02 DAYS - 01 NIGHT

MACHU PICCHU TOUR OVERNIGHT 2D/1N

MACHUPICCHU TOURS

02 DAYS - 01 NIGHT Duration

01 – 17 PARTICIPANTS Group size

SHARED / PRIVATE Tipo de servicio

CAR - BUS - TRAIN Transporte

3762 masl / 12 342 feet Maximum altitude

Lugares a visitar: AGUAS CALIENTES - MACHU PICCHU

Experiencing Machu Picchu at a more relaxed pace can completely change the experience. Our Cusco to Machu Picchu 2-Day / 1-Night Tour allows you to leave the rush behind and enjoy the journey from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, spending one night at the foot of the mountain before visiting the famous Inca citadel.

On the first day, we’ll travel from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and continue by train to Aguas Calientes. Once there, you’ll have time to rest and get ready for the most anticipated moment of the trip. In the evening, our guide will give you a brief informational talk to explain the details of the following day’s visit.

On the second day, the big moment will arrive: Machu Picchu. We’ll explore the citadel with our guide, visit its main sites, and enjoy its impressive surroundings. Afterwards, you’ll have some free time in Aguas Calientes before beginning our return journey to Cusco.

Horario de partida: 10:00 a.m.

Dificultad: EASY

Horario de retorno: 18:30 p.m

2-Day 1-Night Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco: Enjoy the Citadel at Your Own Pace

The 2-Day 1-Night Machu Picchu Tour is an excellent option for travelers who prefer a more relaxed journey and want to spend one night in Aguas Calientes. Instead of fitting the entire experience into a single day, you’ll be able to spread out the journey and arrive at Machu Picchu with more time to enjoy every moment.

During the trip, we’ll travel from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and continue by train to Aguas Calientes. The following day, we’ll make our way up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of its main sites before returning to Cusco.

Highlights of the 2-Day 1-Night Machu Picchu Tour

Journey from Cusco: travel along the route to Ollantaytambo and continue by train to Aguas Calientes.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes: enjoy a stay in the town before visiting Machu Picchu.
Guided visit to Machu Picchu: explore the Inca citadel and its main sites accompanied by our guide.
Time to enjoy Aguas Calientes: after the visit, you’ll have some free time to explore the town and have lunch on your own.
Return to Cusco: complete the experience with the train ride to Ollantaytambo and tourist transportation back to Cusco.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

We’ll begin with pickup from your hotel in Cusco and travel by tourist transportation to Ollantaytambo. From there, we’ll continue by train to Aguas Calientes, where we’ll spend the night. In the afternoon, our guide will visit your hotel to provide you with the instructions and details you need for the Machu Picchu visit the following day.

Day 2: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco

In the morning, we’ll take the bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the citadel and its main sites. Then, we’ll return to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have some free time to explore the town and have lunch. Finally, we’ll board the train to Ollantaytambo and continue by tourist transportation to Cusco.

Why Book with Peru Top Experience?

We want your visit to Machu Picchu to be an experience to enjoy, not a race against the clock. That’s why this tour is organized so you can spend one night in Aguas Calientes and experience the visit to the citadel at a more relaxed pace.

Tourism experience: we organize different experiences and tours in Peru’s main destinations.
Well-organized itinerary: we coordinate the travel services so that every stage of the journey is simple and clear.
Personalized assistance: our team will be available to guide and assist you while organizing your experience.
Guide at Machu Picchu: you’ll have a guide during your visit to help you better understand the history and main sites of the citadel.
More time to enjoy: spending one night in Aguas Calientes allows you to experience the journey at a more relaxed pace without having to fit everything into a single day.

EXPERIENCE IN 2 DAY MACHU PICCHU TOUR

DAY 01: CUSCO – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

09:30 – 09:45 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the bus station in Cusco.
09:55 – 11:55 Travel from Cusco to Ollantaytambo by tourist bus, bimodal service.
12:36 – 14:00 Travel by tourist train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
19:00 – 19:30 Visit our guide to the hotel and informative talk about the next day.
Hotel night in Aguas Calientes

DAY 02: MACHU PICCHU – RETURN TO CUSCO

08:10 – 08:45 Rise by tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machupichu.
09:00 – 11:30 Guided tour of the Inca citadel knowing the main enclosures.
At the end of the tour we return to Aguas Calientes along the same path, we will have time to walk through the town, have lunch on our own and then return to the train station.
14:30 – 16:10 Travel by tourist train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo.
16:30 – 18:30 Travel from Ollantaytambo to Cusco by tourist bus bimodal service. End of our Cusco to machu picchu tour

Tourist transport : Hotel – Bus station
Tourist transport: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco (Bimodal Service)
Tourist train ticket: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (*Expedition/Voyager)
Consettur bus ticket: Rouund trip
Professional tour guide
Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
**01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes

*The train service is according to the availability we have for the date of your trip, we can also offer you an Upgrade, for this you only have to consider the additional information.
**The category of the hotel may vary according to the request, the travel advisor will provide you with the best recommendations.

Special entrance ticket to Huaynapicchu (additional cost USD $80.00 dollars)
Personal expenses and tips
Food not mentioned
Travel insurance

- Machupicchu spaces are limited and permanently subject to availability, please confirm your reservation in advance.
- Depending on the travel season, the entry times will be recommended by the travel advisor, in the case of the drying season the first hours of the day are the best, but about raining season it is better to entry from noon.
ADDITIONAL
- VISTADOME SERVICE: If we are looking for a more complete machu picchu 2 day tour, this is the ideal option. The Vistadome train boasts an exclusive open car to enjoy 200% more the nature around.
  additional price:
  - One way or return: $40.00 dollars per passenger.
  - Round trip: $65.00 dollars per passenger.
- LUNCH SERVICE: We can add this service as well and schedule it for after the tour in Machupicchu. The price is $10.00 dollars per person (Tourist Menu).

Tickets issued by the agency (entrance ticket, buses, trains and others).
Identity document (ID or Passport).
Day pack and personal equipment:
- Hat and sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Light clothing during the day
- Warm clothes for the night.
- Water in canteen
Cash for personal purchases.
Photographic camera
Rain poncho (Recommended for rainy season).

What is the main difference between the 1-day tour and the 2-day tour?

The main thing about services is something very essential and it is time. If you have enough time, the 2-day service will always be the most recommended, for reasons of flexibility and comfort.

How many circuits are there and which is the one that you offer?

Currently, to visit Machupicchu there are 4 types of circuits and the best option for a 2-day machu picchu tour from cusco is the circuit number 1. This one allows you to explore the entire citadel with enough time to take pictures, learn about its history and get an unforgettable experience.

How long does the guided tour in Machupicchu last?

The guided tour lasts an average of 2 hours, however we are one of the few companies that are strategic allies of the Ministry of Culture, so we are allowed to extend the visit time by 30 minutes or even 1 hour according to the number of visitors.

Can I visit Huaynapicchu and Machupicchu in 1 single day?

Yes, it is possible to visit both destinations in 2-day machu picchu tour from cusco, andyou will have enough time to see the citadel and then the mountain. Notice that the entrance schedule to Huaynapicchu is different from the traditional entrance, so it must be purchased in advance.