Cusco

2-Day Machu Picchu Small-Group Tour from Cusco

Cusco, Peru

From $429.00

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2 days
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend two days exploring Machu Picchu and the surrounds from Cusco. Journey through the Sacred Valley and take the train to Aguas Calientes, staying overnight there to relax in the hot springs. All transportation from Cusco, guided tour of Machu Picchu, and overnight in a 3-star hotel are included for an easy Machu Picchu adventure.

Guarantee your visit to Peru's popular Machu Picchu attraction
Round-trip bus tickets up to Machu Picchu are provided so you don't have to hike
A small-group tour limited to eight makes for an intimate expirence
Cusco hotel pickup and drop-off are both included for convenience

What's Included

Breakfast
1 Night accommodation at 3* hotel in Aguas Calientes
Round trip train tickets (The Voyager or Expedition) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
Round trip bus tickets for Machupicchu
Hotel Pick up and Drop off
English or Spanish speaking guide
Machupicchu Admission ticket
Transfers Hotel - train station - Hotel
Free Airport pick up (up to request with full flight information)

Lunches and Dinners
Waynapicchu Mountain climb entrance fee US$ 30 (Needs to be requested months in advance)
Maras-Moray and Salt Mines Admission tickets (If you chose this tour option on day 1)
Hot springs entrance fees (You can get the ticket only once in Aguas Calientes)
Vistadome Train upgrade (US$95)
Hotel upgrades to 4 OR 5 star
Gratuity (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

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WE ALSO OFFER FREE PICK UP FROM ANY CUSCO (HOTELS, HOSTELS, AIRBNB)

What To Expect

Start your Machu Picchu journey with pickup from your Cusco hotel at 8:30am followed by a drive to the Ollantaytambo train station. For those for the Maras-Moray and salt mines upgrade, pickup is at 8am.

Step aboard the train for a scenic ride through the Sacred Valley, arriving in Aguas Calientes by 12:30pm. After checking into your 3-star hotel, the afternoon is yours to explore the town or unwind in the hot springs.

On the second day, enjoy breakfast before heading to Machu Picchu by bus. Witness the sunrise, and if prearranged, embark on a Huayna Picchu climb. A guided tour of Machu Picchu follows, exploring key sites like the Main Plaza, Circular Tower, and Sacred Solar Clock.

After free time to savor the scenery, descend to Aguas Calientes for lunch and catch the train back to Ollantaytambo. Then, transfer back to your Cusco hotel to conclude the tour.

Day 1

Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

2 Stops

Sacred Valley of the Incas

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Moray

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight: at a 3-star hotel either Casa Andina, Waman Hotel, Gringo Bill´s Intipunku& suites or Hatun Samay hotels.

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Machu Picchu - Cusco

1 Stop

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Passport name, number, country, age, and gender is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 1 pperson per booking is required

Pre and post-accommodation can be arranged, ask local tour operator after booking
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Amazing Machu Picchu experience!

Jade_J, Apr 2024

Gary and Jimmy were very knowledgable and interesting to listen to when they were talking about the history of Machu Picchu. We loved that they picked us up from our hotel, walking with us to the bus station and ensuring we had the right documents. They were very accommodating because our flights got messed around and they helped as much as they could’ve with that situation! They also take great pictures, so no need to worry if you don’t have someone to take pictures for you!

Fantastic tour. Luis in...

Stuart_W, Oct 2023

Fantastic tour. Luis in particular was an excellent guide and really made the trip informative, adding to our overall experience.

Trip of a lifetime

Sophia_L, Oct 2023

I am generally a worry wart and this tour put even me at ease. Transitions from train to bus, pick-ups and dropoffs were all seamless. Our tour guides Luis and Fabrizio had were wonderful, patient, and very knowledgeable. If they tell you some place is the best place to buy something or try a new food, believe them. We never went wrong with any of their recommendations. It was the trip of a lifetime to see a wonder of the world.

Very professional guides...

Laura_F, Nov 2022

Very professional guides and very well organized. Beautiful hotel as well. They were also very helpful with my baby. Thank you so much

Passionate and knowledgeable tour with Bernardo

Lucy_X, Oct 2022

Fantastic tour with Bernardo who was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. Bernardo was very friendly and accomodating. He went above and beyond, even looking after us after the tour as we were experiencing food poisoning.

Fantastic trip

Len_P, Sep 2022

Every aspect of the tour was presented so well that we had no worries. Buses and trains were coordinated so no waiting. Guides were great and tour groups were small enough that everyone got personal attention. We highly recommend Viator.

Just book!!

MieSofie_S, Mar 2022

The chauffeur was probably the best in south America! Thank you so much for making the trip really pleasant. Michael was the best guide ever! The first day we were the only tourist and Michael costumized our programme to make the best trip for my daugthers, making sure we saw lots of animals and of course Maras and some amazing ruins near the train station. We had the afternoon in Aguascalientes we’re you can get lost i the colourful souvenir market. Machupichu was of course really interesting because of the location in the mountains but Michael topped the experience by adding interesting knowledge and made sure we got good pictures and the best stories. The trip is insanely pricey when travelling on a budget but I’m glad we had such a good experience!

Once in a lifetime experience

NISHIMUNSHI, Dec 2021

The process was made very easy. I wanted upgrades which were accommodated to the Vista Dome Train on PeruRail (HIGHLY recommended) and to have my own hotel room and not share one for an extra charge. Fredi, personally coordinated to come by my hotel the night before my 2-day trip to let me know all the details and to give me the paperwork needed for my trip. Fredi is friendly, professional and thorough. He was always easy to communicate with if I had any questions and made sure I had all the details. Day 1 - I ended up having a sort of private tour. The driver and Gady were WONDERFUL. Gady is very knowledgeable and gives you enough time to yourself to take in all the sights and culture even with the busy schedule that we had. He gets to know how you'd like to travel and does his very best to accommodate that. Ollantaytambo was beautiful, the salt mines and the presentation for the Chinchero women and their craft. We stopped at a local bar, played a game of throw the disk in the frog and he made sure that I knew exactly how to travel and had everything I needed. I highly recommend Gady. Then, was the VistaDome Train to Aguas Calientes. Day 2 - I stayed the night at a cute and beautiful boutique hotel Tierra and the next day met with a bigger group for the Machu Picchu hike. It is a once in a lifetime experience.

First time to Machu Picchu

JEFFREYTHOMAS_G, Sep 2021

Machu Picchu is truly breath-taking, but getting there is no easy task for first-timers. This tour made the entire trip easy and relaxing. The guides and drivers were incredibly nice and accommodating. Communication was great, and the hotel in Aguas Calientes was clean and wonderful. The entire trip we felt we were in extremely good hands. Thank you! Word of caution: Wear bug repellent at all times in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. We were eaten alive by black flies, and the bites and itching last for weeks!

Excellent

Sashidhar_K, Dec 2019

Tour operators delivered what was promised on the Viator listing, and more. Our Machu Pichu guide Sergio was quite knowledgeable and extended the tour well more than 3 hours (instead of the promised 2 hours, which would have been very hurried and not as satisfactory). The weather was not as terrible as it could have been, considering this is in the high Andes, and cooperated just enough to have good Machu Pichu experience.

Easy way to visit lots of sites

270laurenm, Aug 2019

We opted for the 2-day tour with the Maras and Moray add-on and the Waynapicchu add-on. The company took care of arranging all of the transportation and guides for the different places, and it was an easy way to see a lot without booking multiple tours. Our tour guides, Guido for Maras and Moray and Maria for Machupicchu, provided excellent information and offered to take lots of pictures to remember our trip. Most of the time it was just the two of us, and only one additional person at Machupicchu, which made logistics super easy. Our driver, Jordi, also did a great job.

My tour guides had this trip down to...

Nicole_K, Jul 2018

My tour guides had this trip down to a fine science. The tours were wonderful, as I opted to see Moras and Maray before heading to Machu Picchu. Both guides each day gave us a wonderful sense of history and fascinating information and made sure we had no problems with hotels and travel. Machu Picchu was all I hoped it would be!! And in the end, my train was severely delayed on the return but they had a driver waiting for me to take me back to Cusco and he was lovely! I cant say enough good things about the experience! Would highly recommend them to anyone!!!

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Kim R, Jul 2018

I was a single traveler who decided to take this tour to meet my husband who hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. While all of the arrangements were in order, I felt like none of the guides cared if I was there or not. Having travelled quite a bit, I was not afraid the ask questions and seek out my guide, but should not have had to do that. The person greeting me at the train who took me to my accommodation talked on her cell phone the whole time and hardly even greeted me when I identified myself to her. I did not hear from the next day’s guide until after 7pm for a 4:30am meeting time the following morning. It felt like the Machu Picchu guide didn’t care about the small group and certainly didn’t go out of his way to communicate plans or expectations. For the cost of this tour, I was extremely disappointed - it was the low point of my time in Peru.

Awesome Machu Picchu Adventure

Richard_M, Jul 2018

This tour is awesome. Definitely a must do on your bucket list. However, this is a very active tour, lots of steps and hills. Absolutely beautiful scenery. Tour guides were great very informative. I would highly recommend.

Machu Pichu, Break Neck Driving, Broken English & 0 star hotel

David_G, Jul 2018

I chose this company because of good Viator reviews. Perhaps it was once ok, but our experience was less than stellar. The drivers couldn't speak English. On way there, driver was late

This was a great, comprehensive tour...

Lauren S, Feb 2018

This was a great, comprehensive tour of the Salt Mines, Maras-Moray, and Machu Picchu. The guides were very friendly and helpful, the transportation logistics were clear and easy to follow, and it was a great way to do the trip over two days.

The tour agency was very thorough...

Monica C, Nov 2017

The tour agency was very thorough. Their driver and tour guide were very professional. We believe we received excellent service at a good value and we had an excellent tour.

Freddi and all the associates were...

LarryE_C, Oct 2017

Freddi and all the associates were punctual, friendly, and eager to help. Our driver to Oluntantambo train station pointed out local sights and stopped to let us get photos. Would use their services again without hesitation.

What a great experience from before...

careed33, Jul 2017

What a great experience from before the tour began until well after. Freddi, the organizer in Cusco, came to my hotel and explained the entire process including times, places, transportation, accommodations, his mobile number, etc. On the way to the train station there was a protest and the taxi driver could not pass so the driver called Freddi and handed me the phone. Freddi explained everything that he was doing to ensure that I make it to Machu Picchu and all was clear and true. Our tour guide was very flexible and patient with the group and seemed to really like his job a reflection of the company. On the way back from the train to Cusco I lost my purse! After tracking the person who found it in the street Freddi offered to go to the town 90 minutes away, pick up my purse, and shipped it to me in Lima. No question, no complaints, no schooling, he was very focused on doing what needed to be done! in a nutshell FREDDI IS AMAZING and Viator is lucky to have him!!! Being a single traveler I was nervous about possibly missing details and Viator's process made it easy with multiple email notifications the included tips and must-haves. The staff at the Machu Picchu office was very helpful identifying good restaurants and giving clear instructions. Thank you for the memories!

Extremely well arranged tour...

Sunil B, Mar 2017

Extremely well arranged tour, nowhere was i concerned about being picked up by my tour operator. i got picked up at the airport and taken to Ollantaytambo and then onwards to Aguas Caliente and after the trip to Machu Picchu safely delivered to my hotel in Cusco. Everything worked with great precision. Minor issues related to drivers great guys not able to speak English and lack of guide for the drive to Ollantaytambo/ Sacred Valley. The hotel in Agua Caliente was acceptable i.e. clean, functional and quite - being away from the river but I do wonder how it managed to get a 3-star rating. Otherwise strongly recommend it.