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Machu Picchu Day Tour by Sightseeing Train from Cusco

About this experience

Wake up your adventurous spirit and discover Machu Picchu in a day, tour the world’s most famous Inca citadel at a low cost and admire its ancient architecture, breathtaking landscapes.
Live an unforgettable experience on top of the Andes.
Book your Machu Picchu day tour now and be part of the story.
Don't miss this unique opportunity!

At a glance

  • Duration: 14 hr

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Route 3.
Route 3: Discover all the constructions of the most important citadel of the Inca empire, you will visit the lower middle.
Pickup included
Route 1.
Route 1: Meet and tour the most important Inca citadel from the heights, get the best photographs of this world wonder.
Pickup included
Route 2.
Route 2: Discover the world wonder Machu Picchu with the full visit of this enigmatic place.
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour14 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

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

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.

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

  • 24-hour support via WhatsApp.
  • Certified local guide.
  • Ticket to Machu Picchu (Depending on the available route).
  • Tourist Train Ticket (round trip).
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Buss CONSETTUR ticket (round trip).
  • Briefing a couple of days before the tour date.

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips.
  • Services not specified.

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 the Ollantaytambo station heading to the Aguas Calientes station, during the journey 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 all the way.

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.

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 can rest in the comfortable seats until you reach the Ollantaytambo train station, a tourist transport will wait to take you back to your hotel or meeting point in the center of Cusco, ending a day full of great adventures, beautiful experiences and great learning.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Wait in the parking area of Plaza San Francisco, the agency staff will identify themselves with the logo and name of the company.
  • Agency staff will carry a sign with the company logo and identify themselves.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Get Trip Vacation

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • 12 hours are considered since it is taken into account from the moment you leave the hotel until your return to the hotel.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 14 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Agency staff will carry a sign with the company logo and identify themselves.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 3–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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