2-Day Trips in Sacred Valley: 15 That Fill a Day Properly

1.From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 265 reviews · 2 days · from $370Our pick

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes for an early Machu Picchu visit. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, buses, trains, entrance tickets, and accommodation are arranged for you. Guides such as William, Wally, and Uriel have earned special praise for clear explanations and warm help.

“Great! Our guide was wonderful and the accommodation was nice! Many great things to see.”

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2.Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $679Top rated

Travel from Cusco through Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before riding the train to Aguas Calientes. You get a guided Machu Picchu visit, one hotel night, meals, buses, trains, and Cusco transfers. Groups are limited to 16, and Franco has provided English translation when needed.

“The Viagen agents were very supportive and punctual. They texted you to update status of the tour and the plan before the trip and standby for inquiries. In Sacred Valley, i was put in a main Spanish speaking group but Franco the guide translated everything in Eng, only to me. Bus is comfortable- small leg rooms but manageable. Instruction are clear where to go next. For MachuPiccu, I got a private tour (as I book only one month in advance). I decided to start at6am and I got MachuPiccu view without other tourists!”

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3.From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 2 days · from $499

This 2-day tour links Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu by comfortable transport and train. You get a small group of up to 10, an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide, one night in Aguas Calientes, and door-to-door service. Guides such as Victor, Carlos, Martin, and Efrain bring strong local context to the trip.

“Well organised tour. Both of our tour guides were fully informed and spoke very good English. The driver was very attentive and the mini bus was clean and comfortable . Our hotel in Aguas Calientes was very good and with delicious breakfast. Our buffet lunch in the first day was very good with a huge variety.”

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4.Private Tour: 2-Day Exploration of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $549

Spend two busy but well-planned days exploring the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco. A private guide and vehicle take you to Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines before an Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. You’ll tour Machu Picchu early the next day, then return to Cusco by train and van.

“This was a fantastic way to experience both the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in just two days. Pickup was on time at 8:00 AM, and the entire itinerary ran surprisingly smoothly despite how much ground we covered. Day 1 was filled with highlights: Moray and the Maras Salt Mines were absolutely stunning — scenic, peaceful, and not overly crowded. Chinchero was the only part that felt a bit commercial. The weaving demo was informative, but there was pressure to buy, and unfortunately, my girlfriend was charged significantly more for the same item I was offered at a discount. The train to Aguas Calientes was basic (bare minimum tier), and…”

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5.Sacred Valley Experience and Machu Picchu Sunrise 2-day Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $509

Travel privately from Cusco through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, meet Andean camelids, ride the train to Aguas Calientes, then visit Machu Picchu at sunrise with a guide. The trip includes meals, hotels, buses, and 24-hour support. Ask about train costs and Huayna Picchu tickets before booking.

“Amazing two day trek; informative, professional, great by request vegetation food service, 3 star well kept and very comfortable overnight hotel, a must do. Best part was my professional guide Guido!”

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6.2-Day Tour in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $475

This 2-day trip links Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu with hotel pickup, trains, buses, one hotel night, and guided visits. Michael is praised for careful planning, clear English, and help when plans get complicated. Expect an early start, long sightseeing hours, and extra fees for Sacred Valley admission, meals, and Wayna Picchu.

“Michael is always very fun to be around. He is very knowledgeable about the subjects and places, and is extremely passionate about his work. I had a great time. I have been to Cusco many times, but I continue to learn more each time I go.”

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7.From Cusco – 2-Day Tour to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $432

Travel from Cusco through Pisac and Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu on a two-day guided trip. Expect bilingual guides, a night in Aguas Calientes, included Machu Picchu entry and buses, plus lunch on day two. Check your train times carefully, since some departures leave long waits and some return tickets stop at Ollantaytambo.

“The best word to describe this Sacred Valley + Machu Pichu tour is ORGANIZED. From hotel pickups to train connections, this tour company created the most seamless travel adventure. Our first tour guide’s name was Clara and she was a well informed and very funny guide. She made the sacred valley tour personal and full of great facts. Once we got to Agues Calientes, our tour guide’s name was Edgar. Edgar was also well spoken and met us promptly at 5am. We ended our Machu Pichu adventure back in Cusco at the exact arrival time without any delays. Highly recommend this adventure.”

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8.Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour in 2 days with Peru Vip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $491

Follow Peru Vip from Cusco through Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu. You get private transport, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu guides, trains, buses, entry tickets, buffet meals, and free time. The pace is brisk, and the overnight stay in Aguas Calientes is not included, so confirm the hotel and lunch details before paying.

“this is a good company, good option, the best tour for visit machu picchu, the sacred valley excellent.”

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9.2-Day Sacred Valley Machu Picchu by Train with Llama Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $457

Travel from Cusco through Pisac and Ollantaytambo before taking a Voyager or Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. Spend the next day at Machu Picchu with a guide, return by train, and sleep one night in a three-star hotel. Guides may include Michael, Roy, Veronica, or other TikasPeru staff, depending on availability.

“I’ve been to Peru before to visit family but never had the chance to see the wonders of this country. After Meeting with Veronica when we landed in Cusco, I felt like I was in good hands. She took us out to a lovely restaurant and let us roam as we wished. The next day, we meet up with Michael and made our way to the sacred valley. The way he gave an honest and truly authentic explanation to the various sights assured me that we were getting the true Cusco Experience.”

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10.2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $599

Travel from Cusco through Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before taking the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. You will stay overnight, visit Machu Picchu with a guide, and return to Cusco the next day. Groups are limited to nine, and guides may include Ruben, Elvis, Pedro, or Diego.

“We booked the Machu Picchu Full Day by Train, and it was worth every moment. Rubén was extremely knowledgeable and kind. The entire itinerary was smooth, and we had plenty of time for photos. If you want a Machu Picchu full day guided tour, choose this team. they really know what they’re doing. Overall, our experience with Guide Ruben was exceptional and we felt well taken care of throughout the day. The knowledge and kindness displayed by Ruben truly enhanced our visit to Machu Picchu.”

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11.2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Group Tour from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $520

Spend two busy days touring Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The next morning, a guide leads you through Machu Picchu for about three hours. Willie is praised for fluent English and strong local knowledge, while Tania handles arrangements and hotel problems quickly.

“Our guide, Willie was the best. He knows the area and speaks very fluent English. We throughly enjoyed the 2 day tour. Excellent service from both Willie and Tania. Could not have been happier. Minor problem with the hotel which Tania fixed immediately. We enjoyed the trip completely.”

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12.2 Days : Sacred Valley Conection Machu Picchu || Private Tour ||

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $423

Travel privately from Cusco through Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The next morning, a guide leads a 2.5-hour Machu Picchu visit. Expect coordinated transfers, two lunches, and flexible support from guides such as Jhonnatan and Alexsandro, subject to assignment.

“This was an excellent memorable tour. From the very beginning after we signed up for the private tour, MachuPicchu Journey was in continual communication with us: giving us options for the tour circuit and time slots, updating us on ticket statuses, advising us on the next steps, where and when to meet our tour guide, ensuring that we were on our way each day, and checking to make sure everything was well. We had different tour guides each day and both were excellent, informative, friendly and flexible. All the transportation arrangements were prearranged by MachuPicchu Journey and they communicated each time to ensure we successfully got onboard in each one.…”

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13.2 Days Tour to Sacred Valley and Machupicchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $529

Spend two busy days tracing Inca sites from Cusco to Machu Picchu. You’ll visit Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before an overnight in Aguas Calientes and a 2.5-hour guided tour at Machu Picchu. Carlos and his team handle the transfers, train, bus, and timing for your private group.

“Thank you for your service and support. Thank you for providing us to get to know and enjoy part of your Country, that is beautiful and breathtaking 😍”

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14.2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu – All Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $499

Travel from Cusco through Awana Kancha, Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before taking a scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Spend the night near Machu Picchu, then tour the citadel with a local guide. Choose a standard or Vistadome train, with hotel class options and groups capped at 10 people.

“Every detail was perfectly organized. The guides, the drivers, the food. Every person from The agency was sweet, polite. This tour was memorable and I give it a 100!”

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15.2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour by Train from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $599

Travel from Cusco through Chinchero, Moray, Maras, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. A guide leads your Machu Picchu visit the next morning, then you return to Cusco by train and road. The small group has no more than nine people, and the route suits active visitors who want major sights handled in two days.

“As I was researching the 2 day group tours to Machu Picchu from Cusco, I noticed that we were over the maximum ages accepted. Viator told me that there was one private tour company that would guide us through Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Cosmo Expeditions. Then to complicate matters, my husband fell while skiing. He would be on crutches for our visit to MP! Cosmo assured me that they would bring an extra guide to assist him, so he wouldn't miss out. They had tickets for 2 circuits, so he could choose between the easy circuit 3 or the popular circuit 2 which involves more climbing steps. On arriving…”

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