Included on the Last minute Machu Picchu by train – departing tomorrow! 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 by train – departing tomorrow! 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 by train – departing tomorrow!

• 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 by train – departing tomorrow!

Looking for a last minute Machu Picchu tour? This 2-day train trip is perfect if you didn’t plan ahead. We help you travel from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, buy your entrance ticket, and visit Machu Picchu the next day. This package includes transport, hotel, and full support, even if you book just a few days before.

Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Your last minute Machu Picchu adventure starts early. Around 2:50–3:00 am, we pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. You travel by private car and then bus to Ollantaytambo. From there, you take a scenic train to Aguas Calientes (also called Machu Picchu Pueblo).
Once you arrive, go to the official ticket office to buy your Machu Picchu entrance. You’ll stay in a standard hotel in town. In the evening, your guide will meet you to explain the plan for the next day.

Day 2: Machu Picchu visit and return to Cusco

After an early breakfast at the hotel, you can walk to Machu Picchu (1 hour and 40 minutes) or take the shuttle bus ($15 one way, $24 round trip). Your visit includes a 1.5-hour guided tour plus 1.5 hours of free time inside the ruins.
After your visit, return to Aguas Calientes for your train to Ollantaytambo. From there, travel back to Cusco by bus. A private car will drop you off at your hotel.

Buying your last minute Machu Picchu ticket

We will explain how to buy your Machu Picchu ticket when you arrive in Aguas Calientes. Please note: we cannot guarantee ticket availability on the same day you arrive. If there are no tickets left, we will help you stay an extra night and try again the next day. There is no extra cost from us for changing your return train (only the train company charges a fee).

Why book this last minute Machu Picchu tour?

Machu Picchu is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Even if you book at the last minute, you can still enjoy this amazing place. Walk among ancient Inca temples, take in the mountain views, and learn the history with a local, English speaking guide.
This last minute Machu Picchu tour is ideal for travelers who didn’t book early. It’s easy, flexible, and stress-free. You travel by train, stay in a hotel, and get full support from our team.

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