The Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2 Days by Train tour is the perfect combination of culture, history, and breathtaking Andean landscapes. This unforgettable journey allows you to explore the most important archaeological sites of the Sacred Valley—including Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo—before traveling by panoramic train to the magical town of Aguas Calientes.
Throughout the tour, you will discover ancient Inca terraces, colorful traditional markets, and impressive stone constructions that reveal the engineering mastery of the Inca civilization. After enjoying the beauty of the Sacred Valley, you continue your adventure with a scenic train ride along the Urubamba River, surrounded by towering mountains and lush cloud forest.
On the second day, you will visit the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu Peru, where a professional guide will lead you through its temples, plazas, terraces, and breathtaking viewpoints. You will learn about the history, architecture, and spiritual significance of this world wonder, making the experience both culturally enriching and deeply inspiring.
This 2-day program is ideal for families, couples, solo travelers, and anyone who wants to experience the essence of the Machu Picchu Tour with comfort, organization, and stunning scenery. A perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure in the heart of the Andes.
Your adventure begins with a hotel pickup at 7:00 AM, starting an unforgettable cultural experience through the legendary Sacred Valley of the Incas. This first day of your Machu Picchu 2 Days Tour is designed to immerse you in history, archaeology, and the breathtaking beauty of Peru.
Your first destination is the stunning archaeological site of Pisac, famous for its impressive Inca terraces and breathtaking mountain views. Here, your guide explains the sophisticated agricultural engineering used by the Incas to support key centers like Machu Picchu Peru. Afterward, you explore the colorful Pisac artisan market, where Andean culture, textiles, and local traditions come to life.
The journey continues toward Urubamba, where you enjoy a delicious buffet lunch surrounded by the towering Andes. This peaceful break prepares you for the next highlight of the day: Ollantaytambo, one of the last living Inca towns. Its stone streets, temples, and perfectly carved walls reveal the strategic importance of this site, which served as a key checkpoint on the ancient route to Machu Picchu.
In the afternoon, you board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, a true highlight of the Machu Picchu Tour by Train. This beautiful journey follows the winding Urubamba River and crosses cloud forests, lush vegetation, and impressive mountain landscapes. It’s the perfect introduction to the world-famous sanctuary of Machu Picchu Peru.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you check into your hotel and enjoy free time to explore the town, visit the local hot springs, walk through artisan markets, or have dinner at a restaurant of your choice.
We begin the day very early. After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, we head together at 5:00 AM to the bus station in Aguas Calientes. From here, you board the early buses that take you along a scenic route through the cloud forest toward the entrance of Machu Picchu, one of the most iconic archaeological wonders in the world.
Your entry time is scheduled between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, allowing you to experience the citadel during the magical sunrise hours. As the morning sun illuminates the ancient Inca city, you’ll be able to capture breathtaking photos and appreciate the peaceful atmosphere that makes Machu Picchu Peru one of the top destinations for travelers worldwide.
Once inside, your certified guide will lead a complete 3-hour guided tour through the most important areas of the citadel, including ceremonial temples, agricultural terraces, astronomical viewpoints, royal enclosures, and architectural marvels that make the Machu Picchu Tour an unforgettable experience. You’ll learn about the history, engineering, spirituality, and the incredible legacy of the Inca civilization.
After the guided experience, you’ll have some free time to explore on your own or simply enjoy the impressive panoramas that surround the citadel. Then, you take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes to prepare for your return trip.
In the afternoon, you board your return train to Ollantaytambo at 14:55 PM or 16:22 PM, depending on train ticket availability. Upon arrival, our private transportation will drive you back to your hotel in Cusco, concluding an extraordinary journey through the Sacred Valley and the world wonder of Machu Picchu.
All information meetings are held in your hotel at 6:00 p.m., one night before the tour begins. If you cannot attend, you must coordinate another time at the Peru Hike offices. These meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and there you will be given a small duffel bag, in which you’ll put all the belongings you intend to bring on the trek that won’t be in your day pack.
The trek has to be paid for in full by at least 7.30 pm two days before departure. For example, if your tour departs on a Wednesday, then you must come to our office before 7.30 pm on Monday.
It would be much appreciated if you pay the trek balance in cash US dollars or local currency. You can withdraw some money from several ATMs along Avenida Sol (either in US dollars or local Peruvian Soles). You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 6% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance by traveler’s checks.
Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you are not going to 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 all the items). Best put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Peru Hike can pick you up from your hotel, as long as it’s in the Historic Center of Cusco. The pickup time will be coordinated with your guide in the briefing. The pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic. Cusco is a very old city, therefore, it has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs may be located on streets without access to cars or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. We strongly recommend that you book accommodation with good access.
Returning from Machu Picchu requires quite a bit of logistics, but don’t worry. Everything is included in your tour!
Group tours are made up of different types of people. 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, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if said modifications can be made.
Strikes and demonstrations are usually frequent 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 excursion as planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date. Under these circumstances, tours may also be cancelled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority and our decisions will be made to protect it.
You’re responsible for your objects during the tour. Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our trucks, tents, or restaurants.
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