Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco with Tourist Train

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10 to 13 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Visiting Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for many travelers—and with Howlanders, you can make it a reality in just one day.

We specialize in small-group tours designed to give you a more personal and stress-free experience. No big crowds or rushed itineraries—just comfortable transportation, quality accommodations, well-timed train departures, and expert local guides.

If you’re short on time but don’t want to miss Machu Picchu, this one-day tour from Cusco is your best option.

Join us and experience Machu Picchu the right way.

What's Included

Professional guided tour in Machu Picchu (Spanish / English)
Roundtrip tourist train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu roundtrip bus
Machu Picchu Ticket (depending on the selected option)
Cusco hotel pick up and transfer to Ollantaytambo (roundtrip)
Meals

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up will be at any accommodation in Cusco at 3:50 am. In case your street is not reachable by bus (narrow streets in the city center), a nearby pick-up location will be indicated the day before during the tour briefing.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The day before your tour, your guide will visit your accommodation in Cusco for a short briefing and provide you with your train and Machu Picchu entrance tickets (if this option was selected, otherwise Machu Picchu tickets will not be included in the tour). On the tour day, you’ll be picked up around 4:00 AM in a comfortable minibus and driven to Ollantaytambo train station. There, you’ll board the 6:10 AM tourist train to Aguas Calientes—also known as Machu Picchu Town. The train ride takes about 1.5 hours and offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, the Vilcanota River, and the lush landscapes of the high jungle.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

    Once in Aguas Calientes, you’ll take the bus up to Machu Picchu at the scheduled time based on your entrance ticket. There, a professional guide will lead you on a two-hour tour, sharing the history and hidden stories of this iconic site. After the tour, you’ll take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own at one of the many local restaurants.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Cusco

    After lunch, you’ll board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo station, a minibus will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation in Cusco. You’ll arrive in the city between 8:30 PM and 10:00 PM, depending on your train schedule.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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