About this experience
Discover Machu Picchu, one of the new ‘seven wonders of the world,’ during this time-saving full-day trip and guided tour from Cusco. Take a morning train ride from Cusco before enjoying a guided tour of this famous Inca Citadel. Round-trip train tickets, site entrance fee, guided site tour, lunch and hotel transfers are all covered.
Our priority, provide Machu Picchu circuit 2 ticket:
DID YOU KNOW? Tickets are issued in real-time based on current availability and require passport details. If Circuit 2 is sold out at the time of booking, the next best available circuit (1 or 3) will be provided. Once issued, tickets are strictly non-changeable and non-transferable.
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
- Admission to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2 Priority): Tickets are issued in real-time based on current availability and require passport details. If Circuit 2 is sold out at the time of booking, the next best available circuit (1 or 3) will be provided. Once issued tickets are strictly non-changeable and non-transferable.
- Passport names, number, date of birth and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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
- Lunch and 1 bottle of water
- Machu Picchu Admission ticket: Priority given to Circuit 2 (Issued based on real-time availability)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (door to door service if car access allows)
- Roundtrip train tickets according to your selected class
- Professional, Licensed Local Expert Guide
- Roundtrip transport from Cusco to train station
Not included
- Gratuities
- Breakfast and Dinner
Itinerary and highlights
Receive an early-morning pickup from your hotel around 5:00 a.m. to go to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
Arrive at Ollantaytambo for the rail journey to the mysterious lost city of Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, you will walk to the bus stop for a short 25-minute ride up the hill to the Inca citadel.
Spend the next two hours enjoying a guided walking tour that provides an overview of the key landmarks and history of this remarkable Inca site. You will also have some free time to explore at your own pace, relax, and take photos.
Important Information about Machu Picchu:
The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has updated the visiting rules for Machu Picchu, dividing entrance hours into two sessions:
AM Entrance: 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PM Entrance: 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Visitors must leave the site within their assigned time slot and are not allowed re-entry once they exit. Those who fail to comply will be escorted out by the appropriate authorities.
For the full-day tour, the visiting time begins when the check-in at Machu Picchu is completed. For example, if entry is at 9:00 a.m., you may remain in the park until 1:00 p.m., which allows ample time to explore this amazing site.
After your visit, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Then, board the train for the return journey to the station in Ollantaytambo, where you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco.
Please Note: Train times may vary depending on booking and will be confirmed according to the train company’s timetable and availability.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up from most places closer to city center
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Latin America
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Admission to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2 Priority): Tickets are issued in real-time based on current availability and require passport details. If Circuit 2 is sold out at the time of booking, the next best available circuit (1 or 3) will be provided. Once issued tickets are strictly non-changeable and non-transferable.
- Train times may change according the booking time and will be provided according the train company timetable availability.
- Passport names, 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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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