Machu Picchu at a Relaxed Pace
Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train: Sunrise at the Inca Citadel
The Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train is the relaxed way to visit Machu Picchu. You travel by train to Aguas Calientes, spend the night in a 3-star hotel and enter the citadel early in the morning, with fewer crowds and soft light.
Pickup is at 10:00 AM, so there is no pre-dawn start from Cusco. Everything is coordinated hotel to hotel, in small groups of up to 10 travelers, with daily departures all year.
Duration2 days / 1 night
Hotel3-star, Aguas Calientes
Guided tour2–2.5 hours
DifficultyEasy
Sunrise Entry
Enter Machu Picchu early in the morning, usually at 6:00 AM, before the crowds.
A Night in Aguas Calientes
A 3-star hotel near the town center, with breakfast included.
Best Circuit Available
We book your ticket on the best circuit available, starting with Circuit 2-A.
Time for a Mountain Hike
Add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain after your guided tour.
Read the full Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train description
On Day 1 we pick you up at 10:00 AM in Cusco or the Sacred Valley and drive to Ollantaytambo for the train to Aguas Calientes. After checking in at your hotel, you have free time to explore the town, and in the evening your guide briefs you for the next day.
On Day 2, after an early breakfast, you take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour and free time. In the afternoon you return by train and private transfer to your hotel in Cusco, arriving around 7:00 PM.
Short on time? See our Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Train.
Availability & Booking
How to Book Your Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour
01Click Book Now, choose your date on our real-time calendar and book online.
02Receive a confirmation email with your booking and payment details.
03We buy your included Machu Picchu and train tickets and book your hotel.
04Get your tickets, hotel details and entry time within 24 hours.
Your Machu Picchu Ticket Is Included
The Machu Picchu entrance ticket is included in the price of the Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train. You don’t need to buy it yourself: our team buys it for you as soon as you book.
We always book the best circuit available at the time of your booking, following a clear order of priority. Our 1st choice is always Circuit 2 · Route 2-A, the best way to visit Machu Picchu. If it is sold out, we book Route 2-B as the 2nd choice, then Circuit 1 as the 3rd choice, and finally Circuit 3 as the 4th choice:
1Circuit 2 · Route 2-A Ruta clásica diseñada Best option
1st choice. Classic Machu Picchu viewpoint and the most complete tour of the citadel.
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2Circuit 2 · Route 2-B Ruta terraza inferior
2nd choice. Also includes the classic viewpoint, with a slightly different route through the citadel.
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3Circuit 1 · Panoramic Route 1-B, 1-C or 1-D
3rd choice, only if Circuit 2 is sold out. Panoramic views from the upper section, without access to the citadel.
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4Circuit 3 · Machupicchu Realeza Route 3-B or 3-D
4th choice, only if Circuits 2 and 1 are sold out. Lower section of Machu Picchu only, without the classic viewpoint.
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Want Circuit 2-A for sure? Book at least 4 months in advance, as the best circuits sell out first. You can check live availability on the official Machu Picchu ticket website, the same platform we use.
No availability, or already have a ticket? We have flexible options for both cases. Ask us on WhatsApp.