Machu Picchu Tour 2 Days | Last-Minute Booking

For the past few years, entrance to Machu Picchu has been limited, and tickets often sell out quickly, leaving many travelers without the chance to visit this iconic site. We offer a last-minute option and will gladly guide you through the process.

The Ministry of Culture manages access to Machu Picchu and authorizes the in-person sale of about 1,000 entries in the town of Aguas Calientes, one day before the visit. This means you can purchase your entry in person with an official ID (passport or national ID). Please keep in mind the following conditions:

• Purchases are strictly in person.
• The point of sale is in Aguas Calientes.
• The procedure is done one day before your visit to Machu Picchu.

With the Machu Picchu 2-day tour, we will guide you through this in-person ticket-purchase process, in addition to handling your regular reservations. Below is the itinerary.

INCLUDES:

• Assistance for the in-person purchase of entrance tickets.
• Transfers between Cusco and the Ollantaytambo train station (round trip).
• Train tickets Ollantaytambo — Aguas Calientes (round trip).
• Bus tickets Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu (round trip).
• One night in Aguas Calientes.
• Pre-tour information.
• Guided service (English–Spanish).

NOT INCLUDED:

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

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bring your passport or ID.
• Arrive at the train station at least 30 minutes before departure and present your ticket and ID.
• Carry cash in Peruvian soles and U.S. dollars. Some establishments accept VISA/AMEX/MASTERCARD; there are ATMs in Cusco and Aguas Calientes.
• Wear suitable, non-slip walking shoes; there are many steps at Machu Picchu.
• Pack a small backpack with a camera, sun hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• Bring snacks and water (prices inside the sanctuary are higher).
• Enjoy the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.
• Limit your luggage to 7 kilograms (15 lb); train weight limits apply.
• In high season, lines for the bus to the sanctuary may be longer.

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 transfer you to the train station in Ollantaytambo, offering personalized service throughout the journey. Once in Ollantaytambo, you will board the train that travels through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Along the way, enjoy stunning Andean landscapes, the majestic Vilcanota River, and charming villages, as you transition from the highlands of Ollantaytambo to the cloud forest where Machu Picchu is nestled. It’s a scenic and enjoyable train journey until you arrive in the town of Aguas Calientes.

Upon arrival, our guide will be waiting to assist you with the ticket purchase process for Machu Picchu entry. This process is personal, so be sure to bring your identification documents to complete the registration and purchase. Our guide will support you every step of the way to ensure the process runs smoothly.

After securing your ticket and scheduled entry time, you will coordinate with the guide regarding the logistics for the Machu Picchu tour the next day.

Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

INCLUDES:

• Transfers in tourist transportation.
• Assistance during the whole tour.
• Professional guided tour, English — Spanish.
• Train ticket, Ollantaytambo — Aguas Calientes.
• Hotel in Aguas Calientes.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips.
• Meals not mentioned.
• Other services not mentioned.

DAY 2: Machu Picchu — Cusco

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

Our guide will provide detailed insights into the history and architecture of the citadel. You will be amazed by the impressive Inca constructions and the breathtaking natural surroundings. Machu Picchu is a marvel of engineering, art, and architecture, perfectly integrated with its natural environment. The citadel consists of both agricultural and urban areas, including plazas, temples, pathways, staircases, terraces, and aqueducts. These features are held in place by stone retaining walls, with a hydraulic system made up of canals and aqueducts designed to transport water. Machu Picchu is widely regarded as a masterpiece of agricultural engineering. This Inca city forms part of a larger area known as the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which spans over 35,000 hectares and attracts 1.5 million visitors annually. Its beauty and grandeur fill visitors with energy and awe.

Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, stands out for its exceptional feats in architecture and engineering. Among its many structures, you will find the Intihuatana—a solar clock used for ceremonial and astronomical purposes—along with several other religious and ritual sites.

After the tour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes, where you can relax before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, our driver will meet you at the station and transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.

INCLUDES:

• Transfers in tourist transportation.
• Assistance during the whole tour.
• Professional guided tour, English — Spanish.
• Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 (according to availability).
• Train ticket, Aguas Calientes — Ollantaytambo.
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes — Machu Picchu, round trip.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Tips.
• Meals not mentioned.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bring your passport or identification document.
• Arrive at the train station at least 30 minutes before departure and present your ticket and identification.
• Carry both Peruvian soles and U.S. dollars in cash. While some establishments accept VISA, AMEX, or MASTERCARD, ATMs are available in Cusco and Aguas Calientes.
• Wear suitable non-slip shoes. Machu Picchu has many staircases that require stable footwear.
• Pack a small backpack with essentials such as a camera, sun hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a water bottle.
• Bring snacks and water, as prices inside the sanctuary tend to be higher.
• Take some time to enjoy the thermal baths in Aguas Calientes.
• Limit your luggage to 7 kilograms (15 lbs.) as the train has weight restrictions.
• During the high season, visitor numbers increase, so you may experience longer queues 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..

1. Payment by credit card VISA or MASTERCARD through our system www.cuscoperu.com/payment the system charges an additional 5% (SSL secure system and foreign bank transfer fees).
2. Sending the advance via Western Union coordinating with our sales representative and sending the request to info@cuscoperu.com, then you must send us the MTCN code of your deposit.
3. Payment via deposit to our company's account at BBVA Banco Continental Cuenta Corriente: Account Code. Interbank: (CCI) 011 201 000100028495 18 - CUSCOPERU.COM Tour Operator SRL - SWIFT CODE: BCONPEPL - you must add U$89.00 which is the charge that our bank makes to our account for international transfer and administrative expenses, you should also consult your bank about the additional amount that you will be charged.
4. Payment by credit card VISA - MASTERCARD with the PAYPAL system generating the payment order that we would send you from CuscoPeru.com e-commerce If you accept this option you will have a 7% surcharge.