Machu Picchu Full Day Tour by Train from Cusco
Description
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.
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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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup is available from hotels, hostels, and apartments located in Cusco's Historic Center. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our local team will contact you one day before the tour to confirm your exact pickup time and provide final travel details. If your accommodation is located outside the pickup area, we will arrange a convenient nearby meeting point. Important: Pickup times are approximate and may vary depending on your hotel location and the confirmed train departure schedule.
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Important Information
- 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.
- Please provide all traveler passport details at the time of booking to secure your entrance tickets.
Reviews(4)
Wilson is a very nice person, he was always on the lookout, they were in charge of organizing everything for our tour, we did not have to worry about anything that was not described in our contracted travel itinerary with the agency, highly recommended 👍👍👍👍💚
Wilson is a great person! My friend had to recover from being sick and Wilson helped us with his flexibility and new ideas for visiting MachuPicchu. We went to MachuPicchu in two days and enjoyed the great organization. From hotel to transport and the guides were really great! I would definitely recommend this travel agency. Big thanks for everything!
