About this experience
This is the fastest way to visit Machu Picchu while still enjoying an unforgettable experience with our professional team. Whether you choose the 1-day or 2-day option, you will have more than 2 hours to explore Machu Picchu with our guide and group.
Although much of the journey involves transportation, the experience is absolutely worthwhile, and our team will make sure you enjoy every moment of the trip.
Please note that Machu Picchu tickets are regulated by the Peruvian government and the Ministry of Culture, with limited availability worldwide. We guarantee online tickets for reservations made well in advance. However, bookings made less than 2–3 months before travel may require a 2-day tour in order to request physical tickets in person in Aguas Calientes.
We will always do our best to help you visit Machu Picchu, especially if you are flexible with your schedule for last-minute reservations.
At a glance
- Duration: 18 hr–20 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 18 hr–20 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
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
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco the day tour
- 2-hour Machu Picchu group guide included if booked 3 months ahead; otherwise private guide required
- Machupicchu entrance for booking with 3 moths in advance, if not the tour has to be in 2 days)
- Tourist transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station Round Trip.
- Brifing with the guide one day before the tour
- Bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- Train Tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes RoundTrip
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am and take you to the station, where you'll board a bus to Ollantaytambo.
From Ollantaytambo, you'll board the 6:10 am train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village), enjoying scenic views of the Andes and snow-capped peaks during the 1 hour 50-minute journey.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you'll meet your guide and group, then take a bus to Machu Picchu.
Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour with a bilingual professional guide.
After the guided tour, you can explore Machu Picchu on your own for as long as you like.
When you're ready, take the 6:20 pm train back to Ollantaytambo, then we'll take you by minivan back to Cusco, arriving around 10:00 pm. You'll be dropped off 3 blocks from the main square.
Meeting and pickup information
- Dear customer, you can send me the details of your hotel after the booking, once you get here in Cusco we will visit you to brief you about the tour and give you every single ticket you need. then the pick up will be from your hotel and you can wait for us between 4:00am to 4:30am.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Mega Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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