Machu Picchu Tour by Train 2 Days
Description
Discover Machu Picchu without haste, with a night in Aguas Calientes and a more complete experience.
The Machu Picchu 2 Days Tour is the ideal option for those who want to know the Inca citadel with greater tranquility and make the most of the experience.
Unlike the day tour, this program allows you to travel comfortably to Aguas Calientes, rest in a hotel and visit Machu Picchu the next day with more time to tour the citadel, take photographs and enjoy the natural environment.
The train journey crosses the Sacred Valley of the Incas, following the Urubamba River among mountains, cloud forests and Andean landscapes. After spending the night in Aguas Calientes, you will enter Machu Picchu accompanied by a professional guide who will explain the history, architecture and legacy of the archaeological sanctuary.
It is an excellent alternative for couples, families and travelers who prefer a more relaxed pace without long walks.
Why choose this tour?
- Travel more relaxed than the day tour.
- Night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
- More time to enjoy the village and its restaurants.
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu.
- Possibility to visit the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (optional).
- Panoramic train ride through the Sacred Valley.
- Ideal for all ages.
- Available in shared or private service.
Overview Machu Picchu Tour by Train 2 Days
Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Train to Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco
Detailed Itinerary
- Our transport will pass through your hotel between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., depending on the confirmed schedule of the train.
- We will travel to the Ollantaytambo railway station (or Poroy when it is enabled) to board the train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).
- During the tour you will enjoy spectacular landscapes of the Sacred Valley, the Urubamba River and the transition to the cloud forest. Upon arrival, a representative from Peru Cumbres will meet you and accompany you to your hotel.
- The afternoon will be free to tour the village, visit the artisan market, relax in the hot springs (optional) or enjoy the local cuisine. In the evening, the guide will hold a briefing to explain the details of the visit to Machu Picchu the next day.
Food
- Not included (optional according to package).
Accommodation
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
- After breakfast, you will board the official bus to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- You will take a guided tour of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, touring the main sectors enabled according to the circuit assigned on your ticket. The tour can include the Main Square, the Temple of the Sun, the agricultural terraces and other emblematic spaces.
- At the end of the visit you will have free time to take photographs or, if you booked in advance, make the ascent to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (optional and subject to availability).
- Afterwards you will return by bus to Aguas Calientes to board the return train to Ollantaytambo, where our transport will take you back to Cusco.
- Approximate arrival: between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Amenities & Inclusion
Included
- Pick up from hotels in Cusco.
- Transport Cusco – train station – Cusco.
- Tourist train round trip (Expedition, Voyager or similar).
- 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes.
- Breakfast of the second day (depending on the hotel).
- Official bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes.
- Official entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Bilingual professional guide.
- Assistance throughout the trip.
Not Included
- Lunch and dinner (unless otherwise stated).
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Hot springs of Aguas Calientes.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
- Travel insurance.
Important Information
Why choose Peru Cumbres?
In Peru Cumbres we organize your trip so that you can enjoy Machu Picchu with tranquility and without worries. We coordinate every detail, from train tickets and entry to the sanctuary to accommodation and transportation.
We work with carefully selected hotels in Aguas Calientes and offer personalized attention before and during the trip. Our goal is to make the most of your visit, with enough time to discover Machu Picchu and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the town.
Packing Check List
- Original passport.
- Comfortable clothes.
- Waterproof jacket (rainy season).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Sunscreen.
- Hat or cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Insect repellent.
- Reusable bottle.
- Camera.
- Cash for personal expenses.
Questions & Answers
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