About this experience

Why rush one of the world’s greatest wonders in a single, exhausting day? Leave the crowded buses and the "day-trip" stress behind.

Imagine winding through the dramatic Urubamba Canyon on the Vistadome train, where floor-to-ceiling windows bring the towering Andean peaks and lush cloud forest directly to your seat. As the sun sets over the Vilcabamba range, you’ll be relaxing in the comfort of a hand-picked 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of the cloud forest, waking up refreshed and ready to enter the Citadel before the massive crowds arrive from Cusco.

With Journey Machu Picchu, you aren’t just booking a tour; you are securing a private, expertly guided pilgrimage to the "Lost City of the Incas."

At a glance

Duration: 48 hr

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Machu Picchu 2 Day Private Tour with Vistadome and Boutique Hotel

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

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

Before you go

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Local guides to help you plan

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What is included

Trains: Round-trip Vistadome (Panoramic) tickets.
Dinner
Breakfast
Hotel: 1 Night in a 4-Star Boutique Hotel (Breakfast included).
Guiding: 100% Private, English-speaking specialist guide for 2 days.
Tickets: Guaranteed pre-booked Machu Picchu Entrance (Circuit 2 as a priority but will continue with 3 depending on availability).

Not included

Airfare (International or Domestic).
Travel Insurance
Tips for guides and drivers

Itinerary and highlights

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

Meeting and pickup information

Your hotel must be located near the city center in Cusco.

Languages and tickets

Mobile Only

Tour operator

Journey Machu Picchu

Accessibility and practical details

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

Your hotel must be located near the city center in Cusco.

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Adult tickets: age 15+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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