About this experience
Enjoy an unforgettable travel experience in a single day during out your Full Day Tour with the Vistadome Panoramic Train combines luxury travel which invites you to journey through breathtaking landscapes, enjoy premium comfort, and explore the legendary Inca citadel with an expert guide
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 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
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 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.
What is included
- 1 Bottle of Water
- Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
- Round trip bus tickets in Machupicchu: Aguas Calientes – Machupicchu – Aguas Calientes
- Roundtrip train tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo (at your selected class)
- Hotel/Airbnb pick up and drop off
- Ground transportation for all transfers during the day program
- Lunch
- Machupicchu admission/entry ticket
- Machupicchu guided tour by local expert guide
Not included
- Meals (Breakfast, Dinner)
- Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
- Tips/Gratuity (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
6:30am: Breakfast at your Cusco hotel.
7:15am: According to Train Schedule, the Machupicchu America Travel representative picks you up from your hotel lobby and transfers you in the comfortable private transport to Ollantaytambo Train Station, located in the heart of the Sacred Valley.
Train Journey to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo)
9:15:00am: Board your selected train class and enjoy a scenic ride along the Vilcanota River, surrounded by Andean landscapes, Inca terraces, and lush cloud forest
Upon Arrival in Aguas Calientes
11:00am: You will be greeted by a representative at the exit gate (in front of the handicraft market). A short walk follows to the bus station.
11:30am: Bus Ride to Machupicchu – 30 minutes
Ascend to the entrance of Machupicchu aboard the tourist buses.
12:00pm: Guided Tour of Machupicchu
Meet your professional local expert guide and begin your unforgettable visit to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Explore terraces, temples, and ceremonial sites while learning the history, culture, astronomy, and mysteries that surround this legendary Inca citadel.
14:30pm: After the Guided Tour
Board the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch and enjoy free time to explore the town or visit the local market.
16:40pm: Train Back to Ollantaytambo
At the scheduled time, board your return train to Ollantaytambo.
Arrival at Ollantaytambo → Transfer to Cusco
Our representative meets you at the station exit and transfers you in our comfortable transport back to your Cusco hotel.
Arrive to your Cusco hotel by 20:00pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Prior to departure we set the pick up timers and pick up places according to their hotel locations
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu America Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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