Machu Picchu Tour by Train 2 Days: From Cusco
2 Days 1 Night
From
390 USD
per person
Duration
2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
Tour Type
DAILY TOUR
Group Size
2 – 18 PEOPLE
Difficulty level
EASY TO MODERATE
Language
ENGLISH SPANISH
Machu Picchu Tour by Train
This Machu Picchu tour by train from Cusco is an experience that you will never forget, we start the trip at the Poroy station and during the train ride we will be able to observe the sacred valley accompanied by the sacred river «Urubamba» in the afternoon we will arrive at the town of Aguas Calientes ( Machu Picchu Pueblo) and in the afternoon we will have a free walk to enjoy the hot springs and get to know the town, the next day we will visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
We offer the most popular excursion for tourists: the Machu Picchu tour by train. This tour has an affordable price and a flexible schedule to suit your schedule. We also have other options, such as the Machu Picchu day trip. If you’re looking for more alternatives, we recommend checking out our Machu Picchu tours. Ask our operators for more information. Book now!
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Machu Picchu Tour by Train
Itinerary
- 6:00 AM pick up from your hotel and transfer to the train station of Poroy (30 minutes by car).
- Trip by train from Cusco to “Aguas Calientes” (3 hours).
- Pick up from the train station and transfer to the hotel.
- Free day in Aguas Calientes (Optional: Visit to the Mandor waterfalls or hot springs).
- At night, you will have an information meeting with the guide to visit Machu Picchu.
- Spend the night at the selected hotel.
The Cusco Machu Picchu tour by train starts at 6:00 a.m. Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer to the Poroy train station which is just 20 minutes from Cusco, from here, the train ride is about 3 hours approximately to the village of “Aguas Calientes”. During the trip, you will be able to enjoy many peaks, glaciers, lush valleys and Inca agricultural terraces on both sides of the valley. On the other hand, from the km 82 where the Classic Inca Trail begins many Inca ruins can be seen. Gradually, you go deeper into the jungle and “Aguas Calientes town” (2,000 meters above sea level), when you arrive to the town our representative will pick you up and take you to the hotel, then you will have the afternoon off and could organize some activities like visit to the hot springs or visit the falls of Mandor (all this on your own).
We’ll spend the night in the village of “Aguas Calientes”
- AM breakfast at the hotel.
5:30 AM Ascent by bus to Machu Picchu.
6:00 AM Sunrise view of Machu Picchu. - Tour Guide for Machu Picchu Inca citadel (approximately 2 hours).
- Free time in Machu Picchu (Optional climb to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain with extra cost of $ 35 USD).
- At the appropriate time we take the bus down to “Aguas Calientes”.
- In the afternoon, return by train from “Aguas Calientes” to Poroy.
- The tour ends at 08:00 PM with a transfer from the train station to your hotel.
This day finally we visit Machu Picchu, after breakfast, your guide will meet you by you hotel lobby and you go to the bus stop to board the bus, we will drive for about 30 minutes to reach the citadel of Machu Picchu we pass the control where you show your ticket and passport, you will have a private, guided tour, to visit the most important places in Machu Picchu such as the Main Plaza, the Sun Temple, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and cemeteries, the tour will be for more than two hours, After the visit, you will have free time to visit Machu Picchu on your own (optional, climb the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain, this costs an additional $ 35 USD per person). You can also hike to the Sun Gate or the Inka Bridge, for these 02 places there are no additional payments.
At the appropriate time, we will take the bus and descend from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes usual train departure to Ollantaytambo is in the afternoon, followed by car two hours drive to your hotel in Cusco.
Hotel night in Cusco.
Importante Note: Between January 1 and April 30, trains departing from Poroy Station or Cusco will depart from Ollantaytambo Station which is located at (1:30 hr. By car from the city of Cusco). For rainy season reasons.
- Pick-up from the hotel in Cusco.
- Transport from Cusco to Poroy (train station) and back to Cusco.
- Train tickets from Poroy to “Aguas Calientes” and back to Poroy.
- Hotel 01 night in “Aguas Calientes”.
- Bus tickets from “Aguas Calientes” to Machu Picchu and back to “Aguas Calientes”.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Transfer to the hotel in Cusco.
- Food: Lunch and dinner.
- Optional lunch buffet in the village of Machu Picchu $ 27.00 USD (upon customer request).
- Admission to the thermal baths (S/. 10 soles).
- Entrance to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ($ 35 USD optional).
- Bring original passport “With expiration date not less than 7 months”.
- Wear sneakers or light tennis shoes.
- Drink plenty of fluids during your excursions.
- Bring a raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts.
- Wear long pants.
- Bring insect repellent.
- Bring sunscreen, a brimmed hat for sunny days.
- Bring binoculars.
- Bring sunglasses and plastic bags.
- Bring medicine and/or personal items (liquid for contact lenses).
- Bring a backpack or lightweight suitcase.
- Bring a camera or camcorder.
- Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins in soles or dollars.
- Bring a bathing suit for the hot springs (optional).
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking time, as well as stairs.
- Some of the places you will visit are about 3800 meters above sea level, higher than the city of Cusco.
- There will be stops at local artisan souvenir shops so you can browse and shop, if you like.
Prices
The price is per person. Request our seasonal offers and promotions for last minute bookings. If you have questions regarding prices, destinations or the tour, we will be happy to assist you. Write to us at info@culturalperutours.com, you can also contact us at:
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- For groups larger than 4 people, contact us to send you a special price.
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Tour Packages to Machu Picchu 2 Days
PRICE PER PERSON - minimum 2 people
Machu Picchu by train from Cusco prices
Tren Expedition o IncaRail - Group Guided
Hotel 2* Hotel Andean Terra - Encanto Hostal – Andean Terra Hotel Wiracocha Inn – Hotel Seven Mapi, en Aguas Calientes.
Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned.
US$ 389.00
Machu Picchu by train from Cusco prices
Tren Expedition o IncaRail - Group Guided
Hotel 3* Hotel Flower´s House – Hotel Retama Machu Picchu, en Aguas Calientes.
Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned.
US$ 450.00
Machu Picchu by train from Cusco prices
Tren Expedition o IncaRail - Group Guided
Hotel 4* Hotel Taypikala – Hotel Jaya – Hotel Tierra Viva – Hotel Casa Andina, en Aguas Calientes.
Important: According to availability, a hotel of similar category will be assigned.
US$ 575.00
The service in this category is on THE VOYAGER Train - IncaRail or EXPEDITION Train - Peru Rail,If you prefer to add the VISTADOME Train service, the additional fee is US$ 45.00 per person round trip.
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389 USD
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Frequently asked questions about Machu Picchu Tour by Train 2 Days
The Machu Picchu Full Day offers transportation (by bus and train), admission to Machu Picchu, a tour guide, and lunch. One-day tours start in Cusco and last approximately 15 hours. Tourists can book a tour to Machu Picchu online through a travel agency.
Price for a Full Day Machu Picchu: Price for non-Andean Community residents: US$349 per person. Price for Andean Community residents: US$265 per person.
It’s ideal to purchase a 5-day Machu Picchu package, which gives you time to see the main attractions. Two days for Cusco, two days for the Sacred Valley, and one day for Machu Picchu. This is if you plan to take the train, which allows you to get there and visit Machu Picchu in one day. To get to Aguas Calientes via the economical route (hydroelectric), it takes about seven days in total.
The best season to take the Machu Picchu tour is from April to October, with plenty of sun.
1) Machu Picchu Official Circuit Ticket 2
Allows you to visit the site and enjoy the panoramic view. The cost of this ticket is 152 soles (US$45) for adults. Students receive a discount by presenting their student ID, in which case the cost is 77 soles (US$23).
The best Machu Picchu tour depends on your interests and experience.
Circuit 2
This is the classic route and allows you to take a postcard photo of the Guardian’s House.It includes visits to the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Rock, the agricultural sector, among others.
- It is suitable for visitors of all ages.
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