2-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with Aguas Calientes and Sacred Valley
by Machu Picchu Viajes Peru
Overview
Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca citadel located high in the Andes of Peru. This two-day bus and train tour from Cusco includes a drive through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo train station, followed by a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, guests are escorted to their hotel and have the afternoon free to explore the town, visit the nearby hot springs, or hike to the Mandor waterfalls. The next day starts with breakfast at the hotel, then a short bus ride up the mountain to Machu Picchu. A three-hour guided walking tour covers the main temples and palaces within the citadel, focusing on the history of the Inca civilization. After the tour, there is time for lunch in Aguas Calientes before returning by train to Ollantaytambo. From there, private transport brings guests back to their hotel in Cusco, with the tour concluding in the early evening. This private tour includes all transportation within the Sacred Valley, train tickets, entrance fees, breakfasts, hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes, and the services of an English-speaking guide.
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Itinerary
Aguas Calientes Arrival and Free Afternoon
The tour starts with a 10am hotel pick-up in Cusco. After a 1 hour 30 minute drive through the Sacred Valley, guests reach Ollantaytambo train station to board the 12.30pm train. The train ride lasts 1 hour 45 minutes, passing snow-capped mountains, Inca terraces, and ruins. Upon arrival, the guide escorts guests to their hotel. The afternoon is free to relax by the Vilcanota river, visit local hot springs, or hike a 90-minute round trip to Mandor waterfalls. The guide meets guests at the hotel in the evening to review the next day’s schedule. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
300 min
Machu Picchu Visit and Return to Cusco
After breakfast at the hotel, the guide meets guests at reception and escorts them to the bus station. A 30-minute bus ride ascends the mountain to Machu Picchu’s entrance. A 3-hour guided tour covers the main temples and palaces of the Inca citadel, focusing on its history. After regrouping with the guide, guests take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, with time for lunch at local restaurants. The train returns to Ollantaytambo, where private transport waits for the 2-hour drive to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco is approximately 6.30pm, marking the end of the tour.
420 min
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Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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