--- title: 2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train - Small Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 546 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 59 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: ["no", de, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es] rank_in_category: 36 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-machu-picchu-by-train-small-group-tour/ --- # 2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train - Small Group Tour **Guidekin's take:** Start at an alpaca farm and Pisac Market before visiting the ruins of Pisac and continuing to Machu Picchu. Train and shuttle bus tickets, Machu Picchu admission, lunch and breakfast are included; the Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket costs extra. 4.97 from 59 reviews at €546 per person for 2 days. In our comparison: #36 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the best of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this stress-free, expertly guided 2-day adventure. With a small group, you’ll enjoy personal attention and faster entry at every site. Start with a visit to a traditional alpaca farm, where you’ll meet alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas up close. Then, explore Pisac Market, filled with colorful crafts, and visit the impressive Inca ruins of Pisac, offering breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley. In Ollantaytambo, walk ancient Inca streets before boarding the scenic train to Aguas Calientes, with stunning views along the Urubamba River. Day 2 brings the highlight: a guided tour of Machu Picchu, where your expert guide will share its secrets, legends, and history. This tour is more than a visit—it’s a journey through time in one of the world’s most incredible places. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Breakfast - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €546 per person - Duration: 2 days - Rating: 4.97/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Elvis Adventures Peru - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Norwegian, German, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.97 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 58 of 59. - 5 stars: 58 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and relaxed pace; some report problems with ticket or pickup arrangements before departure. **Praised:** - Guides explain Inca history through engaging stories - Many describe smooth coordination of pickups, trains and site visits - Patient pacing with time for photos and enjoying the ruins - Comfortable transport and drivers praised for safe driving - Attentive help with individual needs and family travel **Complaints:** - Some praise advance planning, while others report ticket or pickup problems before departure Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2023-09-07 to 2026-09-13); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Official Machu Picchu entrance ticket – circuit subject to availability - Private return transportation: Ollantaytambo → Cusco - Professional multilingual Machu Picchu guide - Lunch - Breakfast - Round-trip train tickets: Voyager or Expedition (Ollantaytambo ↔ Aguas Calientes) - Round-trip bus tickets: Aguas Calientes ↔ Machu Picchu ## Not included - Wayna Picchu mountain hike ticket (Optional, upon request) - Sacred Valley Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico) - Day 1 dinner and Day 2 lunch in Aguas Calientes - Gratuities for guides and drivers (optional) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - 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. ## Meeting point We've chosen this spot near Cusco' Plaza de Armas for its central location, close to hotels and top attractions. it's the perfect meeting point for easy access and minimal travel time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #36 of 72** | €546 | 2 days | 4.97 (59) | shared | | [2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-sacred-valley-and-machu-picchu-guided-tour-from-cusco/?format=md) | €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 | Ranked #36 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-machu-picchu-by-train-small-group-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md