Machu Picchu by Train 2 Days

Machu Picchu by Train 2D/1N

Machu Picchu by Train 2 Days - 1 Night

  • Location: Cusco.
  • Duration: 2 Days - 1 Night. 
  • Group: 2 people minimum.
  • Difficulty: Easy.
  • Tour type: Cultural.
  • Book: Peru with confidence and enjoy life in the land of the Incas.

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu aboard the exclusive trains enjoying the beautiful scenery through the mountains and following the Urubamba River. Spend 1 night in Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu at sunrise.

 

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Why book with Machu Picchu Trekking?
  • Your Are Our Priority: you invest your valuable time, your hard-hearned money, and much more. in return, Machupicchu Trekking rewards you with precious memories, cross-cultural sharing, an expanded Inca world vision and much more.
  • Enjoy Peace Of Mind With The Experts: we bring 8 years of expertise to the fore, and when you choose Machupicchu Trekking, you can rest assured knowing that you are traveling with the leader in treks to Machu Picchu.
  • Experienced Guides: All of our guides have a minimum of 3 years of guiding experience. They are professional, each is well-versed in local history and culture, and all have a deep love and respect for mother nature and her mountains. Most importantly they are caring people who put your safety, comfort and needs above all.
  • Personal Safety:  All of our guides are certified in high mountain first aid training. They always carry a first aid kit on our treks (including pills for altitude sickness, diarrhea, vomiting, cuts, and cream for muscle aches). They also carry extra oxygen in cases of emergency. 

  • We Provide: an oxygen tank & a first aid kit.

  • Satellite Phones: Our top priority will always be the safety of our clients and our team. While all our guides are prepared and trained to deal with most issues clients have on the mountain. Being a phone call away from any doctor, hospital, or friend helps everyone feel assured that they are safe.

  • Food During The Tour: The chefs of the restaurants where we will have lunch are devoutly trained and use fresh products to provide the best Peruvian food. We have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

  • Door to Door Service: We pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or Airbnb, ensuring you are never stranded before or after your hike.
  • Punctual payment: our staff such as guides, porters, muleteers, drivers and cooks receive their salary as soon as they finish their work, our staff are obviously well cared for with Machupicchu Trekking.
  • Direct Operators: We are a 100% locally owned tour company and a licensed direct operator of the Inca Trail. Our office is two blocks from Cusco's Central Plaza.
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YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Cusco – Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 6:50 in the morning and transfer you to the San Pedro train station in Cusco so you will board the train to Aguas Calientes. The train ride to Aguas Calientes takes approximately 4.5 hours, traveling from the heights of Cusco to the cloud forest where Machu Picchu is located.

During the excursion, you will have the opportunity to admire the impressive panoramas of the city of Cusco, Anta plateau, the Salkantay snowy, the snowy mountains that are along the sacred valley and the Urubamba River as you make your way to Aguas Calientes (also called Machu Picchu Pueblo). After arriving in Aguas Calientes around 12:20 pm, you will check into your hotel and have the afternoon at leisure in the city.

In Aguas Calientes you will have the opportunity to stroll the town or go to the hot springs. As well as this, your tour guide will be able to lead you on further walks to the butterfly station or Machupicchu Museum.

  • Train  tickets: Vistadome Panoramic Train
  • Meals : Lunch.
  • Hotel : Intipunku or Similar

Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide to board the first bus to Machu Picchu and enter the citadel. your professional guide will take you on a 3-4 hour tour and show you the best parts of this legendary lost city surrounded by beautiful mountains.

You will have some free time after the tour to walk towards Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain (optional, not included). You will then take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to have lunch, stroll the city and shop. In the late afternoon, take Expedition train one way for 1.5 hours to Ollantaytambo, and then a private van to Cusco. Between 7:30 and 8:30 pm, you must be back at your hotel in Cusco.

  • Entrance: Ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Meals : Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Bus ticket: roud trip bus tciket to Machu Picchu
  • Train  tickets : Return train ticket and Transportation.
  • Tour  Guide : Professional guide

It Includes:

  • English speaking professional tour guide
  • Pick up and drop off to and from your hotel.
  • All Transportation Included from hotel to hotel
  • One-Way Vistadome Scenic Train
  • Expedition train one way
  • Hotel in Aguas Calientes (3 stars)
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Bus tickets to Machu Picchu (round trip)
  • Guided tour in Machu Picchu
  • All taxes and management fees included

Not included

  • Wayna Picchu Mountain – $65 USD per person (Request when reserving your Trek)
  • Machu Picchu Mountain – $65 USD per person (Request when reserving your Trek)
  • Additional night in Aguas Calientes – From $60 USD (depending on availability)
  • Tips – for the cook and guide (Machupicchu trekking Peru’s staff receive fair wages immediately after they end their trip. However tips are greatly appreciated by them)
  • Wayna Picchu and Machupicchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which does not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.
  • Travel Insurance - you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip.

What to bring:

  • Original passport (photocopies are not accepted)
  • Student card, if you have booked as a student.
  • Rain gear, ponchos, jackets, two sets of clothes
  • Warm clothes, T-shirts, Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat, Sun cream, Insect repellent
  • Toiletries, Personal Medications
  • Extra money for souvenirs

Small comfortable backpack for Machu Picchu
 

IMPORTANT 

Please read carefully the following information as it will help you answer all of your questions about our services.

ARRIVAL TO CUSCO

You will be welcomed at the Cusco airport by one of our team and taken to your hotel (private services). Please ensure that you inform us of your flight details at least 14 days prior to your arrival. Look for our representative holding an dark blue board Machupicchu Trekking Peru at the arrival terminal. You must exit the terminal, in order, to find our representative (they cannot enter inside).

CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?

Of course! During the Classic Inca trail to Machu Picchu, your main luggage can be stored at our office or at your hotel, whichever is more convenient for you. Please only pack what you will need for the trek!

HOW TO BOOK THE SACRED VALLEY CONECTION TO MACHUPICCHU TOUR?

FIRST, To book your Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu, you need to complete the tour date and then our reservation form by clicking on BOOK THIS TOUR on our home page, after completing the form click on SENT YOU RESERVATION.

Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).  We cannot purchase to Machu Picchu permits and entrance tickets without the following information:

Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):

Gender

Passport number

D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)

Nationality

*** We require clear photos of each participants’ passport at the booking.

SECOND, we require a deposit of 50% per person in order to purchase a permit for the Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu. the fastest ways to send and receive money with fairly low fees, are through:

  1.  PAYMENT LINK after agreed, we will send you a payment link with a charge of 5%.
  2.  WESTERN UNION You can make your deposit by clicking on the following link  https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/home.html, de deposit will be in name of our manager JUAN CARLOS BECERRA BOLIVAR, DNI: 42399654, city: Cusco, country: Peru. After your deposit send us a screenshot or photo of the deposit through WhatsApp (+51) 928 738 468 or through our company e-mail:

machupicchutrekking.pe@gmail.com

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?

50% balance, to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay IN CASH at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATM within the historical center to withdraw money.  You can also pay by your CREDIT CARD but you will have to pay a 5% service fee, to the iZipay collection company.

DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU?

Yes! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same passport number, you sent to us to book your Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu permit. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu , the Inca Trail and when you board the train. In case, you are renewing your passport, go ahead and send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permit and we can change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.

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PRICE:

The Machu Picchu by Train 2 Days Tour, is available on any date that is best suited to you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers.

GROUP SERVICE – Tren Expedition

US$ 380 USD per person

Groups of 5 or more receive a $20 USD discount per person.

PRIVATE SERVICE : 

door to door sevices        

  • $480 USD per person – 2 to 3 persons

  •  $450 USD per person – 4 to 6 persons

  •  $420 USD per person – 7 to 8 persons

  •  $380 USD per person – + 9 persons

To book the Tour Machu Picchu By Train 2 days / 1 night, you need to make an initial payment of US$ 200 per person, the remaining balance can be paid online, in installments, or at our Cusco office with any credit card.

DISCOUNTS

  • 18 to 25 years old:$30 USD. Valid ISIC (International Student Identity Card) card required. A copy of the card is required at booking to obtain government approval for the discount.
  • Under 18 years old:$30 USD. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
  • Under 11 years old:$40 USD.  Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.

EXTRAS:

  • Personal Room - + $30 USD- (For solo travelers only)
  • Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From $60 USD (depending on availability)
  • Waynapicchu Mountain – $65 USD per person (Please request when you book your Trek)
  • Machupicchu Mountain –  $65 USD per person  (Please request when you book your Trek)

Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain are optional treks within Machu Picchu Citadel which do not include a guide. The climb is usually done on your own after your tour of Machu Picchu Citadel. If you would like the extra hike to be guided, please request in advance. There is an extra cost for this extra guided tour.

ADDED VALUE WITH MACHUPICCHU TREKKING PERU 

  • PLASTIC RAIN PONCHO –  is included
  • SMALL GROUPS  – average group 4 to 8 with a maximum of 10 people.

EXTENSIONS AND OFFERS BEFORE & AFTER YOU GO

There are several extensions you can include to your Sacred valley conection to Machu Picchu (group services)

BEFORE DE TOUR

  • Sacred Valley          : from $30.00 USD
  • City Tour                  : from $15.00 USD
  • South valley            : from $20.00 USD

AFTER THE TOUR

  • Rainbow Mountain : from $30.00 USD
  • Palcoyo Mountain  : from $40.00 USD
  • Humantay Lake      : from $30.00 USD

 

BOOKING CONDITIONS

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Machupicchu Trekking Peru E.I.R.L. Tour operator travel agency, friendly with our customers. From the moment you contact us, during your stay and during the walk or tour, you will receive personalized advice and an unforgettable trip.

1.- Machupicchu Trekking Peru rates do not include:

    • Travel insurance. You are responsible to acquire travel insurance to cover the dates of your journey. [See Insurance below]
    • Visa fees. [see Visas below]
    • Porters or bag carrying (unless stated in the tour description), laundry, telephone calls, items of a personal nature and gratuities (unless stated in the tour description).
    • Side trips or excursions shown as optional.
    • Food, other than stated in the tour description
    • Entrance fees to national parks, archaeological parks or municipal taxes (unless stated in the tour description), which must usually be paid on site in cash.
    • Airline Tickets, other than stated in the tour description. It is possible to book airline tickets with Machupicchu Trekking Perú E.I.R.L. contact us for more information.

In some locations, the services of a representative are not included, and, particularly if you have so requested, you may have only a driver who speaks a little English.

  1. Machupicchu Trekking Perú local Tour operator, is not responsible for cases of force majeure (unexpected or uncontrollable events) (according to law), nor is it responsible for the actions of passengers.
  2. Machupicchu Trekking Perú local Tour operator, reserves the right to cancel or change any trip due weather, political conditions or pandemic. It also reserves the right to cancel any trip due to the client’s unsuitability due to age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication etc.
  3. Any missed tours due to the circumstances mentioned above (weather conditions, political conditions or pandemic) cannot be refunded.
  4. Machupicchu Trekking Perú local Tour operator, reserves the right to cancel the passenger’s reservation on a tour if they have not paid the total sum of the tour at least 12 hours prior to departure, UNLESS the passenger has made an alternative arrangement with the Machupicchu Trekking Perú staff.
  5. Machupicchu Trekking Perú reserves the right to work with other agencies if on certain dates they do not have enough passengers for a departure.
  6. In the case that damages are caused to third parties, all the expenses claimed from Machupicchu Trekking Perú that originate from the above -mentioned incident will be charged to the client, who will have no right to later claims.
  7. When a passenger wishes to cancel their trip, the refund shall be according to the decision taken by Machupicchu Trekking Perú, according to the Cancellation and Refund Policy mentioned below.

 

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY


The 50% down payment

  •  Machupicchu Trekking Perú is non-refundable, except in serious situations (as described below).
  • * This does not include bookings of the Inca Trail, airfares and hotels: unfortunately, the 50% down payment for the Inca Trail, airfares and hotels are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Important: services, tours, treks and packages booked with Machupicchu Trekking Perú is non-refundable, but could be changed of date without any administration charge.

 

DEADLINE TO CHANGE TOUR DATE

Tour date changes will be subject to availability of income to the Inca Trail, Machupicchu and hotels, without any administration charge, in the following time frame:

 Inca Trail – at the latest 20 days prior to the departure date.

Tour with hotel – at the latest 15 days prior to the departure date.

Tours without hotel – at the latest 10 days prior to the departure date.

Important: Third party administration fees have to be paid at the moment of the date change (airline fees, transport companies, hotels, partner agency charges & entrance fee)

•           If the client wants to change the date tour within the days timeframe prior to departure, the client will be charged an Administration Fee.

DEADLINE OF CANCELLATION

  • Cancellations will not be accepted if not submitted in writing, at the latest 20 days prior to the departure date. This policy applies for the 50% down -payment.
  • different time frames apply for Groups and complete Peru Itineraries, in this case individual arrangements about cancellations have been made at the moment of booking).

** In case of cancellation due to a serious illness or another serious situation, the following procedures are applicable (situations will be judged at the discretion of the Machupicchu Trekking Perú reservations department):

In case of cancellation due to a serious illness or another serious situation (measured by the Machupicchu Trekking Perú reservations department), the following procedures are applicable:

  • Cancellations will be accepted in writing only.
  • In the case of illness or pregnancy, a medical declaration that will be evaluated by the doctor of Machupicchu Trekking Perú, needs to be attached to your written statement.
  • In the case of military service, an official declaration also needs to be attached to your written statement.
  • Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour operator will evaluate the situation together with the client and will consider a PARTIAL refund of deposit. Machupicchu Trekking Perú Administration Fee applies.
  • Third party administration fees (airline fees, transport companies, hotels, partner agency charges & entrance fee) are exempt from any refund; these charges still must be paid for by the client.

Machupicchu Trekking Perú Travel Agency will refund the respective amount at the latest 30 days after the date it received the written cancellation statement, in most cases by wire transfer.

BOOKING AND PAYMENTS

FIRST.- To book your Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu, you need to complete the tour date and then our reservation form by clicking on BOOK THIS TOUR on our home page, after completing the form click on SENT YOU RESERVATION.

Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).  We cannot purchase to Machu Picchu permits and entrance tickets without the following information:

Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):

Gender

Passport number

D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)

Nationality

*** We require clear photos of each participants’ passport at the booking.

SECOND.- we require a deposit of 50% per person in order to purchase a permit for the Tour or Trek to Machu Picchu. the fastest ways to send and receive money with fairly low fees, are through:

  1.  PAYMENT LINK after agreed, we will send you a payment link with a charge of 5%.
  2.  WESTERN UNION You can make your deposit by clicking on the following link  https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/home.html, de deposit will be in name of our manager JUAN CARLOS BECERRA BOLIVAR, DNI: 42399654, city: Cusco, country: Peru. After your deposit send us a screenshot or photo of the deposit through WhatsApp (+51) 928 738 468 or through our company e-mail:

machupicchutrekking.pe@gmail.com

WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?

50% balance, to avoid the high credit card fees in Peru, you may pay IN CASH at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. There are many ATM within the historical center to withdraw money.  You can also pay by your CREDIT CARD but you will have to pay a 5% service fee, to the iZipay collection company.

ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR CHANGES

• There will be no cost of the Administrative Penalty in the date changes of a tour, walk or package in the indicated periods.

• Administrative fees charged by third parties such as (airlines, transport companies or associated providers, entrance fee) will be paid by the passenger, at the moment of the date chage.

The client will be charged an Administration Fee of US $20.00 Fee for all changes in bookings before the days frame time.

INSURANCE
We recommend that all customers obtain a travel or medical insurance policy in their home countries.

  • Passengers are responsible for ensuring that their travel or medical insurance policy covers the activity or sport in which they are participating Passengers may be required to show us a certificate of this insurance policy prior to the commencement of the itinerary.
  • Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour Operator, cannot be held responsible for personal injuries or any belonging that are lost, damage or left in vehicles or accommodations. 


VISAS

  • Currently, visitors from Western Europe, the USA, Canada, UK, New Zealand or Australia do not require a visa to enter Peru, however all visitors are responsible for enquiring about their particular case. Visitors from other countries must enquire about obtaining a visa at the nearest Embassy or Consulate.

PRIVACY POLICY

Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour Operator is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust concerning the privacy of the personal information you give us and/or we collect from you. Your email address nor any other data will never be given to a third party.  

COPYRIGHT
Machupicchu Trekking Perú Tour Operator reserves the right to use all possible photos taken during the passenger’s program unless the passenger refuses permission.

 

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