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Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu 2 days

2 Days / 1 Night
Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu 2 days

The experience

Ollantaytambo & Machu Picchu — 2 Days

Discover Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu over two days, combining the Sacred Valley’s living Inca heritage with two different visits to the sanctuary. Begin with an 8:00 a.m. hotel pickup in Cusco and a guided exploration of Ollantaytambo’s archaeological complex and stone streets. Continue by Expedition train to Aguas Calientes, enjoy lunch and visit Machu Picchu with your guide that afternoon. Spend the night at El MaPi Hotel, then return the next morning for your pre-booked Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain option. Lunch at Café Inkaterra and the return train and road transfer bring the journey back to your Cusco hotel.

Duration
2 days / 1 night

Start & finish
Your hotel in Cusco city

Pickup
8:00 a.m.

Price
USD 834 per person

Accommodation
El MaPi Hotel in Aguas Calientes

Meals
Day 1: buffet lunch and hotel dinner; Day 2: hotel breakfast and lunch at Café Inkaterra

Second visit
One mountain option selected in advance, subject to ticket availability

Highlights

Explore Ollantaytambo’s archaeological complex and original Inca streets with a local guide.

Travel by Expedition train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.

Visit Machu Picchu with a guide on Day 1 and return for one pre-booked mountain option on Day 2.

Stay at El MaPi Hotel and enjoy the specified meals at Tottos, your hotel and Café Inkaterra.

Day by day

Follow the journey.

Choose a day, explore each stop and see the route on the map.

2 days

Day 1 — Ollantaytambo & Guided Machu Picchu Visit

Cusco → Ollantaytambo archaeological complex and town → Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu → Aguas Calientes

Meals

Buffet lunch at Tottos Restaurant; dinner at the hotel

Accommodation

El MaPi Hotel

Route map

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  1. 1.8:00 a.m. — Hotel pickup and Sacred Valley drive
  2. 2.Ollantaytambo town and archaeological complex
  3. 3.11:52 a.m. — Scheduled Expedition train to Aguas Calientes
  4. 4.Buffet lunch at Tottos Restaurant
  5. 5.Afternoon guided visit to Machu Picchu
  6. 6.Return to Aguas Calientes and El MaPi Hotel

Plan with confidence

Everything you need to know.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Hotel pickup in Cusco city and transport to Ollantaytambo
  • Licensed English- or Spanish-speaking local tour guide
  • Ollantaytambo archaeological site entrance ticket
  • Expedition train tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back
  • Buffet lunch at Tottos Restaurant on Day 1
  • Round-trip shuttle bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu on both days
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket for the Day 1 guided visit
  • One night at El MaPi Hotel, with dinner and Day 2 breakfast
  • Day 2 entrance for either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, according to the option reserved and ticket availability
  • Lunch at Café Inkaterra on Day 2
  • Transport from Ollantaytambo station to your Cusco hotel

What's not included

  • Tips for staff
  • Snacks
  • Medication

What to bring
  • The original identity document used for your reservations and your confirmed tickets
  • A compact overnight bag and personal essentials
  • Comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven stone steps
  • Light layers, rain protection and sun protection
  • A camera or smartphone
  • Personal spending money and any personal medication you normally carry

Important information

This program combines an Ollantaytambo visit and a guided Machu Picchu visit on Day 1, followed by a separately reserved mountain option on Day 2.

Choose either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain in advance. Availability, admission conditions, the permitted circuit and entry times must be confirmed before booking. Both mountain options are not included together. If you prefer the Inca Bridge alternative, confirm the exact route, ticket and package arrangements with our team.

The train times listed in the program are 11:52 a.m. outbound and 2:55 p.m. return. Train schedules and service numbers can change; the final confirmed tickets determine the operating times.

Mountain routes involve sustained uphill walking and uneven steps. Discuss the selected route and any accessibility needs before reserving.

Hotel pickup and the final road transfer are within Cusco city. The included accommodation is El MaPi Hotel, with dinner and breakfast, plus the lunches specified in the itinerary.

FAQs
How much is this tour?

The program price is USD 834 per person.

What time does the tour begin?

Hotel pickup in Cusco city is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Day 1.

Do we visit Ollantaytambo before Machu Picchu?

Yes. Day 1 begins with the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex and town before the train to Aguas Calientes and the afternoon Machu Picchu visit.

How many visits are planned at Machu Picchu?

There is a guided visit on Day 1 and a second visit on Day 2 for the option reserved in advance. The exact tickets, routes and entry times are confirmed when booking.

Are Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain both included?

No. One of the two mountain options is selected in advance, subject to the corresponding ticket and availability.

Can I choose the Inca Bridge instead?

The Inca Bridge is described as an alternative. Ask our team to confirm its specific route, entrance ticket and package arrangements before booking.

Where do we stay and eat?

The overnight stay is at El MaPi Hotel with dinner and breakfast. Day 1 includes buffet lunch at Tottos Restaurant, and Day 2 includes lunch at Café Inkaterra.

Are the train departure times fixed?

The program lists 11:52 a.m. outbound and 2:55 p.m. return. Final train services and times must be reconfirmed against your issued tickets.

How do we get back to Cusco?

Return by Expedition train to Ollantaytambo, followed by included road transport to your Cusco hotel.

Prepare for this journey

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