Machu Picchu By Train (Day Trip)

5.0 (4 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration16h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Our one day train tour to Machu Picchu takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. Following the route of the Urubamba River all the way to the cloud forest that surrounds Machu Picchu you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the high Andes throughout the course of the journey. On arrival to Aguas Calientes you are met by your Guide and head straight up to Machu Picchu for your guided tour of the site.

What's included

  • Entrance to Machu Picchu Citadel
  • Round Trip Transfer to Poroy
  • Cusco Hotel Transfer
  • Bi-Lingual Guide (Spanish and English)
  • Round Trip Train Ticket from Poroy to Aguas Calientes
  • Round Trip Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu Citadel
  • Food

What to expect

  1. Machu Picchu
    6h
    Leaving from Cusco very early in the morning we'll travel by bus to Poroy in the Sacred Valley where we'll board our train to Aguas Calientes. With beautiful scenery throughout the journey the train journey itself is an experience. Following the course of the river down the Sacred Valley you'll arrive to Aguas Calientes and head straight up to Machu Picchu for your guided tour. The tour lasts for about 2 hours during which you'll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel.

    After your tour you'll have free time to explore the site by yourself. There are various areas that are not included in the tour such as the Inca bridge, you can ask your guide for suggestions. Later in the afternoon you take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes where you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo (aprox. 2 hours) and then carry on by bus to Cusco (another 2 hours).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

plaza de armas del Cusco, también plazoletas de San Blas, de Santo Domingo, Plaza San Francisco, Plaza Regocijo, Av. El Sol altura del templo del Sol el Qoricancha

End point

plaza de armas del Cusco, también plazoletas de San Blas, de Santo Domingo, Plaza San Francisco, Plaza Regocijo, Av. El Sol altura del templo del Sol el Qoricancha

Pickup details

We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco.
Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb or hotels that are outside the historic centre.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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