One Day Train Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco
- 12–15 hours
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This one-day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco offers a seamless journey to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. After an early morning pickup, enjoy a scenic train ride along the picturesque Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a professional guide will lead a comprehensive 2 to 2.5-hour tour of the ancient citadel, exploring key sites such as the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone. After the tour, take some time to explore Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch at your leisure. The day concludes with a return train journey and evening arrival back in Cusco. - Early hotel pickup in Cusco for a smooth start to your day - Scenic train ride along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes - 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu’s main highlights - Designed for small groups for an intimate and personalized experience
Inclusions
What's included
- Bus Tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu:
- Tourist Transportation Ollantaytambo – Cusco:
- Premium: 360° or Vistadome.
- Budget & Standard: Shared transport.
- Budget & Standard: Expedition or Voyager (based on availability).
- Hotel Pickup: From your hotel or Airbnb located in the historic center of Cusco.
- Tourist Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo: Shared or private, depending on the selected service.
- Budget & Standard: Expedition or Voyager.
- Professional Guide in Machu Picchu:
- Premium: Private transport.
- Standard & Premium: Round-trip bus (up and down).
- Premium: 360° or Vistadome panoramic train.
- Train to Aguas Calientes:
- Train Back to Ollantaytambo:
- Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket: Includes access to Circuit 1, 2, or 3 (subject to availability).
- Pre-tour Briefing: One day before the tour.
- Premium: Private guide.
- Budget: Only descent included (Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu).
- Budget & Standard: Shared service (approx. 3 hours).
What's not
- Meals or lunch (not included in Budget or Standard).
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
- Tips or gratuities (optional).
Itinerary
Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Cusco and a comfortable transfer to the train station.
Board your selected train service – Expedition, Vistadome, 360° Executive Class, or Voyager – and enjoy an unforgettable 1.5-hour ride through the Andes, passing rivers, valleys, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride will take you up the winding road to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (Approx. 3 hours) Explore the majestic Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas. Walk through its terraces, temples, shrines, stairways, and urban sectors while your expert guide reveals the history and mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on the circuit selected at the time of booking (1, 2, or 3), you will follow the designated route and immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the guided tour, you’ll also have free time to enjoy the citadel at your own pace.
From Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes After your guided visit to Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes either by bus or on foot, depending on the program you have reserved. If your package includes lunch, you will enjoy it at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes. If lunch is not included, you will have free time to choose from the many restaurants available in town.
From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo After lunch, you will board your train back to Ollantaytambo at the scheduled time. The train journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with the service depending on the train option you selected at the time of booking.
From Ollantaytambo to Cusco Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, our transfer staff will be waiting for you according to your train schedule. From there, you will travel comfortably back to Cusco (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours). Drop-off will be at your hotel or, depending on accessibility, at the nearest point to your accommodation.
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
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Haku Travel
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 299% 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 224 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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