2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train
Overview
About
2-Day Tour: Explore the Sacred Valley and Visit Machu Picchu by Train
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Passport name, number, DOB and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport (6+ months valid to enter in Peru) is required on the day of travel
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- For the overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town), please take a small backpack OR carry-on suitcase with extra clothes. Checked baggage are not allowed on the train, they charge 50% extra each way. Whats most people do is leave at their Cusco hotels which is free and safe.
- Note: If you require a seat for the infant, we can assign one for an extra cost.
- Machupicchu tickets will be assigned according availability at the time of booking. First choice will be Machupicchu Circuit 2 ( but we suggest to book this option at least between 2 or 3 months in advance). Once Machupicchu Circuit 2 is sold out, we will assign Machupicchu Circuit 1 or Machupicchu Circuit 3 as last choice.
- About stroller: Only in some areas you can use it, most people don´t bring it as the area is not accessible at all.
- About Wheelchair: This option is provide as private tour (extra cost) but not all areas are wheelchair accessible at all.
- This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
Cusco Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for 2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train in Cusco, Peru. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 11 stops over 2 days. Duration: 48 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Cusco
After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby between 7:30 to 7:45 am in our transport and drive you from Cusco passing through Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo & Pucapucara (no stops).
Awana Kancha
Here we stop for about 15 minutes, the purpose is learn about textiles and the weaving process. We can appreciate different species of Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas and take pictures them as well.
Taray
From this lookout point, we will have the time to capture the best classic pictures of the Sacred Valley with its famous terraces along the Urubamba river.
Pisac
Will drive you up to Pisac Inca site to enjoy stunning views over the valley. Here you can appreciate temples, residences, altars, channels and learn all about the Incan agricultural methods shared by our expert guides.
Pisac Market
We will visit a traditional market in the Village of Pisac and interact with the local people and purchase some local souvenirs. the Pisac Market is very famous and highly visited as we can learn about pottery, jewelry and textiles.
Urubamba
Here in Urubamba we will stop for Lunch (Not included), most of the restaurants here offer Buffet Lunch.
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
After lunch, we continue our journey to Ollantaytambo where we will visit this amazing Inca site, which is an area of important Inca constructions, built during the Incan times. This is an extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find an amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha.
Ollantaytambo
Finally at 3:00 or 4:00pm we will take you to the train station located in the same town of Ollantaytambo and board the Inca Rail Machupicchu train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town). This train journey allow you to appreciate the fascinating scenery along the sacred Vilcanota River
Aguas Calientes
We will arrive in Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town by 6:10pm and drop off you to the hotel for the overnight.
