2 Day Machu Picchu Train Adventure from Cusco

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(31 reviews)
Cusco, Peru

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the magic of Machu Picchu, Peru’s most iconic destination and a bucket list experience for travelers across South America. Nestled high in the Andes, this awe inspiring Inca citadel offers breathtaking views, rich history, and spiritual resonance.
Unlike many ancient sites, Machu Picchu remained untouched by the Spanish conquest and was hidden from the world until its rediscovery in the early 20th century. Join us for a guided journey that blends cultural insight, natural beauty, and emotional connection, perfect for adventurers, history lovers, and soul seekers alike.

What's Included

Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Assistance during the tour
Transportation from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station (one way)
Bus ticket (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes)
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (standard circuit)
Breakfast
1-night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes (basic category)
Return train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
Professional, licensed guide in Machu Picchu
Lunch and dinner not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pick-up is available for travelers staying in Plaza de Armas, San Blas, Avenida El Sol, and nearby areas. Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

    1 stop
  • 1
    Aguas Calientes

    Leaving from Cusco in the morning, you'll travel by mini-bus to the village of Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley. From here, you'll board the train to Aguas Calientes. This journey in itself is an experience, as you’ll get to enjoy beautiful scenery and changing landscapes, all from the comfort of your seat. Following the course of the river down the Sacred Valley, you'll arrive to Aguas Calientes by about lunchtime. After checking in to your hotel, you'll have the afternoon free. If you want to take advantage of your afternoon, you can visit the Machu Picchu museum and orchid exhibition, which is a 35-minute walk outside of the village. Alternatively, you can just relax in the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (not included in the price)

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

    1 stop
  • 2
    Machu Picchu

    Waking up early, you'll take the first bus up to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. You'll have a 2-hour guided tour of the site, during which you'll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel. After the tour, you'll have free time to explore the site by yourself. Snap some photos, relax, and absorb the mystical surroundings. If you have permits to climb either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, now’s the time to do so. This will take about 3 hours, round-trip. In the afternoon, you’ll catch the train back to Ollantaytambo, from where you’ll carry on by mini-bus back to Cusco.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Encuentros Peru Adventure

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