Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour from Cusco

Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour from Cusco

By Aremika Travel

Features

2d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

This 2-day Machu Picchu tour is designed for travelers looking to book last minute or failed to get advance tickets. Assistance is offered to purchase tickets directly in Aguas Calientes, subject to the daily availability of 1,000 tickets released by the Ministry of Culture of Peru.

You will have the assistance to manage the admission, although no specific schedule or circuit is guaranteed. In case of high demand, it may be necessary to consider an additional night in Aguas Calientes, which could generate additional costs for the modification of train tickets. The tour includes transportation from Cusco, roundtrip train, professional guide, personalized assistance and return transfer. Ideal for spontaneous travelers or those who already have their entrance and are looking for an organized tour.

Activity location

Cusco
- Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cusco
- Cusco, Peru

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Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour from Cusco

2d
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 4:00

Price details

P 23,552.57 x 1 AdultP 23,552.57

Total

What's included, what's not

Tourist transport from Cusco to the train station and return to Cusco
Entrance fee to Machu Picchu (Circuits and times subject to availability)
Round trip tourist train ticket (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo)
Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco
Guided tour of Machu Picchu with accredited professional guide (in Spanish or English)
Roundtrip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
Assistance in Aguas Calientes for the purchase of entrance to Machu Picchu (if applicable)
Accommodation in Aguas Calientes or Cusco
Food (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Pick up hotel Cusco - Train trip to Machu Picchu

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Cusco

We start the tour with pickup from your accommodation in Cusco between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. (timetable may vary depending on train availability). Our team will pick you up and transfer you to the appropriate train station, with the aim of taking one of the first trains to Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). This early schedule allows you to arrive in good time in Aguas Calientes and purchase entrance tickets to Machu Picchu in case the tour has been booked at the last minute. The visiting circuit within Machu Picchu is subject to availability depending on the daily capacity of the archaeological site.

Ollantaytambo

After the transfer from Cusco, we will arrive at the village of Ollantaytambo, in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here we board the tourist train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. During the train journey, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, you can enjoy spectacular Andean landscapes, valleys, rivers and jungle mountains, all from the comfort of your seat. This railway experience is one of the most impressive in Peru, ideal for taking pictures and beginning to connect with the history and nature surrounding Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu

Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes train station, a representative of our agency will be waiting for you to provide personalized assistance. If you do not already have your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, our staff will accompany you to manage the purchase of one of the tickets available for the following day (timetables, routes and circuits are subject to availability). If you already have the entrance ticket, you will be transferred directly to your accommodation (not included in the tour). The rest of the day is free for you to explore Aguas Calientes on your own. Suggested activities for the afternoon off : Visit the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes Tour the village of Machu Picchu and its local markets Explore the Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum Visit the Machu Picchu butterfly In the evening, you will have a brief briefing with our guide, who will explain all the details of the guided tour of Machu Picchu scheduled for the following day.

Day 2: Machu Picchu Tour / Return to Cusco

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

3h
Admission ticket included

Guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel According to the timetable assigned on your ticket and the circuit available, we will take the ecological bus that connects Aguas Calientes with the citadel of Machu Picchu. The bus ride takes approximately 30 minutes and offers panoramic views of the mountainous and jungle landscape. Upon arrival at the entrance of Machu Picchu Archaeological Park, we will begin the guided tour accompanied by an accredited professional guide. For approximately 21⁄2 hours, we will tour the most emblematic sectors of the site: temples, platforms, squares, and viewpoints, while discovering the history, architecture and cultural legacy of the Inca civilization. The specific route within Machu Picchu will depend on the circuit available, according to the rules established by the Ministry of Culture of Peru.

Aguas Calientes

Return to Aguas Calientes and departure by train After finishing the guided tour in Machu Picchu, we will board again the bus back to Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo). This 30-minute drive will allow you to relax and enjoy the views as you descend from the mountain. Once in the village, you will have free time for lunch at one of the local restaurants or shopping at the artisan markets. It is recommended to show up at the train station at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure. The return train journey to Ollantaytambo takes approximately 2 hours. During the journey, you can rest.

Ollantaytambo

Return transfer to Cusco Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo, a tourist vehicle will be waiting for you to start the transfer back to your hotel in Cusco. This journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, depending on the traffic and the final station assigned by the railway company. Important: The train arrival station is subject to ticket availability at the time of booking and can be in one of the following: Ollantaytambo, Pachar, Poroy or San Pedro (Cusco downtown). Your local operator will confirm your assigned station in advance, along with the corresponding logistical details. Note: this tour is designed for travelers planning their trip at the last minute which will give them the option to acquire the revenue in Machu Picchu Pueblo, the circuits are subject to availability, and may also require an additional night and expenses for train ticket modifications.

Location

Activity location

Cusco
- Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cusco
- Cusco, Peru

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