Machu Picchu Tour 2 Day/ 1 Night From Cusco by Panoramic Train

Amazing Experience

Our Machu Picchu tour was absolutely incredible! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our private taxi arrived on time, the PeruRail ride was comfortable and scenic, and our guide met us every step of the way, leading us seamlessly to the bus station and through the entire experience. Seeing Machu Picchu nestled among the breathtaking Andes Mountains was truly unforgettable. Our tour guide, Ronald, was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Machu Picchu and shared fascinating facts that made the experience even more meaningful. We learned so much thanks to his expertise and passion. The entire tour exceeded our expectations. Everything ran smoothly, and we never had to worry about any of the logistics. I would absolutely book this tour again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Peru. Ronald was amazing, and the entire experience was spectacular

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Very Smooth and Enriching Trip to Machu Pichu, Peru

We had an amazing experience in Peru, and a big part of that was thanks to the wonderful team that David has created. They supported us throughout the trip; from the very beginning, they were in touch with us, helping with planning and making sure the itinerary matched our interests and needs. We always felt that they were genuinely invested in making our trip special. One thing we really appreciated was how accommodating they were. We made a few last-minute changes to our plans, and the team handled everything smoothly. Throughout the trip, we got personalized attention and made us feel cared for. A heartfelt thank you to David and the entire team. In a travel industry that can sometimes feel impersonal and transactional, they stand out for their warmth, authenticity, and commitment to creating memorable experiences. We returned home with wonderful memories and a deep appreciation for the care and effort they put into every detail of our trip.

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Súper chévere!

If I had to choose 3 words to describe our tour guide David, they’d be dedicated, grounded, and kind. My friends and I booked 4 days of tours with him, arranging a pick up from Cusco, treks to Humantay and Sacsayhuaman, and a tour of Machu Picchu. This experience was tailored to just what we wished to do! And while we all felt the physical demands of reaching these altitudes and long days of 26K steps (half of them uphill on rocky ground) we were grateful to be supported and felt safe with David’s guidance. David is knowledgeable of his culture, the spirits, folklore, history, and politics of these regions, and shared cool facts about botanicals and the animals as well. One highlight was on the way back from the train station, he had us pull over so we could see the ancient Inca carvings into the side of the mountain. This was unspeakably beautiful and transportative. In addition to Spanish and Quechua, David speaks English and German. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a thoughtful and capable tour guide. You won’t regret going with him for your unique Peru experience!

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amazing experience with a great tour company!

Peruvian Culture Tours helped my friend group customize our trip to Machu Picchu around a previous trip we had planned, and they did the absolute most to make sure we got there! There was an unexpected traffic jam in Ollantaytambo, and our guide thought on his feet and got us to the train station in time when many other travelers missed their trains. I was AMAZED by his ability to think on his feet, stay calm and stay positive--he didn't skip a beat leading us to the train station. Similarly, Peruvian Culture Tours helped us get tickets to Circuit 2 of Machu Picchu even though didn't book super far in advance (oops)!! They planned our stay in Aguas Calientes to give us multiple chances to get our tickets, and we ended up getting them thanks to our guide's careful planning. All in all, you will get amazingly personalized attention when booking with Peruvian Culture Tours--they communicate regularly and clearly and adapt seamlessly with any travel hiccups. On top of that, the tour itself was incredible. Our tour guide was knowledgeable about everything from archeology to naturalism to Incan spiritual beliefs, and he answered my many questions with patience and abundant information. This tour company is the best!

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Circuit 2 is NOT guaranteed- proceed with caution

The biggest thing to know before booking: just because the excursion name says “Circuit 2” does not mean you’ll actually get Circuit 2 tickets. If it isn’t available on the official website, you likely won’t get it through this tour either. We ended up with Circuit 3A, which was beautiful, but if Circuit 2 is important to you (and I’d personally recommend it), this may not be the best option. There’s no way to contact the provider beforehand to discuss ticket availability, so it feels like a gamble. Thankfully, they helped us purchase additional Circuit 1B tickets for an extra cost, and combining the two circuits gave us a much more complete Machu Picchu experience. Overall, this is more of a logistics service than a guided tour. They handled transportation from our Airbnb in Cusco to Ollantaytambo, Peru Rail tickets, our hotel in Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu entry tickets, one-way bus tickets, and transportation back to Cusco. We still had to purchase return bus tickets ourselves, which was not listed in the exclusions. It was nice not having to coordinate everything ourselves, but there were some downsides. We had to fit in a 30-minute phone call the day before departure to review logistics, which would have been helpful earlier. All tickets are physical copies, so you must meet the provider beforehand and keep track of everything throughout the trip. You also don’t get any input on train or circuit times, and the itinerary shown at booking is not necessarily what you’ll receive. There also isn’t one consistent guide or host—you interact with multiple drivers/guides throughout the trip. That worked fine for us, but if you expect one guide from start to finish, that’s not the case. Personally, I would have skipped the Machu Picchu guide altogether. With only two hours for the circuit, there was little time to explore on our own. TL;DR: Great if you want help coordinating logistics, but there’s no guarantee which circuit or schedule you’ll end up with.

Response from the operator: Dear Layne, our Machu Picchu Circuit 2 by Panoramic Trains 2Day/1Night package has three options: Circuit 1, 2, and 3. The date you booked for Circuit 2 was unavailable. You booked Circuit 3 through Viator, and we contacted you via internal chat to inform you of your reservation and suggest adding Circuit 1, which was still available, to complete your visit. According to Viator's policies, we contact our clients to coordinate and confirm departure points and times, which we informed you of. In your case, we couldn't reach you by phone until 24 hours prior because the phone number provided to Viator is not working. We offered you private transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, the Panoramic Train, a 3-star hotel, bus to Machu Picchu, a private guided tour of Machu Picchu, Circuit 1 and Circuit 3 plus Huayna Picchu mountain, and door-to-door service. We are surprised by your comment. The instructions were clear before the excursion. Our service includes a guide, drivers, and transfers. At the end of the tour, we asked you about your trip and experience, and you indicated that everything had gone wonderfully. Our guide at Machu Picchu had to be quick to explain why they decided to explore Huayna Picchu. We ask that you correct your comment for the sake of our image. We are a reputable company that has been operating for over 7 years and we have not had any problems with our operations. We have had cases where people contacted us through our official channels to inquire about availability or other matters. Sincerely David

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