About this experience
Machu Picchu Full Day Trip From Cusco. A Trip of Bus and Train to the Magical City of Machu Picchu
• Guided Tour in Machu Picchu
• Bus & Train Trip to Machu Picchu City
Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel.
Departure Time: Between 4:00am - 04:30am
Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek between 6:00 to 6:30pm
Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel or Airbnb apartment
Physical Rating: 2 - Demanding - Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers
At a glance
- Duration: 24 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 24 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
- Bus Transfer Ollantaytambo to Cusco
- Train Expedition from Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
- Bus up and down Aguas Calientes Machupicchu
- Machupicchu Entrance fee
- Pick up from Hotel and Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
- Professional Tour Guide
Not included
- Breakfast – Day 1 and lunch last day
Itinerary and highlights
Day 1: Machu Picchu & Cusco Full Day.
We take a bus from cusco to Ollantaytambo and then we take the train to Aguas Calientes as soon as we arrive we take a bus up to Machupicchu and then you will get 2 hours guided tour andafter free time to explore by yourself in Machu Picchu santuary or climb huaynapicchu Mountain. After you have enjoyed Machupicchu you have to go down to Aguas calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then Bus back to cusco.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Quechuas Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 1 sunhat
- 1 pair sun glasses that provide good UV protection 1 sunhat
- 1 good (day) backpack
- 2 walking poles
- 1 water bottle
- Sun block
- Insect repellent
- Toiletry kit
- Toilet paper
- Personal medicines
- Camera and extra memory cards
- Binoculars
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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