About this experience
The Machu Picchu Tour start take the 4 hour Expedition Tourist Train and enter the spectacular land of the Incas with amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snow-capped mountains and sub-tropical jungle. Arrive in Aguas Calientes, then take a shuttle bus to the historic citadel of Macchu Picchu.
We guarantee an incredible trip to Machu Picchu, we offer you a safe trip, meeting the established schedules and with total kindness.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 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
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What is included
- Transfer from train station to your hotel
- Professional guide
- Admission ticket to enter the citadel of Machu Picchu
- Round-trip train ticket to Aguas Calientes
- Transportation from your accommodation to the train station
- Round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Macchu Picchu and back to Aguas Calientes
Not included
- Snacks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
You will see amazing landscapes of mountains and valleys, Inca farming terraces on both sides of the valley, snow capped mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Ceja de Selva. From Pachar the sacred Vilcanota river will be our companion until we arrive at Aguas Calientes (2040m) also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. Your guide will meet you at the train station and transfer you to the bus for a 25 minute ride to Machu Picchu. A guided tour of Machu Picchu also called “The Old Sacred Mountain” takes approximately 2 hrs and then you have some free time for photos.
To end the journey, take a train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, then take a private bus from Ollantaytambo to your accommodation in Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up the passengers, who are in lodgings around the center of the city and in the district of Wanchaq.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- VTM Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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