About this experience
The service on the Vistadome train is one of the most used by travelers. It has onboard service and comfortable seats and am, multiple cars with large windows for better visibility on the route. The trip is comfortable from start to finish, they serve hot and cold drinks, plus a fun walkway along the way.
At a glance
- Duration: 15 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 15 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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What is included
- Private transportation
- Hop-on/off bus ticket to machupicchu
- Return train ticket to machupicchu
- Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the train station.
- Professional Guide in Machu Picchu
- Return transfer from train station to hotel
Not included
- Lunch
- Travel insurance
- Entry
Itinerary and highlights
Hotel Pick-Up (Minutes Before Departure)
We pick up passengers from the hotel just minutes before departure in our private transportation and head to the train station.
Train Journey to Aguas Calientes
Enjoy a scenic train ride where you can appreciate a beautiful sunrise along the route. After a few hours, you’ll arrive at the final station, Aguas Calientes, located near Machu Picchu.
Bus Ride to Machu Picchu (Approx. 30 Minutes)
Once in Aguas Calientes, you’ll be escorted to the bus station for a 30-minute ride up to Machu Picchu’s entrance.
Machu Picchu Entrance & Guided Tour (Approx. 3 Hours)
Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, your tour guide will be waiting to lead you on a 3-hour tour of the most important areas of this historic site. Be sure to take all your photos during the tour as you won’t be able to return to the same spots.
Free Time & Lunch in Aguas Calientes
At the end of your Machu Picchu tour, your guide will direct you back to the bus for the return trip to Aguas Calientes. Once there, you’ll have time to enjoy lunch.
Train Journey Back to Cusco
Finally, you’ll head to the train station in Aguas Calientes, where you’ll board the train for your return journey to Cusco. From there, you’ll be taken back to your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Machu Picchu experience.
Meeting and pickup information
- Dear Customer: We appreciate your preference, remember that to provide you with a better service, we ask you to write to WhatsApp at least 48hrs before the tour to make the coordinations of the place and time of collection. Your communication is very important to us. We're waiting!
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Adventure Peru Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- before book check available
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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