Machu Picchu 2Day Tour by Train from Cusco with Overnight Stay

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1. Day 1: Cusco – Train Journey – Aguas Calientes Morning / Afternoon Hotel pick-up in Cusco at the scheduled time, followed by a transfer to the train station (Poroy or Ollantaytambo, depending on availability and season). Enjoy a scenic train journey through the Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes). Afternoon Upon arrival, our local staff will assist you and escort you to your hotel for check-in. Free time to explore the town at your own pace. Optional activities: Visit the local artisan market Relax at the hot springs (optional, entrance not included) Enjoy meals at local restaurants In the evening, your guide will contact you or meet you at the hotel to provide a briefing for the Machu Picchu visit the following day. Overnight: 3★ hotel in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo)

   5 h

2. Day 2: Machu Picchu Guided Tour – Return to Cusco In the Morning After breakfast at your hotel, take the shuttle bus up to Machu Picchu, enjoying scenic mountain views along the way. Guided Visit to Machu Picchu Explore the iconic Inca citadel on a 2–3 hour guided tour, depending on the assigned circuit. Your professional guide will explain the history of Machu Picchu, Inca architecture and engineering, and the cultural and spiritual significance of the site. There will be time for photos at the main viewpoints, following official circuit regulations. Free Time (Optional) Depending on your ticket type, you may have free time after the guided tour to enjoy additional views or return to Machu Picchu Pueblo for lunch. Afternoon / Return to Cusco At the scheduled time, board the return train to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. Upon arrival, our transportation will transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco, where the tour concludes.

   11 h

3. Important Notes Train schedules and stations are subject to availability. Entry times and circuits to Machu Picchu are assigned by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture based on availability. We strongly recommend booking at least 3 months in advance to have the best chance of securing Circuit 2. If Circuit 2 is unavailable, Circuit 3 and Circuit 1 are also excellent options and offer fascinating perspectives of Machu Picchu. Immediately after booking, please send us clear photos of your passports, as this is required by the Ministry of Culture of Peru to purchase Machu Picchu entrance tickets. This tour is ideal for travelers who prefer a relaxed pace, allowing for a comfortable, stress-free visit to Machu Picchu with fresh energy.

   1 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 64 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Absolutely breathtaking

  This trip was absolutely amazing. Isao was the best tour guide I have ever had. His knowledge on the site was very extensive and he thought of everything to make our trip enjoyable. We arrived the night before to hike Wayna Picchu and met the rest of my family the next day and he was both our guide and their’s. Definitely recommend this company and guide. Our trip was unforgettable

  sophiecD9132GDJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing experience!

  Amazing experience! The company's communication was incredible, from start to finish. Ask for ISOA, as a guide!

  Thisguy1111July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5We got private access to a picture spot

  The guide did a great job answering our questions and explaining the history of the Macchu Picchu rediscovery and the Incan ways!

  krishnap739January 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Tour guides!

  I loved this experience very much. My tour guide was isao and alfe, they were very nice and patient. One day isao had to step out, so alfe was our guide,when we were going to rainbow mountain, one of the hardest hike I did, he was able to lift up my nine year old cousins up the Mountain. Alfe was very patient and kind with us. Isao was also very good, it was 11 people he had to take care of. He was able to settle on what some people wanted and what other people wanted. He was very patient,kind, and informative. I’m 12 years old and I loves this trip!

  610aadhyapDecember 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5An Unforgettable Tour with an Amazing Guide!

  We had an amazing experience on our tour, thanks to our fantastic guide, Isao. Traveling with a large family, we had many needs, but Isao was incredibly flexible and accommodating. He was always patient and punctual, and everyone truly enjoyed his company. We highly recommend this tour!

  803saanvipDecember 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Birthday trip

  Isao was a amazing tour guy, each minute was valuable, history was explained very well, English and in Spanish. Hope God allow us to come back and will definitely will like Isao.

  370terryaDecember 2025via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Sacred Valley

• Its from-price is 333% above the median of the 165 experiences we list in Sacred Valley.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 165.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Sacred Valley

The Sacred Valley is the Urubamba River valley in the Peruvian Andes, a fertile corridor of Inca terraces, fortress towns and markets near Cusco.

The Sacred Valley follows the Urubamba River, also called the Vilcanota, through the Andes north-west of Cusco. It lies lower than the city, so the air is warmer and the land greener. The Incas farmed the valley intensively, and stone-walled terraces still climb its hillsides. Villages such as Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo lie along the river, with snow peaks above.

Top-ranked sights in Sacred Valley: Inca Trail, Lares Trek.

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