Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco with Tourist Train

5.0 (1 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration10h - 13h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visiting Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for many travelers—and with Howlanders, you can make it a reality in just one day.

We specialize in small-group tours designed to give you a more personal and stress-free experience. No big crowds or rushed itineraries—just comfortable transportation, quality accommodations, well-timed train departures, and expert local guides.

If you’re short on time but don’t want to miss Machu Picchu, this one-day tour from Cusco is your best option.

Join us and experience Machu Picchu the right way.

Options

WITH MACHU PICCHU TICKET

Machu Picchu entrance included
Pickup included

WITHOUT MACHU PICCHU TICKET

No Machu Picchu ticket: This option does not include the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional guided tour in Machu Picchu (Spanish / English)
  • Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu roundtrip bus
  • Machu Picchu Ticket (depending on the selected option)
  • Roundtrip tourist train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
  • Cusco hotel pick up and transfer to Ollantaytambo (roundtrip)
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    The day before your tour, your guide will visit your accommodation in Cusco for a short briefing and provide you with your train and Machu Picchu entrance tickets (if this option was selected, otherwise Machu Picchu tickets will not be included in the tour).

    On the tour day, you’ll be picked up around 4:00 AM in a comfortable minibus and driven to Ollantaytambo train station. There, you’ll board the 6:10 AM tourist train to Aguas Calientes—also known as Machu Picchu Town.

    The train ride takes about 1.5 hours and offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, the Vilcanota River, and the lush landscapes of the high jungle.
  2. 3h · Admission ticket included
    Once in Aguas Calientes, you’ll take the bus up to Machu Picchu at the scheduled time based on your entrance ticket. There, a professional guide will lead you on a two-hour tour, sharing the history and hidden stories of this iconic site.

    After the tour, you’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many local restaurants.
  3. Cusco
    3h
    After lunch, you’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo.

    Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo station, a minibus will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation in Cusco. You’ll arrive in the city between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM, depending on your train schedule.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up will be at any accommodation in Cusco at 3:50 am. In case your street is not reachable by bus (narrow streets in the city center), a nearby pick-up location will be indicated the day before during the tour briefing.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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