Machu Picchu Premium Tour, Train, Private Guide, all-inclusive, 1 day

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Itinerary

1. Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and tourist transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes), traveling through the impressive Sacred Valley of the Incas, with breathtaking panoramic views of mountains and Andean landscapes.

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2. We will board the Tourist Train, which will take us on a scenic journey through the Andean landscape all the way to Aguas Calientes.

   2 h

3. Arrival in the town of Aguas Calientes and boarding of the official eco-friendly bus that ascends along the Hiram Bingham Road to the entrance gate of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The journey offers increasingly spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the Urubamba River.

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4. Entrance to the sanctuary and the beginning of a professional guided tour following the official circuit established by the Ministry of Culture of Peru. The visit covers the most emblematic areas of the archaeological complex, providing a comprehensive understanding of its historical, architectural, and ceremonial significance: • Main Plaza • Temple of the Sun • Temple of the Three Windows Intihuatana (Inca sundial) Agricultural and urban sectors Classic panoramic viewpoints offering strategic views of the citadel Throughout the tour, the guide provides detailed explanations about the site's urban planning, advanced earthquake-resistant construction techniques, Andean worldview, and the political and religious importance of Machu Picchu. The visit also includes sufficient time for photography and for appreciating the extraordinary natural surroundings.

   3 hAdmission included

5. Descent by official bus to Aguas Calientes, followed by boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. The journey offers another opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking Andean scenery along the route.

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6. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, a tourist transfer will be provided back to your hotel in Cusco, bringing our unforgettable adventure to an end.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 188% above the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1074 of 4460.
• 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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