About this experience
Perfect for a leisurely, immersive experience with Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu, Peruvian Culture Tours begins with hotel pickup at 9.00 am and a comfortable 2-hour drive from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, followed by a scenic 2-hour tourist train journey through breathtaking Andean landscapes. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, enjoy a 3-star hotel stay (such as Andino or Pucara) and free time to relax, visit the hot springs, or explore the charming town and its vibrant local markets. Day 2: Take the bus up to Machu Picchu and experience the iconic Circuit 3 with a 2-hour guided tour in Machu Picchu, exploring its most important terraces and panoramic viewpoints; afterward, enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes before returning by tourist train back to Ollantaytambo for 2 hours, where your private driver will be waiting to provide a comfortable door-to-door transfer back to Cusco, completing a seamless and unforgettable journey.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
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.
Cusco by Night Guide
Plan a relaxed, safer night in Cusco with practical advice on venues, rides, airport arrivals, changing schedules, and a confirmed trip home.
What is included
- Profesional tour guide for machupicchu on day 2
- touristic Train to aguas calientes Town
- Pick up from your hotel in cusco
- Buffet Breakfast at your hotel in aguas calientes town
- Private Transport to ollantaytambo train station
- Breakfast
- Transport from ollantaytambo back to cusco
- Bus ticket to Machupicchu round trip
- Entrance ticket to Machupicchu
- Expedition / Boyager train back to ollantaytambo
- Hotel 3 stars in aguas calientes town,Pucara hotel,Andino.
- Guided Tour in Machupicchu
Not included
- Breakfast, lunch and Dinner on Day 1
- Lunch and dinner on Day 2
- Gratuities for your official local tour guide
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our staff will ask for you at the reception desk at the indicated time.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peruvian Culture Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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