Machu Picchu Tour 2D/1N – Train from Cusco
Enjoy our Machu Picchu 2-day tour with Train from Cusco
In this Machu Picchu 2-day tour from the city of Cusco, you will have the opportunity to get to know the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town), and spend a day exploring the Lost city of the Incas. Located 6km from the Inca citadel, the town of Aguas Calientes is situated alongside the Vilconota river and was built to facilitate the railway from Cusco. It is now a bustling community of locals and tourists alike, and is the gateway to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Your private tour to Machu Picchu includes a 30 minute car journey to the small town of Poroy, just outside of Cusco, and a round trip train journey through the Sacred Valley to the town of Aguas Calientes. On day 2 you will board the tourist bus up the mountain to Machu Picchu, accompanied by your own personal tour guide and their local knowledge of the region and its history.
Your 3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu will take you on a journey through the history of the Incas & the most important archaeological sites inside the citadel. These include the panoramic viewpoint, temple of the sun, the main plaza, palace of the Inca, temple of the condor and the iconic stepped terraces.
An unforgettable tour packed full of bucket list moments that will surely leave you amazed!
Places to visit :
- Poroy Train Station
- Machu Picchu Tour
- Aguas Calientes town
- Hot springs
- Huayna Picchu Mountain
- Temple of the Sun
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Itinerary
Itinerary 2 days Machu Picchu Tour with Train from Cusco:
DAY 1 – CUSCO – POROY – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN
The Cusco to Machu Picchu 2-day tour begins with pick up from your hotel in Cusco at 6am.
After a 30 minute drive you will arrive at the train station in Poroy ready to board your train to Aguas Calientes. The 3 hour train journey will treat you to breathtaking scenes of snow-capped mountains, Inka farming terraces and of course remarkable Inka ruins. After which you will be greeted at the train station and escorted to your hotel in the town.
With a full afternoon free to explore Machu Picchu town without a guide, you can choose to either relax alongside the Vilconota river accompanied by the sound of the rapids, visit the local hot springs or hike the short trail to the nearby waterfalls.
Your tour guide will meet you in your hotel in the evening to brief you on the schedule for your tour of Machu Picchu the following day.
DAY 2 – AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU TOUR – POROY – CUSCO
After taking breakfast in your hotel, your guide will meet you at reception and escort you the bus station where you will board the tourist bus to Machu Picchu. The scenic route from Aguas Calientes takes you on a 30 minute bus ride up the mountainside to the entrance of the Inca citadel. Once inside, you will be taken on a 3-hour journey through the rich history of Machu Picchu as you make your way through the Inca city with your personal tour guide. Aswell as visiting the famous sites as the central plaza and the stepped terraces, you will have plenty opportunity to take the bucket list photos you came for, atop the panoramic viewpoint of Machu Picchu. Before boarding the bus back down the mountain, your guide will also allow you time to explore the mysteries of the sanctuary alone.
Once you have regrouped with your guide and taken the bus back to Aguas Calientes, there will be time to take lunch in one of Machu Picchu towns’ many restaurants (optional extra), before boarding the train back to Poroy. There you will be greeted by your private transportation who will take you on the 30 minute drive back to your hotel in Cusco. Arrival time in Cusco is approximately 8.30pm.
*There will also be time to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain in this tour after your guided tour of the Inca citadel. However please be aware, this will be an extra cost of $70 USD per person and will involve an extra 2-hours hiking.*
IMPORTANT NOTE
During the rainy season, between January 1 and April 30, all trains departing from Poroy Station or Cusco station, will instead depart from Ollantaytambo Station. To get to Ollantaytambo, visitors must travel by car from Cusco and return by car on the way back. The journey is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes each way.
Included
- Pick up from the hotel in Cusco
- Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu citadel
- Private transport from Cusco to Poroy
- Private transport from Poroy to Cusco
- Round trip train ticket : Poroy – Aguas Calientes – Poroy
- Round trip bus ticket : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- 1 night hotel in Aguas Calientes (inc. breakfast)
Not Included
- Drinking water and snacks
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 1
- Lunch and dinner on day 2
- Optional lunch in Machu Picchu town : $ 27 USD (upon client request).
- Optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain : $ 70 USD (upon client request).
- Optional entrance to thermal baths (S / .10 soles)
Recommendations to bring
- Original passport – expiration date no less than 7 months
- Walking shoes or light shoes or tennis shoes.
- Canteen water bottle as you should drink plenty of fluid on the tour
- Raincoat or long poncho during the rainy season
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long pants
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Wide-brimmed hat – UPV is strong at altitude
- Sunglasses
- Medicine/personal effects (eg. contact lens liquid)
- A light backpack or briefcase
- Camera or phone camera
- Cash/coins – small denominations – soles & dollars
- Face mask and face shield (if preferred)
- Swimming suit for the thermal baths in Aguas calientes (optional)
Packing List
ESSENTIAL ITEMS:
- Original Passport
- VALID STUDENT ID CARD (if booked as a student)
- Immigration card (delivered on the airport upon entering Peru)
- Good quality backpack (medium sized)
- Water storage bottle or canteen: Camelbak bottles are recommended, but all need to be sufficient to hold 1-2 litres
- Comfortable shoes, preferably light with good soles (waterproof goretex for rainy seasons)
FOR YOUR LUGGAGE:
The train has a luggage limit of 7-8 kilograms per person. We therefore recommend bringing only important and necessary items to Aguas Calientes
- 2-3 long sleeve shirts
- 2 trousers
- 3 sets of underwear
- 3 sets of socks
- 1 Fleece
- 1 Raincoat and pants (for rainy seasons)
- 1 Sun hat
- Sandals – In case you want to visit the hot springs in Machu Picchu town
- Small quick-drying towel
- Portable battery charger for your phone and cameras
TOILETRIES:
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturiser
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.
ITEMS TO TAKE INSIDE MACHU PICCHU:
We recommend taking a backpack into the citadel, however please be aware that bags of more than 25 litres will not be allowed. Larger backpacks will need be stored outside the gates of the citadel.
- Water bottle/canteen
- Sun hat
- Rain clothes
- Camera or phone camera
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper & small plastic bag for waste
- Extra cash for souvenirs, drinks, and tips
Additional Information
VISTADOME TRAIN FIRST CLASS OR INCA RAIL 360º TRAIN : For an additional payment of $80 USD per person, you can upgrade your tour to the Vistadome class train or the Inca Rail 360º train for the round-trip journey between Poroy and Aguas Calientes. The upgrade is subject to the availability of trains on the dates you wish to travel.
VISTADOME TRAIN
EXPEDITION TRAIN
HOTEL CATEGORY 4****: For an additional payment of $30 USD per person, you can upgrade your hotel stay in Aguas Calientes and the hotels can be one of the following options.
* Hotel Tierra Viva Machu Picchu.
* Hotel Taypikala Machu Picchu.
PRIVATE SINGLE ROOM:
* Hotel 3***: For an extra payment of $40 USD, you can get 01 private single room in category hotels 3***.
* Hotel 4****: For an extra payment of $60 USD, you can get 01 private single room in category hotels 4****.
DISCOUNTS:
* Peruvian Tourists with their valid DNI, Tourists with a passport from the Andean Community (Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia), get a discount. «Does not apply to the Inca Trail tour»
* Foreign tourists with a student card, under 25 years old, current expiration date of the same year, get a discount.
For more information write to us by email: machupicchuviajesperu@gmail.com or to WhatsApp +51 995050803
- Extra tickets will need to be purchased to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain
- There are limited number of spaces available per day, so we recommend requesting booking the tickets in advance
- Once the mountain tickets are sold out for that day, there are no options available for extra tickets
- The cost to climb the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain is $ 70 USD per person. This will be added to the total cost
- Those hiking Inca Trail that wish to do Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, will also be charged an extra $ 70 USD
- IMPORTANT: Before requesting tickets to the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, check availability by contacting us!
- The hotel reservation is subject to space availability.
- The cost of the tour packages is based on a double or matrimonial room. For an individual room, an additional payment must be made.
- We can also organize a travel itinerary according to your requirements and the places you want to visit. These can be with category 3, * 4 *, and 5 * hotels.
- For more queries and information write to us by email:​machupicchuviajesperu@gmail.com
WHY CHOOSE MACHU PICCHU VIAJES PERU?
- We are a local tour operator based in Cusco with 15 years of experience as a Tour operator 100% Cusquenian Company.
- We have all the Authorizations and licensed by the Peruvian government as proof that we are an official tour operator.
- We have the Best Tour guides (Fluent in English and Spanish): We are so proud of our guides! They are highly professional, licensed and degrees by the Peruvian government and speak fluent English and Spanish. They are very knowledgeable and passionate about Incan heritage and history. Our guides are dedicated to continuous personal and professional development. They do research to ensure that you receive accurately and recognized theories in Incan and Andean cultures.
- Small groups & Personalized and High-quality service (Customized Private Tour), This fact alone sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
- No hidden prices or Surprises/ We Never Pass you onto another operator as most travel agencies do here. We will depart even if you are a group of 02 persons (Departure of tours is 100% guaranteed).
- We never share services with other companies as most travel agencies do here to Minimize cost
- We are a Sustainable and eco-friendly tour company, Machu Picchu Viajes Peru has always believed that we should “give back” to the communities we pass through on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we socially support and employ these communities.
- We are committed to social projects and improving living conditions for the children of Peru.
- Our dream as a locally based company is to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated by local professional staff catering to Personalized and High-quality service.
- We treat our team of porters the best with a HOUSE for them to sleep in and proper equipment, wages, and health insurance for everyone
- Master Chefs The best in the Cusco region
- The food provided on our treks is the best( buffet Style and plenty of food)
- The best Camping Equipment for the Inca Trail and alternative treks (spacious tents 4 season aluminum poles tents, Eating & Cooking tents, Portable table & chairs, comfortable mattresses, and more…)
- Our tourist transports are exclusively for our services, which are completely reliable, comfortable, safe and with all the necessary authorizations.
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Where does the tour start and end?
- All ours tours begins with the pick up to the tourists at the door of their hotels “We pick up to our clients from any hotel located in the city of Cusco”, We recommend to stay close to the historical center of the city of Cusco, it will make it easier to find your hotel.
- All our tours ends at the door of the hotels, it means the tours will finish with transfer to your respective hotel located in Cusco.
How to prevent altitude sickness?
- The altitude sickness or soroche can cause you some discomfort during your visit such as dizziness, fatigue or nausea. Try to avoid alcoholic beverages and fatty foods before the visit.
- To reduce symptoms, try to acclimatize yourself one day before to the altitude of the city of Cusco. We recommend to drink infusions of coca leaf (natural plant used by the Incas) is an excellent option to avoid the actitude sickness.
How is the accommodation?
- For all the tours which include hotels. We offer hotels of 3* and 4* category, it has spacious and comfortable rooms, bathrooms, hot showers and bueffet breakfast. If the tourist like, you can change the accommodation to a better service. You just have to request it via email for an additional cost.
Which season is the best time to visit Cusco and Machu Picchu?
- The dry season months between April to December are the best time to come and visit Cusco. During those days the possibility of rain is very little, so the roads are not swampy and the landscapes can be better to enjoy and takes the best pictures. On the other hand, the months with the most rain are January, February and March.
What are the coldest months in Cusco Peru?
- The coldest season in Cusco are in the months from May to July. During this time the sun is strong in the day, but once it goes down or you spend much time in the shade, it can get very cold. It can go below zero at night, so warm clothes and Jackets are necessary to bring during these months.
How long in advance can I request the tour?
- We recommend to purchase the tours weeks or months in advance, this because the train and Machu Picchu tickets has a limit of spaces, dont wait until the lust minute to book your tour, other ways you will not be able to find spaces.
During the trip to Machu Picchu, where the big luggages will stay?
The train company that operates to Machu Picchu does not allow the traveler to carry a suitcase that weighs more than 7 kilograms. To go up and visit the city of Machu Picchu, it is recommended to carry a light and small backpack for your convenience; the rest of the luggages you can leave them without any problem at the storage of your hotel in Cusco, or you can also leave at our office in Cusco city, we have an storage too.
Very Important in case you want to book the Inca trail to Machu Picchu:
- CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS: If you want to book the Classic Inca Trail 4 days, you must to book early to get your desired date. Depending on the month you prefer to do the hike, you may need to book 6 months or more in advance, the limit of spaces for the inca trail 4 days is 400 people per each day.
- SHORT INCA TRAIL: If you are booking the 1 or 2 day Inca Trail, it is preferred that you also book in advance, however 2 to 4 month in advance would be good, the limit of spaces for the short inca trail is 200 people per each day.
When is the best season to hike the Inca Trail?
- The best time of year to do the inca trail is between May to October, with August and September being the best months of all. The trail is dry and the weather is lovely. During the rainy season between November to April the trail will be wet and can make it more difficult.
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