Machu Picchu 1 Day Tour from Cusco by Train

4.8 (44 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration15h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

What makes this tour special is the comfort and organization that allows you to discover Machu Picchu in one day, without worry. With Andino Tours Peru, everything is ready for you to make the most of your time: from the scenic train journey that offers spectacular views of valleys, mountains and rivers, to the guided visit to the Inca citadel. A professional guide will accompany you on a private or group tour, sharing the history, architecture and mysteries of this wonder of the world.

Our service includes transfers, entrance tickets and permanent assistance, ensuring a smooth and safe experience. In a few hours, you will live a unique journey that combines culture, nature and the impact of coming face to face with one of the most impressive archaeological sites on the planet.

Options

Machu Picchu Panoramico

Machu Picchu Panoramic Route: Visit Machu Picchu along the Panoramic Route and choose the best photos with Huaynapicchu
Pickup included

Machu Picchu Royalty

Machu Picchu route royalty 3b: Machu Picchu along the royal route designs, discovers temples and unique routes
Pickup included

Machu Picchu Tour Classic Route

Machu Picchu Classic: Visit Machu Picchu on the Full Route, opt for the best photos from the viewpoint and tour the entire Inca citadel
Pickup included

What's included

  • Transfers Cusco Ollantaytambo train station.
  • profesiona Tour Guide English or Spanish
  • Entrance to Machupicchu, Circuit 2, schedules according to availability.
  • Train ticket Ollantaytambo - Machupicchu - Ollantaytambo (Expeditions or Voyague)
  • Bus Round trip to Machupicchu (Consettur)
  • Transfer from train station Ollanta to Cusco - Transfer to hotel in Cusco
  • Taxes
  • Meals: breakfast, menu, dinner
  • Entrance Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain : Early booking

What to expect

  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    The tour begins in the city of Cusco, where our team will pick you up from your hotel between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. The exact pick-up time may vary depending on the scheduled train departure time and check-in shift assigned for the Machu Picchu visit. From that moment on, we ensure that your experience is comfortable and punctual, offering personalized assistance and tourist transport to the train station. During the journey, you can relax and enjoy the Andean landscapes as you prepare to live one of the most memorable experiences of your trip through Peru. Our commitment is to ensure an organized and worry-free start, so you can focus solely on enjoying the adventure to the wonder of the world, Machu Picchu.
  2. Machu Picchu
    30m
    After an impressive train ride, we will arrive at Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, the last point before reaching the wonder of the world. This small but charming village is surrounded by green mountains and the high jungle, offering a welcoming atmosphere for travelers. Here you can find restaurants, cafes and local crafts that reflect Andean culture. From Aguas Calientes we will start the ascent by tourist bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu; this journey takes approximately 30 minutes and offers spectacular views of the natural environment surrounding the Inca citadel. Our team will provide you with the necessary assistance to organize admission and provide all the details, ensuring that your experience is comfortable and smooth. Aguas Calientes is without a doubt the perfect anteroom to prepare and enjoy the guided tour in Machu Picchu to the fullest.
  3. Machupicchu
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Finally, we will reach the most anticipated point of the tour: the visit to the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accompanied by a professional guide, you will tour the most important sectors of the sanctuary, such as temples, terraces, squares and viewpoints, while discovering the history, architecture and mysteries surrounding this Inca masterpiece. The guided tour lasts approximately two and a half hours, during which time you can learn and marvel at every detail of this sacred place. In addition, you will have free time to take pictures and enjoy the unique energy offered by this site. Our commitment is that you live a complete, enriching and memorable experience in one of the most iconic destinations in the world.
  4. Machu Picchu
    1h 30m
    At the conclusion of the guided tour of Machu Picchu, we will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), where you will have free time to have lunch and briefly tour the charming Andean village. Afterwards, we will head to the station to board the train back to Ollantaytambo, again enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Sacred Valley during the journey. Once at the station, our team will be waiting to transfer you by tourist bus to the city of Cusco, arriving in the evening hours. In this way, an unforgettable day ends in which you will have known one of the most impressive wonders of the world. With Andino Tours Peru, your experience will be organized from start to finish to ensure comfort, safety and memories that will last forever.
  5. Ollantaytambo
    30m
    After the transfer from Cusco, we will arrive at the picturesque village of Ollantaytambo, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This will be the starting point to board the train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. The departure time may vary according to train availability and the entrance shift assigned to the citadel, so our team will coordinate all the details in advance to ensure a smooth journey. While you wait for your train, you will appreciate the Andean charm of Ollantaytambo, a place full of history and surrounded by imposing mountains and Inca platforms that are still in perfect condition. From here you will begin one of the most impressive journeys of the journey, with a train tour that will take you through spectacular Andean landscapes to the high jungle, heading to Machu Picchu.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up our customers from their respective hotels within the historic center of the city of Cusco.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Start times are subject to availability of revenue to Machu Picchu and train departure times, if you require a specific timetable we can adapt to your requirement provided you contact us at the time of making your reservation

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.8 (44)

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