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Machu Picchu Tour by Train 2 Days

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Spanish, English
Departure city: Cusco, Peru
Ends in the city: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 12 PER GROUP
Availability: Daily Departures
Trip Styles: Cultural
Max Altitude: 2430 M. / 7972 FT.
Lodging Type: Hotel
Difficulty: Relaxed
Overview

One of the most incredible train trips in the entire world.

Machu Picchu is a tourist destination that thousands of people dream of visiting. It’s considered one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and offers its visitors the architectural and engineering wonders that the Incas built and indescribable energy that renews the spirit. Andean culture, history, and tradition await you in this magical, mystical place.

Many visitors to Peru opt to hike to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, but if you prefer to take a more relaxing trip and journey along one of the most beautiful railways on the planet, then our 2-day Machu Picchu by train tour is for you! Let us plan every detail of this exciting adventure so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the experience.

You can join us on this wonderful two-day tour to Machu Picchu by yourself, as part of a group, or as a couple any day of the week. We carefully plan every last detail for you to have the ultimate experience while visiting the World Wonder.

This package offers you an intense and outstanding experience in Machu Picchu. Make your dreams come true and enjoy this archaeological sanctuary to the fullest in a package that gives you, like no other tour, the greatest amount of time in Machu Picchu. Discover this sacred place wrapped in a veil of mystery and find out why it’s been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1983.

Not only will you be exploring Machu Picchu, but you’ll also be traveling along one of the most beautiful railways in the world and enjoying the gorgeous Andean scenery that passes you by the entire journey.

Do you want to discover the secrets of this ancient Inca citadel? Would you like to enjoy your adventure in pure comfort with plenty of relaxation? Join us on this unforgettable trip and you’ll be extremely happy you did.

Why Take the Machu Picchu by Train 2 Days?

  • Ride the wonderful Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and enjoy panoramic views of the stunning scenery all the way.
  • Visit the hot springs and relax in Aguas Calientes.
  • Enjoy dinner in a top restaurant in the town.
  • Spend the night in a comfortable hotel.
  • Visit Machu Picchu bright and early to beat the crowds.
  • Explore the entire site with your knowledgeable guide and learn all about its fascinating history.
Itinerary

DAY 1Cusco - Poroy Train Station – Aguas Calientes

Visit places
Cusco
Ollantaytambo
Aguas Calientes

Early in the morning at the agreed time, we will pick you up from your hotels and transfer to the Train Station of Poroy. The Train leaves at 8:25 am towards Aguas Calientes, a town close to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The train ride to Machu Picchu is one of the most beautiful journeys that visitors can experience in our country. The trip offers a great natural, so many staggering views of the Andes and a jungle atmosphere after descending to the 2040 meters. After approximately 4 hours, we will have arrived in Aguas Calientes, where our guide will welcome you and take you (on foot, no taxis in this town) to your hotel.

Approx. 1:30 pm you will enjoy delicious lunch in one of the best restaurants in Aguas Calientes; after you will have free time to relax and explore by your own this small town.

Aguas Calientes is a town located in the middle of a deep and green valley crossed by a river, and it has a variety of cafes and restaurants. The Tour In Machu Picchu 2 Days has considered you to try the local natural hot springs in Aguas Calientes. So you can feel very relaxed for your next day when visiting Machu Picchu.

At 7:00 pm, enjoy a delicious dinner at which you receive a briefing with the guide who will be responsible for the tour to Machupicchu’s citadel.

  • Meals: lunch And dinner.
  • Difficulty:Relaxed
  • Accommodation Elevation:2040 m. / 6693 ft.
  • Trip Duration: 4 hours
  • Travel Style: Bus & Train
  • Accommodation:Comfortable Hotel

DAY 2Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo – Cusco

Visit places
Agucas Calientes
Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo
Cusco Hotel

In order to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere in Machu Picchu, it is advisable to go there early in the morning; therefore we will leave at 5:30, after breakfast. Our guide will take you to the local bus station to catch the bus that goes up to the ruins of Machu Picchu. The bus ride to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu lasts around 25 minutes, and it follows a steep winding path, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

Upon your arrival, our guide will show you the most important sectors of this incredible Inca City: the great Intiwatana (solar clock), the Sun Temple, the urban sector, and the agricultural sector.

Machu Picchu was long thought to be legendary. Then in 1911, the explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon its remains. Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces, and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. On the eastern slopes of the Andes, the natural setting encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.

The guided tour in Machu Picchu will last about 2 hours, and afterward, you will have free time to explore the ruins on your own. If you wish, you might climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain, the huge mountain that appears on the background in every classic picture of Machu Picchu. It takes about one hour or so to get to the top, following very steep stairs, though is a little challenging, at the top, you will be rewarded with one of the most impressive views in your lifetime. Later on, we will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch and explore the many craft shops in Aguas Calientes. At Aguas Calientes, if you wish, you can go to relax in the thermal baths. The hot springs are located on the village’s upper section; visitors may ask their local guide to get there. Finally, at around 4:00 pm, we take the train back to Cusco’s city, arriving there after nightfall.

  • Meals: Breakfast.
  • Difficulty:Easy
  • Activity Duration: 2-5 hours exploring
  • Machu Picchu Site Elevation: 2,430 m / 7,972 ft
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain Elevation: 2,720 m / 8,924 ft
  • Machu Picchu Mountain Elevation: 3,000 m / 9,843 ft
Trip Info
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Packing List
Before You Go

High Quality Service & Safety

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced Guide speaks English and Spanish
  • Medical Kit – First Aid Kit
  • Customer Service 24/7

Permits & Entrance Tickets

  • Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu Archaeological Site

Transportation

  • Private transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
  • Day 1: Train Ticket from Ollantaytambo Agucas Calientes
  • Day 2: Bus ticket to Machu Picchu round trip
  • Day 2  (Return): Train Ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
  • Day 2 (Return): Private transport from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals

  • Meals: 1 Breakfasts, 1 Lunches, and 1 Dinners

Accommodation

  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes

What Is Not Included?

  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for our staff
  • Additional costs or delays out of control of the management
  • Original Passport
  • Walking boots
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
  • Warm jacket
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
  • Insect repellant
  • Toiletries and hand sanitiser
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and film with extra batteries
  • Torch with spare batteries
  • Daypack

Information Before leaving for the Machu Picchu Tour by Train

We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as easy as possible. In this section, you will find speedy answers to all those questions you had about Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Has another question that we haven’t answered here? Drop us a line, and we will get back to you asap!

Briefing or informative meeting

All information meetings are held in your hotel at 6:00 p.m., one night before the tour begins. If you cannot attend, you must coordinate another time at the Peru Hike offices. These meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and there you will be given a small duffel bag, in which you’ll put all the belongings you intend to bring on the trek that won’t be in your day pack.

Payment of Trek Balance (in Cusco)

The trek has to be paid for in full by at least 7.30 pm two days before departure. For example, if your tour departs on a Wednesday, then you must come to our office before 7.30 pm on Monday.

It would be much appreciated if you pay the trek balance in cash US dollars or local currency. You can withdraw some money from several ATMs along Avenida Sol (either in US dollars or local Peruvian Soles). You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance by traveler’s checks.

Can I store my luggage at your office?

Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office(you can organize briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.

Any equipment that you are not going to need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (In the unlikely case of theft many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing all the items). Best put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.

Pick up of guests

Peru Hike can pick you up from your hotel, as long as it’s in the Historic Center of Cusco. The pickup time will be coordinated with your guide in the briefing. The pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic. Cusco is a very old city, therefore, it has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs may be located on streets without access to cars or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. We strongly recommend that you book accommodation with good access.

Return to Cusco

Returning from Machu Picchu requires quite a bit of logistics, but don’t worry. Everything is included in your tour!

  • In Machu Picchu you’ll board a bus that will take you for 25 minutes to the small city of Aguas Calientes. The buses are boarded according to your arrival.
  • In Aguas Calientes you’ll board a train to Ollantaytambo or Cusco. Your guide will give you the train tickets where the boarding time will be shown. Make sure you’re on the platform 30 minutes early. The train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo takes 2 hours.
  • Once you arrive at the station, our representative, identified with the Peru Hike clothing, will be waiting to transfer you to Plaza San Francisco, in Cusco. The trip from Ollantaytambo to Plaza San Francisco takes 2 hours.
  • In San Francisco, depending on your hotel’s location, we will take you to a smaller car from our company (Hyundai H1) to transfer you faster to your hotel in Cusco.

Group tours

Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if said modifications can be made.

Strikes and demonstrations

Strikes and demonstrations are usually frequent in Peru and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your excursion as planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date. Under these circumstances, tours may also be cancelled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority and our decisions will be made to protect it.

Lost objects

You’re responsible for your objects during the tour. Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our trucks, tents, or restaurants.

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Tatianne V

Couple Traveller

Machu Picchu is without a doubt one of most beautiful sites I have seen in my entire life. Visiting it during covid times was incredible because there were hardly any people and I felt safe because the guards were strict regarding social distancing and wearing of face masks. I booked the tour with the operator Exploor and would recommend them 100%, very good price/quality ratio. Machu Picchu bucket list: check!

2 August, 2021

Jake W

Family Traveller

Without a doubt, this is one of the most impressive places I’ve been to in my entire life. The energy you feel when at Machu Picchu is hard to put in words. The story of this place is incredible and definitely a must visit (or a “bucket list” place as my son would say).

1 August, 2021
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