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title: Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Combo Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 404
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 201
duration_minutes: 2880
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 49 of 72 (Sacred Valley Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-and-sacred-valley-2-day-combo-tour/
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# Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley 2 Day Combo Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Visit Ollantaytambo, Maras salt mines and Moray terraces before taking the train to Aguas Calientes for Machu Picchu the next day. A basic hotel night, breakfast, lunch and Cusco pickup are included; the Cusco tourist ticket is extra. 4.93 from 201 reviews at €404 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #49 of 72 in Sacred Valley Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The 2-day train tour is one of the most accessible ways to visit Machu Picchu. We book the hard parts for you, so you can just show up and enjoy it.

On day one you explore the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo, Maras salt mines and Moray terraces), then take a scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the small town at the foot of Machu Picchu. You sleep there, so on day two you are among the first to enter the citadel with your guide before the crowds build.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 06:30: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Breakfast
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €404 per person
- Duration: 2 days
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 201 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Yapa Explorers
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 06:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.93 from 201 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 200 of 201.

- 5 stars: 187 (93%)
- 4 stars: 13 (6%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and coordinated travel; information before departure is less consistently clear.

**Praised:**
- Engaging guides explain Inca history and answer questions in detail
- Patient pacing and individual support on stairs and uphill sections
- Regular WhatsApp updates and coordinated transport arrangements
- Guides take photos and help travellers find good viewpoints
- Included lunches and restaurant choices earn praise

**Complaints:**
- Some praise clear updates, while others find the information before travelling unclear

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2025-11-25 to 2026-11-04); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Hotel/hostel pick-up & Cusco Central drop-off for a smooth start and end to your trip
- Pre-tour briefing the night before departure (Yapa will contact you in the morning to arrange)
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- 1 night basic hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
- Transportation by train and mini-van from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
- 24/7 expert support team available via WhatsApp and email anytime
- Roundtrip bus transport from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- All transport & logistics handled
- Sacred Valley guided tour

## Not included

- Cusco tourist ticket
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Drinks
- Gratuities for tour drivers and local guides

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:30
- 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

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Sacred Valley Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #49 of 72** | €404 | 2 days | 4.93 (201) | 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 #49 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.

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