About this experience
Inca Rail offers unique travel experiences to and from the Citadel of Machu Picchu in which you can experience the true spirit and magic of Machu Picchu aboard its four services: The Private, The First Class, The 360°, The Premium & Lounge and The Voyager.
The First Class train has maximum comfort and space on board. Enjoy a unique landscape inside the Observatory-Lounge car, a luxury car that offers live music, a bar and an outdoor balcony where all the beauty of nature and Andean culture will be revealed before your eyes.
Includes entrance to Machu Picchu* and guided tour.
* Subject to availability and confirmation 45 days in advance.
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At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr–4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr–4 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
Choosing the Right Train to Machu Picchu
PeruRail or IncaRail, Vistadome or Expedition, Ollantaytambo or Poroy. The trade-offs nobody explains until you're already at the station.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Guide
Plan the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with practical guidance on permits, the Km 82 route, timing, published access rates, and booking decisions.
Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide
Plan the Machu Picchu train from Cusco with clear advice on bimodal routes, entry tickets, train classes, timings, baggage, and booking order.
What is included
- Activity book for traveling children
- Bottled water
- three course menu
- Tour of the Citadel of Machu Picchu with a certified guide
- Selection of hot and cold drinks.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu; subject to availability (confirmation 45 days in advance)
- Private Bus to and from the Citadel
- VIP waiting room in Av. El Sol Cusco (one way)
- Restroom on board
- Live music
- Welcome Cocktail / Wine / Pisco Sour (go) / Cava (return)
Not included
- Transfer from the Hotel to the train station
Itinerary and highlights
Machu Picchu which in Castilian means "old mountain", is the most famous Inca citadel in the world. Located 110 kilometers northeast of Cusco, in the province of Urubamba, this architectural jewel is surrounded by temples, platforms and water channels.
Machu Picchu means "old mountain", it is the most famous Inca citadel in the world. Located 110 kilometers northeast of Cusco, in Urubamba province, this architectural jewel is surrounded by temples, Inca platforms and waterways.
Meeting and pickup information
- Next to the Qorikancha gardens
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- INCA RAIL
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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