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

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(44 reviews)

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Spend two days exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the sacred valley of the Incas with a local guide, during this trip from Cusco, you will live and explore this fascinating journey through the land where the Incas left their archaeological legacies, visit strategic points: The largest alpaca farm the valley sacred , Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.

• Learn the history behind the sacred land on a guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
• Enjoy a scenic train ride that reveals excellent views of the landscapes.
• Relax with all entrance fees, train and bus tickets, transportation and hotel included
• Enjoy a buffet lunch at the best restaurant in the Sacred Valley with more than 40 Peruvian dishes
• Quality service, in new comfortable and modern transportation
• Choose between two train options for the best experience.

What's Included

Train ticket (select your train class at the time of booking) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
Enjoy a buffet lunch at the finest colonial-style restaurant in the Sacred Valley (Day 1)
Rates are based on double occupancy – two guests sharing one room
Lunch
Convenient door-to-door service (including pick-up and drop-off at your hotel)
Breakfast
Transfer from the train station back to your hotel (Day 2)
Guided tour of Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
Complimentary 01 bottle of water included
1 night of accommodation at a 3, 4, or 5-star hotel (choose your hotel class at the time of booking)
Solo traveler - single room
Airport pick-up OR drop-off (available upon request only)
Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Guided tour of the Sacred Valley (Alpaca farm + Pisac Archaeological Park and Ollantaytambo)
Intimate small-group experience (1 to 10 guests max)
Round-trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes)
Entrance ticket to the Sacred Valley (70 Peruvian soles in cash)
Tip (personal appreciation)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer free pickup from any point in Cusco (hotels, hostels, Airbnb). 02. Ask for the courier for pickups or tour departures from hotels, homes, or apartments located in the SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS. 03. Pickup at the airport (arrival in Cusco must be before 7:20 am on the day of travel).

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco | Alpaca Farm | Pisac Market | Pisaq and Ollantaytambo Inca site | Train to Aguas Calientes

    8 stops
  • 1
    Cusco Region

    7:45 AM We will start with the pick-up in the lobby of your hotel after having breakfast, our transport with our guide will take us from Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas passing through Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Pucapucara. (Make an optional stop at Cusco's main viewpoint, Cristo Blanco)

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    8:20 AM Here we will stop for about 20 minutes to spend time at the largest alpaca farm in the sacred valley. We will be able to observe different types of South American camelids such as the llama, the alpaca, the huanaco and the vicuna. You will have the opportunity to take photos and feed them.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Taray

    8:20 AM Here we will stop for about 10 minutes to obtain classic photographs of the Sacred Valley, we will be able to appreciate glaciers, Inca terraces, and a spectacular view of the Sacred Valley.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    10 AM In this Inca site of Pisac we can enjoy impressive views of this valley. Here you can appreciate immense Inca agricultural terraces, residences, altars, water channels and tombs and we will learn all about the Inca agricultural methods shared by our professional guide.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Pisac Market

    11:20 AM We will visit a traditional market in the town of Pisac and interact with the local people and buy some souvenirs of your choice. The Pisac market is very famous and very visited by people from all over the world since it is a place to learn from the local people their traditional way of life.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    1 pm: Enjoy an extraordinary buffet lunch (with vegetarian options available) in one of the best restaurants in the Sacred Valley. You have the option of trying more than 50 Peruvian dishes including salads, soups, entrees, and Peruvian desserts.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo

    14:20 PM After lunch, we continue our trip along the Urubamba river until we reach Ollantaytambo. This place was very protected, since it was the entrance to the road to Machu Picchu. For this reason, many things happened here during the Spanish invasion. Discover the impressive history with your guide. Then we will take you to the station located in the same town, to get on the selected train, when making the reservation you can choose to travel by normal train or by Vistadome 360° panoramic train. This 1:45 minute train ride will allow you to take in incredible views of the mountainous terrain before seeing Machu Picchu.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Aguas Calientes

    18:10 PM We will arrive in Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu) at the exit door of the train station we will be waiting to take you to your hotel where you will spend the night. Get settled in your hotel. After check-in, you have the afternoon free at your own expense.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Machu Picchu Guided tour and back to Cusco

    2 stops
  • 9
    Machu Picchu

    07:00 After having our breakfast at the hotel we will transfer with our guide to the bus station. This bus will take us to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience. Your expert guide will walk you through the main streets of these incredible ruins. Stroll through the city squares and up the delicately carved stone stairs. Esoteric wisdom supports Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience settle in. Once the guide is finished we will have additional time to explore on our own. After finishing the visit, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes where you will have time for lunch (not included). 2:00 p.m. At the indicated time we board the train that will not take us to the Ollantaytambo train station

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Ollantaytambo

    Upon arrival at the train station, our transport will be waiting to take us back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 18.00 PM

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • THE CAPACITY TO MACHU PICCHU IS LIMITED. Entry is in shifts every hour from 6 am to 2 pm. Our tour considers the visit to Machu Picchu in circuits 1 and 2 + the classic photo, in shifts from 6 am to 11 am. If these slots are not available, FLY CUSCO PERU will immediately confirm the tour at the next available time, ensuring your visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
Supplied by FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency

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