--- title: 2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour by Train from Cusco lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 546 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 43 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 52 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-tour-by-train-from-cusco/ --- # 2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour by Train from Cusco **Guidekin's take:** Visit Chinchero, Moray, Maras and Ollantaytambo, then travel by train to Machu Picchu with a night in Aguas Calientes. Train and bus tickets and Machu Picchu entry are included; Sacred Valley tickets are extra and Salinas de Maras entry is cash only. 4.91 from 43 reviews at €546 per person for 2 days. In our comparison: #52 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 Discover the heart of the Inca world on this unforgettable 2-day small-group tour from Cusco. Travel through the breathtaking Sacred Valley, visiting traditional Andean villages and stunning archaeological sites including Chinchero, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before continuing by train to Machu Picchu. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of the citadel, and wake up early to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy door-to-door service, comfortable transport, and the guidance of local experts who share stories and traditions that bring each site to life. With meals and hotel included, everything is arranged for a seamless, stress-free adventure. Book now to experience Peru’s most iconic journey — a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:45: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Breakfast **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €546 per person - Duration: 2 days - Rating: 4.91/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Cosmo Expeditions - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.91 from 43 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 43. - 5 stars: 42 (98%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and coordinated travel, with isolated criticism of unanswered booking messages. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explain Inca history and local culture - Well coordinated drivers, train tickets, guides and hotel arrangements - Patient pacing that gives families time to explore - Guides help with photos and choose good viewpoints - Comfortable hotels in Aguas Calientes **Complaints:** - Some praise prompt replies, while isolated criticism concerns unanswered booking messages Written by Guidekin from the 41 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2024-06-06 to 2026-07-21); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Guided visits to Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo - Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco (within 7 km of main square) - Lunch - Breakfast - Machu Picchu official entrance ticket and round-trip Aguas Calientes bus ticket - Round-trip train ticket Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Expedition/Voyager) - Professional multilingual speaking guide for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - 1-night 3-star hotel stay in Aguas Calientes with breakfast included ## Not included - Salinas de Maras entry fee (cash only) - 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: 07:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Plaza Regocijo is one block from Cusco’s main square (Plaza de Armas). We meet travelers here near the fountain. This location is central, easy to find, and close to most hotels. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #52 of 72** | €546 | 2 days | 4.91 (43) | 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 #52 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-tour-by-train-from-cusco/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md