Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days | Last Minute Reservation

For the past few years, entrance to Machu Picchu has been restricted to a limited number of people. Tickets often sell out, and spaces are not available until two months in advance, leaving many travelers without the opportunity to visit Machu Picchu. However, we have a solution for last-minute bookings and we are happy to explain it to you.

The Ministry of Culture is the entity that manages entrances to Machu Picchu and allows for the sale of approximately 1000 tickets to enter Machu Picchu in the town of Aguas Calientes, in person, one day before the visit. This means that you can acquire the income of the circuits in person and with an official document that identifies you (national ID card or passport). Please note that this process has specific conditions:

1. The purchase of tickets is personal.
2. The point of sale is in the town of Aguas Calientes.
3. The process is done one day before the Machu Picchu tour.

We will guide you through this entire process in addition to the regular reservation, and we will now explain the itinerary to you.

INCLUDES:

• Assistance for ticket purchase.
• Transfers from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo, round trip.
• Train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes, round trip.
• Hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
• Pre-tour information.
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, round trip - group.
• Train tickets Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, return.
• Transfers from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco, round trip.
• Guided service (English - Spanish).

NOT INCLUDED:

• Hotel night in Cusco.
• Meals.
• Huayna Picchu entrance.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bring your passport or identification document.
• Arrive at the train station half an hour before the departure time, and present your ticket and identification document.
• Bring cash in Peruvian soles (PEN) and US dollars. Some establishments accept VISA-AMEX-MASTERCARD cards; however, you will find ATMs in the city of Cusco and Aguas Calientes.
• There will be stairs to climb at Machu Picchu, so wear appropriate walking shoes that are slip-resistant.
• Carry a small backpack with a camera, a sun hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• Bring some snacks and bottled water, as they will be more expensive inside the sanctuary.
• Visit and enjoy the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.
• Regarding your luggage, you can only bring up to 7 kilograms on the train.
• During high season, the number of visitors to Machu Picchu increases, so you may have to wait in line to board the bus to Machu Picchu Sanctuary.

IMPORTANT:

• CuscoPeru.com is not responsible for train delays or any events beyond our control.
• Last-minute bookings are subject to the daily availability set by the Ministry of Culture, and the purchase is personal; we will assist you, but we cannot complete the process on your behalf.
• You must follow the guide's instructions for purchasing tickets in Aguas Calientes until you obtain admission.
• As this is a last-minute transaction, it has the conditions indicated. If you are not sure or want a 100% guarantee, we suggest changing your travel date and booking at least 2 months in advance.

DAY 1: Cusco - Aguas Calientes

To begin our 2-day tour to Machu Picchu, we will pick you up early from your hotel in Cusco and head to the train station in Ollantaytambo, providing personalized service. Once in Ollantaytambo, you will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, you will witness beautiful Andean landscapes, the imposing Vilcanota River, and small surrounding villages as you make your way from the Andean highlands of Ollantaytambo to the cloud forest where Machu Picchu was built. It's a delightful train journey until you reach the town of Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our guide will be waiting to assist you with the entire ticket purchase process for entry to Machu Picchu. This process is strictly personal, so you must bring your documents and complete the registration and purchase process. Our guide will assist you until the process is completed.

Once you have your ticket and assigned time, you can coordinate with the guide the time for the Machu Picchu tour the next day.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

INCLUDES:

• Assistance for ticket purchase.
• Transfers from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo, one way.
• Train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes, one-way.
• Professional guide (English - Spanish).
• One night hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes.

NOT INCLUDED:

• One night hotel accommodation in Cusco.
• Meals.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 2: Machu Picchu - Cusco

After breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer to the bus station to board the bus to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The journey takes about 25 minutes.

Our guide will provide you with information about the history and architecture of the citadel. You will be amazed by the Inca constructions and the surrounding natural beauty. Machu Picchu is a marvel of engineering, art, and architecture in perfect harmony with nature. The citadel has an agricultural and urban area made up of squares, temples, roads, stairways, terraces, aqueducts, among other platforms, which are supported in place by stone retaining walls, with a hydraulic system that includes channels and aqueducts to the transport of water. Machu Picchu is considered a marvel of agricultural engineering. The Inca city is part of a much larger area known as the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which covers an area of over 35,000 hectares and is a major tourist attraction that welcomes 1.5 million visitors each year. It is a wonder of the world that fills you with energy with its beauty and majesty.

Machu Picchu is considered a great feat of architecture and engineering, and it's no wonder why it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Here, you will find the Intihuatana or the solar clock, among many other structures with different ceremonial and religious purposes.

After the tour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes and then board the train to Ollantaytambo, where our driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Pre-tour information.
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu, round trip - group.
• Train tickets Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo, return.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu (according to availability and schedules).
• Transfers from Ollantaytambo train station to Cusco, return.
• Guided service (English - Spanish).

NOT INCLUDED: 

• Hotel night in Cusco. 
• Huayna Picchu entrance.
• Meals. 
• Other services not mentioned.

IMPORTANT:

• CuscoPeru.com is not responsible for train delays or any events beyond our control.
• Last-minute reservations are subject to daily availability by the Ministry of Culture, and the purchase must be made in person. We will assist you, but we cannot complete the process for you.
• You must follow the guide's instructions for ticket purchase in Aguas Calientes until you obtain the entrance ticket.
• As this is a last-minute procedure, it has the specified conditions. If you are not sure or want a 100% guarantee, we suggest changing your travel date and booking at least 2 months in advance.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bring your passport or identification document.
• Arrive half an hour before the train station, prior to the departure time, and present your ticket and identification document.
• Bring cash, Peruvian soles and dollars. Some establishments accept VISA-AMEX-MASTERCARD cards, however, you will find ATMs in the city of Cusco and Aguas Calientes.
• In Machu Picchu, there are stairs to climb, so wear suitable non-slip shoes.
• Carry a small backpack with a camera, a sun hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• Bring some snacks and a water bottle, as prices can be higher inside the sanctuary.
• Visit and enjoy the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.
• Regarding luggage, you can only bring up to 7 kilograms on the train.
• During high season, the number of visitors to Machu Picchu increases, so you may need to queue for the bus to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary.

IMPORTANT:

• TRAINS: Our service includes the EXPEDITION or VOYAGER Train for the round trip; you can upgrade to the VISTADOME Train category for an additional 30 USD per person, only for the return trip.
• We can also offer you the VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN, with an additional 90 USD per person round trip.
• HOTELS: You can choose packages based on the type of Hotel, you can also opt for Hotels that are not listed in our offer, before confirming you must inform us of the hotel you prefer and we will add it to the package.
• PRIVATE: Consult with one of our advisors if you want any of the services in private.

To start your reservation process please send us the following information:

• Name and surname:
• Passport No.:
• Nationality:
• Date of birth:
• Sex:
• Phone:
• It is very important your information about your hotel in the city of Cusco, so we can pick you up there at the beginning of the tour..

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