Machu Picchu Tours · EP008

Machu Picchu by Vistadome or Observatory Train – 2 Days

2 days / 1 nights Max. 10 people Easy Starts in Cusco 2,430 m

Overview

Reach Machu Picchu on panoramic Vistadome or Observatory trains, overnight in Aguas Calientes and explore the citadel at a relaxed pace with your guide.

A 2-day, 1-night package to Machu Picchu is the best option to avoid the exhaustion of a day trip, allowing you to explore calmly. It usually includes transfer from Cusco, round-trip train (or Hydroelectric transportation), one night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, entrance fees, and a guide.

The excursion to Machu Picchu is done on panoramic trains with huge windows and glass roofs. Traveling on these trains is like flying! We offer the option of traveling in economy class (Expedition or Voyager train) and first class (Vistadome or The 360o train).

This tour includes pickup from hotels in the historic center of Cusco. If your accommodation is not in the center, we will meet at the door of the Cathedral, in the Plaza de Armas. Collection will be confirmed during the days prior to the day of the activity.

Duration
2 days / 1 nights
Group size
Max. 10 people
Difficulty
Easy
Starts in
Cusco
Max. altitude
2,430 m
Departures
Daily Departures

Places visited

Cusco Ollantaytambo Aguas Calientes Machu Picchu

Tour at a glance

Machu Picchu by Vistadome or Observatory Train – 2 Days is a 2 days / 1 nights tour operated by Explore Peru 360, a licensed local tour operator in Cusco. It starts in Cusco, reaches a maximum altitude of 2,430 m, runs in groups of up to 10 travelers and is priced on request. Highlights: Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu.

Written & verified by the Explore Peru 360 team in Cusco · Last updated Nov 2026

Machu Picchu availability

Entry tickets are sold per circuit and time slot by Peru’s Ministry of Culture and often sell out 2–4 months ahead (Inca Trail permits up to 6 months). We confirm real-time availability before charging you.

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Itinerary

Day01

Cusco - Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at the time you choose and from there we will take a two-hour bus ride to the train station Ollantaytambo. When we arrive, we will go up in it railway and we will embark on a journey of an hour and a half entering the andes mountain range and crossing a landscape that will be difficult for you to forget. Mountains that seem to touch the sky, rivers that merge with the green of the hills… Impressive! When we get to the town of Hot Waters we will take you to the hotel where we will stay that night. The rest of the afternoon you will have free time to walk through this hidden place.

Day02

Machu Picchu - Cusco

After breakfast at the hotel, we will board a bus to experience the star moment of the excursion: Machu Picchu. Who has not dreamed of admiring the ancient Inca citadel? Once there, we will do one guided tour of two and a half hours through the alleys and passageways of one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Next, we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes and there you will have time to eat on your own and continue exploring the small Andean town. We will end the excursion by returning by train to Ollantaytambo and from there by bus to your hotel in Cusco.

Included / Not included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and return transfer.
  • Round trip ticket on Vistadome (panoramic train) or Expedition (tourist train), depending on the modality.
  • 1 night of accommodation in the chosen category with breakfast.
  • Bus up and down to Machu Picchu.
  • Guide in Spanish during the guided tour of Machu Picchu.
  • Entrance to the citadel of Machu Picchu.

Not included

  • Lunch: US$25 (21.85 €) per person.
  • Drinks.
  • Entrance to Wayna Picchu mountain: US$65 (56.82 €) per person.
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu mountain: US$65 (56.82 €) per person.

What to pack

  • Passport
  • Student card (if applicable)
  • Tickets (train and entrance)
  • Light backpack
  • Comfortable clothing (layered + waterproof jacket)
  • Trekking shoes
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and cap
  • Insect repellent
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Light snacks
  • Camera or cell phone
  • Cash

Route map

CuscoOllantaytamboAguas CalientesMachu Picchu

Prices

Add-ons

  • Huayna Picchu Mountain ticket — US$53 per person

FAQ

01How far in advance should I book Machu Picchu?

At least 2–3 months for day tours and 4–6 months for the Classic Inca Trail, especially from May to September.

02Which Machu Picchu circuit is best?

Circuit 2 is the classic route with the postcard view and most temples; Circuit 1 is the panoramic upper terraces; Circuit 3 explores the royal lower sector.

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