Machu Picchu train 3D/2N Tour is the perfect way to explore Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. After all, Machu Picchu deserves to be on the list and deserves to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.
Why not visit this Inka site early and appreciate the sunrise. Get prepared to have an unforgettable journey as you visit Machu Picchu by train. This Machu Picchu train 3D/2N Tour provides you with everything you need to visit one of the most famous Inka sites in the world ‘Machu Picchu’. Enjoy Machu Picchu over 3 days and staying two nights in Aguas Calientes with its roaring river of Urubamba River.
We will pick you up from your hotel/hostel
Drop off will be around the Plaza de Armas
Machu Picchu train 3D/2N Tour departure time does vary depending on the location of your hotel/hostel we aim to pick you up at 9.30 am, the exact time will be confirmed once your Cusco hostel/hotel has been confirmed to us.
A relaxed paced journey visiting Machu Picchu. You have the chance to hike the somewhat 10,000 Inka steps up to Machu Picchu or take the bus ride up (bus charge extra). The hike up the Inka steps to Machu Picchu can be fun as you try to keep count how many steps you’ve done so far, 3000, 5000, 8000 or just 500. Whilst at Machu Picchu you will have plenty of time to explore, learning about the Inka ways.
We start this Machu Picchu Train 3D/2N Tour by picking you up from your hostel around 9.30 a.m where you will be taken to Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley of the Incas by a shared minibus. You will have a little time here to explore whilst you are waiting for your train to take you to Aguas Calientes.
The train leaves at 12.58 pm which takes around 2 hours to reach Aguas Calientes. The train is designed for travellers comfort with 4 seats facing each other. Machu Picchu train is equipped with panoramic windows, air conditioning and Andean music which helps create an Inka atmosphere.
Once you arrive your guide will be waiting to greet you and take you to your hostel for the night. Your guide will also explain the details to you about the Machu Picchu by train tour and prepare you for the next day.
The next morning you will start your trek to Machu Picchu, before leaving the hostel don’t forget to grab your breakfast box.
There are 2 ways to reach Machu Picchu. By bus or by walking.
If you would like to go up to Machupicchu by bus you must buy a bus ticket in Aguas Calientes the night before. The buses start leaving at 5:30 am from Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu. It takes 25 minutes to the main entrance of Machupicchu. Be at the bus station at least 30 minutes before the bus leaving time.
Walking up to Machupicchu takes 1 hour 30 minutes at a regular pace. Leave your hostel at 4:00 am in the morning from Aguas Calientes to the first checkpoint located right at the base of Machu Picchu which opens at 5:00. At this checkpoint, you must show your entrance ticket along with your passport. After the checkpoint, you can start to walk the 1850 Inka steps which take about 1 hour.
Once you arrive at the main entrance of Machu Picchu you will meet your tour guide again who will show you around Machu Picchu. You will also have plenty of time to explore.
After you have explored Machu Picchu, you can head back to walk back to Aguas Calientes to explore the small city at your own leisure.
If you want to do extra hikes then they need to be booked well in advance. Speak with us and we can book this for you!
Once back in Aguas Calientes there are many things for you to do and discover. You could go discover the local markets for handicrafts, soak in the hot springs, visit the butterfly farm, visit the Museo de Sitio Manuel Chavez Ballon or even find a nice spot to relax with a beer or two.
The next day of departure you must be at the train station at least 30 minutes before your train leaves the return train often changes its time slightly, so it is better to be early and safe than sorry.
Then the train will then start its 2-hour journey back to Ollantaytambo where there will be a bus waiting for you.
In Ollantaytambo, once you exit the train station the return bus will call out your name and take you back to Cusco dropping you off near the Plaza de Armas.
I recommend travelling with SK, they have great prices and everything was made easy. I say, anyone doing this tour will be happy for the extra day to explore the area. I loved the hot springs after the hike up to Machu Picchu.
Travelling to Machu Picchu by train makes life so easy. Not much hiking involved and I’m glad for that. Great trip
Catching the train to Machu Picchu is the luxury way, what a fab trip with a tour guide that actually sounds like he knows what he is talking about
This Machu Picchu Train 3D/2N tour was fun. The hostel room was nice and the tour guide was a great guy
Aguas Caliente the town of Machu Picchu is worth stopping for the extra night and after you have hiked Machu Picchu the hot springs were a nice welcome. Take the 3-day tour