Best of Machu Pichu Full Day Tour by Train from Cusco

Experience a full-day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco including a scenic train ride, guided visit to Machu Picchu, and return with included lunch.

from $420/person

from $420/person

Itinerary

  • Begin the day with an early pickup from your hotel and transfer to the train station.
  • Enjoy a scenic train journey through the Sacred Valley toward Machu Picchu Pueblo.
  • Arrive in the gateway town to Machu Picchu and prepare for your visit to the citadel.
  • Explore the iconic Inca sanctuary with a professional guide, learning about its history and architecture.
  • Take time to explore, relax, and capture unforgettable photos at your own pace.
  • Descend from Machu Picchu back to town after your visit.
  • Enjoy lunch and free time to relax or explore Aguas Calientes on your own.
  • Check in for your return train and get ready for the journey back.

  • Travel by train through the Andean landscapes toward Ollantaytambo.

  • Arrive in Ollantaytambo and continue by vehicle to Cusco.
  • Conclude the day with arrival in Cusco and drop-off at your hotel.

Overview

Begin your unforgettable Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with an early morning hotel pickup between 3:30 and 4:10 am. You will be transferred to the Ollantaytambo train station, where the scenic 1 hour and 40 minutes ride takes you to Aguas Calientes, the gateway town to Machu Picchu.
Arriving at Aguas Calientes around 7:40 am, our transfer service will greet you at the station and provide a detailed briefing about your Machu Picchu Day Tour itinerary. You will have time to explore the vibrant central market of Aguas Calientes before meeting the group at the Plaza de Armas or the bus station that takes visitors up to the majestic Machu Picchu citadel.
Once inside Machu Picchu, enjoy a guided tour lasting approximately 2 hours, exploring the most iconic sites of this ancient Incan city. After the guided tour, you will have free time to roam the citadel independently until around 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
After exploring Machu Picchu, return to Aguas Calientes where a delicious included lunch awaits you. Take advantage of some free time to relax or discover more of this charming town.
At approximately 5:50 to 6:30 pm, you will board the return tourist train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, a transfer will bring you back to the city center of Cusco, completing your full-day adventure.

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Features

Experience type

Day tour / Activity

Booking in advance

Cutoff: 60 days

Duration

2 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Live tour guide

English

Categories

Walking tour - Group friendly

Meeting Point

Meeting Point in Cuzco
Pick up from your hotel in Cuzco City Center

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