 12 to 17 years old must prove they are vaccinated with two doses. If they do not have a complete scheme, they must present the negative result of an RT-PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding in their country of origin.

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. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
*Please note that there is a mandatory pre-departure briefing at our Cuzco Headquarters one day prior to departure at 6 PM. You will receive detailed information on your excursion, a list of what to bring and confirm your departure details.

Meeting time: 6 PM
Bamba Experience is located at: Calle Matara 242, Second Floor. Cuzco, Peru
Emergency Contact: Ruth: +51 984 008 440 Sekwanele: +51 957 625 445
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 7+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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