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Machupicchu Tour 2 days / 1 night
Experience the “Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days / 1 Night,” an efficient journey to the iconic Inca citadel. Day one transports you from Cusco to Aguas Calientes via Ollantaytambo by private vehicle and train, with an evening at leisure. On day two, witness a breathtaking sunrise at Machu Picchu, exploring its wonders like the Main Square and Temple of the Three Windows with a knowledgeable guide for three hours. This tour offers a comprehensive discovery of Inca life and culture, concluding with your return to Cusco in the afternoon.
Duration
2 days – 1 night
Season
All year
Difficulty
Medium
Altitude
2050m to 3250m
Include
Your reservation includes
- Pick-up from your hotel
- Private Vehicle Cusco – Ollantaytambo
- One-way train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes
- Night in hotel in Aguas Calientes and breakfast (box lunch)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- 3-hour guided tour with English-speaking guide. For a bilingual Spanish/English guide, please contact us
- Transportation to and from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
- Train Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Private Vehicle Ollantaytambo – Cusco (to your hotel)
Your booking does not include
- Lunch 1st and 2nd day
- Entrance fees to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (20 soles/person)
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ($16/person). This reservation must be made at the same time as entering Machu Picchu.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Aguas Calientes
Departure from Cusco in the morning by private vehicle, to Ollantaytambo (1h45 trip) where a train to Aguas Calientes awaits you (1h45 trip), where you arrive in the afternoon. Possibility in the afternoon to go to the hot springs (20 soles/person) depending on the arrival time of your train. Dinner and overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
The next morning, around 5:30 am, we will take one of the first tour buses to Machu Picchu to enjoy the unforgettable discovery of the site at sunrise. It is with your guide and for 3 hours that you will discover the treasures of Machu Picchu. Among all the wonders are the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Apartments, and the Temple of the Three Windows, among others. So many opportunities to learn more about the Inca way of life, their beliefs, their cults and their religious ceremonies.
The discovery of Machu Picchu is subject to visiting circuits, designed by the Ministry of Culture, which visitors must scrupulously respect. When booking, we prefer the 2 tours that offer the opportunity to discover Machu Picchu as a whole.
After the tour to get to Aguas Calientes, there are shuttle buses that leave every 15 minutes. In the afternoon, you will take the train to the town of Ollantaytambo. The journey takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. You must be at the station 30 minutes before the train’s departure. Departure time may vary depending on the number of seats available at the time of booking. Then, the drive from Ollantaytambo to Cusco takes you in one of our vehicles to your hotel location.
If you opt for the ascent to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu de Montana (optional visit), here are some important recommendations:
- Tickets for these climbs must be purchased in advance, at the time of booking the tour (please note that the number of places is limited).
- To climb them, you have to pay an extra $16 and book the entrance to the site at the same time you pay for your entire reservation.
- The climb to Huayna Picchu is very steep, people who suffer from vertigo and are prone to discomfort should of course avoid this route.
- If you choose to climb Machu Picchu Mountain, it takes 1h30 to climb. Please note that Machu Picchu Mountain is higher than Huayna Picchu
- Finally, when opting for these climbs, the Ministry of Culture assigns you a small tour of Machu Picchu, which only crosses the site, which does not allow you to make a complete visit of the site.
Additional information
What can I take with me?
- Passport: all participants must carry it with them
- If you are a student, you must have your valid student card, issued by your University, in order to benefit from a discount. You will have to scan it at the same time as the passport and present it at various points along the way
- Walking shoes
- Rain poncho and hat. The temperature is very cold and it can rain. In this case, wet clothes don’t have time to dry. Therefore, it is necessary to bring a change of clothes.
- Waterproof jacket
- Camera
- Appetizers and cereal bars
- Money in soles.
Reservation
A non-refundable deposit must be made to confirm the booking. The deposit will be used as follows:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Round-trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
- Round-trip train ticket Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytampbo
- Application fees.
For any booking, the financial advance must be accompanied by a copy of your passport, as well as all your personal details: full name, passport number, nationality, age, gender.
A purchased ticket cannot be resold. Entrance fees to archaeological sites, bus and train tickets are nominative and non-refundable.
Payment methods: See our General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Price
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Tour: Machupicchu Tour 2 days / 1 night
Group service
Tour guide
Bus & train
Hotel
Meals
Group service: Circuits 1, 2, or 3 are subject to availability. Maximum group of 8 passengers on the guided tour in Machu Picchu.
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