Day Trip to Machu Picchu by Train from Cusco

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(4 reviews)
Cusco, Peru

12 to 16 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience Machu Picchu in One Day!

Start your adventure with a scenic train ride through the Andes to Aguas Calientes, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and lush valleys. From there, take a short bus ride to the legendary Inca citadel and enjoy a guided tour of its temples, terraces, plazas, and breathtaking viewpoints, while learning the fascinating history of the Inca civilization.

After your tour, enjoy some free time in Aguas Calientes for lunch or shopping before returning to Cusco in the evening, taking with you unforgettable memories of one of the world’s most iconic wonders.

Highlights:

Scenic train ride through the Andes and Sacred Valley

Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Explore ancient temples, terraces, and plazas

Free time in Aguas Calientes

Return to Cusco in the evening with unforgettable memories.

Highlights:

Scenic train ride through the Andes

Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Explore ancient temples and terraces

Free time in Aguas Calientes

What's Included

Round trip Bus from: Aguas Calientes - Machu pícchu - Aguas Calientes .
Round trip Transport from : Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco.
Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide:
Entrance ticket to Machu picchu. (subject to availability.)
Round Trip train from : Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
Hotel pick-up :
Food and drinks (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, wine, soft drinks )

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick you up from your hotel.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 16 hours (approximately)
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    Machu Picchu

    You’ll be picked up from your Cusco hotel around 4:00 a.m. and taken to Ollantaytambo to board a scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. From there, a short bus ride takes you to the entrance, where your adventure begins. Enjoy a 2–3 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, exploring terraces, temples, plazas, and breathtaking viewpoints while learning the fascinating stories of the Inca civilization. Afterward, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and some free time before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo and a private transfer to your Cusco hotel, arriving around 7:00 p.m. It’s a full day you won’t forget!

    16 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Original passport and copies (and Student card (ISIC) student card if applicable) green card if you are student
  • Note: you have to bring your student card to Machu Picchu because you are going to be required to show at the Machu Picchu control point
  • Travel Insurance card is essential
  • Hiking boots, Sandals or Flip Flops
Supplied by PERU TRAVEL COMPANY

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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