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Home/Destinations/Machu Picchu/Machu Picchu in 2 days
2 days · Machu Picchu itinerary

Machu Picchu in 2 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Two days let you savour Machu Picchu and the valley. Here is how to spend two perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Sacred Valley
  2. 2Aguas Calientes
  3. 3Citadel
  4. 4Huayna Picchu

Day 1: the valley

The Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes.

Day 2: the citadel

An early citadel tour and Huayna Picchu.

The stay

A night in Aguas Calientes.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Machu Picchu — prices per person.

Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley
Cusco
Food and Culture Full day Tour in the Sacred Valley
5.0(180)·10 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru
Cusco
Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru
5.0(137)·14 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu from Cusco Full day
Cusco
Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu from Cusco Full day
5.0(74)·13 hours
from$469/ person
via Viator
Sacred Valley & One Day Inca Trail 3 Days
Cusco
Sacred Valley & One Day Inca Trail 3 Days
5.0(27)·3 days
from$850/ person
via Viator
Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
Cusco
Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
5.0(133)·14–15 hours
from$390/ person
via Viator
Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Full Day Private Tour
Cusco
Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Full Day Private Tour
5.0(178)·16 hours
from$665/ person
via Viator
Full Day Sacred Valley of the Incas Private Tour
Cusco
Full Day Sacred Valley of the Incas Private Tour
5.0(25)·7–8 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Huayna potosi 6088m. 3 day Climb
La Paz
Huayna potosi 6088m. 3 day Climb
4.8(140)·3 days
from$210/ person
via Viator

Machu Picchu in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Machu Picchu?
Two days let you see the Sacred Valley and the citadel with an early start.
What are the best Machu Picchu experiences?
The citadel tour, the Huayna Picchu climb and the Sacred Valley.
How do I plan a 2-day Machu Picchu itinerary?
Do the valley on day one and the citadel early on day two.

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