Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day

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(59 reviews)
Cusco, Peru

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18 to 20 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's 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
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 18 to 20 hours (approximately)
  • Cusco (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
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    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Aguas Calientes

    Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you'll meet your guide and group, then take a bus to Machu Picchu.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Cusco (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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