Traveler overlooking Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley
★ TOP COMBO SACRED VALLEY + MACHU PICCHU

Sacred Valley VIP and Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

  • 2 Days / 1 Night
  • Cusco · Sacred Valley · Machu Picchu, Peru
  • From $395 USD ≈ S/ 1,364
Inca terraces in the Sacred Valley
Pisac archaeological complex in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
Ollantaytambo Inca fortress at midday

Combine the best of the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a guided tour of Machu Picchu in one trip, without returning to Cusco in between.

DURATION 2 Days / 1 Night
MAX ALTITUDE 3,400 m (Taray Viewpoint)
DIFFICULTY Easy
GROUP SIZE Group or private
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

Experience Overview

The Sacred Valley VIP tour with connection to Machu Picchu is the most efficient way to see Cusco’s two greatest attractions in 2 days. On day one you explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas —viewpoints, Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo— and in the afternoon you catch the train straight from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. You save hours of travel and arrive well rested for your Machu Picchu visit the next day.

Watered by the Vilcanota-Urubamba River, the Sacred Valley was the breadbasket of the Inca Empire thanks to its mild climate and fertile land. Today it is home to Quechua communities, craft markets, terraces and remarkable archaeological sites.

Places you will visit

  • Taray Viewpoint: panoramic views of the valley and the Vilcanota River.
  • Pisac: craft market and an archaeological complex with terraces carved into the mountainside.
  • Urubamba: buffet lunch with traditional Andean and Novoandina cuisine.
  • Ollantaytambo: Inca fortress with the Temple of the Sun and its pink granite monoliths; the only Inca town still inhabited.
  • Machu Picchu: 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of the citadel.

Tips

  • Bring your original passport and a small backpack; your large luggage stays in Cusco.
  • The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) is required to enter Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
  • Layered clothing, sunscreen, a hat and a rain jacket depending on the season.

Signature Highlights

The Sacred Valley of the Incas and Machu Picchu in a single 2-day itinerary.
Buffet lunch in Urubamba with Andean and Novoandina dishes.
Train to Aguas Calientes straight from Ollantaytambo, with no return to Cusco.
A night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes and a morning visit to Machu Picchu.
Official licensed guides on both days.
STEP BY STEP

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Each day has been carefully planned to optimize acclimatization and avoid peak tourist hours.

DAY 01

Cusco – Taray – Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

⛰ 3,400 m a.s.l. (Taray) ⏱ Full day ⛺ Hotel in Aguas Calientes

We pick you up from your hotel and descend into the Sacred Valley, stopping at the Taray viewpoint. We visit Pisac, its craft market and its archaeological complex of terraces and temples. We continue to Urubamba for a buffet lunch. In the afternoon we explore the Ollantaytambo fortress and its Inca streets. Afterward we board the train to Aguas Calientes, where we meet you and escort you to your hotel.

DAY 02

Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

⛰ 2,430 m a.s.l. ⏱ 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour ⛺ Return to Cusco

After breakfast we ride the bus up to Machu Picchu and tour the citadel with our official licensed guide: the agricultural sector, temples, Main Plaza and royal quarters. Free time depending on your circuit and, if you booked it, a hike up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. We head back down to Aguas Calientes and in the afternoon take the train to Ollantaytambo, where our vehicle drives you back to your hotel in Cusco.

FULL TRANSPARENCY

What's Included in the Expedition

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Included Luxury Services

  • Pickup from your hotel in Cusco.
  • Tourist transportation in the Sacred Valley.
  • Official licensed guide in the Sacred Valley and at Machu Picchu.
  • Buffet lunch in Urubamba (day 1).
  • Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo tourist train.
  • 1 night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes with breakfast.
  • Round-trip Consettur bus to Machu Picchu.
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
  • Ollantaytambo – Cusco transfer at the end of the tour.
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Not Included

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) for Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
  • Dinner on day 1 and lunch on day 2.
  • Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
  • Tips and travel insurance.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

Optional Upgrades & Perks

Complement your journey with exclusive comfort experiences and panoramic summits.

Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike

Add-on ticket with an assigned entry time; spots are very limited, so book months in advance.

+ $75 USD ≈ S/ 259

Machu Picchu Mountain Hike

Roughly 3-hour round-trip hike with panoramic views over the entire citadel.

+ $75 USD ≈ S/ 259

Vistadome Train Upgrade

Panoramic cars with skylight windows, an onboard snack and a cultural show.

+ $60 USD ≈ S/ 207
WE ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions about Sacred Valley VIP and Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

Why combine the Sacred Valley with Machu Picchu?

Because the train to Machu Picchu leaves from Ollantaytambo, the last stop in the Sacred Valley. By combining them you skip the return to Cusco and save about 4 hours of transfers.

Where do I buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket?

You can buy it in Cusco or at the first archaeological site on the tour. Your guide will help you; the partial Circuit III ticket covers Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Moray.

What happens with my luggage?

Bring only a backpack for the night in Aguas Calientes (the train allows approx. 5 kg). The rest can stay at your hotel or at our office in Cusco.

Does the buffet lunch have vegetarian options?

Yes, the buffet includes salads, sides and vegetarian dishes. Let us know if you have any allergies or special dietary needs.