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Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train: All-Inclusive, Hotel to Hotel

Take the train to Aguas Calientes, spend a night in a 3-star hotel and enter Machu Picchu at sunrise for a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour. No 3:45 AM pickup.

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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

01

Click Book Now, choose your date on our real-time calendar and book online.

02

Receive a confirmation email with your booking and payment details.

03

We buy your included Machu Picchu and train tickets and book your hotel.

04

Get 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:

1

Circuit 2 · Route 2-A Ruta clásica diseñada Best option

1st choice. Classic Machu Picchu viewpoint and the most complete tour of the citadel.

Map  ·  Video

2

Circuit 2 · Route 2-B Ruta terraza inferior

2nd choice. Also includes the classic viewpoint, with a slightly different route through the citadel.

Map  ·  Video

3

Circuit 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.

Map  ·  Video

4

Circuit 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.

Map  ·  Video

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.

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train

Nine reasons travelers choose this 2-day Machu Picchu tour with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓Sunrise at Machu Picchu
    Enter early in the morning, usually at 6:00 AM, with fewer crowds and soft light.
  • ✓A Night in Aguas Calientes
    A 3-star hotel near the town center, with breakfast included.
  • ✓Scenic Train Ride
    Travel through the Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River.
  • ✓Best Circuit Available
    We always book Circuit 2-A first, with the classic postcard view.
  • ✓Licensed Bilingual Guide
    A 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour, plus free time to explore.
  • ✓Relaxed Pace
    Pickup at 10:00 AM: no pre-dawn start from Cusco.
  • ✓Time for a Mountain Hike
    Add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain after your tour.
  • ✓Hotel-to-Hotel Service
    Pickup and drop-off in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
  • ✓Small Groups
    A maximum of 10 travelers per guided group.
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Travel date
Travelers
Adults USD $310.00/person
Students (Valid student ID required) USD $290.00/person
Children (For visitors aged 8 to 17 years) USD $280.00/person
Total for 1 travelers USD $310.00 280.00

Duration 2 DAYS - 1 NIGHT
Group size 10
Departures Daily Departures Available
Physical level Easy
Trip style Classic
Meals 01 B, 0 L, 0 D
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Take the train to Aguas Calientes, spend a night in a 3-star hotel and enter Machu Picchu at sunrise for a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour. No 3:45 AM pickup.

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

01

Click Book Now, choose your date on our real-time calendar and book online.

02

Receive a confirmation email with your booking and payment details.

03

We buy your included Machu Picchu and train tickets and book your hotel.

04

Get 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:

1

Circuit 2 · Route 2-A Ruta clásica diseñada Best option

1st choice. Classic Machu Picchu viewpoint and the most complete tour of the citadel.

Map  ·  Video

2

Circuit 2 · Route 2-B Ruta terraza inferior

2nd choice. Also includes the classic viewpoint, with a slightly different route through the citadel.

Map  ·  Video

3

Circuit 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.

Map  ·  Video

4

Circuit 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.

Map  ·  Video

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.

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train

Nine reasons travelers choose this 2-day Machu Picchu tour with Machu Picchu Team.

  • ✓Sunrise at Machu Picchu
    Enter early in the morning, usually at 6:00 AM, with fewer crowds and soft light.
  • ✓A Night in Aguas Calientes
    A 3-star hotel near the town center, with breakfast included.
  • ✓Scenic Train Ride
    Travel through the Sacred Valley along the Urubamba River.
  • ✓Best Circuit Available
    We always book Circuit 2-A first, with the classic postcard view.
  • ✓Licensed Bilingual Guide
    A 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour, plus free time to explore.
  • ✓Relaxed Pace
    Pickup at 10:00 AM: no pre-dawn start from Cusco.
  • ✓Time for a Mountain Hike
    Add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain after your tour.
  • ✓Hotel-to-Hotel Service
    Pickup and drop-off in Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
  • ✓Small Groups
    A maximum of 10 travelers per guided group.

Trip itinerary

Cusco → Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes

Your Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train starts with hotel pickup at 10:00 AM in Cusco or the Sacred Valley. We drive about 1 hour 45 minutes to the Ollantaytambo train station.

The train (Expedition or Voyager) leaves at 12:30 or 12:55 PM and follows the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), arriving around 2:00 to 2:30 PM. We take you to your hotel to check in.

The afternoon is free to explore the town, its market or the hot springs. Around 7:00 PM your guide meets you at the hotel to explain the plan for Machu Picchu.

DifficultyEasy
TrainAbout 1.5 hours
Arrival2:00–2:30 PM
Night3-star hotel

Good to know: Lunch and dinner are not included. Aguas Calientes has many restaurants for every budget.

Included Today

  • ✓Hotel pickup and private transport
  • ✓Train to Aguas Calientes
  • ✓Hotel check-in
  • ✓Evening briefing with your guide

Night 1: Hotel in Aguas Calientes

A 3-star hotel (Hotel Andino Machu Picchu or similar), close to the town center and the train station.

Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Ollantaytambo → Cusco

Breakfast is served from 4:30 AM. Around 5:30 AM your guide takes you to the bus station, and a 25-minute ride takes you up to Machu Picchu, usually for the 6:00 AM entry.

Enjoy a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of the citadel, followed by free time. If you booked Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you hike it after the tour.

The bus takes you back to Aguas Calientes for free time and lunch on your own. The train to Ollantaytambo leaves at 2:30 or 2:55 PM, and our private transfer takes you to your hotel in Cusco around 7:00 PM.

DifficultyEasy
EntryUsually 6:00 AM
Guided tour2–2.5 hours
Back in CuscoAbout 7:00 PM

Included Today

  • ✓Breakfast at the hotel
  • ✓Round-trip bus to Machu Picchu
  • ✓Entrance ticket and guided tour
  • ✓Train and private transfer to Cusco

End of the Tour

We drop you off at your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley. You can pick up your stored luggage at our office.

What is included

Hotel Pick-Up and Private Transport

Pickup at 10:00 AM in Cusco or the Sacred Valley, and drop-off back at your hotel on Day 2.

Round-Trip Train Tickets

Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back (Expedition or Voyager).

1 Night in a 3-Star Hotel

Hotel in Aguas Calientes, close to the town center and the train station, with breakfast on Day 2.

Round-Trip Bus to Machu Picchu

Official bus from Aguas Calientes up to Machu Picchu and back down.

Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket

Usually the 6:00 AM entry, on the best circuit available at the time of booking, starting with Circuit 2-A.

Professional Bilingual Guide

A licensed guide for a 2 to 2.5-hour tour of Machu Picchu, plus a briefing at your hotel on Day 1.

Free Luggage Storage

Leave your luggage for free at our office in Cusco, one block from the Plaza de Armas.

Lunch and Dinner

Lunch and dinner on both days are not included. Aguas Calientes has restaurants for every budget.

Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain: $65 USD

Optional mountain ticket, subject to availability. Only one mountain per day.

Vistadome Train Upgrade: from $45 USD

$45 USD one way or $70 USD round trip, subject to availability.

Tips and Personal Expenses

Tips, souvenirs and personal expenses are not included.

Travel Insurance

Not included. We recommend buying it before your trip.

Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour Packing List: What to Bring

For your Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train, pack light: the train allows one daypack and one small bag, up to 8 kg in total. Leave the rest at our office in Cusco for free.

Documents and Essentials
  • ✓Original passport (required for the train and Machu Picchu)
  • ✓Original student ID, if you booked the student price
  • ✓Daypack of up to 25 liters (the limit at Machu Picchu)
  • ✓Cash in soles or US dollars for meals and tips
Clothing and Footwear
  • ✓Closed hiking shoes or sneakers
  • ✓T-shirt, fleece or jacket, and an extra layer
  • ✓Hiking pants (jeans are fine)
  • ✓Beanie for the cold morning and a cap for the sun
  • ✓Rain jacket or poncho
  • ✓Sandals for the hotel and town
  • ✓A change of clothes for Day 2
Personal Care and Extras
  • ✓Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • ✓Sunglasses
  • ✓Light snacks
  • ✓Camera or smartphone

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person
Passenger Category Return by train
Adults $310 USD
Students (Valid student ID required) $290 USD
Children (For visitors aged 8 to 17 years) $280 USD

Optional Add-ons & Upgrades

Extra Services
Service / Add-onPrice per person
Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket $65 USD
Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket $65 USD
Vistadome Train Upgrade (One Way) $45 USD
Vistadome Train Upgrade (Round Trip) $70 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

What’s Included in Your Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train Price?

One price for the Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train: hotel transfers, round-trip train, a night in a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes, breakfast, bus up and down, your entrance ticket and a guided tour of the citadel.

Day 1

Cusco to Aguas Calientes

  • Hotel pickup in Cusco at 10:00 am
  • Private transport to Ollantaytambo train station
  • Expedition or Voyager train to Aguas Calientes, departing at 12:30 or 12:55 pm
  • Check-in at your 3-star hotel and free afternoon to explore the town
  • Briefing with your guide at the hotel at 7:00 pm

Day 2

Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco

  • Breakfast at the hotel and bus up to Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket and a 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour, plus free time to explore
  • Bus down to Aguas Calientes
  • 1 h 45 min train to Ollantaytambo, departing at 2:30 or 2:55 pm
  • Private transport to your hotel in Cusco, arriving around 7:00 pm

Machu Picchu at 6:00 am: after a night in Aguas Calientes, you enter the citadel early in the morning, with fewer crowds and soft morning light.

The classic view first: we always try to book Circuit 2 (route 2-A or 2-B), with the famous postcard view and a visit to the main citadel. Other circuits are assigned only when Circuit 2 is sold out.

Book early: Machu Picchu tickets and trains sell out fast. Book 3 to 4 months ahead for the best circuits. Bring your original passport: you’ll need it to board the train.

Not included: lunch and dinner, so you can choose where to eat in Aguas Calientes.

Vistadome train upgrade: travel with panoramic windows one way or round trip, and enjoy the views of the Sacred Valley.

Andean Community discount: citizens of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia get a reduced rate in every category.

Optional add-ons: you can add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entry, or the Vistadome train upgrade, when you book. Read the details of each add-on in the Recommendations section.

Group Size

Guided tours in small groups of up to 10 travelers.

Book solo, as a couple, with family or friends: you’ll join travelers from around the world for the guided tour.

Student Price

Available to travelers who:

  • are 25 years old or younger, and
  • have a valid, original university student ID.

When you book, send us a clear photo of both sides of your student ID by email or WhatsApp. Bring the original card and your passport on your tour.

Check the full student price requirements →

Daily Departures

We run this tour every day of the year, subject to Machu Picchu ticket and train availability.

Before your tour, you can leave your luggage for free at our office in Cusco.

Cancellation Policy

The $180 USD deposit per person is non-refundable, as we use it to buy your Machu Picchu and train tickets right away.

Tickets cannot be changed or transferred. See the full terms in the Booking Policy section.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train

Booking your Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train takes only a few minutes. Book online from anywhere in the world, or visit our office in Cusco. Since Machu Picchu tickets sell out fast, book early to secure your preferred date and the best circuit available.

Two Ways to Book Your Machu Picchu Tour

Option 1

Book Online

Reserve your Machu Picchu tour 24/7 on our secure booking platform. Pay by bank transfer at no extra cost, or by credit/debit card (3.99% processing fee).

Option 2

Book in Person

Visit our office at Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, in the heart of Cusco. Our team will help you step by step.

Book Your Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour Online in 5 Easy Steps

01

Choose your date and package

Click Book Online and pick your start date on the calendar. Choose your traveler type (adult, student or child). Then pay a $180 USD deposit per person or the full amount, and click Continue.

02

Enter your details

Fill in the details of the person booking and of each traveler. Accept the terms and conditions, sign digitally and click Continue.

03

Add optional extras

Add a Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain ticket (only one mountain per day, subject to availability) or upgrade to the Vistadome train. You can also book your own hotel in Aguas Calientes and get $30 USD off.

04

Add travel insurance (optional)

Choose a travel insurance plan if you wish, or click Continue to skip this step.

05

Pay and confirm

Pay by card, bank transfer or digital wallet and click Confirm Booking. You will receive a payment confirmation by email right away. Our team will then contact you by WhatsApp or email to confirm your tour details and any mountain tickets, and send your final confirmation.

Machu Picchu Tour Booking Policy and Terms & Conditions

We believe in full transparency. Please read our deposit, payment and cancellation policy before booking your Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train, so you can book with complete confidence.

1. Booking Deposit: $180 USD per Person

A deposit of $180 USD per person confirms your booking. We use it right away to buy your Machu Picchu and train tickets. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, no matter how far in advance you cancel.

2. Payment of the Remaining Balance

If you only paid the deposit, the balance must be paid at least 24 hours before the tour starts. Otherwise, your booking may be cancelled without refund. You can pay:

  • At our Cusco office, by card or cash (soles or US dollars)
  • Online, through our booking platform

If the balance is not paid on time, our booking platform may charge it to the card or account used for the deposit.

3. Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain Tickets

Machu Picchu tickets are issued by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture and cannot be refunded, transferred or changed (no date or name changes). This is a government rule, not a Machu Picchu Team policy. The same applies to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets.

We buy all tickets as soon as your booking is confirmed and email them to you, so once purchased they cannot be refunded. If an optional mountain ticket is not available, we refund its full price. You can add only one mountain per day.

4. Cancellation and Date Change Policy

Cancellations must be sent in writing to our official email. The $180 USD deposit per person is non-refundable.

If you paid in full, we refund the balance after deducting the deposit, services already purchased, card fees (3.99%), bank and currency conversion charges.

Date changes depend on ticket, train and guide availability, and require new Machu Picchu and train tickets, and depend on hotel availability: a new $180 USD deposit per person applies, plus any price difference.

5. Train Tickets to and from Machu Picchu

Train tickets follow the policies of PeruRail or Inca Rail. They are non-refundable, and date changes depend on availability and may have an extra cost.

6. Traveler Responsibilities

Please give us your personal details exactly as they appear on your passport. Errors may cause denied entry to Machu Picchu, extra costs or loss of services, without refund.

Send your passport copy and, for students, a valid student ID right after booking. Late documents may mean tickets are no longer available, without refund.

7. Itinerary Changes and Force Majeure

Machu Picchu Team may change, suspend or cancel parts of the itinerary for reasons beyond our control, such as severe weather, strikes, road closures, government restrictions or train disruptions. In these cases a refund or compensation is not guaranteed, but we will always do our best to offer a suitable alternative.

8. Travel Risks

By booking, you accept that travel in the Andes involves risks such as altitude sickness, sudden weather changes and limited access to medical care. Machu Picchu Team is not liable except in cases of proven negligence or willful misconduct.

9. Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, evacuation, cancellation, lost luggage and repatriation. It is best to buy it in your home country before traveling.

10. Traveler Conduct

We expect respectful behavior toward other travelers, our staff, and the natural and cultural heritage of the route. We may remove any participant whose behavior puts the group, staff or environment at risk, without refund.

11. Claims and Complaints

Any complaint must be made during the tour or within 3 calendar days after it ends. After that, the service is considered accepted.

12. Applicable Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Peru. Any dispute will first be resolved through conciliation in Cusco. If no agreement is reached, it will go to the competent courts of Cusco, Peru.

Personalize your Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train with these optional extras. Our team coordinates each one with your itinerary. Mountain tickets and the Vistadome upgrade should be requested when you book, as availability is limited.

Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket · $65 USD
  • Huayna Picchu is the iconic peak behind the citadel, seen in the classic photos of Machu Picchu. It needs a separate ticket, not included in the regular Machu Picchu entrance.
  • We book the time slot that best fits your itinerary, after your guided tour on Day 2. The round-trip hike takes about 2 to 2.5 hours.
  • The trail has steep stone steps, narrow and exposed sections. Not recommended if you are afraid of heights.
  • Guide not included: you hike on your own on a clearly marked trail.
  • Spots are very limited: book it with your tour. If no ticket is available for your date, we refund the full $65 USD.
Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket · $65 USD
  • One of the highest viewpoints in the area, at 3,082 m (10,111 ft), on the opposite side of Huayna Picchu, with panoramic views of the citadel and the Urubamba Valley. Requires a separate ticket.
  • We book a morning time slot whenever possible. The round-trip hike takes about 3 to 3.5 hours.
  • Less steep and exposed than Huayna Picchu, but a long, continuous climb on original Inca steps.
  • Guide not included: you hike on your own on the marked trail.
  • Book it with your tour. If no ticket is available for your date, we refund the full $65 USD.
Vistadome Train Upgrade · from $45 USD
  • Your package already includes a standard round-trip train (Expedition or Voyager). The upgrade costs $45 USD one way or $70 USD round trip.
  • The Vistadome has larger panoramic windows, including on the roof, for wider views of the mountains and valleys.
  • Depending on the operator, it may include music, cultural shows and a light snack or drink.
  • Seats are limited, especially in high season: request it when you book.

FAQs

Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I change or cancel my booking?

The $180 USD deposit per person is non-refundable. If you paid in full, we refund the balance minus the deposit and non-recoverable costs. Date changes depend on availability and need new tickets and a new $180 USD deposit.

2. Can I book my own hotel in Aguas Calientes?

Yes. If you confirm your own hotel in advance, you get a $30 USD discount.

3. Can I start or end the tour in the Sacred Valley?

Yes. We can pick you up and drop you off in Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, Pisac, Calca or other Sacred Valley towns, with advance notice.

4. How much luggage can I take on the train?

About 8 kg: one daypack and one small bag. Larger luggage needs prior authorization and a fee, so we recommend leaving it at our Cusco office for free.

5. What if I renew my passport?

Tell us at least 72 hours before departure and carry both the old and new passports. Your tickets can be shown digitally (QR) or printed.

6. How far in advance should I book?

We recommend 4 months in advance for the best Machu Picchu circuits, and at least 3 months.

7. What transportation do you use?

Licensed tourist vehicles (cars, vans, minivans or buses, depending on group size) with authorized drivers.

Why choose Machupicchu Team

The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour by Train with Machu Picchu Team?

A local team that takes care of your train, hotel, tickets and guide, from hotel to hotel.

01

Direct Local Operator

A Cusco-based company that coordinates every detail, with no middlemen.

02

Transparent Prices

Clear inclusions, upgrades and costs, at competitive rates.

03

Small Guided Groups

Up to 10 travelers, for clearer explanations and a more personal visit.

04

Hotel-to-Hotel Service

Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, with every transfer coordinated.

05

Sacred Valley Flexibility

Start or end in Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, Pisac or Calca.

06

Professional Guides

Licensed bilingual guides with deep knowledge of Inca history.

07

Personal Support

Help at our Cusco office before, during and after your tour, plus free luggage storage.

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28/09/2026
Google

Nous avons passé 5 jours avec Omar pour le Salkantay trek et c’était super ! La qualité des logements, des repas et l’accompagnement lors du trek était parfait ! Petit point négatif sur le dernier hôtel et dernier restaurant à Aguas Calientes très mal notés et certains ont eu des puces de lit, à changer car pas du tout hygiénique.En tout cas merci beaucoup à Omar pour cette aventure, sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur !

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Anton Hoffstadt

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 day Salkantay Trek with Machu Picchu Team. Our guide Amoroso was the best. Super chill guy, very fun to be around and he just made the whole Salkantay experience feel complete. Overall good experience and organisation by Machu Picchu Team, would recommend.

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Lea Jungmann

28/09/2026
Google

We did the 5 days salkantay trek. Our guide Amoroso was the best. He was really patient with us and made this experience unforgettable!! He explained everything really well and made us feel included even if we were always last. The trek was amazing but be prepared for night one to be really really cold. We can only recommend doing this trek with Machu Picchu Team.

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BoardingPass605159

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attentive. Thank you to the kitchen staff as well! Definitely a challenge, but in the end it all worth it!

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Bouhet M

28/09/2026
Tripadvisor

Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifique avec des paysages très variés. Tout est bien rôdé, transport, repas, couchage. On mange très bien et en quantité ! Par contre prévoyez de quoi manger pendant la randonnée ce n’est pas inclus. Pour moi c’est la meilleure façon pour se rendre au Machu Picchu en passant par le col du Salkantay et en montant le dernier jour par les marches du chemin de l’Inca. Un petit bémol sur la transparence du prix annoncé , ce trip se veut all inclusive, en réalité ce n’est pas le cas. Certains frais imprévus viennent s’ajouter tout au long des 5 jours ( frais supplémentaires pour les activités, taxe pour certains passages de pont ou col, Tips un peu forcé ). Ce ne sont pas des gros frais mais au cumulé ça représente aux alentours de 300 soles. Je trouve personnellement que l’organisme ferai mieux d’intégrer ces frais dans le prix de leur expérience car on a vraiment la sensation d’être mis sur le fait accompli. Prévoyez des gourdes filtrantes car les bouteilles d’eau sur place sont vendus à prix d’or !

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