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Discover the wonder of Machu Picchu on an unforgettable train journey. Due to the limit on visitors set by the Peruvian government, tickets sell out quickly, especially in high season. We recommend booking in advance to ensure your visit to this unique destination in the world. Travelers can choose from three train options to suit different budgets, Expedition train, Vistadome and observatory for a better visualization. Start your journey from Cusco and enjoy a train tour through the stunning Sacred Valley until you reach the majestic Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the most important sectors of the citadel, where you will learn about its history, architecture and mystery. Then you will have free time to explore and take pictures.
Important: Tickets to Machu Picchu are limited and often sell out quickly. Booking early and months in advance is the only way to guarantee your income.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide and driver will drop by the hotel to pick you up, we just need you to send us the name and address of the hotel.
Itinerary
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1Machu Picchu
Very early in the morning we will pick you up at your hotel, and then transfer you to the train station in Ollantaytambo, after boarding you on your train you will witness and appreciate all the scenic beauty that is on this route until you reach the town of Aguas. Hot. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will help us board the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, in the middle of a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu today is considered by many as the new spiritual center of the world, due to the energy, peace and tranquility that one can feel here. Your expert guide will accompany you through the most important sites. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will amaze us with its delicately carved architecture, terraces, ceremonial temples, staircases and urban areas. The energy is all around us, mystical wisdom sustains Machu Picchu as the new spiritual center of the world. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once-in-a-lifetime experience become fully satisfying and memorable. After your visit you will return to the town of Aguas Calientes for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you will take the train from Aguas Calientes for the return trip to Cusco. NOTE: Your passport details are needed for the Machu Picchu excursion (name and passport ID).
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Aguas Calientes
At the agreed time, we will take the train back to the city of Cusco. To meet various customer needs, you can choose from 4 different types of options. The Expedition option was created for adventurous passengers looking for comfort and security without the extra frills. The seats have been reupholstered with native fabrics. The Vistadome option is a comfortable way to travel to Machu Picchu. You will enjoy beautiful panoramic windows to make the most of the spectacular scenery and take fantastic pictures. The Business Class option with panoramic views and comfortable padded chairs and a folding table for your convenience. The Voyagen option is a classy service with very comfortable seats. Also with panoramic windows. These trains are leaving from the Ollantaytambo train station, located approximately 1.5 hours from Cusco and snacks are available for purchase on all trains. Start your trip to Machu Picchu today!
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tickets to Machu Picchu sell out quickly. Book this trip at least two months in advance to secure the spaces
- MANDATORY: The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, to issue the entry. There is no ticket reservation.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tickets to Machu Picchu sell out quickly. Book this trip at least two months in advance to secure the spaces
- MANDATORY: The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, to issue the entry. There is no ticket reservation.
- The entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is non-refundable and changes or date modifications are not accepted. If you need to change the date of your visit, you will need to purchase a new entrance ticket.
- Due to the high demand and limited access to the citadel, PERUADTOUR will issue your ticket on trails 2 the most visited with priority. If not available, trail 1, 3 or 4 will be provided, after coordination with the passenger before issuance.
- A day earlier the company staff will contact the travelers to send them the pickup time through Viator or the Tripadvisor experience extranet.
- What to bring: sunglasses, comfortable clothing and footwear, beanie, repellent, sunblock, water bottle, powerbank, coat, small backpack, raincoat in the rainy season from December to March.
- PERUADTOUR is not responsible for flight cancellations or delays. We recommend arriving in Cusco one day before the scheduled tour date."
- Tickets to Machu Picchu often sell out quickly. If you make your reservation a few days or weeks in advance, it will be necessary to organize a 2-day trip, as tickets will have to be purchased in person at the offices of the Ministry of Culture. This management will be carried out in coordination with our sales team.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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