The 2-day train tour is one of the most accessible ways to visit Machu Picchu. We book the hard parts for you, so you can just show up and enjoy it.
On day one you explore the Sacred Valley (Ollantaytambo, Maras salt mines and Moray terraces), then take a scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the small town at the foot of Machu Picchu. You sleep there, so on day two you are among the first to enter the citadel with your guide before the crowds build.
Passengers must be ready at the reception of their accommodation at the indicated time.
Typically 6:30 AM (your exact time depends on your entry): Hotel/hostel pick-ups: We’ll pick you up directly from your accommodation in Cusco for comfort and safety and head into the Sacred Valley. Pickup times vary depending on where you’re staying. Scenic drive to one of the Inca’s most important region.
Discover a traditional Andean village and visit its colonial church built atop Inca foundations.
Explore the mysterious circular Inca terraces, believed to have been an ancient agricultural laboratory where different microclimates were used to experiment with farming techniques.
Marvel at thousands of gleaming white salt pools carved into the mountainside. Still harvested by local families today, these ancient salt pans offer a truly spectacular sight.
Recharge with a delicious, locally prepared meal in a picturesque setting. After lunch, discover the imposing Temple of the Sun, towering terraces, and massive stone formations. Don’t miss the naturally carved face of Tunupa in the mountainside!
Catch the train to Machu Picchu Town (Aguas Calientes), the gateway to Machu Picchu. Comfortable train ride with views of valleys, rivers, and Inca terraces.
At 6 am, take bus to Machu Picchu. Be among the first to enter the site. Start the guided tour of Machu Picchu with an expert guide. Explore key temples, terraces, and viewpoints for those iconic mountain panoramas. You will have free time after the tour to take stunning photos, or simply soak in the mystical energy.
Finally, you need to walk back to Aguas Calientes town by taking the train back at around 06:20 pm from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and then by bus to Cusco.
Have lunch in Aguas Calientes, before catching the train back to Ollantaytambo
Once in Ollantaytambo, you'll catch the private transfer to Cusco. Our driver will meet you at the train station for a smooth ride back.
Arrival back in Cusco is usually around 9 PM, but it can be up to 11 PM with a later entry. Your exact time will be your personal itinerary. Evening drop-off at Plaza Regocijo, one block from the Main Square, the easiest meeting point in the historic center, where vehicle access is limited at night.
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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