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Machu Picchu Full Day By Train From Ollantaytambo

About this experience

If you are planning to visit The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, but you don’t have enough time, don’t worry, this is not a disadvantage or an obstacle. Relax, choose the best schedule to start and end up your trip with the type of train that suits better for you, we have the best tailor made trip for everyone, get ready to live an unforgettable experience, enjoy the best day of your life around Machu Picchu.
The easiest and quickest way to get from Cusco by Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of the Machu Picchu is by taking the Machu Picchu train.
“As a responsible and experienced tour operator we make sure you will visit Machu Picchu properly, which means four to six hours in the citadel or maybe longer: guided tour + exploring by your own including your possibly extra activities like Huaynapicchu, Montaña or the sun gate. The average time of most of tourist visiting, staying in the citadel is of 05-06 hours total”

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr–18 hr

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Machu Picchu Full Day By Train From Ollantaytambo
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr–18 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr–18 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

What is included

  • GROUP SIZE: Max. 16 people for the guided tour in Machupicchu
  • ADMISION TICKET: Entrance fee to Machu Picchu citadel.
  • TRANSFER IN AGUAS CALIENTES: An assistant awaiting for you in Aguas Calientes at your arrival.
  • PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING: Either at your accomodation place or at our office.
  • ASSISTANCE: We have telephone service available 24 hours/day for ease communication and organization
  • UP & DOWN BUS TICKET: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes Roundtrip.
  • ROUNDTRIP TRAIN TICKET: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes Town - Ollantaytambo
  • EXPERIENCED GUIDE IN MACHUPICCHU: English speaking, professionally educated, and official tour guide
  • ROUNDTRIP TOURIST TRANSPORT: Cusco - Ollantaytambo Train Station - Cusco

Not included

  • TRAVEL INSURANCE
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • FEES: Entrance fee to the hot spring in Aguas Calientes (S/ 10.00) open till 20:00Hrs. Optional.
  • HUAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN OR MACHUPICCHU MOUNTAIN: It is possible only on exclusive private service.

Itinerary and highlights

MACHU PICCHU FULL DAY BY TRAIN FROM OLLANTAYTAMBO
DESCRIPTION:
Machu Picchu by Train
If you are planning to visit The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, but you don’t have enough time, don’t worry, this is not a disadvantage or an obstacle. Relax, choose the best schedule to start and end up your trip with the type of train that suits better for you, we have the best tailor made trip for everyone, get ready to live an unforgettable experience, enjoy the best day of your life around Machu Picchu.
The easiest and quickest way to get from Cusco by Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of the Machu Picchu is by taking the Machu Picchu train. We offer two types of train services which reach Aguas Calientes; Expedition, and Vistadom. The journey takes about 3.5 hours and the price varies throughout the year for each option. The Expedition train is for budget travelers, it’s the friendliest price train ticket.

The Vistadom train, which is a more expensive panoramic train, offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. You can see birds flying above the train through the large windows on the ceiling. This experience allows the visitors to connect with nature. It is an air-conditioned train with comfortable chairs. It costs only a bit more than the cheaper Expedition train and it is worth the money.
These trains are painted blue and inside they are decorated in the style of the 1920’s Pullman trains. If you want to feel like you are on the Orient Express, try this transport option to the Machu Picchu.

For this daily departure special day trip, where you can choose the schedules from Cusco and also what time you would like to be back in Cusco, this will depend on what time you would like to arrive in Machu Picchu and how long time you would like to stay there, here you have a schedules simulation, only simulation – Train schedules some times vary suddenly without previous notice. They may run the times 30 - 45 minutes later or earlier. Of course before going or starting with the program you will have everything 100% confirmed at briefing time a night previous the tour at our office in Cusco.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• Machu Picchu is one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, a Heritage of Humanity, a Historical Sanctuary of Peru, and probably the most important archaeological site in Latin America.
• Machu Picchu’s majestic and ingenious architecture is comprised of 140 structures throughout the citadel.
• Machu Picchu was built by the Inca Pachacutec and his people around the year 1460.
• After being forgotten for many years, in 1911 the North American Hiram Bingham reached Machu Picchu on an expedition and spread news the site worldwide.
• Machu Picchu’s most important structures are the Intihuatana sundial, the Temple of the Sun, and the Temple of the Three Windows.
• In 1913, MP received worldwide attention when the National Geographic Society dedicated its entire April edition to the newly rediscovered city.

“As a responsible and experienced tour operator we make sure you will visit Machu Picchu properly, which means five to six hours in the citadel or maybe longer: guided tour + exploring by your own including your possibly extra activities like Huaynapicchu, Montaña or the sun gate. The average time of most of tourist visiting, staying in the citadel is of 05-06 hours total”

Aguas Calientes town exist because of Machupicchu, a small village with no taxis, moto taxis or colectivos around, people move all around by foot, except the bus service that goes to Machupicchu which is from one point to another and that’s all.
The town counts with all facilities that may need a tourist: Restaurants, internet café, massage centers, public phones, cash machines, money exchange offices, etc,etc.

Ollantaytambo town where the train station location is; before heading down to Aguas Calientes town and then bus ride up to Machupicchu as our goal of the day.

From Cusco after pick up time from different accomodations we pass troughout the Sacred Valley of the inkas before taking our train to Aguas Calientes.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Plazoleta Regocijo: In the middle of the little plaza. Rigth beside the fountain water.
  • Plaza san Blas: At the main door of San Blas Church.
  • Main Plaza of Cusco: Rigth in the middle at the fountain water, beside the Inka Statue.
  • At Reception area. Calle Hospital 842 - Int 04
  • For an easy and fast collection. Our pick ups are from well-known accommodations with an easy access for our transport and transfer guy. Other ways; prior coordination at the briefing time you will be kindly asked to appear at the agreed time at some other nearby place with a clear and easy location. For example: At our office, at our Hostel, In the main plaza of Cusco, The Cathedral, Plaza San Blas, etc,etc,etc ( Previous coordination in Cusco )

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Ukukus Travel***

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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 12 hr–18 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
For an easy and fast collection. Our pick ups are from well-known accommodations with an easy access for our transport and transfer guy.
Other ways; prior coordination at the briefing time you will be kindly asked to appear at the agreed time at some other nearby place with a clear and easy location.
For example: At our office, at our Hostel, In the main plaza of Cusco, The Cathedral, Plaza San Blas, etc,etc,etc ( Previous coordination 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 5–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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