About this experience
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Travel from Cuzco to Machu Picchu and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the landscape aboard the panoramic train, Vistadome. Keep delighting in the breathtaking views as you visit Machu Picchu with a guide.
• Machu Picchu Day Trip, one of the New7Wonders of the World, from Cusco
• Enjoy a panoramic train tour that reveals great views of the landscapes
• Learn the history behind the sacred city on a guided tour
• Relax with all entrance fees, train and bus tickets, and hotel transportation included
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 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
- IMPORTANT. The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, to issue the entry. At the time of booking please provide these details correctly as shown on your passport.
- What to wear ?: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, blocker, mosquito repellent, jacket, small backpack with some clothes enough to stay overnight.
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
- Panoramic train ticket according to your choice (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo)
- Local guide English, Spanish or Portuguese speaking expert
- Roundtrip transportation in new and modern transportation.
- Departure and return from your accommodation in Cusco (Door to door service)
- Bus ticket up and down (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes)
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- 01 bottle of water
- Cancellation policy: if you cancel your tour 2 days before the start of the tour, 80% refund
Not included
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips (Optional)
Itinerary and highlights
Start the day with early pickup from your hotel prior coordination, home, or Airbnb in Cusco Urubamba, Pisac, Ollantaytambo or in the Sacred Valley , you will be transferred to the train station in Ollantaytambo, to enjoy your 1.5 hour panoramic train tour to Aguas Calientes.
Our Vistadome-class train to Machu Picchu offers a different way to travel to the citadel. The cars have panoramic windows located on the walls and ceilings of the wagons, allowing you to have a connection with the outside. Also, on the return trip you can enjoy a fashion show on board according to your choice of train that will show you an exclusive collection of baby alpaca clothes with the latest trends which you can acquire if you wish. The Vistadome train brings the landscapes of the route to Machu Picchu in a unique way, making passengers feel part of the nature around them.
We arrive at Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist you to board the bus to climb the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon.
Upon arrival in Machu Picchu, you will have a tour of this magnificent place, your certified local guide will explain everything about the historical site of Machu Picchu and visit the main places of the lost city. The guided tour will last about 2.5 to 3 hours.
After your visit in Machu Picchu take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, you will have enough time for lunch, at the indicated time board your train back to Ollantaytambo station. Once in Ollantaytambo our identified driver will be waiting for you to return you to your hotel in Cusco.
Estimated arrival time in Cusco 19:30 PM
Meeting and pickup information
- Free pick up from hotel, house, apartments within the historic city center of cusco, sacred valley, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT. The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, to issue the entry. At the time of booking please provide these details correctly as shown on your passport.
- What to wear ?: sunglasses, comfortable clothes and shoes, hat, blocker, mosquito repellent, jacket, small backpack with some clothes enough to stay overnight.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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