2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by Train from Cusco

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Cusco, Peru

2 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience Machu Picchu, one of the New7Wonders of the World, without the grueling effort of a hike on a 2-day tour from Cusco, designed for travelers with limited time. Ride the train through the Sacred Valley, replete with spectacular mountain scenery, and spend the afternoon exploring Aguas Calientes, the quaint town at the foot of Machu Picchu. The following day, you'll take a 2.5-hour guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site and visit highlights such as the Sun Temple. Hotel pickup in Cusco is included.

small-group tour
Informative, friendly and professional guide

What's Included

Breakfast
Hotel in Machu Picchu (1 night)
Bilingual professional guide.
CONSETTUR buses from ascent to descent.
Round trip train service to Machu Picchu.
Tourist transport Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco.
Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu circuit 1 or 2

Tips and luggage load.
Other extras not mentioned.
Meals

Aguas Calientess

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We also pick up from Airbnb within the historic center of Cusco.

Meeting point

Plaza Regocijo
F2M9+5X2, Cusco 08002, Peru

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

1 Stop

Aguas Calientes

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Each of Luz Hotel or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

1 Stop

Machupicchu

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 32 reviews

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Please confirm how I can lodge a...

Dorothea E, Apr 2017

Please confirm how I can lodge a formal complaint about the tour, service and hotel. I will write a detailed complant if you can give me the details

Unique experience

Celivette_R, Oct 2025

It was a great experience Perfect weather Samuel very professional Deveras is a very special place. The only thing was a misunderstanding of the circuit inform yourself before you buy. Circuit 1 didn't enter the citadel.

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Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Machu Picchu and that Samuel provided you with a professional and memorable experience. It is truly a special place, and we’re glad you had the opportunity to explore it. Thanks to travelers like you, The Responsible People Foundation can continue supporting high Andean communities through health, education, nutrition, and climate initiatives.