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2 Day Guided Tour to Machu Picchu by Train

4.9 · 222 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Yapa Explorers
Duration
2 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

The train follows the Urubamba River, with free time in Machu Picchu town before your guided site visit.

A basic hotel night, breakfast and Cusco hotel pickup are included; buses between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are extra. 4.86 from 222 reviews at €387 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #76 of 87 in Multi-Day Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €387 per adult.

Included and not included

  • All transport & logistics handled
  • Hotel/hostel pick-up & Cusco Central drop-off for a smooth start and end to your trip
  • Mini-van transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
  • Breakfast on day 2
  • 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Local and professional bilingual tour guide
  • 1 night basic hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • Machu Picchu entry ticket
  • Transportation by train and mini-van from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
  • 24/7 expert support team available via WhatsApp and email anytime
  • Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
  • Pre-tour briefing the night before your Machu Picchu visit (Yapa will contact you)
  • First day’s meals and last day’s lunch & dinner
  • Bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (available as an add-on)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

4.9
222 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 215 of 222

Star breakdown of all 222 ratings

5 stars
202 · 91%
4 stars
13 · 6%
3 stars
5 · 2%
2 stars
1 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and ticket assistance; some report unclear instructions and little help during transfers

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who explain Machu Picchu history and answer questions
  • Guides who adjust the pace to travellers' needs
  • Guides who take photos and find good picture spots
  • Help obtaining admission when advance tickets are unavailable

Complaints

  • Some get clear travel details, while others report late or incorrect instructions
  • Some navigate transfers and hotel arrival alone, while others are met at each stage

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (11 January 2026 to 26 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
10:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Yapa Explorers; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Our 2 Day Machu Picchu tour by train takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. With the Urubamba River on your side you’ll travel all the way to the tropical forest that surrounds Machu Picchu and appreciate the beautiful scenery of the high Andes.

You’ll have extra free time to explore Machu Picchu town and have the option to visit the relaxing Hot Springs or the Machu Picchu museum and botanical garden, before the majestic Lost City of the Incas.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Food included Breakfast on day 2
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Multi-Day Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #76 of 87€3872 days4.86 (222)shared
2-Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Cusco€5012 days4.99 (1022)shared
06 Day Andean Jewels of Cusco - Small Groups€6736 days4.99 (580)shared
Andean Getaway 5 Days to Machu Picchu€11185 days4.99 (200)shared

Ranked #76 of 87 in Multi-Day Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €172 to €2277, median €619; typical length 3 days. 25 of 87 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 87 Multi-Day Tours

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