Machu Picchu by train (Full Day)
DURATION:
1 Day
LOCATION:
Machu Picchu
AVAILABILITY:
Every day
PHYSICAL LEVEL:
Moderate
2,850 m.a.s.l.
Overview
The Machu Picchu train tour is the most comfortable, fastest, and most scenic way to visit one of the wonders of the modern world. Travel from Cusco through the majestic Sacred Valley, enjoying Andean landscapes, rivers, and mountains, until you reach Aguas Calientes, the base town for Machu Picchu.
Perfect for those looking for an effortless trip, with everything organized: tickets, transfers, professional guide and entrance fees included.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Cusco – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
➡️ Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco and travel by tourist transport to the Sacred Valley, until arriving at the train station in Ollantaytambo.
➡️ We boarded the local tourist train, which took us through stunning landscapes towards the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).
➡️ Upon arrival, we will take the tourist bus that will take us to the entrance of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
➡️ Entrance to Machu Picchu for a professional guided tour, exploring temples, ceremonial sites, viewpoints and emblematic areas.
➡️ Free time to take photos, enjoy the surroundings and connect with the history of the Incas.
➡️ Take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, with free time for lunch or to explore the town on your own.
➡️ Return by train to Ollantaytambo and subsequent tourist transfer to Cusco.
Included
✅ Tourist transportation to and from Cusco
✅ Tourist train ticket (round trip) – Local train
✅ Entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary
✅ Tourist bus transportation (up to and down from Machu Picchu)
✅ Professional guide in Spanish or English
Not Incluyed
❌ Food (breakfast, lunch, or snacks)
❌ Personal expenses and tips
Recommendations
🛂 Bring your original passport
🧥 Light jacket and rain poncho
👒 Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
📸 Camera and external battery
💵 Cash (not all places accept cards)
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