Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour by Panoramic Train from Cusco

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Itinerary

1. The tour begins early in the morning with 3:30am pickup from your hotel in Cusco. You’ll travel in a comfortable private vehicle to Ollantaytambo train station, located in the Sacred Valley. From there, you’ll board the train toward Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, enjoying beautiful views of the Andes and the Urubamba River along the way.

   2 h

2. Board the train to Aguas Calientes town, enjoying a beautiful panoramic journey along the Urubamba River surrounded by majestic mountains and lush Andean landscapes. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes train station, our staff will be waiting outside the station to assist you and guide you toward the bus that will take you up to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, where your guided visit begins.

   2 h

3. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our staff will be waiting outside the train station to meet you. From there, you will walk together to the bus station, where you’ll join the line to board the official bus to Machu Picchu. The scenic ride takes approximately 25 minutes, ascending the mountain until you reach the main entrance of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary.

   45 minAdmission included

4. After finishing the guided tour, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Once in town, you’ll have some free time to enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants or explore the charming streets of Machu Picchu town before your return journey.

   45 minAdmission included

5. Before entering Machu Picchu, please have your passport ready for verification. Then, begin your two-hour guided exploration of this magnificent Inca citadel, walking through its terraces, stairways, temples, and finely carved stone structures. Your expert local guide will bring the site to life with stories and legends about its history, culture, and architecture, as you admire the breathtaking views of the surrounding Andean mountains and lush landscapes that make Machu Picchu one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

   3 hAdmission included

6. Finally, at the scheduled time, you will board the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. Upon arrival, our private transport and staff will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco, marking the end of this unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu.

   2 h

7. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo or Poroy, our staff will be waiting outside the train station to transfer you back to your hotel. Return times may vary depending on your Machu Picchu entrance schedule, usually between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., concluding this unforgettable adventure to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

   2 h

8. Finally we will drop off you in your hotel of cusco

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 388% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 181 of 1358.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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