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Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour
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Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour

By Machu Picchu Explorer
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Explore the Sacred Fence and Machu Picchu in 2 days. We offer private tours so you can enjoy your trip at your own pace and avoid the tour groups. Our tours are flexible and customizable. We include panoramic trains with the best schedules. We work with comfortable and prestigious hotels. We offer permanent assistance throughout your program.
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Ages 3-75
Duration: 2 days
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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  • Lunch
  • Train Tickets
  • bus tickets
  • Private-guided tour
  • entrance fees
  • 1 night of accommodation 3-star hotel
  • All transfers
  • Meeting with your travel agent one day before your trip.
  • Entry/Admission - Sacred Valley of the Incas
  • Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We can pick you up from any hotel in Cusco or even in the Sacred Valley.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 155624P3

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
        • If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
        • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 155624P3

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        • Machu Picchu Explorer
          56
          Cusco, Peru
          Joined in September 2016
        • richardsI2304QN
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An Incredible Experience with Machu Picchu Explorer - The Best Value for an Incredible Journey
          I worked with Ramiro, Travel Agent at Machu Picchu Explorer to create a 6 Day Tour of Cusco and its surrounding cultural experiences; The Sacred Valley (Pisac & Ollantaytambo) as well as a couple of nights at in Aguas Calientes to experience the magical MachuPicchu. I had been to these places in 2016, however, wanted a more personal experience. I cannot express how grateful I am to Ramiro, Miguel, his drivers, the exceptional hotels he chose for us. He created a very unique and personal tour for us that was beyond incredible. We were picked up at the airport in Cusco, driven to our hotel and briefed on what we would experience over the next 6 days. We had a daily itinerary and knew exactly what was to be expected. I've travelled to 75 countries and 7 continents since my retirement. This has to be one of the most personal experiences I have encountered. I highly recommend contacting Ramiro for your trip to this magical place. I will be posting a video on my YouTube channel @rwssinor in a month or so of this fabulous experience. Thank you Ramiro and staff!!!! We are blessed by your company and professionalism
          Written July 7, 2024
        • Mobile17878524305
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent experience with seamless transfers and top notch guide.
          Ramiro was extremely good to work with to make this day trip an amazing experience. He met with us at our hotel in Cusco the night before with all our tickets in order and answered any questions. Oscar picked us up at 6am the next morning to get us to the train/bus station where we boarded a bus to Ollantytambo station to catch the train to Machu Picchu village where our guide, Hiram met us. They only take on small groups and we ended up being the only two in the group. Hiram took the time to explain what we were seeing, the history and let us soak in the beauty of MP. The pace was very good and ensured that we had a bit of time back in the village before heading back to the train station for the journey back to Cusco.
          Written March 13, 2024
        • 648juram
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very professional company with knowledgeable guides and wonderful drivers
          My friends and I had a private tour (6 days, 5 nights) including Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Pisac and the Rainbow Mountain. The pickups were always on time. All employees of the company were friendly and helpful. The guide, Miguel, was patient and accommodating. We had the best time possible and learned an incredible amount in the short time from him and Oscar, the driver. We felt as comfortable as if we had family in Cusco. As for tips: do not forget your hat, sunglasses and sunblock for the Rainbow Mountain. The cold is emphasized by all, but the sun can get you too!
          Written October 11, 2023
        • melaniemP5802KU
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Everything made easy
          I’m SO glad to have booked our Machu Picchu day tour with this company. From the start Ramiro made everything so easy and simple. They even offered a ride from the airport at the beginning of our trip. They organized all our train and bus tickets, had guides set to help us at each stage of the way, and were very helpful. Our tour guide Hiram was excellent. So knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic. He taught us so much about the Incan history and Andean culture. I wouldn’t have done our Machu Picchu day tour any other way
          Written July 21, 2023
        • tulsip140
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A lifetime of Memories in one trip!
          Our trip to Peru would not have been so memorable, or managable without Ramiro and his team. Miguel is an excellent tour guide, Extremly knowledgeable of Incan and Peruvian history and culture, and also takes awesome pictures too!!! Oscar is the best driver hands down we have met, and very kind with letting us leave some our items in the car while we toured. Both Miguel and Oscar are so sweet and kind. We had altitude sickness on the first day but they took good care of us. The entire team went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and took care of every little detail for us , From the flight into Cusco, till the flight out of Cusco we felt we were in good hands. We wanted to customize our itinerary to 7 days instead of 4 and Ramiro did great a job planning our trip. They planned a surprise picnic on our last day overlooking a beautiful mountain range which was one of the the best highlights of the trip. We would highly recommend booking your trip to Peru with Machu picchu Explorer.
          Written July 14, 2023
        • jylaseuphoria
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Machu Picchu Tour
          I'm glad to have booked my Machu Picchu tour with Machu Picchu Explorer. From the very start, Ramiro has provided excellent service - very prompt with responses over email and Whatsapp and very clear about the itinerary. Ramiro met up with us at our hotel for a quick orientation. He provided us with all the tickets in order and since we had arrived late in Cusco, he adjusted our pick up time to a later time so we had more time to rest up that night. Unfortunately though, our driver to Poroy station arrived too early the following day. I'm not sure if there was some misunderstanding in the change of times but we didn't really care so much since we were already ready to leave. Once we got to Machu Picchu town, our tour guide Hiram met up with us and was very accommodating throughout the tour. One can see that he's really passionate and knowledgeable about Machu Picchu. He's also an excellent photographer and would be more than happy to take your pictures. Hiram also provided us with an excellent restaurant recommendations after the tour.
          Written October 23, 2022
        • S2039QKjasminh
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best trip ever thanks to Miguel and Waldo
          I just want to start off by saying thank you to Miguel and Waldo! They made our trip amazing. I felt so safe with Waldo’s driving and Miguel’s hiking abilities. Miguel every hike was there to motivate us. I’m one who is afraid of heights so having him cheer me on and help me overcome that was incredible. They were the sweetest gentlemen I have ever met and I hope everyone can experience their journey with them. Everyone in the group didn’t want to leave because they made us feel like family. Thank you Miguel and Waldo for your patience, kindness and compassion. Every little detail was spectacular.
          Written September 13, 2022
        • Aw P
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing
          We all had amazing time. Miguel what is an amazing true God that stuck with us through every winding turn. Waldo is an experienced and talented driver that got us to every destination smoothly and safely. Our group trip wouldn’t have been the same with out these guys! Highly recommend booking your next tip with these guys..
          Written September 9, 2022
        • vnova10
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Private tour
          I could not have asked for a better day. Anytime I had a question about the trip the organizer was prepared with an answer. There was a pre meeting in which everything was laid out. During each step the staff was attentive and always prepared. The guide which I had was knowledgeable and personable. This tour exceeded all expectations.
          Written July 18, 2022
        • Margaret P
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Do not hesitate!! Great tour company!!
          This is one of the most well organized tours I've ever been on, and I've traveled to 25 countries. Ramiro came to our hotel the day before our tour and gave us tickets and answered any questions we might have. The day was absolutely seamless and exactly as he said it would be. Our guide at Machu Picchu, Hiram, was a wealth of information. Wow-he was amazing. An absolute fount of information. He met us getting off the train and then after our tour told us where to get on the train again, after pointing us in the direction of a delicious lunch before our journey. It is a long day, starting early and ending late, but if you only have a limited amount of time, this is a great one day tour!! Do not hesitate--use this company!! Absolutely would book with them again. Lovely!!
          Written June 12, 2022
        • jlawsings
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          Machu Picchu Explorer Highly Recommended!!
          This was the best tour experience I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to over 30 countries and done countless tours. Machu Picchu Explorer was extremely professional. They came to our hotel the day before the tour to explain all of the details and provided us with all of our tickets perfectly organized in the order that we needed them. Transportation from and back to our hotel was provided. Our tour guide, Hiram, a native Quechuan anthropologist, was an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience. He also had a great personality and fantastic sense of humor! I would highly recommend to all!
          Written March 17, 2022
        • Karen K
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Machu Picchu made easy!
          Ramiro provided excellent communication prior to the trip. He arranged all transportation and tickets, which he delivered to my hotel and reviewed with me the night before. Every detail was taken care of, it was lovely to just enjoy the tour. My guide at MaPi was Hiram. His passion for the site, history and culture of the area is apparent. Machu Picchu is incredible and he enhanced the experience. Execution of tour was flawless. Definitely recommend!!
          Written March 16, 2022
        • L3102IQgeorgeb
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain Fun!!!!
          We did Machu Picchu day trip and rainbow mountain through Ramiro. Both were hassle free as he took care of everything including airport and hotel transportation, and all our tickets to get into Machu Picchu and rainbow mountain. The guides were very nice, knowledgeable and took us at our own pace. We will highly recommend Ramiro and his team for any activities that they are offering in Cusco. They offered a fun and stress-free experience!!
          Written December 3, 2021
        • avenidarequipa
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Smooth and Seamless thanks to MP Explorer!
          Five stars all around! Ramiro was professional, organized, and great to work with. He met us the night before our journey, answered all of our questions, and coordinated the entire trip’s details so we didn’t have to worry about anything. His dedicated service made our entire experience of Machu Picchu and Huanya Picchu fabulous. We enjoyed this once in a lifetime trip and will look back with fond memories, and highly recommend Machu Picchu Explorer to other travelers!
          Written December 3, 2021
        • HenryYeung123
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Machu Picchu one day trip
          Excellent trip arranged by Ramiro, highly recommended. From the time we arrived at Cusco to the time we left, it was a totally care-free experience.
          Written January 7, 2020
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        Ches L
        Miami, FL1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2022 • Friends
        I've been traveling a lot throughout the world and have been using the help of different travel agencies and companies. This time working with Ramiro was probably the easiest and most pleasant experience I've ever had.
        The communication was arranged through whatsapp and email. Very quick responses, good advises on our itinerary easy way to pay with the credit card or a PayPal.
        The day before our tour has started Ramiro came to our hotel. Brought all tickets which we will need in next 3 days, walked us through the schedule and answered all questions we had prior the tour.
        Starting from the next day we were in a good hands of guide Miguel and the driver Waldo. But are very professional, kind, helpful and entertaining.
        Overall I'm very thankful for Machu Picchu Explorer team for their amazing job.
        Written September 9, 2022
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        Arjun
        New York City, NY1 contribution
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        Feb 2022 • Family
        I discussed my requirements and interests on the places in Sacred valley with Ramiro and he prepared the plan accordingly. He booked all the necessary tickets / transportation to Machu Picchu and sent me the details.
        He received me at the airport and we started the trip of the Sacred valley and Machu Picchu as planned. We were able to do the tour at our own pace. The vehicle was comfortable. Will certainly recommend Ramiro and his team ( Machu Picchu Explorer Tour) to anyone visiting Machu Picchu.
        Written March 10, 2022
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        Quinn T
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2019
        My friends and family have used this tour a number of times and they are truly excellent. It is owned by a local Cusco family and they take pride in their service. The age and ability range of my family and friends varied between strong hikers, young children and elderly visitors. However on each of the four occasions that we used this company, they made adjustments that reflected our interests and abilities. They think ahead about logistics and bookings and all the boring admin stuff every step of the way. I can't recommend this company enough if you want a thoughtful experience.
        Written January 13, 2020
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        Therese H
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing 1 day tour - everything was taken care of from the check in and orientation the night prior to the early morning hotel pick up to the transfers from the train right up to the site and back to our hotel.
        Our guide Hiram met us off the train in Aguas Calientes and he was wonderful!! We learned so much in our 3 hours with him - not only about Machu Picchu but also about the history of Peru and it’s people. Worth every single penny and highly recommend.
        Written July 17, 2022
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        kristina d
        10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We are a family of 5 with only 7 days to acclimate and see everything we could. Ramiro,Miguel, and Ronald were fantastic!!! We all learned so much about Peruvian and Incan history. The food was really good. The price was so good we opted to upgrade to JW Marriott in Cusco, which was wonderful. I highly recommend this tour!
        Written June 13, 2023
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        Angel Malitzis
        Miami, FL3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Ramiro Miguel and Waldo were absolutely amazing! They cater to all our needs easily, we were a very large group with many different tastes and personalities. They made sure that we were taking care of and safe. From the moment they picked us up to the moment they dropped us off. We also added the rainbow mountains to our tour. Extremely difficult cuz of the altitude but they provided the necessary equipment and advise for us to be able to do it. Thank u so much! Can’t wait to share my experience with everyone
        Written September 13, 2022
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        Ian C
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We booked tour of Cusco and Machu Picchu through Ramiro from Machu Picchu Explorer and respond through email was quick. Ramiro and a driver picked us from airport on arrival as well as dropped us off on our last day. Both Ramiro and Fredy, our guide for both day, speaks very good English.

        Fredy is very knowledgeable and told us amazing history of every place we visited. He did the tours on our pace, and showed us all the main sights, and even a “hidden” spot at Machu Picchu where we were alone and able to take great pictures of this amazing historical site all to ourselves!

        If you want personal service without any time wasted handling the logistics, I highly recommend Ramiro at Machu Picchu Explorer. Every part of our journey was timed precisely from time we arrived, tours, the Vistadome train rides, and drop off at airport. All 4 people in our party enjoyed every minute of our tour to Machu Picchu, thanks to the friendly people of Peru and especially staff from Machu Picchu Explorer.
        Written December 6, 2019
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        370shivania
        texas, United States16 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2019
        Everything was organized and communicated very well. We had booked a private day trip. Ramiro met with us the day before the tour and went over the plan, handed us all the tickets. We were met at each place by a guide who walked us through the entire logistics and kept us company.
        We were picked up by a taxi driver from our hotel for the drive to Poroy train station.
        The station is clean with free wifi. The train is a great experience, except for the food service. There is no wifi on the train, and it can get really hot with the sunshine outside. The food is less than mediocre. For the beverage we wanted water, and we got a quarter cup with no refills.
        The Machu Picchu site itself is amazing and a must-do. The guide was very experienced and since we had a private tour, we went at our pace. I did feel that the guide rushed us, especially towards the end as we finished the 2.5 hr tour in 1.5 hours. It made sense though when we got outside to stand in line for the bus trip back to Machu Picchu town. It took us 45 min of waiting in line. It was very dusty and hot, but the bathroom facilities are well maintained. You pay once and keep the receipt for re-entry to the bathrooms.
        The town has huge marketplace with everyone selling knock-off Alpaca. I even saw some had not removed the label "Hecho en Chine" from the Alpaca jackets/ponchos.
        On the return, they showcased and were selling Alpaca outfits on the train. All in all, a very memorable trip. Ramiro even met with us on the taxi ride back to hotel and he arranged for a trip for Maras/Moray for us for the next day. I would definitely recommend him.
        Written October 8, 2019
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        Hinda H.
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2022 • Friends
        Machu Picchu tour was incredible and truly a life changing experience!! Miguel and Waldo were the sweetest and so attentive to our group! Miguel took the time to thoroughly explain all info and was so kind to ensure we were all ok throughout each tour. Greatly appreciated having Miguel as our tour guide and highly recommend!!!
        Written September 13, 2022
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        Elena S
        6 contributions
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        Sep 2022 • Friends
        Our trip to Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain was, to put it briefly, life-changing. The actual sights of the ruins, the hike to Wayna Picchu, and the intense hike to the top of rainbow mountain were some of the most challenging, memorable experiences of my life. The food was great, the rides were smooths, the company even better! We have our incredible organizer, guide, and driver-Ramiro, Miguel Ángel, and Waldo- to thank for this experience. We are so grateful to them all for creating a truly one-of-a-kind journey that was seamless from start to finish. We know this couldn’t have happened without impeccable planning and effort on their part and we are so thankful to them! Highly recommend!!!
        Written September 9, 2022
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