Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour and Sacred Valley
TRIP SUMMARY
Summary of the 2 Day Machu Picchu Tour
The Machu Picchu 2-day tour is one of the best options for visiting two of Cusco’s most important destinations in a short time: the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the citadel of Machu Picchu. This trip is designed for travelers who want an organized, comfortable and complete experience, without having to worry about trains, transfers, hotel, entrance tickets or schedule coordination.
During the first day, you will explore the Sacred Valley, a place full of history, Andean landscapes, traditional villages and important archaeological sites such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Afterwards, you will travel by train to Aguas Calientes, the town located at the foot of Machu Picchu, where you will spend the night before beginning your visit to the Inca wonder the following day at a more relaxed pace.
Why choose this package?
This tour combines culture, landscapes, history and comfort in only 2 days. Unlike a one-day tour, this experience allows you to rest in Aguas Calientes, avoid an overly rushed journey and better enjoy your visit to Machu Picchu. It also includes assistance, transportation, train, hotel, bus, entrance ticket and professional guide, making your trip safer and more organized.
The following day, you will take the bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu, where you will enjoy a guided visit through the most important areas of the citadel, according to the circuit available at the time of booking. Our team will help you organize the experience while considering official ticket availability, train schedules and your chosen hotel category.
This Machu Picchu 2-day, 1-night tour is ideal for couples, families and travelers from Latin America who want to visit Machu Picchu without complications, supported by a local agency in Cusco and personalized assistance before and during the trip.
Itinerary
We will begin the tour with pickup from your hotel in Cusco and head toward the Sacred Valley of the Incas. During the journey, we will enjoy Andean landscapes, mountains, agricultural terraces and traditional villages that preserve part of the living essence of Inca culture.
Our first visit will be Pisac, where you will discover its archaeological site and famous handicraft market. We will then continue to Urubamba, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch featuring typical flavors of the region.
In the afternoon, we will visit Ollantaytambo, known as the “living Inca city,” a place full of history, stone streets and an impressive fortress built on the mountainside. At the end of the visit, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, our staff will accompany you to your hotel and you will receive instructions for your visit to Machu Picchu the following day.
Very early in the morning, we will head to the bus station in Aguas Calientes to travel up to the citadel of Machu Picchu. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes and allows you to enjoy mountain and cloud forest scenery before arriving at the main entrance.
Inside Machu Picchu, you will enjoy an approximately 2-hour guided visit, exploring the most important areas according to the available circuit. During the guided tour, you will learn about the history, architecture, ceremonial function and cultural value of this wonder of the world.
After the visit, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to have lunch or explore the town before boarding the return train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our transportation will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Included
- Sacred Valley Tour: Transportation, professional guide, and entrance fees.
- Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
- CONSETTUR bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu. Circuit 2 (Subject to availability).
- Lunch at a tourist restaurant in sacred valley tour and after you Visit Machu Picchu.
- Transfer Ollantaytambo train station - Hotel in Cusco.
- 01-night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (based on double room).
- 01 breakfast at the hotel on the second day.
- Personalized and permanent attention.
- IMPORTANT: You can choose the guiding language (Spanish or English). Guided tours in Portuguese are available in private service.
Not Included
- International and national flights.
- Airport transfers.
- Accommodation nights in Cusco.
- Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Water and snacks.
- Phone calls.
- Any other service not mentioned.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
OPTIONAL
Entrance ticket for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: Extra Cost USD 75.00 per person (Needs to be booked several months in advance).
Recommendations
- Bring your passport or identity document (DNI) (the same with which the reservation was made).
- Wear suitable shoes for walking in Machu Picchu.
- Bring a small backpack, your camera, hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
- It is only allowed to carry 5 kilos of luggage on the train.
- Book your tickets to Machu Picchu in advance.
- Personal medications.
- Important to know to bring suncream and sunhat.
- Bottle of water and snacks.
- Extra money.
Prices
| Group Tour | Price | Click to Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person in double room – Minimum 2 people | ||
| Voyage or Expedition Train + 2-star Hotel In Aguas Calientes: Raices Machu Picchu or similar. Single supplement: US$25.00 extra cost. Economic ⭐⭐ |
$ 411.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Voyage or Expedition Train + 3-star Hotel In Aguas Calientes: Intipunku Machu Picchu or similar. Single supplement: US$55.00 extra cost. Tourist ⭐⭐⭐ |
$434.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Voyage or Expedition Train + 4-star Hotel In Aguas Calientes: Tierra Viva Machu Picchu or similar. Single supplement: US$65.00 extra cost. Superior ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
$447.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
The service includes the Expedition Train or the Voyager Train. If you prefer a panoramic train experience, you can upgrade to the Vistadome Train — one way: Vistadome Observatory / return: regular Vistadome — for an additional US$95.00 per person.
| Private Tour | Price | Click to Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person in double room – Minimum 2 people | ||
| Vistadome Train + 3-star Hotel In Aguas Calientes: Intipunku Machu Picchu or similar. Single supplement: US$55.00 extra cost. Tourist ⭐⭐⭐ |
$580.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
| Vistadome Train + 4-star Hotel In Aguas Calientes: Tierra Viva or similar. Single supplement: US$65.00 extra cost. Superior ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
$593.00 USD | BOOK NOW |
The service includes the Vistadome Train. If you prefer the Hiram Bingham Train, add US$750.00 per person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because we are a local agency in Cusco with experience organizing trips to Machu Picchu and Peru. We offer personalized attention, assistance during your trip and well-coordinated services so that you can enjoy a safe and hassle-free experience.
In addition, we have positive traveler reviews highlighting our punctuality, organization, friendly treatment and quality of service.
It includes tourist transportation, a visit to the Sacred Valley, buffet lunch on the first day, Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo train tickets, hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes, round-trip bus transportation to Machu Picchu, entrance ticket to Machu Picchu according to availability, professional guide and return transfer to Cusco.
Yes. The package includes 1 night of hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes. The category may vary according to the selected option: 2, 3 or 4-star hotel.
The circuit will depend on official availability at the time of booking. Booking in advance is recommended, especially when you want a circuit with the classic view of Machu Picchu.
The 2-day tour is more recommended when you want to travel at a less rushed pace, rest in Aguas Calientes and better enjoy the experience. The 1-day tour is faster, but it can be more tiring due to train schedules and transfers.
Ideally, you should book at least 1 to 3 months in advance, especially during high season, holidays or dates with high demand for Machu Picchu tickets.
Yes. It is an easy to moderate difficulty tour, ideal for couples, families and travelers who want to visit Machu Picchu with organized logistics.
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. You will then explore the Sacred Valley and continue by train to Aguas Calientes.
The overnight stay is in Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, located near the access point to the citadel.
Yes. You can choose the Expedition, Voyager, Vistadome train or a superior option according to availability and budget.
Yes, but advance booking is required and it is subject to availability. These mountains have limited spaces and an additional cost.
Types of Train
The regular train service to Macchu Picchu, called Expedition is a basic tourist train, with all the comfort and view of incredible landscapes to make your trip an unforgettable experience. It has bathrooms and attention on board by a highly trained staff.
Vistadome train service is a good alternative if you are looking to enjoy the incredible landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu to the fullest, with panoramic windows that will make sure you do not miss any detail of the beautiful surrounding ecosystem, along with a mix of snacks, drinks included and a show on board, they make the perfect complement to enjoy an incredible trip.
The Vistadome observatory train is a good alternative if you are looking to fully enjoy the incredible landscapes on the way to Machu Picchu, with panoramic windows that will ensure you don't miss any details of the beautiful surrounding ecosystem, along with a mix of snacks, drinks included and a show on board, are the perfect complement to enjoy an incredible trip.
It is the most luxurious train in Peru, with which you can have a luxury experience, all included. Enjoy the multiple wagons of Hiram Bingham, where you can find a restaurant wagon, bar with open bar, a van with beautiful balconies, musicians on board, and tourist guides that will make you not miss a single detail.
Are you ready for the adventure?
Final
Book your Machu Picchu 2-day tour with the Sacred Valley and enjoy a complete experience from Cusco: Andean landscapes, Inca history, train journey, overnight stay in Aguas Calientes and a guided visit to one of the wonders of the world.
At Kantu Peru Tours, we help you coordinate every detail: tickets, schedules, trains, hotel, buses and professional guide, so that you only need to focus on enjoying the journey.
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