2 Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with Circuit 2 Tickets

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cusco to Ollantaytambo, Train to aguas calientes
3 stops
1
Cusco
Hotel pick-up in Cusco: Early in the morning (around 03:00–04:00, depending on train time) our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco. Private transfer to Ollantaytambo: A 1.5-hour drive to ollantaytambo station
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Ollantaytambo
Train to Aguas Calientes: Board the train (Expedition or Vistadome, depending on your booking) for a 1.5–2 hour journey along the Urubamba River, with stunning landscapes and glimpses of Inca terraces and snow-capped peaks.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Aguas Calientes
Arrival in Aguas Calientes: Our staff will meet you at the train station. We will escort you to the Cultural Center of Machu Picchu to purchase your official entry tickets for the following day. Hotel check-in: Assistance to your hotel in Aguas Calientes. Free afternoon in Aguas Calientes: You may choose to: Relax in the hot springs of the town. Visit the Mandor Gardens and waterfalls (30–40 min walk). Explore the local craft market and streets of this charming village. Dinner suggestion: Enjoy Peruvian cuisine in one of the cozy restaurants (not included). Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
3 stops
4
Machu Picchu
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, our team will assist you in boarding the 30-minute bus ride up the mountain to Machu Picchu (or, if you prefer, you can hike for about one hour). Upon arrival, you will meet your professional bilingual guide for a 2 to 2.5-hour guided exploration of the most iconic areas of the citadel, including the Temple of the Sun, the Main Plaza, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Rock, as well as the agricultural and urban sectors that reveal the genius of Inca engineering. Following the guided tour, you will have free time to capture photos and discover the site at your own pace, immersing yourself in the magical atmosphere of this World Wonder. Later, return by bus to Aguas Calientes where your journey continues.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Aguas Calientes
After your visit to Machu Picchu, you will board the afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our team will be waiting to assist you and provide your private transfer back to Cusco.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Cusco
Upon arriving in Ollantaytambo, you will be greeted by our driver for your private transfer back to Cusco. Sit back and enjoy the scenic 1.5 to 2-hour journey through the Sacred Valley as you return to your hotel. You can expect to arrive in Cusco between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm, depending on train schedules and traffic.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

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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