Overview
Tour Destinations : Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu
Daily Outline
Cusco – Ollantaytambo Train Station -Aguas Calientes
Machupicchu Tour - Cusco
Itinerary
Day 1 Cusco – Ollantaytambo Train Station -Aguas Calientes
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the train station. Depending on the season, weather conditions, train schedules, and availability, your train may depart from Poroy, or Ollantaytambo.
The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours ( bus +train ) and travels through the beautiful Sacred Valley. You will enjoy breathtaking views of the Urubamba River winding through remote Andean villages and farmlands. Along the way, the landscape gradually transforms from rugged mountain valleys into lush cloud forest as you approach Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes (2,040 m/ 6,692 ft ), we will accommodate you in a comfortable hotel. After checking in, you will have time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. You can spend the afternoon relaxing in the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes, walk to the Machu Picchu museum, visit the butterfly station or simply exploring this charming town.
Later in the evening, our representative will meet you in your hotel lobby to brief you on the following day’s itinerary.
Day 2 Machupicchu Tour - Cusco
Early in the morning we will pick you up from your hotel and board the first buses up to Machu Picchu (2,430 m / 7,972 ft.). This means we will get to enjoy the complex with fewer crowds. Here you will have a guided tour of all the most important sites of the Machu Picchu Citadel: houses, temples, squares, and terraces, among others. It takes about two hours and half, followed by free time to explore the citadel on your own.
Our first choice is Circuit 2 whenever it is available, as it provides one of the most complete guided experiences at Machu Picchu. If Circuit 2 is sold out for your selected date and time, we will secure the best available alternative, usually Circuit 1 or Circuit 3.
After your visit, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch on your own. Then, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, our transport will take you back to your hotel in Cusco, arriving around 8:00 pm. Depending on train schedule.
Optional: You can hike Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, which takes about 2 hours round trip, but it may vary depending on your pace and fitness level. The tickets need to be purchased well in advance.
What's Included
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
- Transportation Cusco to Ollantaytambo
- English-Spanish speaking tour guide
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes ( Expedition or Voyager)
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo ( Expedition or Voyager)
- Entrance fees to Machu Picchu Circuit 2
- Bus ticket up and down to Machu Picchu ( consettur)
- 1 Night Hotel 3* in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
What's Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not indicated on the itinerary
- Tips,(optional)
Additional Services
- Huayna Picchu Mountain ticket: USD 70.00 per person.
- Machu Picchu Mountain ticket: USD 70.00 per person.
- Upgrade to Vistadome Train (one-way): USD 45.00 per person.
- Upgrade to Vistadome Observatory Train (one-way): USD 65.00 per person.
Price
GROUP TOUR
Minimum 1 Persona requiredPRIVATE TOUR
Minimum 2 people required* For groups of 4+ travelers, please contact us directly to unlock special volume discounts.
$435/pp — This rate applies to every traveler, regardless of age.
Adults
18+ · $0/pp
Students
18-25 · $0/pp
Children
0-17 · $0/pp
If Circuit 2 tickets are sold out for your travel date, we’ll secure the best available alternative: Circuit 3 or Circuit 1. To secure your preferred circuit and times, we highly recommend booking your Machu Picchu trip as early as possible; tickets are limited and sell out quickly.
