2-Day Tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train
Description
Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the Sacred Valley of the Incas before experiencing the long-awaited visit to Machu Picchu. This 2-day journey combines culture, landscapes, and tradition in an itinerary full of charm. Explore iconic sites such as Chinchero, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo, accompanied by an expert guide who will reveal the secrets of each archaeological site. Get ready to witness the sunrise over the legendary Inca citadel of Machu Picchu—an experience that will take your breath away. • Visit the main highlights of the Sacred Valley: Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Salineras, and Ollantaytambo • Small groups (max. 10 people) for a more personalized experience • Professional guide in Spanish, English, and Portuguese • All transfers included, from your hotel door in Cusco • No rush—enjoy plenty of time at each site • Accommodation and breakfast included in Aguas Calientes • Quality service with modern and comfortable round-trip transportation
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Pickup Locations & Times
Free pickup from hotels , hostels, house, apartments within the historic center of Cuzco. If you do not find your location, contact the courier after booking. Airport pickup is available only if your flight arrives no later than 7:00 a.m. Provide flight information after booking.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- IMPORTANT: The Machu Picchu authority requires the following information: full name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality in order to issue the entrance ticket. When booking, please provide this information exactly as it appears on your passport.
- MACHU PICCHU CAPACITY IS LIMITED. Entry is scheduled in hourly shifts from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Our tour includes visits to Machu Picchu between the shifts from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. If these shifts are not available, FLY CUSCO PERU will immediately confirm the tour for the next available time, ensuring your visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Machu Picchu tickets will be assigned according to availability at the time of booking. The first option will be Circuit 2 (we recommend booking at least 2 to 3 months in advance). If Circuit 2 tickets are sold out, Circuit 1 or Circuit 3 will be assigned as an alternative
- ABOUT THE BRIEFING: A FLY CUSCO PERU representative will contact you one day in advance to arrange the meeting in your hotel lobby or at our offices in the historic center of Cusco, as previously agreed upon. We will provide you with a detailed map with a step-by-step itinerary and all the important tickets included in this program.
- TO SPEND THE NIGHT IN AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHU PICCHU VILLAGE). Bring a small backpack or carry-on bag with enough clothing to last the night. You can leave the rest of your items at your hotel in Cusco; most hotels have storage facilities where they will keep your belongings (at no extra cost). We will also be happy to store your belongings at our office at Calle Ayacucho 230, 4th floor, OF 404, Historic Center, Cusco.
- What to bring: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a jacket, a small backpack with enough clothing to last the night. Waterproof clothing during the rainy season (December-Mar).
- ABOUT WHEELCHAIRS: This option is offered as a private tour at an additional cost, but not all areas are wheelchair accessible.
- There will be a maximum of 10 travelers per tour or activity. During low season, the tour or activity can accommodate up to 4 people, providing a more personalized experience.
Reviews(315)
I am very pleased to write this review because this tour was incredible. The logistics were seamless. The entire experience—from the hotel and transport to the guides Ronald and Victor—was exceptional. They were friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable. They knew the best spots at every site, and the tour was never rushed. The food stop was a wonderful surprise at an amazing restaurant, everything was so good. Machu Picchu was a dream. My group couldn’t have asked for more.
One thing that I really liked about this company was that they communicated well and the tour hit exactly places that I wanted to see. The first day we toured multiple sites in the Sacred Valley and had the correct amount of time at each site. The train ride was gorgeous. We were met by our next guide at the train station and take to our hotel. The hotel was good. The next morning we were with the very first bus up to Macchu Picchu and it was stunning. The guided tour was excellent. The travel all the way back to our hotel in Cusco was done flawlessly.
It wasn’t as hard going as I thought it would be. All done a gentle pace. Just remember Water Har Sun lotion Go to the loo at the start as no toilets along the way.
This tour is super organized, everything, all transport connections are seamlessly executed. I felt safe all the time. I had excellent guides as well as tour staff between transport modes accompanying me. Hotel was great, amazing places, amazing guides.
I want to start out the review by saying every single guide that we had was absolutely amazing. They were all very knowledgeable, very kind, and I couldn't have asked for more. The problem I had with the tour was first there was no one at the train station to meet us in Aguas Calientes. After about 20 minutes of trying to contract the tour company they answered via phone, they never answered the chat on Viator, someone from the hotel showed up. We were not told which hotel we were going to so we could not just walk there on our own. Once we got to the hotel, Hotel Pucara Machu Picchu, we were supposed to have three rooms as per our reservation and they only gave us two. One of the rooms was for a family of four and had three twin beds in it. On the train ride back, our seats were assigned and our group was split up. They assigned a 2-year-old to sit several tables away from any family member with all strangers and the 5-year-old to sit at a table by themselves with strangers. We paid for the upgraded train and hotel to avoid situations like this. If I was to do this again I would book the tours with them but I would book the train in hotels on my own. We definitely didn't get our money's worth the hotel or train ride.
Dear Cameron, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service provided by our guides and that you highlighted their knowledge, kindness, and professionalism. Comments like yours are a great recognition of our team's efforts. At the same time, we sincerely regret the inconveniences you experienced during your trip. We would like to clarify a few aspects of your review to provide additional context. Upon your arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide was waiting for you at the train station exit, as was explained several times during the briefing provided by your guide in the Sacred Valley. We understand that arrivals can sometimes be confusing due to the large number of passengers and visitors arriving at the same time. Regarding the room arrangements, these were coordinated and confirmed in advance with the lead traveler on the reservation. As part of our standard procedure, we contact our guests after receiving the booking to verify accommodation details, and the room allocation provided was based on the information that was requested and confirmed. As for the train seating, seats are assigned directly by the train company according to their availability and operational procedures. However, we completely understand your concern, especially when traveling with young children, and we agree that families should be seated together whenever possible. We sincerely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our processes and coordination with our service providers. We also thank you for your kind words about our guides, who work hard every day to create memorable experiences for our visitors. Kind regards, Fly Cusco Peru Team
It has been an amazing experience overall. Shout out to our tour guide Carlos A. Sifuentes Sullcaccori, he made our Machu Picchu experience so magical with his fascinating storytelling, friendly and warm approach, positive mindset and wide range of knowledge. He definitely went above and beyond to help our dream come true and spent few extra hours with us. Shout out to our tour guide Victor in Sacred Valley as well. A very caring, knowledgeable and genuine person, always made sure we are looked after. Last to Rayza for helping organise and book this trip. 100% recommend!!
Excellent from beginning to end. Everything worked perfectly, excellent guides, and Rayza to clarify the details or solve last minute issues.
Fantastic experience. Super organized agenda and excellent staff. I recommend Rayza (all under control).
We were thrilled with the experience with FlyCusco. They were able to get us last minute tix to Machu Picchu so we could avoid the lines. All details were taken care of and they were great communicators all along the way. Thank you for making this segment of our Peru vacation so wonderful!
Best tour we did in Peru. Everything was well organized and easy. All the guides, accomidations and transportation was top notch! I recommend this excursion 100%
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are honored to hear that this was the best tour you did in Peru. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the organization, guides, accommodations, and transportation throughout your journey. Thank you for your 100% recommendation and for choosing Fly Cusco Peru. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future! Warm regards, The Fly Cusco Peru Team
