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One Day Train Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Cusco, Peru
$320
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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
- 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
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Expedition Train – Circuit 2
Budget - Circuit 2: Affordable option: Expedition train, circuit 2 entry, one-way bus, and guided tour with shared transport.
Pickup included
Budget - Circuit 2: Affordable option: Expedition train, circuit 2 entry, one-way bus, and guided tour with shared transport.
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Budget & Standard: Shared service (approx. 3 hours).
- Budget: Only descent included (Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu).
- Premium: Private guide.
- Pre-tour Briefing: One day before the tour.
- Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket: Includes access to Circuit 1, 2, or 3 (subject to availability).
- Train Back to Ollantaytambo:
- Train to Aguas Calientes:
- Premium: 360° or Vistadome panoramic train.
- Standard & Premium: Round-trip bus (up and down).
- Premium: Private transport.
- Professional Guide in Machu Picchu:
- Budget & Standard: Expedition or Voyager.
- Tourist Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo: Shared or private, depending on the selected service.
- Hotel Pickup: From your hotel or Airbnb located in the historic center of Cusco.
- Budget & Standard: Expedition or Voyager (based on availability).
- Budget & Standard: Shared transport.
- Premium: 360° or Vistadome.
- Tourist Transportation Ollantaytambo – Cusco:
- Bus Tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu:
- Tips or gratuities (optional).
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
- Meals or lunch (not included in Budget or Standard).
Return details
You will be dropped off either as close as possible to your hotel or near the main square (Plaza de Armas), depending on accessibility.
- Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Cusco and a comfortable transfer to the train station. (pass by)
- 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. (pass by)
- Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride will take you up the winding road to the entrance of Machu Picchu. (pass by)
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Machu PicchuGuided 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. (pass by)
- 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. (pass by)
- 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. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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One Day Train Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Cusco, Peru
$320
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!