About this experience

For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.

At a glance

Duration: 48 hr

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Machu Picchu By Train (2 Days)

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour48 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu

PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.

Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide

Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.

Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar

What is included

Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
Transport Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
Tourist Train Ticket
01 Night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Accommodation included: 1 night
Bi-lingual guide
Entrance to Machu Picchu

Not included

Meals

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

We pick up all travellers from their respective hotels in Cusco.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Minka Peru Expeditions

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 48 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

We pick up all travellers from their respective hotels in Cusco.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 4–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?