2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Panoramic Train
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 abandoned their archaeological legacies, visit strategic points in the valley sacred as Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. Discover these famous Inca sites with a guide, learning about their construction, history, and what daily life was like for their residents.
• Visit one of the seven wonders of the world with a certified guide
• Enjoy a scenic train ride that reveals great views of the landscapes.
• Learn the history behind the sacred land on a guided tour
• Relax with all entrance fees, train and bus tickets, transportation and hotel included
• Choose between two train options for a better experience.
ItineraryDay 1: The adventure begins in the Sacred ValleyPass By: Cusco Region, Cusco Region
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 (without stops)
Stop At: Awana Kancha, km 23, a, Pisac, Cusco 08100, Peru
Here we will stop for about 15 minutes to learn about textiles and weaving process. We will be able to observe different types of South American camelids such as the llama, alpaca, and vicuña. You will have the opportunity to take potos of them.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Taray, Taray, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parque Arqueológico Pisac, H5R4+X8X, Pisac 08105, Peru
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pisac Market, Central Plaza Centro, Pisac 08105 Peru
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Urubamba, Peru
Urubamba offers us the best local food stews, our guide will give you time to have lunch (lunch not included) most restaurants offer buffet lunch. There are many options for vegetarians food.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo 08676 Peru
After lunch, we continue our trip along the Urubamba River until we reach Ollantaytambo, where we will visit this incredible Inca site, together with our guide we will take a tour knowing and learning all about the history of this place.
After our visit to the archaeological park we will take you to the train station located in the same town of Ollantaytambo and we will board the Inca Rail train that will take us to Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu). This train ride allows you to appreciate the fascinating scenery along the Sacred Vilcanota River.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estación de Tren, Av. Ferrocarril, Ollantaytambo 08675, Peru
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Aguas Calientes, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
At the time of booking choose:
Option 1: Voyager Train
The windows in the walls and ceiling located in the cars make the connection with the outside. Wide and comfortable seats.
This tourist service has all the comforts on board and a decoration inspired by the Inca culture.
Option 2: Vistadome 360° train
Panoramic windows located in the walls and ceilings of the cars make the connection with the outside and makes it experience in a very vivid way. Wider and more comfortable seats.
OUTBOUND TRIP: While you enjoy the beautiful train ride to Machu Picchu, the background music will surround you so that the trip is pleasant and sensory. Additionally, an explanatory audio will describe the most relevant places on the route to the citadel.
RETURN TRIP: On the return route from Machu Picchu to Cusco you will experience the Andean culture up close through music and a beautiful typical dance on board, from the Cusco region, a city in the Peruvian Andes.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3-Stars hotel in Aguas Calientes: Inti Punku Machupicchu Hotel & Suites, Similar.
Day 2: Guided tour in Machu Picchu - Return to CuscoStop At: Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu Peru
After having our breakfast at the hotel we will go with our guide to the bus station in the same town. This bus will take us to the main gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu where we will begin our unforgettable experience.
Our guide will share all his knowledge about the history of this incredible place, we will explore with our guide the most important places and help you get the best photos. Once the guide is over, 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 (lunch not included) and extra time to explore Aguas Calientes. At the indicated time, you will board the train that will take you to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Upon arrival at the train station, our transport will be waiting to take us back to your hotel in Cuzco. Estimated arrival time 6:30pm
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"IMPORTANT: All the details of the traveler’s passport are necessary for the two-days excursión to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley (full name and Identification of the Passport ). Provide all passenger names, passport numbers, date of birth, and nationality. All this will be done at the time of booking."
"Changes to the travel date will be accepted no later than 20 days before the scheduled date of the tour."
"A notification reconfirming the meeting or pick-up time will be sent through the Experience Extranet one day prior to the service."
"Important items you must to pack for your trip: sunglasses,comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, sunscreen, repellent,bottle water, extra energy battery for camera, jacket, raincoat for rainy season (Dec. -Mar.) and small backpack for sufficient cloth for one night."
"Prices are based on doublé occupancy (2 pax in the room)"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival"
"Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons"
"Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Ofrecemos recogida gratuita desde cualquier punto de la ciudad de Cusco (Hoteles, Hostales, Airbnb)
02. Consult the messenger for pick-ups or start of tour in hotels, houses, apartments located in the SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS.
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.