Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Train from Cusco
- 10–12 hours
- 2 languages
Highlights
Experience the magic of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, on a full day tour by tourist train from Cusco. Travel through the breathtaking Sacred Valley, enjoying spectacular Andean landscapes before arriving in Aguas Calientes. Explore the iconic Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary on a professionally guided tour of approximately 2.5 hours, where you'll learn about the history, culture, and engineering of the Inca civilization while visiting the most important areas available according to your assigned circuit. This experience includes hotel pickup in Cusco, round trip tourist train tickets, round trip shuttle bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, professional bilingual guide service, and comfortable round trip transportation to Cusco, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable journey.
Inclusions
What's included
- All local transfers according to the itinerary
- Round trip Consettur shuttle bus tickets
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu (approximately 2 hours)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco (selected hotels)
- First aid kit available during the tour
- Official Machu Picchu entrance ticket (subject to availability and assigned circuit).
- Assistance throughout the experience by our local operations team
- Professional bilingual guide (English or Spanish)
- Round trip tourist train tickets (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo)
- Round trip tourist transportation (Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Cusco)
What's not
- Additional services not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance to attractions or services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Meals and beverages
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Your adventure begins with an early hotel pickup in Cusco at approximately 4:00 AM. Relax aboard our comfortable tourist vehicle as we travel through the breathtaking Sacred Valley to the Ollantaytambo Train Station, where you'll board your scenic train to Machu Picchu.
Board the tourist train at approximately 6:22 AM for one of Peru's most spectacular rail journeys. Travel through the Sacred Valley alongside the Urubamba River while enjoying breathtaking mountain landscapes on your way to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, board the official Consettur shuttle bus for a scenic 30 minute ride up the mountain to the entrance of Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, enjoy a professionally guided tour of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes through one of the world's most iconic archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the fascinating history, culture, and engineering of the Inca civilization as your expert guide leads you through the most important areas accessible according to your assigned entrance circuit. Along the way, admire the spectacular mountain scenery and discover why Machu Picchu is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. After the guided tour, take the shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch (at your own expense) before boarding your return train to Ollantaytambo and continuing by vehicle to Cusco.
In the evening (approximately 7:00 PM), board the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo, enjoying one last scenic journey through the Sacred Valley.
Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo Train Station, your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Cusco in a comfortable tourist vehicle. Estimated arrival in Cusco is around 11:00 PM, depending on the confirmed train schedule and traffic conditions. If you need to arrive earlier due to a flight or other travel arrangements, please let us know in advance. We will do our best to assign an earlier return train, subject to availability and prior coordination.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Paper ticket only accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- HAHA TRIPS
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Advance reservation is strongly recommended. Machu Picchu entrance tickets, assigned circuits, and train schedules are subject to availability
- A valid original passport or identity document is required to enter Machu Picchu.
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 289% 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 449 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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