--- title: 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 501 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 1022 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 1 of 72 (Sacred Valley Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-sacred-valley-and-machu-picchu-guided-tour-from-cusco/ --- # 2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco **Guidekin's take:** Tour Urubamba, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo and visit a weaving center en route to Machu Picchu. Return trains, ground transfers, citadel buses, a four-star hotel and selected meals are included; bookings require at least two people. 4.99 from 1022 reviews at €501 per person for 2 days. In our comparison: #1 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Travel confidently with Alpaca Expeditions, Peru's #1 Tour Operator!. Spend a day touring the Sacred Valley’s historic Inca sites and ancient villages like Urubamba, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo - on your way to Machu Picchu! This tour explores Inca culture and sacred sites, and visits a cultural & artisan center outside of Cusco where you will learn all about llamas, alpacas, and traditional weaving arts. Then train from Ollantaytambo to Machupicchu town. The next day, tour to Machu Picchu archeological site with your expert, local indigenous guide, this will be richer because of all the information you get in the Sacred Valley tour. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €501 per person - Duration: 2 days - Rating: 4.99/5 from 1022 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Alpaca Expeditions - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.99 from 1022 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1021 of 1022. - 5 stars: 1013 (99%) - 4 stars: 8 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and smooth arrangements; the travel and sightseeing can be tiring. **Praised:** - Clear explanations of Inca history from knowledgeable local guides - Patient, flexible support for different needs and walking paces - Clear communication and well coordinated transport and tickets - Included meals receive praise for their quality - Comfortable hotel stays in Aguas Calientes **Complaints:** - The travel and sightseeing can leave travellers feeling exhausted Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2026-08-30 to 2026-11-06); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Roundtrip Expedition Tourist Class train tickets (Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes–Ollantaytambo) - Private ground transportation throughout Sacred Valley and Cusco transfers - Professional English-speaking indigenous tour guide - Lunch and dinner on Day 1; Breakfast at hotel on Day 2 - Roundtrip bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu Citadel - Overnight accommodation in Aguas Calientes (4-Star hotel) ## Not included - Lunch and dinner on Day 2 in Aguas Calientes or Cusco - Hotel accommodation in Cusco before or after the tour - Personal travel and medical insurance - Optional Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain hiking permit - Single room supplement (solo travelers) : USD 50.00 per person. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required ## Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 72** | €501 | 2 days | 4.99 (1022) | shared | | [Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley](/peru/cusco/tours/food-and-culture-full-day-tour-in-the-sacred-valley/?format=md) | €251 | 10h | 5.0 (184) | shared | | [Sacred Valley Full-Day Private Tour from Urubamba & Ollantaytambo](/peru/cusco/tours/sacred-valley-full-day-private-tour-from-urubamba-ollantaytambo/?format=md) | €127 | 9h | 4.99 (212) | private | | [4-Day Machu Picchu , Sacred Valley and Cusco-Private Guided Tour](/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-machu-picchu-sacred-valley-and-cusco-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €1248 | 4 days | 5.0 (137) | private | Ranked #1 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1348, median €428; typical length 2 days. 31 of 72 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/sacred-valley-tours/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-sacred-valley-and-machu-picchu-guided-tour-from-cusco/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md