About this experience
Feel the energy, hear the stories and history of one of the most attractive places over the World, Machu Picchu. This private experience inside a first-class train with observatory–Lounge: an ample, elegant, finely-decorated room with spacious armchairs, a bar, and an open balcony. Its particular configuration of a dining-room type train, for the enjoyment of the exquisite delights on board. Gourmet menu prepared using Andean ingredients. This service includes private bus to go up to the citadel.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 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
- IMPORTANT: All traveler passport details are needed for the Machu Picchu Day Trip (Full name and Passport ID). Please provide all the passengers names, numbers of passaports, date of birth and nationality, otherwise the tour is not confirmed.
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Local English- or Spanish-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off.Note: Some hotels are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Itinerary and highlights
Completed in approximately 1450 at the height of the Incan empire, Machu Picchu was abandoned less than 100 years later following the Spanish conquest of Peru. Today it is considered by many to be the new spiritual center of the world.
From Cusco, you'll be transferred to the railway station to enjoy your 1.5-hour scenic rail tour to Aguas Calientes. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. At the arranged time, we will take the train back to Cusco city
Meeting and pickup information
- This activity includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment or home. Some locations are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send your details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- VIPAC Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- IMPORTANT: All traveler passport details are needed for the Machu Picchu Day Trip (Full name and Passport ID). Please provide all the passengers names, numbers of passaports, date of birth and nationality, otherwise the tour is not confirmed.
- Please note: travel date amendments are accepted outside of 16 days before scheduled tour date
- Please note: The guided tour lasts around 2.5 hours. After that, you are free to explore Machu Picchu on your own.
- Please note: Machupicchu Admission ticket and train tickets are included in this tour and will be given to the passengers the same day of their tour.
- Please note: A notification reconfirming the meeting or pick up time will be sent through tripadvisor experiences extranet a day before the service.
- Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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