Overview
Visiting Machu Picchu Citadel tops the bucket list of many travelers in South America. 2 Day Tour Machu Picchu is often a popular choice to visit Machu Picchu from the city of Cusco.
On this Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour, you will be accompanied by an English speaking local tour guide who will be sharing some lesser known facts about the lost city of the Incas as we will be visiting different parts of the citadel.
The experience begins with an early morning transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the train station. You will be embarking on a scenic train ride through the highland farmlands and villages to Aguas Calientes train station.
On the second day of the Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour, you will be visiting Machu Picchu on a guided tour and get a detailed insight into the Inca civilization and Spanish conquest. After the tour you will have plenty of free time to immerse in the tranquility and soak in the captivating views of the citadel tucked amidst Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountains.
Please note that, after visiting Machu Picchu, you will have an option of hiking up to the summit of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain.
Just as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, to protect the trail and to maintain its authenticity, local authorities have introduced permits. This allows only 200 hikes to climb to the summit of one of these peaks each day.
If you intend to hike, we highly recommend that you book your spot at least 4-5 months in advance.
As a renowned local tour operator based in Cusco, we operate this epic tour daily from the city of Cusco.
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Day 1
Day 01: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Your epic 2 Day Tour Machu Picchu begins with an early morning transfer from your hotel in Cusco. We will be embarking on a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Ollantaytambo train station.
It takes about two hours to get to Ollantaytambo from Cusco, you can wink a nap in our exclusive transport with seats designed to offer utmost comfort to our guests.
Once in Ollantaytambo, we will be boarding the train to Aguas Calientes. The train traverses along the course of Urubamba river with views of snow capped Andean peaks.
Our representative will meet you as you will reach Aguas Calientes and will transfer you to the hotel. You will have the rest of the day free to yourself. You can saunter through the cobble stoned streets rimmed with shops selling souvenirs.
Optionally, you can also visit the popular hot springs of Aguas Calientes after which the town gets its name.
Later in the evening, the tour guide will be meeting you at your hotel and will brief you on the following day’s itinerary.
Day 2
Day 02: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
This is possibly the most awaited day on your trip to Peru. Early in the morning, we will be taking the 25 minutes bus ride, up the hill to the main entrance of Machu Picchu citadel. The tour guide will meet you here and will assist you in passing the security control.
Your passport along with the Machu Picchu entrance ticket will be verified here by local authorities.
As you enter the citadel, you will witness the golden rays of the rising sun beaming on the walls of Machu Picchu as the blanket of clouds would unveil the beautiful citadel.
We will begin the tour with a brief introduction to the Inca civilization. Then we will visit some of the prime parts of Machu Picchu including the remains of Inca temples and royal quarters, main plaza and more.
After the tour, you will have plenty of time to soak in the panoramic view of Machu Picchu. If you have booked to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, the tour guide will be directing you to the respective trail head.
Once you have had your fill of Machu Picchu, we will be leaving the citadel and taking the 25 minutes bus back to Aguas Calientes. You will have some free time here so you can have lunch.
Later in the evening, we will be taking the train back to Ollantaytambo. Our representative will be meeting you here on arrival and will transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Inclusions
2 Day Tour Machu Picchu Includes:
- Pick up from the airport to the hotel
- Transfer hotel to Ollantaytambo train station
- Round trip train tickets
- 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes (3 star Hotel)
- Round trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Professional Guide in Machu Picchu
- Day 2 return transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco, main square
2 Day Tour Machu Picchu Does Not Include:
- Private English Guide in Machu Picchu $ 60.00 – Highly Recommended
- UP-GRADE Return train to Vistadome – Panoramic ($ 35.00)
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ($ 55.00)
- Extra drinks
- Meals
Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour Packing List:
- Original passport
- Light weight hiking boots
- Rain clothes (if visiting between October and March)
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Long pants
- Insect repellent
- Sunblock and hat
- Sunglasses, plastic bags
- A light individual backpack
- Camera
- Toilet paper
Pricing
2 Day Tour Machu Picchu Group Service Cost:
Adult $ 360.00
Student $ 340.00
If you like to apply for the student price you need to comply with the next requirements Peruvian regulation for students. If you are a student, you need to send us a copy or picture of both side of your STUDENT CARD also a picture or photo of your PASSPORT in order to verify, to get discount.
The student card must be an original student ID gives from the university in PVC material, and it must have the next requirements printed on it: University information, personal student information, student picture, and expiration date valid only for one year, it year must coincide with the year that student visit Machu Picchu, the discount until 25 years old. ISIC cards are not valid for the discount.
2 Day Tour Machu Picchu Private Service Cost:
01 Person $ 590.00
02 Persons $ 540.00 (Per Person)
03 Persons $ 490.00 (Per Person)
04 Persons to more $ 440.00 (Per Person)
Includes:
- Pick up from the airport to the hotel
- Pick up in our transportation from your hotel to Ollantaytambo
- Round trip train tickets
- Day 1 Lunch
- Day 2 Breakfast, Lunch
- 1 Hotel Night in Aguas Calientes (3 Stars)
- Bus tickets up and down to Machu Picchu
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Private Guide in Machu Picchu
Does Not Include:
- Day 1 Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 2 Dinner
- Huayna or Machu Picchu Mountain ($ 55.00)
