About this experience
Visit Machu Picchu the Lost City of the Incas. This private full-day tour from Cusco includes a spectacular train ride through the Sacred Valley, a tasty buffet lunch, and a private tour of "One of the seven wonders of the modern world". Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 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
- Passport name, number, date of birth and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Local guides to help you plan
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Machu Picchu Train From Cusco Guide
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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.
What is included
- Buffet lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English or Spanish speaking guide
- Private guided tour
- Private transport from hotel - train station - hotel
Not included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast, dinner
- Hotel stay
- Waynapicchu or Montaña entrance fee
- Vistadome train
Itinerary and highlights
Your tour begins with an early morning pickup from your Cusco hotel in time for a 5:00am departure. Traveling in the comfort of a private vehicle, transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo to board the train or Vistadome panoramic train (if upgrade selected) to Machu Picchu.
Marvel at the scenery on the around 1.5 hour journey, as you wind through the Andes and gaze out over the wild landscapes of the Sacred Valley. On arrival in Aguas Calientes, the small town at the foot of Machu Picchu, your private guide will be waiting to meet you. Together, take the bus up to the mountaintop Machu Picchu, climbing to a dizzying height of 7,970 feet (2,430 meters). Take a moment to savor your first View of Machu Picchu as your guide offers some background information on the fabled Lost City of Incas. Then, enjoy around 2 hours to explore, taking in highlights such as the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza, and the ceremonial baths. Your private tour can be customized to suit your preferences, so you can opt to hike up to the best viewpoints or spend longer exploring the less visited ruins. After your visit, return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (included), before boarding the return train to Ollantaytambo. Finally, end your tour with a private transfer back to your Cusco hotel.
Meeting and pickup information
- Hotels and airbnb in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inversiones Andean Fusion Sociedad Anonima Cerrada - Inanfu S.A.C.
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Train times may change according the booking time and will be provided according the train company timetable availability.
- A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, date of birth and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Important: When choosing The Machupicchu private tour by "Vistadome train", we will provide the round trip Vistadome train tickets or Incarail 360° train tickets
- Note: This tour can start from Cusco or any hotel located in the Sacred Valley and finish either in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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