About this experience
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with us: Experience the thrill of discovering one of the most enigmatic cities in the world. Create memories that will endure forever in a place full of history and magic. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Peruvian Andes on the exclusive panoramic train. Discover the customs and traditions of a fascinating civilization.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Assistance via WhatsApp 24 hours.
- Local, professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to Machu Picchu Citadel (according to the available route)
- Bus from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu (Round Trip)
- Panoramic Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Round Trip)
- Briefing a couple of days before the tour date.
Not included
- Food
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
This great adventure begins with picking up at the time previously coordinated by our team, at the hotel or meeting point, to tour the wonderful Sacred Valley for around 1.30 hours, until you reach the train station in Ollantaytambo.
You will take the train at Ollantaytambo station towards Aguas Calientes station, along the way you will be able to admire the beautiful landscape that the Andes mountain range offers us, the tranquility and the beautiful views will accompany you along the way. You will receive a snack to enjoy during the tour, the comfortable panoramic wagon, will allow you to get beautiful photographs.
Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes station, your certified guide will be waiting to assist you and direct you to the bus that will take you to the main entrance of the citadel. It is at that moment that the long-awaited guided tour of Machu Picchu begins, according to the acquired route. The guide will take you on a magical tour of approximately 2.30 - 3.00 hours, full of mysticism, history and wonderful photographic postcards that the spectacular Inca city gives us, you will have the opportunity to know the enigmas that this wonderful city holds, as well as the importance that it has even today.
At the end of your tour, you will have free time for lunch in one of the typical restaurants and at the time previously indicated by your guide, you will need to be ready at the train station to board the train to Ollantaytambo station.
At the time previously indicated by the guide, you will need to be ready at the train station in Aguas Calientes, to board the train to the train station in Ollantaytambo. During the journey, you will appreciate the sunset, you will say goodbye to this magical place, once aboard the train, you can rest in the comfortable seats and enjoy a walkway of clothes with Andean fabrics, which you can acquire at that time (optional), when you arrive at the train station of Ollantaytambo, a tourist transport will wait to take you back to your hotel or meeting point in the center of Cusco, thus ending a day full of great adventures, beautiful experiences and great learning.
Meeting and pickup information
- Wait in the water fountain of the square to rejoice.
- Agency staff will introduce themselves and identify themselves with the company logo, please be ready in the hotel lobby.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Get Trip Vacation
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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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