Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Train from Cusco - All Inclusive
- 16 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the awe-inspiring Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, known as one of the New 7 Wonders of the modern world, on a full-day tour by the Expedition Train. Situated on a mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley, this well-preserved relic of Inca civilization is South America’s most popular attraction, receiving an estimated 5,000 visitors daily. The Expedition Train, a fantastic train class provided by Perurail, offers a comfortable and stylish way to witness the wonder of Machu Picchu while passing through remote villages and historic sites, providing stunning views of the Andean landscape. Note: Passport photo is required to purchase tickets. We offer 3 Machu Picchu circuits: Circuit 1: Panoramic views, no temple visits. Circuit 2: Full tour with postcard photo and temple visits. BOOK 5 month in advance. Circuit 3: Lower entrance, no access to the photo platform, but includes temple visits. Please send your passport photos once you have made the reservation to arrange your trip.
Inclusions
What's included
- Expedition train ticket return to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
- Pick up and drop off (Your safety is our priority)
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
- Expert Guides
- Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Snacks and drinks are offered depending on which train you select.
- The Machu Picchu ticket and circuit are provided according to availability.(book 5 month in advance)
What's not
- Food and drinks.
Itinerary
Your adventure to Machu Picchu begins with a meeting point pick-up between 4:30 am and 4:45 am, setting off for a train journey filled with stunning vistas.
En route, you'll be captivated by the Inca landscape featuring snow-capped peaks, lush sub-tropical jungles, and ancient Inca agricultural terraces. The train brings you to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, where your guide will be waiting to escort you on a 25-minute bus ride to the Machu Picchu citadel.
Upon arrival, you'll embark on a 3-hour guided tour of the site. Your guide will enlighten you on Inca history and culture, highlighting the citadel's key areas. Post-tour, you'll have leisure time to wander and discover Machu Picchu at your own pace. Back in Aguas Calientes, you have the option to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Your return journey commences with a train ride back to Ollantaytambo, departing either at 16:22 pm. or 6:10pm From there, depending on the availability, bus will ensure your smooth transfer back to meeting point, concluding your memorable excursion.
End of tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Great itinerary and guide
Jesus is an amazing guide, very well spoken and highly informative. He is very patient and made the tour very memorable
5Best Machu Picchu experience ever
Isao, our tour guide from Peru Hikers was an amazing guide for Circuits 1 and 3. He called us the night before to prepare for the tour and gave us great insights about Machu Picchu. Not to mention, he was also an AMAZING photographer helping our family get great photos. After the tour he made sure to help us call in a dinner order to be delivered to our train station so that we can eat it on the train back to our hotel.
5The best day at Machu Picchu!
It was incredible! Isao was an incredible guide and really took all the time to explain the history of Machu Picchu! Highly recommend Peru Hikers for any tours, and ask for Isao!
5Memorable Once in a Lifetime Tour
We were so lucky so be assigned Isao as our Machu Picchu tour guide on Friday 9/4. He was super fun, knowledgeable, charismatic and made the tour super memorable! We booked two circuits, 1 and 3 to get the best views for pictures and history knowledge. Isao knew all the best picture spots and was very patient helping us get all the best pictures. He recommended really good food places and helped us order food for the train ride back to Cusco. He was also very patient with our 12 year old and answered all her questions, his answers and energy really encouraged her to ask more which made her really engaged in this once in a lifetime tour! Highly recommend booking tours with Peru hikes! They handled every single step of the trip for us and we just had to be ready at our hotel door! Super streamlined! Do not hesitate booking this incredible tour! Life changing experience!
5Machu Picchu tour
Amazing tour with our knowledgable and entertaining guide Isao who loved to show us Peruvian culture and history.
5Great!
Great tour of Machu Picchu and the surrounding town that Peru Hikers generously made possible with a last-minute booking.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Cusco Mainsquare will be the round-trip meeting point.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Peru Hikers
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 366% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 1358.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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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