About this experience
Travel through the rugged Andes mountains on a fantastic train journey to Machu Picchu, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, and explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu without rushing on a guided tour. Feel free to reserve. It can be difficult, setting up everything you need to visit Machu Picchu: transportation, accommodation, guides, and more. This two-day excursion to Machu Picchu via the nearby city of Cusco streamlines the travel process by organizing all of those things in advance.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 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
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.
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.
Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco
A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is possible, but it requires advance entry tickets, carefully matched transport, and a very early start. Use this practical guide to choose a circuit, build a realistic schedule, compar
What is included
- All transfers in these 2 days of the program
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo station to your hotel in Cusco (day 2)
- Train tickets - roundtrip (Ollantaytambo or Poroy- Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo)
- Cost of entrance ticket to Machupicchu
- 01 water bottle
- 1 night accommodation in 3-star hotels
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Cusco
- 01 breakfast
- Guided tour in Machupicchu
- Selected train ticket (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes)
Not included
- domestic flights
- Tips (optional)
- Foods
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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