Duration 2 days and 1 night
Difficulty Check with your travel agent
Schedule pick-up at 8:30 a.m. (day 1; the exact time depends on the train time chosen); entry to Machu Picchu from 7:00 a.m., subject to ticket availability at the time of booking
Starting point hotel in Cusco
Our 2-day, 1-night Machu Picchu tour is perfect for those who enjoy traveling slowly and doing every visit without rushing. On the first day, you will leave your hotel in Cusco with our professional driver for Ollantaytambo train station, to begin your train journey to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).
On arrival in Aguas Calientes, your hotel staff will be waiting for you outside the station to guide you safely to your hotel for check-in. You will have the afternoon free to stroll around the town, go to the hot springs, and stay overnight.
On the second day, you will enjoy your breakfast before heading to the bus station with your guide and going up to Machu Picchu to begin your guided visit, which lasts about 2 hours. After the tour, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, then the train back to Ollantaytambo station, and finally the transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.
The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel at 8:30 a.m. to take you to Ollantaytambo, a 2-hour journey from Cusco. The exact time depends on the departure time you choose for the train.
The area you will pass through on the train is impressive, and you will travel in a very comfortable seat. During the journey, you will see many glacier-capped peaks, lush green valleys, and numerous Inca farming terraces on both sides of the valley. You will also be able to see some Inca ruins at km 82, where the classic Inca Trail begins. You will pass through the jungle and arrive in Aguas Calientes (2000 m a.s.l.), where you will be picked up and taken to your hotel to spend the night. You will then have the afternoon free to explore the town.
In the morning, at the previously agreed time, we will take the bus up to Machu Picchu on a 30-minute ride. Once you enter the Inca citadel, you will have a 2-hour guided visit around Machu Picchu to learn about the history of this place with a professional local guide and, of course, you will have time to take the best photos inside the ruins.
If you have a ticket to climb the incredible Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, your guide will show you where this hike begins. Once you have finished exploring everything Machu Picchu has to offer, you will take a bus down to Aguas Calientes, where you can have lunch before boarding your return train to Ollantaytambo; from there, you will take transportation back to Cusco.
In most cases, we include Perú Rail Expedition trains. If there is no availability, we will use Inca Rail Voyager trains; both are comfortable tourist trains with windows along the entire train so you can enjoy the scenery. If you would like to upgrade to the Vistadome category, with panoramic views and folk dances on board, contact us to check availability and the additional cost.
Yes, the hotel is included. Just let us know in advance how many people are traveling and what type of room you need.
The maximum weight allowed on the trains is 5 kg per person, so you should travel with only the bare essentials. The rest of your luggage should stay at your hotel in Cusco, or you can leave it with us in our luggage storage.
The entry time for this tour is from 7:00 a.m., but it may vary depending on ticket availability at the time of booking. Remember: the sooner you book, the better your chances of getting the best time slots.
Yes. Just contact our team and ask about the additional cost for a 100% private guide and a personalized experience.
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance and receive a full refund for your tour. Otherwise, a 100% penalty applies.
The rescheduling policy allows changes up to 5 days before the travel date and applies until 31 December 2027.
Itineraries may be subject to change for technical reasons or force majeure.
