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Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco

Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco

The Machu Picchu tour from Cusco is the most relaxing and popular choice for all travelers to the Machu Picchu citadel. This tour provides the best experience, including a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley and a railway train journey. During the trip, you'll appreciate beautiful landscapes, including farms, local communities, farm animals, and flowing rivers.

Machu Picchu is considered the most important tourist attraction in Peru. This iconic Inca citadel is located in the subtropical zone of Cusco, surrounded by majestic mountains, including the prominent Huayna Picchu and Mount Machu Picchu. From here, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Vilcanota River winding through the mountains.

Our Machu Picchu 2-day tours from Cusco include a guided exploration of either Circuit 1 or 2. Your guide will lead you through the significant sites, offering insights into the rich history and culture of the ancient Inca civilization. Immerse yourself in the wonders of Machu Picchu during this memorable experience.

Book your Machu Picchu tour from Cusco today and embark on a journey of discovery and exploration in the heart of Peru.

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Tour Overview

Sustainable Tourism: At Inca Trail Machu, we are dedicated to promoting and practicing sustainable tourism, emphasizing eco-friendly practices and supporting local communities.

Service Level: Enjoy a comfortable service with private accommodations.

Tour Operator: Choose Inca Trail Machu for a seamless experience, guided by our representative in Cusco and a professional tour guide at Machu Picchu.

Crew: Inca Trail Machu ensures your journey is well-supported and guided.

Age Requirements: Suitable for ages 2 and above. All travelers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Meals: Indulge in one breakfast and a provided snack bag during your adventure.

Accommodation: Rest in comfort at a hotel in Machu Picchu, with options for double, matrimonial, or single rooms featuring private bathrooms.

Transportation: Enjoy the convenience of private vehicle transportation and a round-trip train journey for a memorable experience.

 

Machu Picchu tours from Cusco

Quick Itinerary

 

Day 01: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes town

  • 09:00 - Transfer from your hotel to Ollantaytambo.
  • 11:15 - Train from Ollantaytambo to Machupicchu Town (Aguas Calientes).
  • 12:55 - Arrival at Aguas Calientes, accommodation in your hotel.
  • 16:00 - Briefing with your tour guide.

Day 02: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

  • 05:30 - Pick up from your hotel then transfer to the bus station.
  • 05:50 - Bus ride to Machu Picchu entrance gate.
  • 06:30 - Arrival at the gateway of Machu Picchu Citadel.
  • 07:00 - Machu Picchu tour (2 hrs approx.).
  • 09:00 - Optional Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain (3 hrs approx.).
  • 12:30 - Bus ride back to Machupicchu Town (Aguas Calientes).
  • 14:30 - Return train to Ollantaytambo.
  • 16:00 - Private transportation to Cusco, drop-off at your hotel. 

Highlights of Machu Picchu from Cusco:

  • A comfortable and swift journey to Machu Picchu.
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the scenic subtropical nature en route to the Inca citadel.
  • Embark on the best Machu Picchu tours from Cusco, guided by experienced and knowledgeable tour guides.
  • Take part in a guided tour of Machu Picchu.
  • Explore and discover Machu Picchu at your own pace.
  • Seize the opportunity to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain.

Day 01: Cusco - Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu Overnight tours starts when our transfer pick you up from your hotel and transfer to railway station (either at Poroy, which is 30 minutes far away from Cusco or at Ollantaytambo which takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Cusco). There you board a train and travel for about 1 hour 45 minutes experiencing spectacular changeable landscapes passing through lush fields and colourful villages placed on the foothill of the Andes. The highlight of the way are wonderful views of mountains and the marvellous Urubamba River that runs through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. In the end, you reach Aguas Calientes, a town just below Machu Picchu, where our Representative welcomes you at the railway station to accompany you to Hotel.

 

You do not tour Machu Picchu on the first day. You just accommodated yourself in a hotel and the rest of the day is free so that you can the visit thermal baths (hot springs) and the lovely surroundings of Aguas Calientes or you can do the extra activities in Machupicchu town such as walking to Mandor Water fall walk tourRock Carving and others.

 

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Day 02: Machu Picchu - Cusco
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Second day of the 2 day Machu Picchu tour, we wake up earlyt and transfered to bus station. There you get on a shuttle bus taking you up to the archaeological complex of Machu Picchu following a zigzag path for about 25 minutes.

 

Once in Machu Picchu, your Tour Guide introduces you the most important attractions of this antique Incan site such as its main square, the Sun Temple, Intiwatana (Sun Clock), the Royal Rooms, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Royal Incas Cemetery. This guided tour takes about 2 and half an hour and then you can climb up Huayna Picchu (or Machu Picchu Mountain) to take some amazing panoramic photos of Machu Picchu. So please do not forget your camera and enjoy the visit of the "One of the New 7 Wonders of the World" !!

 

When you have enjoy the site enough, you take a shuttle bus down to Aguas Calientes where you can have lunch (not included in the package) in one of many lovely restaurants offering traditional Andean as well as international cuisine. Afterwards, you can visit the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes or the Museum of the Site (neither entrance of these is included in the package).

In the afternoon, we take a train back to Ollantaytambo (alternatively to Poroy) where our driver expects us in front of the railway station to transfer us to Cusco. Our driver will drop you off in your hotel or Airbnb. End of the 2 day Machu Picchu tour.

 

Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco

What's included?
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  • The pre-tour briefing (Our guide will visit your hotel a day before the trek for your briefing);
  • Transfer from Cusco to the train station (Tourist transportation);
  • Accommodation: Hotel (01 night);
  • Meals: 01x Breakfast, 01x Snack bag;
  • Entrance fee to Machu Picchu circuit 1 or 2;
  • Professional tour guide;
  • Train around trip to Machu Picchu;
  • A shuttle bus up and down to Machu Picchu;

What is included in the Snack Bag?

Inca Trail Machu will provide the snack bag for your tours of Machu Picchu from Cusco and include the following:

  • Small bottled water (500 ml);
  • A small bottle of Gatorade (a sports drink used for rehydration);
  • Cusco's cereals or Granola (it consist of kiwicha, quinoa, raisins, honey, and grated coconut);
  • Small fruit-juice drink;
  • 1x tangerine;
  • Raisins with peanuts.

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