Beautiful our excursion Classic Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour offer you a great amount of beauty and history over 2 days, and is perfect for those with limited time but looking to explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas as much as possible. Above all, accompanied by a professional friendly local guide who speaks English.
This wonderful Tour Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train in 2 Days from Cusco is an unforgettable experience for any visitor who wants to dive deep into the ancient essence of the Inca culture, exploring some of the most intriguing destinations on the planet in the midst of rugged mountains northeast of Cusco before delighting amazing tour to one of the new seven wonders of the world Machu Picchu— one of the finest not only in Peru but also in all of the Americas.
Classic Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour is one of the travellers’ favourite tours in Cusco. You’ll be able to visit Awacancha (Alpaca and Llama farm), the Ancient tombs of Pisaq, the handicraft market, and the beautiful town of Ollantaytambo. From Ollantaytambo, you’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes and spent the night ina 3-star hotel. The second day is visiting the World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu citadel, visiting the Sungate or Inca Bridge, terraces, palaces, temples. Later you’ll take the Voyager Train back to Cusco.
Highlights of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 am and drive for 30 minutes to the Awanacancha, alpaca farm, here you will meet the 4 South American camels (Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, and Guanacos), then drive towards Pisaq archaeological site and Local market. In the local market, you can bargain handcrafted souvenirs and drive for 1 hour along the Vilcanota River to Urubamba, Lunch will be at a local restaurant with fresh products and different choices. After lunch, walk along the Ancient Inca street in Ollantaytambo.
Then, board the Voyager Train to Aguas Calientes, the city in the lower part of Machu Picchu. Spend the night in a 3-star hotel.
AM We will wake up early to have our breakfast, then board the hot water bus to Machu Picchu, we will take a 30-minute trip.
Upon arriving at the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu we will enter through the control where we will show our entrance tickets and begin our guided tour for more than 2 hours, we will visit the main sites of the city such as: the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries.
After the tour you have free time to visit Machu Picchu on your own.
In the afternoon you will take the train back to Cusco (you must show up at the station 30 minutes before the departure time of your train), when you arrive at the train station in Ollantaytambo, Our private bus from Tunqui Expeditions will collect you from the next station and drive you back to your hotel in Cusco at around 7:00 pm. You can now put your feet up and enjoy much-needed rest; however, your heart will still beat the Andes rhythm for many weeks, months, and years to come!
At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
What is Included ?
What is NOT Included ?
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
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Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note: All pickups are within Cusco City, but we recommend booking a hotel in the historic center for its convenient location.
Our guide or staff will confirm the pickup time the day before the tour.
Due to traffic conditions, the pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes.
Cusco is an old city and has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs are located on streets without car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. For such reasons, we strongly advise you to book accommodation with good access.
Return to Cusco
Return from Machu Picchu requires quite a bit of logistics, but don’t worry. Everynting is included in you tour!
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
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The “Classic Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 450.00 per person
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.
Notice that PayPal charges a fee of 7%, which we ask the client to cover since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits so that you will pay the remaining in cash (the briefing day in Cusco) without charges.
Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Student Discount
US$20.00 off
Student discounts apply to anyone 17 years old or younger. To receive the discount, we require a copy or clear photo of the passport at the time of booking. It must be valid and not expire within the travel dates. Please send it to
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable
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