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Machu Picchu 2-Day Experience by Train with Entrance Tickets

About this experience

Travel by train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and explore the Lost City of the Incas. Spend a night by your own at the Aguas Calientes village located at the foot of Machu Picchu, and enjoy the quietness of the Inca site early morning before heading back to Cusco. Our Machu Picchu 2 days tour in Cusco will take you to discover this amazing place declared as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.

At a glance

  • Duration: 48 hr

Choose your tour option

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Train Expedition to Machu Picchu
Train Expedition
Schedules: Day 1: The train departs at 07:00 pm
Day 2: The tour ends with the arrival in Cusco at 07:30 pm
Train The Voyager to Machu Picchu
Train The Voyager
Schedules: Day 1: The train departs at 04:36 pm
Day 2: The tour ends with the arrival in Cusco at 06:30 pm

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide

Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.

Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar

What is included

  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo Train Station to Cusco Center
  • Bus Up / Down to the entrance of the Machu Picchu
  • Round trip train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains (optional)
  • Transfer to the train station of Ollantaytambo - day 1

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • The meeting point is at the Ollantaytambo Train Station The Train Expedition departs at 07:00 pm The Train The Voyager departs at 04:36 pm

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tangol

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Notice: Due to high demand, train schedules and entrance tickets are subject to availability at the time of confirmation. If the requested options are not available, alternative options may be offered, which may affect the itinerary and the final price.
  • We strongly recommend booking at least 3 months in advance, as Machu Picchu tickets and train availability are extremely limited and sell out quickly.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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