Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu 2 Day Tours from Cusco
Tour Details
Machu Picchu is an Inca archaeological center located 80 km (49.7 miles) from the city of Cusco. Its construction was ordered by Inca Pachacutec in the XV century, after conquering the Vilcabamba region.
Machu Picchu has 3 different zones. The first one is the agricultural zone. This zone contains numerous terraces made of stone. Most terraces were used to grow crops to feed the inhabitants of Machu Picchu. The terraces located in the lower part of Machu Picchu served as the retaining walls of the citadel.
The urban zone is the main area of Machu Picchu. It contains the most emblematic buildings of the citadel, such as the Main Temple, the Temple of the Sun, and the Intihuatana. The urban zone is also divided in two areas: the lower area or “Hurin”, and the higher area or “Hanan”.
The last sector is the quarry zone. It contains rustic buildings which housed the guardians and workers of Machu Picchu. Numerous tools, pieces of pottery, and unfinished stone blocks have been found in this sector.
In this 2-day tour, you will visit Machu Picchu after traversing the Sacred Valley of the Incas. On the first day, you will go to Ollantaytambo town, where you will take a train to Aguas Calientes. On the second day, you will enjoy a guided tour of the incredible Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
Before taking this tour, we highly recommend spending some days in Cusco city. It helps you to avoid suffering from altitude sickness while traveling to Machu Picchu.
Why Inkanto Travel?
We are one of the most trusted tour operators in Cusco, Peru. Our guides are experts in the history of the numerous Inca sites of the region. We also offer tours to Inkilltambo and Quelccaya Glacier.
| Departure & Return Location | Cusco Hotel Transfer |
| Departure Time | 07:00 am |
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Day 1
Cusco Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 7:00 am. Then, we will drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the Ollantaytambo train station. Once there, you will board a train to Aguas Calientes.
There are 3 types of train tickets to Machu Picchu. The Expedition train is the cheapest and most used service. The Vistadome train has panoramic windows that allow you to appreciate the route. The Hiram Bingham train is the most expensive and luxurious.
The train trip from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes takes around 1.5 hours. After leaving the train, our staff will transfer you to your hotel in Aguas Calientes. You will have free time to explore the town on your own. As an optional activity, you can visit the local hot springs.
Day 2
Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
You will wake up early in the morning to have breakfast. Then, we will board a bus to Machu Picchu. After passing the security checkpoints, you will enter the citadel and our full day Machu Picchu tour will begin.
We will explore the main buildings of Machu Picchu. They include the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Three Windows, among others. Our tour guides will explain to you the history of Machu Picchu. You will get a deep understanding of this ancient Inca citadel.
If you have booked a tour to the Huayna Picchu mountain, or the Machu Picchu mountains, our staff will guide you to the respective entrance. Alternatively, you can also visit the Inti Punku, a stone structure that marks the entrance to the citadel.
Afterwards, we will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. You will have free time to have lunch in one of the local restaurants. Lunch is not included in the tour price.
In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, our staff will transfer you to Cusco city. We will be arriving there around 8:00 pm.
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