About this experience
Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing journey in our transport vehicles, allowing you to rest and arrive at your destination feeling refreshed. Enjoy a scenic two-hour drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you'll board the train to Aguas Calientes.
Benefit from the expertise of our knowledgeable tour guides, who provide insightful commentary and historical context during your exploration of Machu Picchu. Explore Machu Picchu with a knowledgeable tour guide, visiting prime areas such as the main plaza, ceremonial sites, royal quarters, and Inca temples.
Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation between Cusco and Machu Picchu, so you can fully immerse yourself in the journey and destination without worrying about logistics.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Entrance tickets to Machupicchu (subject to availability)
- Professional Tour Guide (English or Spanish)
- All transportation in destination location
- Round Trip Train Ticket (Peru Rail Expedition or Inca Rail The Voyager)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Meals
- Any Private Expenses
- Entrance tickets to Wayna Picchu
Itinerary and highlights
Hotel pickup between 3:15 and 3:30 a.m. for a two-hour journey to Ollantaytambo train station, traversing the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Feel free to unwind and rest during the comfortable ride, ensuring you're energized for the train journey to Aguas Calientes
The train journey itself offers an unforgettable experience, with breathtaking vistas of highland farms and villages nestled beneath the snow-capped Andean peaks.
Upon your arrival in Aguas Calientes, our representative will greet you at the train station and escort you to the bus terminal, where you will embark on a 25-minute bus ride to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Our guide will facilitate your passage through security, verifying your original passport with your entrance ticket, before embarking on a two-hour guided tour exploring prime areas of the citadel, providing insights into Inca civilization, followed by leisure time to enjoy the scenic beauty of Machu Picchu.
After exploring the lost city of the Incas, you'll return to Aguas Calientes by bus, where you'll have free time to dine at a local restaurant (meal not included in the tour price). Later in the afternoon, you will be taking the train back to Ollantaytambo.
Train back to Ollantaytamabo Train Station.
Upon arrival, our representative will greet you and provide transportation back to Cusco City. Hotel drop off.
Meeting and pickup information
- We included Hotel pickup in the historic center of Cusco.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inkanto Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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