Included on the Last-minute Machu Picchu tour by Train 2D/1N trip

• A step-by-step plan how to buy your ticket physically in Aguas Calientes to give you the best chances on a (good) ticket for Machu Picchu
• Private transport from Cusco to the bus station and return
• Bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and return
• Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and return
• Night at standard hotel, 8+ rating booking/4.2+ rating Google, private room with shower and breakfast in Aguas Calientes (depending availability)
• Professional English speaking tour guide for Machu Picchu (circuit 2 only, any timeslot). Depending availability. If we can not find a guide for your timeslot on circuit 2, we will refund you $5 per person.

Excluded on the Last-minute Machu Picchu tour by Train 2D/1N trip

• Breakfast day 1
• Lunch and dinner
• Bus transport from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu ruins and return ($24)
• Machu Picchu entrance fee (price depending on which circuit/route)

What to bring on Last-minute Machu Picchu tour by Train 2D/1N

• Passport
• Physical student card if you want to purchase your Machu Picchu ticket with student discount. Make sure you’re student card meets the requirements.
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Lightweight clothing
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Hat and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Water bottle
• Snacks
• Camera
• Cash for additional expenses

Description of Last-minute Machu Picchu tour by Train 2D/1N

Day 1: Cusco – Aguas Calientes

Your last-minute Machu Picchu tour by train starts early in the morning. Between 2:50 and 3:00 am, a private vehicle will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco and take you to the bus station. You’ll then travel by bus to Ollantaytambo, where you’ll board a train to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu town.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, head to the sales office to purchase your entry ticket for Machu Picchu. You’ll be staying at a standard hotel, where you can rest and have breakfast the next morning before your visit to Machu Picchu. In the evening, your guide will meet with you to go over the plan for the next day’s adventure.

Day 2: Machu Picchu and return to Cusco

After an early breakfast at the hotel, you can choose to walk to Machu Picchu (approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes) or take a bus ($15 one way, $24 round trip). Your guided tour of Machu Picchu will last about 1.5 hours, followed by another 1.5 hours of free time to explore the site on your own.

After your visit, return to Aguas Calientes to catch the train back to Ollantaytambo. From there, you’ll take a bus back to Cusco. A private vehicle will be waiting at the bus station to take you back to your accommodation.

Machu Picchu ticket availability in Aguas Calientes

We will provide you all the information about how to buy your Machu Picchu physically. We can not guarantee the availability of Machu Picchu tickets when arriving in Aguas Calientes. In case there are no Machu Picchu tickets left when you arrive in Aguas Calientes, we provide all help to stay another day in Aguas Calientes to buy your ticket the next day. Besides the fee of the train operator, we will not charge extra costs for rescheduling your return train.

Background information about the last-minute Machu Picchu tour by train

Machu Picchu, often referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas,” is one of the most iconic and well-preserved archaeological sites in the world. Nestled in the Andes Mountains, it was built in the 15th century by the Inca emperor Pachacuti. The site is renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone construction, where large blocks of stone are cut to fit together without the use of mortar.

Aguas Calientes, the gateway town to Machu Picchu, offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and hot springs, making it a charming place to relax after exploring the ancient ruins. The train journey to Aguas Calientes is a scenic adventure in itself, offering stunning views of the Sacred Valley’s lush landscapes and the rushing Urubamba River.

This last-minute Machu Picchu tour by train is perfect for those looking for a quick yet immersive experience of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Whether you are walking through the misty mountains or exploring the terraces and temples of Machu Picchu, this tour promises an unforgettable journey into Peru’s rich cultural heritage.