Begin your journey to Machu Picchu Overnight Tour 2 Days with a scenic train ride through the breathtaking Sacred Valley, passing through lush landscapes and traditional Andean villages, before arriving in Aguas Calientes. Enjoy a comfortable overnight in this charming town, which will provide the perfect opportunity to explore, relax and prepare for your visit to the ancient Inca citadel.
On the second day, witness the breathtaking sunrise over Machu Picchu and embark on a guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn fascinating details about its history, architecture and cultural importance from expert guides, while soaking in the serene mountain views. You will also have free time to explore iconic sites such as Huayna Picchu or the Sun Gate, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable experience.
This 2-day tour to Machu Picchu is carefully designed to provide you with a stress-free adventure, including round-trip transportation, accommodation and guide services. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an adventurer or a first time visitor, this tour offers the perfect blend of comfort and wonder. Book your trip now and take home memories to last a lifetime.
This Machu Picchu Overnight Tour by train takes you on a captivating bus and train ride from Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Dive deep into the history of this iconic 15th-century Inca fortress, understanding its intricate architecture, rich history, and the daily lives of its inhabitants.
On the first day of the tour, you’ll embark on a bus & train journey from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. This approximately 4-hour ride offers you ample opportunity to soak in the mesmerizing scenery en route.
Arriving in Aguas Calientes by the afternoon, you’ll check into your hotel, after which you can either explore the town or unwind in your room.
Rise and shine early on the second day to catch the first bus to Machu Picchu. Spend your day marveling at one of the world’s most breathtaking archaeological wonders: Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, board the bus back to Aguas Calientes and then catch the Expedition train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo and a van back to Cusco
Tour Highlights:
We will pick you up at your hotel in the historic center of Cusco at 05 hrs to take you to the train station where you will take The 360° Machu Picchu Train to Aguas Calientes Village, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Experience a unique way to travel to Machu Picchu, exploring the Andean landscape like never before on board The 360° Machu Picchu Train. You will be amazed by the natural beauty of the surroundings and landscapes on the train journey. This will be the best start of your visit!
You will arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo at 9:30 a.m. and you will have time to freshen up and leave your luggage before starting the hike.
We recommend an early lunch (not included) to recharge your energy.
Around 1:00 p.m. you will start the most fascinating hike to Mandor. The hike lasts approximately 2,5 hours and will be a private tour for you and your family.
Mandor is located behind the citadel. This fascinating valley is home to unique species of flora and fauna, as well as an impressive waterfall. The scenery is breathtaking as the valley is inhabited by a wide variety of birds, including the cock of the rock, Peru’s national bird. You can also observe beautiful wildflowers such as orchids and impressive ferns that are over 2,000 years old.
On your return, you will check-in at El Mapi by Inkaterra hotel or a similar hotel.
At night, you will enjoy a typical Peruvian dinner (included).
You will wake up very close to this great wonder of the world and start an unforgettable day.
You will have time to have breakfast and check-out before starting the adventure.
The ascent to the Citadel will begin at 8:45 a.m. when you start the trip to take the Consettur bus (once the trip begins, it will take 30 minutes).
Once up there, the tour will start around 10:30 a.m. and will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. In this visit our guides will tell you the stories that only an expert knows, will give you tips for the best photos and you will be able to make the most of the visit you dreamed of.
After completing your exploration of the Machu Picchu citadel, our staff will guide you to the bus stop around 13:10 p.m. Depending on the number of people, there will be a waiting time (30-40 minutes). Subsequently, once aboard the bus, the journey to Machu Picchu pueblo will take 30 minutes, arriving approximately at 14:00 p.m.
On the way back you will have time for lunch (included) at the citadel before starting your return journey.
Finally, at 4:10 pm.m. you will board The 360° Machu Picchu Train, frequency 64, to Ollantaytambo. You will be back in Ollantaytambo around 5:50 p.m., from there we will coordinate your return to your hotel in the Valley or Cusco.
At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
What is Included ?
What is NOT Included ?
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note: All pickups are within Cusco City, but we recommend booking a hotel in the historic center for its convenient location.
Our guide or staff will confirm the pickup time the day before the tour.
Due to traffic conditions, the pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes.
Cusco is an old city and has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs are located on streets without car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. For such reasons, we strongly advise you to book accommodation with good access.
Return to Cusco
Return from Machu Picchu requires quite a bit of logistics, but don’t worry. Everynting is included in you tour!
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
Essential
Clothing
Equipment
Recommended
The “Machu Picchu Overnight Tour 2 Days” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 360.00 per person
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.
Notice that PayPal charges a fee of 7%, which we ask the client to cover since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits so that you will pay the remaining in cash (the briefing day in Cusco) without charges.
Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Student Discount
US$20.00 off
Student discounts apply to anyone 17 years old or younger. To receive the discount, we require a copy or clear photo of the passport at the time of booking. It must be valid and not expire within the travel dates. Please send it to
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable
Additional Info
This Machu Picchu Overnight Tour by train takes you on a captivating bus and train ride from Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Dive deep into the history of this iconic 15th-century Inca fortress, understanding its intricate architecture, rich history, and the daily lives of its inhabitants.
On the first day of the tour, you’ll embark on a bus & train journey from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. This approximately 4-hour ride offers you ample opportunity to soak in the mesmerizing scenery en route.
Arriving in Aguas Calientes by the afternoon, you’ll check into your hotel, after which you can either explore the town or unwind in your room.
Rise and shine early on the second day to catch the first bus to Machu Picchu. Spend your day marveling at one of the world’s most breathtaking archaeological wonders: Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, board the bus back to Aguas Calientes and then catch the Expedition train that will take you back to Ollantaytambo and a van back to Cusco
Tour Highlights:
We will pick you up at your hotel in the historic center of Cusco at 05 hrs to take you to the train station where you will take The 360° Machu Picchu Train to Aguas Calientes Village, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Experience a unique way to travel to Machu Picchu, exploring the Andean landscape like never before on board The 360° Machu Picchu Train. You will be amazed by the natural beauty of the surroundings and landscapes on the train journey. This will be the best start of your visit!
You will arrive at Machu Picchu Pueblo at 9:30 a.m. and you will have time to freshen up and leave your luggage before starting the hike.
We recommend an early lunch (not included) to recharge your energy.
Around 1:00 p.m. you will start the most fascinating hike to Mandor. The hike lasts approximately 2,5 hours and will be a private tour for you and your family.
Mandor is located behind the citadel. This fascinating valley is home to unique species of flora and fauna, as well as an impressive waterfall. The scenery is breathtaking as the valley is inhabited by a wide variety of birds, including the cock of the rock, Peru’s national bird. You can also observe beautiful wildflowers such as orchids and impressive ferns that are over 2,000 years old.
On your return, you will check-in at El Mapi by Inkaterra hotel or a similar hotel.
At night, you will enjoy a typical Peruvian dinner (included).
You will wake up very close to this great wonder of the world and start an unforgettable day.
You will have time to have breakfast and check-out before starting the adventure.
The ascent to the Citadel will begin at 8:45 a.m. when you start the trip to take the Consettur bus (once the trip begins, it will take 30 minutes).
Once up there, the tour will start around 10:30 a.m. and will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. In this visit our guides will tell you the stories that only an expert knows, will give you tips for the best photos and you will be able to make the most of the visit you dreamed of.
After completing your exploration of the Machu Picchu citadel, our staff will guide you to the bus stop around 13:10 p.m. Depending on the number of people, there will be a waiting time (30-40 minutes). Subsequently, once aboard the bus, the journey to Machu Picchu pueblo will take 30 minutes, arriving approximately at 14:00 p.m.
On the way back you will have time for lunch (included) at the citadel before starting your return journey.
Finally, at 4:10 pm.m. you will board The 360° Machu Picchu Train, frequency 64, to Ollantaytambo. You will be back in Ollantaytambo around 5:50 p.m., from there we will coordinate your return to your hotel in the Valley or Cusco.
At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
What is Included ?
What is NOT Included ?
We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
Pick up of guests
Please note: All pickups are within Cusco City, but we recommend booking a hotel in the historic center for its convenient location.
Our guide or staff will confirm the pickup time the day before the tour.
Due to traffic conditions, the pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes.
Cusco is an old city and has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs are located on streets without car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. For such reasons, we strongly advise you to book accommodation with good access.
Return to Cusco
Return from Machu Picchu requires quite a bit of logistics, but don’t worry. Everynting is included in you tour!
Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.
It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.
Lost objects
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
Essential
Clothing
Equipment
Recommended
The “Machu Picchu Overnight Tour 2 Days” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Group Price: US$ 360.00 per person
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.
Notice that PayPal charges a fee of 7%, which we ask the client to cover since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits so that you will pay the remaining in cash (the briefing day in Cusco) without charges.
Price Guarantee
Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
Student Discount
US$20.00 off
Student discounts apply to anyone 17 years old or younger. To receive the discount, we require a copy or clear photo of the passport at the time of booking. It must be valid and not expire within the travel dates. Please send it to
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable
Additional Info
