Description
Day 1: Cusco - Aguas Calientes
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a short 2-hour drive to the Ollantaytambo train station.
We'll step aboard the train and take another short 1.5-hour journey to Aguas Calientes. We'll enjoy a scenic route with a beautiful Andes mountain range landscape during the train ride. Don't forget to take photos!
As we arrive at our hotel in Aguas Calientes, you can drop off your luggage and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring the surrounding area.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Good morning, Cusco! We'll enjoy breakfast at the hotel and hop on a bus to reach the famed citadel, Machu Picchu. Once at the site, we'll enjoy a 2.5-hour tour that will take us to prominent Incan sites like the Sacred Plaza, the Temple of the Sun, and the Royal Residence.
Then, you'll have 30 minutes of free time to continue exploring the archaeological site at your own pace. You can also take advantage of the time and hike up the nearby Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountains. These spots offer privileged views of the lost Incan city.
Finally, we'll bring you back to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch before catching the train back to Ollantaytambo. From here, we'll bring you back to your hotel in Cusco by bus.
Pickup
Pickup will be between 6 am and 9 am in the hotels in the historic centre of Cusco. If your accommodation is not in the city centre, we'll meet you at the door of the Cathedral, in the Plaza de Armas. The pickup time will be confirmed in the days before the activity.
Accommodation
When booking your reservation, you can choose between two different categories that include breakfast:
- Standard: accommodation at a 2-star hostel like Rock Rivers or similar
- Superior: accommodation at a 3-star hotel like Hotel Hatún Inti Classic or similar
Types of Train
The excursion to Machu Picchu takes place on panoramic trains with huge windows and glass roofs—travelling on these trains is like flying! We offer the option to travel economy class (Expedition or Voyager train) and first class (Vistadome or The 360º train).
Departure Stations & Duration
Trains to and from Cusco can operate from either Poroy station (30 minutes from Cusco) or Ollantaytambo station (1.5 hours from Cusco), depending on availability. During the rainy season (December to March) Poroy station is closed, so we'll go by bus to Ollantaytambo. We'll send you an email once your booking is confirmed indicating the exact pickup time from your hotel and the station from where you'll take the train.
The duration of the transfers will vary depending on the departure station. The journey between Poroy and Aguas Calientes takes about 4 hours, and the journey between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes takes 1.5 hours.
Tickets to Huayna Picchu
Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain is not included in the tour. If you want to visit it on the day of the activity, you can indicate so at the time of booking. In this case, the price will be US$ 65 per person. Remember that you'll have to do the trekking up the mountain on your own.
Ticket to Machu Picchu
Entrance to Machu Picchu mountain is not included in the tour. If you wish to visit it on the day of the activity, you can inform us at the time of booking. In this case, the price will be US$ 65 per person. Remember that you'll have to do the trekking on the mountain on your own.
Important
In the event of the activity being cancelled due to strikes or unfavourable weather conditions, we'll give you an alternative date for the tour. If the tour cannot be rescheduled, please note that you'll be refunded the full cost of the activity.
2-Day Trip
This activity does not include tickets to the archaeological site, which you'll have to purchase yourself. You must take into account the following timetables and routes so that the excursion can be carried out normally, according to our logistics:
Regular Routes
Schedule: 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am and 11 am.
Alternative Routes
Schedule: 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am and 11 am.
Please take special care with the schedules as, if they do not coincide with the above-mentioned times, additional operating costs may be incurred. If the alternative routes are sold out, the local tour operator will give you the remaining options (scenic tours), which carry an additional guide fee of between US$ 70 (for 1 person) and US$ 35 (for 2 people).
