2 Day Tour to Machu Picchu

Full Itinerary – Overview

This 2-day journey takes you on a special train ride from Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Explore this iconic Inca fortress from the 15th century, learning about its architecture, history, and the everyday life of its residents.

Highlights of the 2-Day Tour to Machu Picchu

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• Small group tours to ensure personalized service.
• Comfortable and relaxed way to visit Machu Picchu.
• Board the panoramic Vistadome train to return.
• Door-to-door service (start and finish at your hotel).

Price & Booking

Price

Price per person: 450 USD
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Booking & Deposit

To book the 2-day tour to Machu Picchu, you need to make an initial payment of 200 USD per person.
The remaining balance can be paid online, in installments, or in Cusco with any credit card, with no booking fees.

Student Discount

Student Discount: All travelers under 17 will have a 35 USD discount.
If you are 25 years old or under at the time of traveling, you can get the same 35 USD discount with a valid student ID.
Please advise by email so we can provide a discount code.

Itinerary of the 2-Day Tour to Machu Picchu

Day 1: Cusco – Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 in the morning and transfer you to the San Pedro train station in Cusco so that you can board the train to Aguas Calientes. The train ride to Aguas Calientes takes approximately 4.5 hours, traveling from the heights of Cusco to the cloud forest where Machu Picchu is located.

During the excursion, you will have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking panoramas of the city of Cusco, Pampas de Anta, Pomatales Canyon, and the Urubamba River as it winds its way to Aguas Calientes (also called Machu Picchu Pueblo). After arriving in Aguas Calientes at around 12:20 pm, you will check into your hotel and have the afternoon at your leisure.

In Aguas Calientes, you can explore the town or visit the hot springs. Your tour guide can also lead you on further walks to the butterfly station or the Mandor gardens.

• Pick-up from hotel included.
• Train ticket included.
• Meals: Not included.
• Hotel: Intipunku or similar (3-star).

Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide to take one of the first buses to Machu Picchu and enter the citadel. Your professional guide will take you on a 3–4-hour tour and show you the best parts of this legendary lost city surrounded by beautiful mountains.

You will have some free time after the tour to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional, not included). Next, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to have lunch, look around the town, and shop.

In the late afternoon, take the Vistadome panoramic train for about 1.5 hours to Ollantaytambo, and then continue in a private van to Cusco. Between 7:30 and 8:30 pm, you should be back at your hotel in Cusco.

• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu included.
• Meals: Breakfast at the hotel; other meals not included.
• Train tickets: Panoramic Vistadome train on the way back.
• Tour Guide: Professional guide for Machu Picchu.

Optional Hikes After the Guided Tour in Machu Picchu

Huayna Picchu Mountain –
The hike takes about 2 hours round trip. You must climb this mountain after the guided tour, usually between 10:00 am and 11:00 am. The cost is 75 USD per person.

Machu Picchu Mountain –
This hike takes about 3 hours round trip after the guided tour, usually between 9:00 am and 10:00 am. The cost is 75 USD per person.

Included

• Professional English-speaking tour guide.
• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cusco.
• All transportation included from hotel to hotel.
• One-way Expedition (or similar) train to Aguas Calientes.
• One-way Vistadome panoramic train back to Ollantaytambo.
• One night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Bus tickets up and down between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
• Guided tour in Machu Picchu.
• All taxes and booking fees included.

Not Included

• Huayna Picchu Mountain ticket.
• Machu Picchu Mountain ticket (different from Machu Picchu citadel).
• Meals (unless specified).
• Tips for staff.
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended).

What to Take on the 2-Day Tour to Machu Picchu

• Original passport (no photocopies accepted).
• Student card, if you booked with a student discount.
• Rain gear: poncho or waterproof jacket, plus one spare layer.
• Warm clothes, T-shirts, and comfortable pants.
• Sun hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
• Toiletries and any personal medication.
• Extra money for souvenirs, drinks, and meals not included.
• Small, comfortable daypack for Machu Picchu.

Covid-19 Measures to Keep You Safe

• Face masks may be required for travelers and staff in public areas, according to current local regulations.
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff at all times.
• 100% online payments with no booking fees.
• Flexible bookings during the COVID-19 period.