About this experience

Our 2 day train tour to Machu Picchu takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. Following the route of the Urubamba River all the way to the cloud forest that surrounds Machu Picchu you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the high Andes throughout the course of the journey. On arrival to Aguas Calientes you check in to your comfortable hotel for the night and get a good night's sleep so you can be up at the crack of dawn to visit Machu Picchu the following day.

At a glance

Duration: 48 hr

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2-Day Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco, Peru

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), Portuguese (written information), English (live guide), English (written information), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information)

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

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

Local guides to help you plan

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

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.

Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu

PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.

What is included

1-night 3-star hotel private bath in Machu Picchu town
Breakfast
Tourist bus transportation Ollantaytambo - Cuzco (outbound)
Tourist bus transportation Cuzco - Ollantaytambo (inbound)
English speaking tour guide in Machu Picchu
Admission tickets to Machu Picchu Citadel
Hotel pick up in Cuzco
Tourist train tickets Machu Picchu downtown - Ollantaytambo (outbound)
Tourist train tickets Ollantantaytambo - Machu Picchu downtown (inbound)

Not included

Meals during the trip
International, internal or domestic flights
Entrance hot spring s $5 per person bring with you swimming suit.

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

If you book different hotel let us know, we suggest to book hotels located at the historical centre, for easy pickups.

Languages and tickets

Portuguese — Guide
Portuguese — Written
English — Guide
English — Written
Spanish — Guide
Spanish — Written
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Machupicchu USA

Accessibility and practical details

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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.

What are the pickup arrangements?

If you book different hotel let us know, we suggest to book hotels located at the historical centre, for easy pickups.

Which guide languages are listed?

Portuguese (live guide), Portuguese (written information), English (live guide), English (written information), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?