About this experience
Discover one of the best world’s destinations, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on a full day trip from Cusco or Sacred Valley and enjoy your journey by train with panoramic windows and appreciate beautiful views of the landscapes along your way to Machu Picchu. All tickets are included such as entrance fee , train tickets, bus tickets , round trip transportation and guided tour of Machu Picchu in small-group. We also offer you early train back to Cusco.
At a glance
- Duration: 14 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 14 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Full information must be exactly as the current passport
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
- Inbound train ticket (Expedition or The Voyager)
- English or spanish Tour Guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off from Cusco or Sacred Valley Hotels
- Outbound train ticket ( Expedition or The Voyager )
- Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu ( subjet to availability)
- Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Not included
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Enjoy this amazing experience by train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo.This one day trip allow you to reach the lost city of the Incas " Machu Picchu ", where you will visit all the major sites such as the Intihuatana ,the circular tower , the sun Temple , the Temple of the Three Windows, the main square and also you will appreciate around the citadel Inca farming terraces and Urban areas.
This program stars with an early pick-up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 AM and then we will transfer you to the train station at Ollantaytambo, where you’ll board the 06:40 train to travel for about 1h 40 ‘ to Aguas Calientes, arriving at around 08:00 hrs.
Our representative will waiting for you at the train station in Aguas Calientes and escort you to take the bus up to Machu Picchu. After a half-hour bus ride you’ll arrive to Machu Picchu Sanctuary at around 08:45, where your guide will meet you and then you will enter the site to begin the walking tour .
On a tour of 2 hour of this enigmatic site, your guide will talk about the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu and he will show you the most important sites within the citadel. After the guided tour you'll have free time to explore and take photos by yourselves.
In the afternoon, at the appropriate time, you’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town ,where you can have lunch ( not included ) in one of the many restaurants. Afterwards you will board the train back at 16:12 to Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station , where our transport will be waiting for you to transfer you and drop you up at your hotel in Cusco. We arrive in Cusco at approximately 20:30 hrs.
Optionally: Hike the Huayna Picchu Mountain , which takes 2 hours round-trip. This trip is without a guide. If you choose to take this option, your guided tour will be shorter in order to finish in time to enter Huayna Picchu. This tickets also have limited availability and sell out quickly, that is why it needs to be booked months in advance to secure your place
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up from all Hotels in Cusco City center Returns to the Hotels in Cusco city center
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Destinations Tours & Travels
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please Ask for availability and Book in advance to secure your spot
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Full information must be exactly as the current passport
- Make sure you carry your original passport on the day of trip
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Optional : If you'd like to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain , please advise at time of booking , check availability and secure the ticket with extra cost .
- Machu Picchu tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits .The circuit 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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