Machu Picchu by Train: A Seamless Full-Day Adventure

3.8 (27 reviews) Cusco, Peru
Duration18h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.

What's included

  • Train (Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo)
  • Bi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
  • Bus (Aguas Calientes Train Station to Machu Picchu and back)
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu
  • Cusco Hotel Transfer (Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco)
  • Meals
  • Accommodation

What to expect

  1. Cusco
    Pass by
    At 3:55 am, hotel pick-ups will begin.
  2. Ollantaytambo
    Pass by
    You’ll be driven to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where you will catch the 6:40 am train to Aguas Calientes, arriving around 8:00 am.
  3. Aguas Calientes
    30m
    Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at the train station and escort you to the bus for a 30-minute ride up to Machu Picchu, arriving around 8:45 am.
  4. Machu Picchu
    Guided tour of Machu Picchu: Once at Machu Picchu, you will enter the site and enjoy a 2.5 to 3-hour guided tour, during which your bilingual guide will explain the history and major sites of the Lost City.

    Free time to explore: After the guided tour, you’ll have free time to explore the site on your own. You can exit to visit the café and re-enter, as your ticket is valid for the entire day.
  5. Cusco
    Pass by
    Same route back to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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