Incredible Machu Picchu 2 days

Description of Machu Picchu tour from Cusco 2 days

This Machu Picchu tour from Cusco 2 days will gives you the opportunity to meet the main touristic sites of the Inca’s lost city of “Machu Picchu”, designed for those willing to quick travel and eager to meet this wonder of the world.

During the trip, we shall appreciate a rich and diversified landscape, going through tunnels, enjoying the beautiful nature provided by the road route. Once in Aguas Calientes, you may rest, stroll by the Village, or visit the hot springs at just 10 minutes from the city, to relax or enjoy the medicinal baths. The very next day, we’ll enjoy the dream ride, visit the historic citadel of Machu Picchu, just 30 minutes away from Aguas Calientes by bus. In this day, we’ll enjoy the Machu Picchu guided tour, exploring the most valuable and rich points of this archaeological heritage, surrounded by explendid nature, majestic mountains, characteristic of its tropical vegetation. At the end of the day, we shall return to Cusco, having as a souvenir panoramic photos and pics of an unforgettable experience in this charming place.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Aguas Calientes 04h Trip

This day, on a previously scheduled time, we’ll pick up on your hotel, take you to Ollantaytambo station, where a train we’ll take us to Aguas Calientes. 04 hours later, we’ll arrive to Aguas Calientes station, where our team we’ll be waiting for you with a sign with your name. Then, we’ll take you to your hotel.

You’ll have the whole afternoon free in order to get to know the town of Aguas Calientes and its famous hot springs.

Important Tips

It will be a quiet, chilling day. Relax, so that the next morning we make the most of the visit to Machu Picchu. After 04 hours of travel from Cusco, you can rest the whole afternoon in Aguas Calientes. Did we mentioned the hot springs? It’s quite relaxing. At the end of the afternoon, grab something to eat, take a rest and mostly, enjoy this great day in the Inca Citadel.

Overnight: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Meals: none

Day 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco 02:30h Tour

Early in the morning at the agreed time, your guide will collect you from your hotel to head to the bus station for the 30 minute journey up to Machu Picchu. We will zigzag up 400m of road to arrive at the “Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu” also known as “The lost city of The Incas”.

On arrival at the citadel with your guide, we will queue at the entrance to Machu Picchu and we will begin our tour of this mind-blowing, archaeological site. For 2 and ½ hours, we will visit the principal sites inside the citadel of Machu Picchu. After the guided tour, we return to the town of Aguas Calientes.

You will be able to have lunch in one of the many restaurants (lunch is not included), after which we will board the train on our return journey to Ollantaytambo (Depending on the departure time of the train) and we will return along the same road as we arrived.

In Ollantaytambo, the representative of the train will take you to the bus to head you on the final leg of the journey back to Cusco.

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco
Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

Day 1- Transfer from Hotel –Ollantaytambo Train Station
- Train ticket from Ollantaytambo - Águas Calientes (EXPEDITION or INCARAIL)
- Assistance
Day 2- Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Professional guide in English
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (private)
- Bus ticket from Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo Calientes (EXPEDITION or INCARAIL)
- Ollantaytambo Train Station - Hotel Cusco
- Agency service
Hotels- 01 night in Aguas Calientes with breakfast
- Assistance

What's Not Included

Drinks except those mentioned in the itinerary
Meals except those mentioned in the itinerary
Snacks
Phone calls
Extra spending money
Tips/gratuities
Travel insurance

Optional Services

Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain or Machu Picchu mountain: USD 80.00 per person (must be booked in advance)
Return Train VISTADOME/360° with panoramic views, typical dance show (Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo) - Upgrade service: USD 65,00 per person

What to Take

Passport with at least 6 months validity
Light daypack
Refillable water bottle
Toilet paper
Sunscreen
Repellent
Sunglasses
Clothing for hot and cold weather conditions
Sunhat
Rain gear or poncho
Long-sleeved shirts, (due to there being mosquitos in Machu Picchu)
Walking shoes/boots
Camera
Extra memory stick and additional batteries
Personal medications (for headaches, anti-inflammatory´s etc).
Extra Cash in soles and small denominations if possible

Prices

Economic ★★★

Prices

	Single Room
US$ 467.00 / person
	Double Room
US$ 381.00 / person
	Triple Room
US$ 354.00 / person

Hotels

Aguas Calientes

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Touristy ★★★

Prices

	Single Room
US$ 510.00 / person
	Double Room
US$ 399.00 / person
	Triple Room
US$ 373.00 / person

Hotels

Aguas Calientes

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First ★★★★

Prices

	Single Room
US$ 674.00 / person
	Double Room
US$ 485.00 / person
	Triple Room
US$ 438.00 / person

Hotels

Aguas Calientes

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Premium ★★★★

Prices

	Single Room
US$ 788.00 / person
	Double Room
US$ 581.00 / person
	Triple Room
US$ 512.00 / person

Hotels

Aguas Calientes

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Luxury ★★★★★

Prices

	Single Room
US$ 994.00 / person
	Double Room
US$ 712.00 / person
	Triple Room
US$ 610.00 / person

Hotels

Aguas Clientes

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General Information

If the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions, do I get my money back?

No. Tour cancellations due to bad weather conditions are non-refundable, as these are factors beyond our control.

If my tour is cancelled, is the entrance fee to Machu Picchu refundable?

According to the latest updates from the Direccion desconcentrada de Cultura de Cusco, all entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are for personal use. Therefore, tickets purchased for Machu Picchu are not reprogrammable, nor transferable to another date and/or person, nor are refundable.

For the train trip to Machu Picchu, what do I do with my luggage? do I leave it at the hotel or take it with me?

The company that takes you by train to Machu Picchu does not allow you to take a suitcase of more than 5 kg. This means that most people pack a smaller backpack to spend the day in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, but people have doubts about where the larger luggage will stay during this time, you can leave it in the storage of the hotel in Cusco, at no extra cost.

can I choose the number of seats on the train?

PeruRail and IncaRail, the companies that provide train services in Peru, do not allow you to choose the seats on the trains. The distribution is done automatically by the company’s system.

To travel by train to Machu Micchu, which one do you suggest: EXPEDITION or VISTADOME?

We usually recommend to book the Expedition/Voyager train for the outbound trip and the Vistadome/360° panoramic train for the return trip, mainly because the outbound trip only has earlier departures, so this would mean missing the guided visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex.

Is it obligatory to be vaccinated against Fiebre Amarilla?

Fiebre Amarilla vaccination is not mandatory for visitors to Peru. However, it is an additional precaution, especially since it is a tropical country.

Is travel insurance obligatory?

Travel insurance is not mandatory, but it is extremely important, especially for tourists who decide to travel to Peru.

Electrical plugs and voltage in Peru

The standard voltage in Peru is 230 volts, however, in some hotels there are plugs with 110, in this case, there are transformers that reduce the voltage.

What is the best currency to use in Peru, dollars or nuevo sol, and where to change?

Almost all establishments accept payments in dollars, so this will be the most used currency in the country. The ideal is to have an amount of dollars and a smaller amount of nuevo sol to make purchases at craft fairs, for example.

It is recommended to take dollars with you and exchange them in Peru at reliable exchange houses recommended by the travel agency.

What is the weather like in Peru?

The country’s weather is divided into two main seasons: rainy and dry.

The rainy season runs from December to the end of March and the dry season from April to October. In the region of Cusco and Machu Picchu, there is a lot of variation in temperature, but normally the maximum reaches 20°C and the minimum is close to 0°C.

In the Lima region, on the coast of Peru, temperatures are higher and range from 12°C to 35°C.

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