Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
Morning: Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco and scenic bus ride to Ollantaytambo (approx. 1.5–2 hours). The adventure to Machu Picchu begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. From there, you’ll embark on a scenic journey through the Sacred Valley, traversing Andean landscapes, rivers, and small traditional villages until you reach Ollantaytambo, one of the last inhabited Inca towns.
Midday: Board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes (approx. 1.5–2 hours). In Ollantaytambo, you’ll board the panoramic train that follows the course of the Urubamba River towards Aguas Calientes. During the journey, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of mountains, lush vegetation, and natural canyons, making the trip an unforgettable experience.
Afternoon: Free time for lunch, exploring the town, visiting the hot springs, or Mandor Waterfall (optional). Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you’ll have free time for lunch and to explore the town at your own pace. You can choose to relax in the hot springs and stroll through the streets of Aguas Calientes.
Evening: Check-in and overnight stay at your hotel in Aguas Calientes. You’ll rest up for the following day.
- Overnight
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Day 2: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Early morning: Bus transfer to Machu Picchu (approx. 30 minutes). Day 2 begins early, when you’ll take the bus for an approximately 30-minute ride up to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Entering the citadel in the early hours of the day allows you to enjoy a tranquil and magical atmosphere.
Morning: 2-hour guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel. Accompanied by a certified professional guide, you will take a 2-hour guided tour, exploring the main areas of the sanctuary, where you will learn about the history, architecture, and spiritual significance of this wonder of the world.
Midday: Free time to explore and take photos. After the tour, you will have free time to take photos and explore the site at your own pace.
Afternoon: Bus ride down to Aguas Calientes, return train to Ollantaytambo, and bus transfer to Cusco. Approximate arrival time: 8:00 p.m. Afterward, you will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time for lunch before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, a tourist transport will take you back to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 8:00 p.m.
A tip for your trip: always carry your passport (it is required for entry), dress in layers due to temperature changes, and don’t forget your camera. Machu Picchu is not just visited, it is experienced.
- Guided tour
- 2 hours at Machu Picchu
- Meals included
- Traditional lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Return
- Cusco at approximately 8:00 p.m.
