2-Day Trip to Machu Picchu without Tickets from Cusco

Everything was super well organized, I didn't have to worry about anything

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Go on an unforgettable journey to one of the Seven Wonders of the World on this 2-day trip to Machu Picchu with a guide and transfers from Cusco to Aguas Calientes!

Details

Duration

2 days.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off transfer
Roundtrip train ticket via the Vistadome/The 360º or Expedition/Voyager
1–night stay with breakfast
Transport by bus from Aguas Calientes to Cuzco
English–speaking guide during tour in Machu Picchu

Not included

Lunch: 25USD per person
Drinks
Admission to Huayna Picchu Mountain: 60USD per person
Admission to Machu Picchu Mountain: 65USD per person
Admission to Machu Picchu archeological site: 152PEN per foreign adults and 64PEN Peruvian adults

When to book

You can book up to 1 day 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.8

Exceptional 225 Travelers·17 reviews

August 5, 2026
Oscar
Barcelona, Spain
Everything was perfectly coordinated. No problems at all. I recommend ticket 3a, which allows you to climb Waynapichu. It would be nice to spend less ...
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October 11, 2026
Samuel Garcia Manzanedo
Barcelona, Spain
Everything was super well organized, I didn't have to worry about anything
Traveling solo
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July 7, 2026
Alessandro Bilella
Switzerland
It was a wonderful experience. Everything was organized down to the smallest detail. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
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October 15, 2026
Guilherme Ribeiro Filho
Rio Branco, Brazil
It was very good, Maria was an excellent guide and everything was well organized.
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March 31, 2025
Carlos
Heidelberg, Germany
The two-day excursion is excellent; it usually gives you time to see the town of Machu Picchu, and then the next day you can visit the monumental site...
Traveling solo
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February 29, 2024
Cindy
Montevideo, Uruguay
It was perfect! The level of the hotel in Aguas Calientes is excellent, the service is very warm. The train was wonderful! The guide: César Revollar a...
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October 9, 2025
Louise
Paris, France
Amazing trip!! 1st day: Train trip to Agua calientes was nice. I recommend vista dome train, view is so beautiful, with a festive atmosphere. Night i...
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January 27, 2024
Laura
Menorca, Spain
An incredible experience, the people from the agency were very attentive, they answered all our questions about the protests, justice for Machu Pichu ...
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May 4, 2025
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
The organization was perfect. The staff were always attentive. A ten. And they told me how to get admission to Machu Picchu in Aguascalientes, always ...
Traveling solo
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March 31, 2025
Joan
Barcelona, Spain
The transfers and train ride were punctual, and the Aguas Calientes hotel was very good. The guide at Machu Picchu was very knowledgeable, providing c...
As a couple
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Go on an unforgettable journey to one of the Seven Wonders of the World on this 2-day trip to Machu Picchu with a guide and transfers from Cusco to Aguas Calientes!

Description

Day 1: Cusco - Aguas Calientes

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a short 2-hour drive to the Ollantaytambo train station.

We'll step aboard the train and take another short 1.5-hour journey to Aguas Calientes. We'll enjoy a scenic route with a beautiful Andes mountain range landscape during the train ride. Don't forget to take photos!

As we arrive at our hotel in Aguas Calientes, you can drop off your luggage and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring the surrounding area.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Good morning, Cusco! We'll enjoy breakfast at the hotel and hop on a bus to reach the famed citadel, Machu Picchu. Once at the site, we'll enjoy a 2.5-hour tour that will take us to prominent Incan sites like the Sacred Plaza, the Temple of the Sun, and the Royal Residence.

Then, you'll have 30 minutes of free time to continue exploring the archaeological site at your own pace. You can also take advantage of the time and hike up the nearby Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountains. These spots offer privileged views of the lost Incan city.

Finally, we'll bring you back to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch before catching the train back to Ollantaytambo. From here, we'll bring you back to your hotel in Cusco by bus.

Pickup

Pickup will be between 6 am and 9 am in the hotels in the historic centre of Cusco. If your accommodation is not in the city centre, we'll meet you at the door of the Cathedral, in the Plaza de Armas. The pickup time will be confirmed in the days before the activity.

Accommodation

When booking your reservation, you can choose between two different categories that include breakfast:

Standard: accommodation at a 2-star hostel like Rock Rivers or similar
Superior: accommodation at a 3-star hotel like Hotel Hatún Inti Classic or similar

Types of Train

The excursion to Machu Picchu takes place on panoramic trains with huge windows and glass roofs—travelling on these trains is like flying! We offer the option to travel economy class (Expedition or Voyager train) and first class (Vistadome or The 360º train).

Departure Stations & Duration

Both outbound and return trains to Cusco can operate from Poroy station (30 minutes from Cusco) or from Ollantaytambo station (1.5 hours from Cusco), depending on availability.

During the rainy season (December to March) the Poroy station is closed, so we'll go by bus to Ollantaytambo.

Once your booking is confirmed, we'll email you to indicate the exact time of pickup at your hotel and the station from where you'll take the train, as well as the timetable, which will be confirmed depending on the Machu Picchu entrance ticket you have.

The duration of the transfers will vary depending on the departure station. The journey between Poroy and Aguas Calientes takes about 4 hours, and the journey between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes takes 1.5 hours.

Tickets to Huayna Picchu

Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain is not included in the tour. If you want to visit it on the day of the activity, you can indicate so at the time of booking. In this case, the price will be 65USD per person. Remember that you'll have to do the trekking up the mountain on your own.

Ticket to Machu Picchu Mountain

Entrance to Machu Picchu mountain is not included in the tour. If you wish to visit it on the day of the activity, you can inform us at the time of booking. In this case, the price will be 65USD per person. Remember that you'll have to do the trekking on the mountain on your own.

Important

In the event of the activity being cancelled due to strikes or unfavourable weather conditions, we'll give you an alternative date for the tour. If the tour cannot be rescheduled, please note that you'll be refunded the full cost of the activity.

2-Day Trip

This activity does not include tickets to the archaeological site, which you'll have to purchase yourself. You must take into account the following timetables and routes so that the excursion can be carried out normally, according to our logistics:

Regular Routes

Schedule: 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am and 11 am.

Alternative Routes

Alternative route 3-B

Schedule: 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am and 11 am.

Please take special care with the schedules as, if they do not coincide with the above-mentioned times, additional operating costs may be incurred. If the alternative routes are sold out, the local tour operator will give you the remaining options (scenic tours), which carry an additional guide fee of between 70USD (for 1 person) and 35USD (for 2 people).

9.8

Exceptional 225 Travelers·17 reviews

August 5, 2026
Oscar
Barcelona, Spain
Everything was perfectly coordinated. No problems at all. I recommend ticket 3a, which allows you to climb Waynapichu. It would be nice to spend less ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 11, 2026
Samuel Garcia Manzanedo
Barcelona, Spain
Everything was super well organized, I didn't have to worry about anything
Traveling solo
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July 7, 2026
Alessandro Bilella
Switzerland
It was a wonderful experience. Everything was organized down to the smallest detail. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 15, 2026
Guilherme Ribeiro Filho
Rio Branco, Brazil
It was very good, Maria was an excellent guide and everything was well organized.
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 31, 2025
Carlos
Heidelberg, Germany
The two-day excursion is excellent; it usually gives you time to see the town of Machu Picchu, and then the next day you can visit the monumental site...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
February 29, 2024
Cindy
Montevideo, Uruguay
It was perfect! The level of the hotel in Aguas Calientes is excellent, the service is very warm. The train was wonderful! The guide: César Revollar a...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 9, 2025
Louise
Paris, France
Amazing trip!! 1st day: Train trip to Agua calientes was nice. I recommend vista dome train, view is so beautiful, with a festive atmosphere. Night i...
As a couple
Is this useful?
January 27, 2024
Laura
Menorca, Spain
An incredible experience, the people from the agency were very attentive, they answered all our questions about the protests, justice for Machu Pichu ...
Is this useful?
May 4, 2025
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
The organization was perfect. The staff were always attentive. A ten. And they told me how to get admission to Machu Picchu in Aguascalientes, always ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
March 31, 2025
Joan
Barcelona, Spain
The transfers and train ride were punctual, and the Aguas Calientes hotel was very good. The guide at Machu Picchu was very knowledgeable, providing c...
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Go on an unforgettable journey to one of the Seven Wonders of the World on this 2-day trip to Machu Picchu with a guide and transfers from Cusco to Aguas Calientes!

Description

Day 1: Cusco - Aguas Calientes

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a short 2-hour drive to the Ollantaytambo train station.

As we arrive at our hotel in Aguas Calientes, you can drop off your luggage and enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring the surrounding area.

Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Finally, we'll bring you back to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch before catching the train back to Ollantaytambo. From here, we'll bring you back to your hotel in Cusco by bus.

Pickup

Accommodation

When booking your reservation, you can choose between two different categories that include breakfast:

Standard: accommodation at a 2-star hostel like Rock Rivers or similar
Superior: accommodation at a 3-star hotel like Hotel Hatún Inti Classic or similar

Types of Train

Departure Stations & Duration

Both outbound and return trains to Cusco can operate from Poroy station (30 minutes from Cusco) or from Ollantaytambo station (1.5 hours from Cusco), depending on availability.

During the rainy season (December to March) the Poroy station is closed, so we'll go by bus to Ollantaytambo.

2-Day Trip to Machu Picchu without Tickets