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Our 2 Day Machu Picchu tour by train takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. With the Urubamba River on your side you’ll travel all the way to the tropical forest that surrounds Machu Picchu and appreciate the beautiful scenery of the high Andes.
You’ll have extra free time to explore Machu Picchu town and have the option to visit the relaxing Hot Springs or the Machu Picchu museum and botanical garden, before the majestic Lost City of the Incas.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Passengers must be ready at the reception at the indicated time.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
You’ll be picked up from your hostel at 10:00 am, and be driven to Ollantaytambo. Please make sure to have breakfast before or bring snacks on the bus. The exact pick up time will be communicated via chat.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Sacred Valley
Once in Sacred Valley, you’ll take the train to Aguas Calientes. Comfortable 2-hour train ride with views of valleys, rivers, and Inca terraces.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Aguas Calientes
Upon arrival, our team will meet you at the train station and escort you to a cosy, clean hotel in Aguas Calientes with your own private bathroom, hot shower and breakfast to set you up for Machu Picchu. Free time to explore the town’s cafés, markets, and hot springs or visit the Machu Picchu Museum and Botanical Garden. Later that night, you'll meet your guide for a final briefing before your Machu Picchu visit.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Aguas Calientes
Early in the morning, you’ll start the walk from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, following the stone steps with your fellow travelers. Depending on your physical condition, you have the option to take a bus according to the time of your entrance. Please take into consideration that the bus is not included in the price of the ticket.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Machu Picchu
Once you’ve entered the sacred site of Machu Picchu, our guide will conduct a 2-hour tour. You’ll get to see the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, and the Royal Quarters, amongst other places of interest. After the tour, you’ll have some free time to explore, take pictures, or just walk around the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, before walking back to Aguas Calientes.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Aguas Calientes
You will have free time for lunch or last-minute souvenir shopping, before catching the train back to Ollantaytambo, and then a private mini-van to Cusco.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)
Arrival back in Cusco, between 8:30 and 11 PM depending on your entry time. Evening drop-off at Plaza Regocijo (1 block from the Main Square) or the Inca Rail office on Avenida El Sol (3 blocks from the Main Square).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Cusco – Sacred Valley – Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu – Cusco
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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