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Machu Picchu Tour by train 2 days

Ollantaytambo, Thermal baths, Machu Picchu Town, Machu Picchu Inka Llaqta
(526)
Physical Level
Trip Style
Caminata
Max Altitude
2,430 meters
Group Size
Min 2 Persons
Trip Length
2 Days
Starting from
$ 280.00
per person

Machu Picchu By Train 2 Days

In this tour Machu Picchu 2 Days by Train we offer the opportunity to witness the breathtaking sunrise and explore several key attractions. On this trip, you’ll visit Machu Picchu archaeological site, delve into the history and mysteries of the ancient Inca city and stroll through the charming town of Aguas Calientes. You can also relax in the rejuvenating hot springs after a day of exploration.

For those seeking additional adventure, you have the option to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, both of which offer stunning panoramic views and a unique perspective of the ruins below. It’s important to request availability for these climbs before making your booking, as spots are limited and highly sought after.

Additionally, you can explore local markets in Aguas Calientes, enjoy traditional Peruvian cuisine at one of the many local restaurants, and take in the vibrant culture of the area. On your second day, after your guided tour of Machu Picchu, you can choose to hike to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) for an even more spectacular view of the site, or visit the Inca Bridge, a hidden gem that showcases the engineering prowess of the Incas.

Planning your tour Machu Picchu By Train 2 Days

With careful planning and a spirit of adventure, these two days will be filled with unforgettable experiences, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the magic of Machu Picchu and its surroundings.

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Machu Picchu Tour by train 2 days

2 Days from US $ 280.00

Highlights

The Best of Machu Picchu 2 Days by Train

  • Arrive in the charming town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo) in the afternoon.
  • Spend your free time exploring the town, visiting local markets, and relaxing in the hot springs.
  • Take an early bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu to witness the sunrise over the iconic ruins.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the Machu Picchu archaeological site and learn about its history, architecture, and cultural significance.
  • If you desired to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain for panoramic views (advanced booking required).
  • Hike to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) or visit the Inca Bridge for additional exploration and breathtaking views.
  • Board the train back to Cusco, reflecting on the unforgettable experience and the memories made.
  • Enjoy the natural hot springs in Aguas Calientes, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.
  • Capture stunning photos of Machu Picchu, the surrounding mountains, and the picturesque town of Aguas Calientes.

Trip Details

Machu Picchu Tour by train 2 Day Tour Detaiks

  • Location: Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu
  • Views: Landscape of Sacred Valley by car, Machu Picchu town and Machu Picchu archeological site
  • Availability: Every day
  • High Altitude: Machu picchu 2,430 meters (7,970 pies)
  • Duration: 2 days 1 Night
  • Type of services: Share and Private
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Tour name: Machu Picchu By Train 2 Days

Trip Summary

Machu Picchu By Train 2 Days at a glance

DAY 1: Cusco – Machu picchu town (aguas calientes)

  • 8:30 AM or 10.00 AM. Pick up and transfer from your Hotel in Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo (1 hour 30 minutes by car).
  • PM Train journey from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Town (2 hours).
  • Free afternoon things to do: visit of the waterfalls of mandor (1 hours and 30 min walking), thermal baths (15 soles entrance fee).
  • 19:00 hrs will have an informative meeting with the guide who will provide very importand information to visit Machu Picchu inca site the next day
  • Overnight at selected hotel.

DAY 2: Machu picchu Tour – Cusco

  • 7:00 AM Meeting at the main plaza with guide and the rest of the group
  • 7:15 AM Riding by bus to Machu Picchu archeological site
  • 8:00 AM Will start our tour guide, will take 3 hours approx.
  • Optional: After the tour guide of Machu Picchu citadel climb the Huayna picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain. (Need to make the reservation in advance and request the availability before to make the booking)
  • PM Bus down to Machu picchu town. For lunch time
  • PM return by train Ollantaytambo train station where our transportation will take you back to Cusco by car
  • The tour could end at 18:30 hrs up to you

Itinerary

DAY 1:

CUSCO - OLLANTAYTAMBO - AGUAS CALIENTES.

On our first day, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco either 30 minutes before 8:30 AM or 10:00 AM, depending on your chosen departure time. Our transportation will take you on a scenic 1-hour and 30-minute ride to the train station in Ollantaytambo. From there, we’ll board the train at either 10:32 AM or 11:52 AM for a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes to Machu Picchu town.

Upon arrival in Machu Picchu town, our hotel personnel will be waiting for you outside the train station to escort you to your hotel, where you’ll spend the night.

For the rest of the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore the town at your leisure. You can take a walk to visit the Mandor waterfalls on a walking tour or indulge in the therapeutic experience of the thermal baths (entrance fee: 15 soles).

At 19:00 hrs, you’ll have a meeting with the guide, who will provide important information about the Machu Picchu archaeological site for the next day.

Enjoy your night at the hotel in Machu Picchu Town.

Transport from Ollamtaytambo to Machu Picchu

  • Altitude of Cusco: 3,350 m (10,990 ft)
  • Altitude of Ollantaytambo: 2,790 m (9,153 ft)
  • Altitude of Aguas Calientes: 2,020 m (6,627 ft)

After breakfast, we will gather at 7:00 AM with our guide and the rest of the group to proceed to the bus station. Here, we will board the bus for a 30-minute journey up to the Machu Picchu archaeological site.

At 8:00 AM, our guided tour will commence, lasting approximately 3 hours. During this time, we will explore the most significant attractions of Machu Picchu, including the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Intihuatana, the royal quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, houses, wineries, and a large central square, according to the entrance ticket obtained at the time of booking. (Please ensure availability before booking a tour).

For those seeking an added adventure, there’s the option to climb either Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain. Huayna Picchu Mountain stands at approximately 2,720 meters (8,920 feet) above sea level, while Machu Picchu Mountain reaches 3,082 meters (10,111 feet) at its summit. The cost for this optional activity is $60 USD per person. Reservations must be made in advance.

In the afternoon, we will descend by bus to Machu Picchu town, where you’ll have time to enjoy lunch at one of the many available options.

Later in the afternoon, we’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo, where transportation will be waiting to bring you back to Cusco.

The estimated arrival time in Cusco is 7:00 PM, marking the end of our services.

Visit to Machu picchu Details

  • Meals: Buffet Breakfast and Lunch after Machu Picchu.
  • Estimated Guided Tour Time: 2 hours, group tour.
  • Altitude of Machu Picchu: 2,430 m (7,972 ft)
  • Altitude of Huayna Picchu: 2,720 m (8,923 ft)

*Private options,

  • We require a minimum of 2 people to make the booking.
  • You can customize your tour by selecting your preferred departure time from Cusco.
  • You have the option to choose your circuit type for Machu Picchu
  • If your hotel is located in Urubamba, we can also star from here and finish in Cusco
  • With our private service, take your time to visit Machu Picchu and enjoy the site at your leisure.
  • If you are a solo traveler, please contact us first.

IMPORTANT:

ABOUT TRAINS

  • Enhance your experience with the Traditional Vistadome Class Train for an additional $55 USD per person round trip (or $30 USD for one way).
  • Alternatively, option for the Vistadome Observatory TrainTrain for an upgrade fee of $99 USD per person round trip (or $55 USD for one way).

Inclusions

Included in the Trip Machu Picchu Tour by Train 2 Days

  • Pick up from hotel.
  • Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo (train station)
  • Train tickets Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (expedition class)
  • 01 Night Hotel  in Aguas Calientes 3***
  • 01 Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
  • Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu picchu – Aguas Calientes.
  • Profetional Tour guide service in English and Spanish.
  • Entrance Ticket to Machu picchu (Machu picchu circuits information)
  • Transportation back to Cusco
  • Food lunches and dinners.

About the Train Options to Machu Picchu

Visit Machu Picchu with one of these train options, offering the BEST luxury services.

Expedition Class Train

The Expedition Class Train (Perú Rail) or the Voyager class train (Inca Rail) which have a car decoration inspired by the Inca culture, you can enjoy background music and, in addition, you can access a sales service board and thus have a relaxed and comfortable journey to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

The package includes the Expedition Train (Peru Rail) or the Voyager Class Train (Inca Rail)

Classic Vistadome Train (Peru Rail)

The Classic Vistadome Train (Peru Rail): A different way to enjoy your trip to Machu Picchu. Their cars have a panoramic view that will allow you to enjoy the wonderful landscape along the route. You will enjoy an informative audio, music and dances from the region, also enjoy a fashion show of Alpaca clothing and a snack based on Andean ingredients.

Upgrade your experience with the Traditional Vistadome Class Train for an additional $55 USD per person round trip (or $30 USD for one way).

Vistadome Observatory Train (Peru Rail)

Vistadome Observatory Train (Peru Rail): Providing you with the experience of a unique journey thanks to its panoramic cars and observatory car that will provide you with an unforgettable and enjoyable experience accompanied by music and live shows, which will make you live an unforgettable trip and Enjoy the experience on board, also enjoy a delicious snack.

Upgrade your experience Vistadome Observatory Train Train for an upgrade fee of $99 USD per person round trip (or $55 USD for one way).

UPGRADE

Enhance your travel experience to Machu Picchu.

Pricing Options

At Machu Picchu Peru Travel, we offer personalized Machu Picchu Tour by train 2 days, designed to match your interests and preferences. With expert local guides and customized itineraries, explore the beauty of the Andes. Check out our pricing options for a memorable adventure.

Option 1
SHARE SERVICE

$ 280.00 USD

(Enjoy this service with a group between 10- 15 people from different countries)

Option 2
PRIVATE SERVICE

$ 320.00 USD

(Private service only for you – minimun 2 people)

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Why choose “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL”?

“MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” is a 100% Peruvian local company and tour operator in Cusco, with many years of experience in hikes, adventure tours, and travel packages. We are a 100% local company.

Our dream as a local company is to offer personalized travel and hiking experiences, operated solely by local professional staff, focusing on a PERSONALIZED and HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE.

We are proud of our reputation as a travel operating agency, in addition to practicing RESPONSIBLE and SUSTAINABLE actions with the environment and local people.

We consider our staff as family and guarantee them a fair salary. We are very proud of our team! Without their support, we could not offer the quality of service that hundreds of our travelers have enjoyed.

At “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we are aware that our reputation and what our passengers say are crucial for our travelers to trust their next vacations; you can check the reviews our travelers leave on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Google; in an honest and reliable operator to create your adventure in Peru.

We offer small groups of travelers.

To offer a more personalized service at “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we maintain a limit of 8 people for each of our groups. This distinguishes us from other companies that operate with larger groups.

About our tour guides

We are very proud of our guides. They are experts and professionals, fluent in English. They are experts and knowledgeable about the routes, and they are passionate about Inca heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to their continuous personal and professional development, researching to offer you accurate and recognized theories about Inca and Andean culture. They are friendly, athletic, and well-educated, with degrees in Archaeology, Tourism, Botany, History, or Anthropology.

About our treatment of Inca Trail porters

Hiking with “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” is an uplifting experience, we prioritize your comfort and enjoyment throughout the hike, and you will have the assistance of our porters. You will interact with local people, explore incredible sites, and rediscover ancient Inca ancestral towns. Our porters carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up our camp tents, and take care of you while you relax.

We provide our porters for free with: jackets, sun hats, warm hats, shirts, pants, hiking boots, comfortable travel bags, canteens, back support belts, sleeping bags, mattresses, and travel insurance. All are hired from isolated communities, improving their economic circumstances and supporting the education of their children. We treat all our porters like family!

Our team

Our team (guides, cooks, porters, muleteers) and our equipment make “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL” stand out among our competitors. On our adventure hikes, we include:

  • Our tents: Enjoy a good rest in our 4-season EUREKA Timberline tents. Our tents are for 4 people, but only 2 sleep in each, providing space for greater comfort and storage. They have a small vestibule for boots and poles.
  • Our foam mats: Separate and insulate from the ground.
  • Air mattresses: Available for rent for $20 USD.
  • Kitchen and dining tents: Used as a meeting room during meals, ideal for relaxing and chatting.
  • Tables and chairs: In the dining area, adapted to the day’s weather.
  • Travel bags: Provided the night before the trek.
  • Others: Pillows, rain covers for backpacks, survival shirts, and chemical toilets are provided during the trek.

Our commitment to social projection

At “MACHUPICCHU PERU TRAVEL,” we have always believed in giving back to isolated local communities. As part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we carry out various social projects and always hire local people.

We are very proud to support our local people. We not only employ them but also support their families, contributing to a holistic approach with our employees from the Peruvian Andes and their loved ones.

Faqs

What is the duration of the Machu Picchu Tour 2 Day from Ollantaytambo?

The tour spans two days, starting from Ollantaytambo and returning the following day.

What is the altitude of Ollantaytambo?

Ollantaytambo sits at approximately 2,792 meters (9,160 feet) above sea level.

How should I dress for the tour?

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking and hiking, and dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions.

What is the climate like in Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu experiences a subtropical highland climate, characterized by warm days and cool nights.

Are there any restrictions on what I can bring into Machu Picchu?

Large bags or backpacks are not allowed inside the archaeological site, and bringing food or beverages other than water is prohibited.

Do I need to acclimate to the altitude before the tour?

It’s advisable to spend a couple of days in Cusco or other high-altitude areas to acclimate before starting the tour.

What should I pack for the tour?

Bring essentials like water, snacks, sunscreen, a rain jacket, and a camera or smartphone to capture memories.

Can I make reservations for the tour in advance?

Yes, it’s recommended to make reservations for the tour and train tickets ahead of time, especially during peak seasons.

What time does the tour start?

The tour typically starts early in the morning to make the most of the day at Machu Picchu and avoid crowds.

Is physical preparation necessary for the tour?

While the tour does not involve strenuous hiking, participants should be prepared for walking and standing for extended periods. Regular physical activity leading up to the tour can improve stamina and endurance.

Travel Guide

Recommendations for the 2-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Ollantaytambo:

  • Plan Ahead: Ensure you book your tour and train tickets well in advance, especially if you’re traveling during peak seasons, as spots can fill up quickly.
  • Acclimate to Altitude: Ollantaytambo is located at about 2,792 meters (9,160 feet) above sea level. It’s a good idea to spend a couple of days in Cusco or other high-altitude areas beforehand to acclimate to the altitude.
  • Pack Light: Bring only the essentials, as you’ll be on the move. A small backpack with water, snacks, a camera, sunscreen, and a rain jacket is ideal.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially at high altitudes. Bring a refillable water bottle to keep hydrated.
  • Follow Guide Instructions: Your guide will provide important information and guidelines. Listening to them ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Weather and Climate on the 2-Day Machu Picchu Tour:

  • Machu Picchu has a subtropical highland climate, with warm days and cooler nights.
  • The weather can change quickly, so pack layers and waterproof gear to be ready for both sunshine and rain.

Tips for the 2-Day Machu Picchu Tour:

  • Start Early: Kick off your tour early in the morning to avoid large crowds and have more time to explore the site.
  • Respect the Environment: Keep Machu Picchu pristine by sticking to the designated paths, avoiding litter, and not climbing on the ancient structures.
  • Capture Memories: Bring your camera or smartphone to photograph the stunning landscapes and memorable moments during your visit.

How to Dress for the 2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by Train:

  • Dress comfortably for walking and hiking, with sturdy shoes or boots.
  • Wear layers to adjust to the shifting temperatures, and bring a light jacket or sweater for the cooler parts of the day.

Restrictions for the 2-Day Machu Picchu Visit:

  • Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside Machu Picchu. You may bring a small backpack or waist pack.
  • Food and beverages, other than water, are prohibited inside the archaeological site.

Physical Preparation:

  • While the 2-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Ollantaytambo doesn’t require intense hiking, expect to walk and stand for long periods.
  • Regular physical activity leading up to the tour will help boost your stamina and endurance, particularly if you’re not used to walking long distances.

Where can I check the availability of spaces to Machu Picchu?

You can check the availability of spaces on this official site.

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