About this experience
This tour offers a comfortable and well-organized experience to Machu Picchu, with transfer from your hotel, scenic train ride with spectacular views and an expert guide who will help you understand the history and secrets of the sanctuary. Everything is planned so that you can enjoy an unforgettable day, without complications and surrounded by unique landscapes.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr–18 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 hr–18 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
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Assistance from Aguas Calientes train station.
- Ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco (return)
- Guide in Spanish or English during the visit to Machu Picchu.
- Return ticket by Expedition / Voyager train.
- Permanent assistance.
- Transfer from Cusco – Ollantaytambo - Cusco.
- Hop-on/off bus to Machu Picchu.
Not included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Dinner
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up comfortably at your hotel in Cusco to start the journey to the train station. During the journey you will receive assistance and a brief explanation of the itinerary. It is the beginning of an unforgettable experience towards Machu Picchu.
We will arrive at Ollantaytambo station to board the panoramic train to Aguas Calientes. This journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes is considered one of the most beautiful rail routes in the world. Along the way you will enjoy green mountains, rivers winding through the valley and spectacular views thanks to the wide windows of the train.
When you arrive at Aguas Calientes, you will make the immediate connection to Machu Picchu or, according to the schedule, you will have a short free time before taking the bus to the citadel.
At the agreed time we will take the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Once upstairs, we will take a guided tour of two and a half hours touring the temples, terraces, viewpoints and iconic points like the House of the Guardian. Discover the history, legends and grandeur of the Inca Empire while taking spectacular photos.
We will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch or stroll through the village before taking the train back. The train ride again offers views of the valley at sunset.
In Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting to take you back to Cusco and drop you directly at your hotel, ending a day full of history, nature and emotions.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please wait in the hotel lobby or at the main entrance of your accommodation 10 minutes before the scheduled time. The guide or driver will confirm your name on the passenger list. Pick-up is only from hotels located in the Historic Center of Cusco. If your accommodation is outside this area, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point. Have your physical passport handy as it will be required to board the train and enter Machu Picchu. Our team will send the details of the guide and driver by WhatsApp one day before the tour.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- AMERICAN TRAVEL PERU
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
The guide or driver will confirm your name on the passenger list.
Pick-up is only from hotels located in the Historic Center of Cusco.
If your accommodation is outside this area, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point.
Have your physical passport handy as it will be required to board the train and enter Machu Picchu.
Our team will send the details of the guide and driver by WhatsApp one day before the tour.
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What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
What is the cancellation policy?
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