Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour

DAY 1: OLLANTAYTAMBO / MACHU PICCHU: At the designated time, you'll board the train to Aguas Calientes from the Ollantaytambo train station to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After a scenic one-and-a-half-hour train journey, we will arrive at Aguas Calientes train station, where our team will be ready to escort you to your hotel. Later, there will be a brief orientation about the tour to Machu Picchu in your hotel for the following day.

Machu Picchu is situated in the province of Urubamba within the Sacred Valley of the Incas and is part of a protected zone under the National System of Protected Areas of the State. The altitude of Machu Picchu is 2,438 meters above sea level, with a warm and humid climate during the day and cooler temperatures at night.

This enchanting location boasts forests with native trees like cedar and over 400 species of orchids, along with other flowers such as begonias. Spectacular wildlife, including the Andean Cock-of-the-rock, Peru's national bird, inhabits this area.

Machu Picchu town is a quaint village where you can stroll around and explore. If you're interested in local handicrafts or textiles, there's a charming market to visit. Additionally, you may choose to visit the hot springs (optional), an ideal spot for relaxation.

Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes is not included.

DAY 2: MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO: This day offers a unique opportunity to explore Machu Picchu at sunrise. You'll board a bus for a 30-minute ascent along a winding road to Machu Picchu, offering stunning views of the Urubamba River and its canyon. Machu Picchu, meaning “Old Mountain,” will captivate you with its terraces, ceremonial sites, steps, and urban areas, radiating energy all around.

This archaeological marvel is divided into two sections. The first area is dedicated to agriculture, featuring expansive terraces and platforms. The second is the urban area where significant religious activities took place. The Inca Empire originated in the Peruvian highlands in the early thirteenth century, reaching its peak with the fall of Inca Atahualpa in 1533.

Constructed in 1450 A.D. during the reign of Inca Pachacutec, the Citadel of Machu Picchu was a vital urban and religious hub for the Incan Empire, the largest civilization of the pre-Columbian era. The inhabitants focused on agriculture, building platforms to cultivate their own food.

Exploring the Inca Trail trek is one of the best ways to experience the lifestyle of the Incan ancestors. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a popular outdoor activity among travelers visiting Cusco.

After a guided tour of two and a half hours, you will have ample time to explore Machu Picchu independently, or if you wish, you can climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains (optional).

Alternatively, you can take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch (optional). The town offers excellent restaurants serving delicious Peruvian cuisine.

At the predetermined time, you'll board the train back to Ollantaytambo, followed by a tourist bus to Cusco, where you will be dropped off at your hotel in the historic center of Cusco.