Machu Picchu, the iconic Inca citadel perched high in the Andes, beckons travelers from around the world. This 2-day tour by train offers an immersive experience, giving visitors the chance to explore the ruins with a knowledgeable guide. With a range of inclusions and accessibility options, the tour caters to diverse needs. Whether you’re marveling at the stunning vistas or relaxing in rejuvenating hot springs, this adventure promises an unforgettable journey through one of Peru’s most breathtaking destinations.
Key Points

- The tour is a 2-day private experience exploring Machu Picchu, priced at $470 per person, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide.
- The tour includes hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes, train and van transportation, and access to hot springs.
- Participants must bring their original passport, travel insurance, and essential personal items like medicines, cameras, and sun protection.
- The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for infants, but participants must be generally healthy with no serious medical conditions.
- The tour has a 3.0 rating based on a single review, and the host has acknowledged concerns and taken steps to improve service quality.
Tour Overview

The tour to Machu Picchu is a 2-day experience that allows travelers to explore the iconic Inca citadel. Priced from $470 per person, it’s a private tour where only your group will participate.
The tour includes pickup from hotels, an English-speaking guide for the 2-hour guided tour at Machu Picchu, hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes, and various transportation services.
The tour duration is 2 days, with the option to visit the nearby hot springs. Travelers should bring their passport, travel insurance, and other essential items, and note that the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for infants.
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Inclusions and Exclusions

Although the tour price includes a range of services, some expenses aren’t covered.
The tour includes pickup from hotels, an English-speaking guide for Machu Picchu, hostel accommodation in Aguas Calientes, train and van transportation, and access to the hot springs.
However, food, drinks, and gratuities are excluded.
Travelers should bring their original passport, travel insurance, and personal items like medicines, cameras, and sun protection.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, but infants must sit on laps.
No serious medical conditions are allowed.
Preparation and Requirements

One day prior to the tour, travelers will receive a briefing at their hotel.
They’ll need to bring their original passport and a copy, travel insurance and a copy, along with personal items like medicines, credit/debit cards, camera, batteries, sun protection, toiletries, water bottle, and rain poncho.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants can join by sitting on laps.
Participants mustn’t have any serious medical conditions.
The tour has a pragmatic preparation and requirements policy, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all travelers.
Accessibility and Health Restrictions

Wheelchair-bound travelers can partake in this tour, and infants are welcome to join by sitting on laps. The tour is accessible, catering to those with mobility challenges.
Participants must be generally healthy, as the trek to Machu Picchu requires moderate physical exertion. Those with serious medical conditions should consult their healthcare providers before booking.
The tour organizers emphasize the importance of disclosing any health concerns to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
With proper preparation and precautions, travelers of varying abilities can enjoy the wonder of Machu Picchu.
Customer Feedback and Host Response

According to the available customer feedback, the Machu Picchu tour has received a 3.0 rating based on a single review.
The review highlights issues with Machu Picchu ticket inclusion and poor guide communication.
Issues with Machu Picchu ticket inclusion and poor guide communication according to customer feedback.
However, the tour host has addressed these concerns, indicating they’ve taken steps to improve the service quality.
Potential travelers should consider this feedback when deciding whether the tour meets their expectations.
Confirmation, Payment, and Communication

Travelers receive confirmation of their booking immediately upon completing their reservation.
The payment policy for this tour is non-refundable, meaning no refunds will be issued for cancellations.
Communication with the host is straightforward:
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Contact them for pickup location details and other inquiries
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Pickup details and briefing are provided one day before the tour
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Reach out if you have any other questions or concerns
Experience Highlights

The tour to Machu Picchu offers an immersive and unforgettable experience.
Visitors are picked up from their hotels and transported to Ollantaytambo, where they board a train to Aguas Calientes. After a relaxing stay at a hostel, they take a bus up to the iconic Machu Picchu site.
A knowledgeable English-speaking guide provides a 2-hour tour, sharing the fascinating history and significance of this ancient Inca citadel. Guests can also enjoy the therapeutic hot springs in Aguas Calientes before returning to Cusco.
The convenient logistics and guided exploration ensure a seamless and enriching journey to this world-renowned wonder.
Sum Up

The 2-day Machu Picchu tour by train offers an unforgettable experience, with a private adventure priced at $470 per person. This inclusive package covers hotel pickup, a knowledgeable guide, accommodation, and access to the iconic ruins and hot springs. Suitable for various travelers, including those with accessibility needs, this tour provides a memorable journey through one of the world’s most breathtaking archaeological sites.
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