CUSCO

Machu Picchu by Train in a single day

  • Full Day
  • Moderate difficulty
  • Max 12 people
DURATION
Full Day
MAX ALTITUDE
2,430 m
BEST TIME
All year round

FROM $359 / person

THE EXPERIENCE

What makes it special to this trip

Leave Cusco before dawn, climb the Urubamba valley by train and reach the citadel by mid-morning. The whole journey handled, with no overnight stay.

  • Panoramic train through the Urubamba canyon
  • Guided visit of the citadel circuits
  • Shuttle bus up and down from Aguas Calientes
  • Tickets and transfers arranged

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

The route, step by step

This is how the day unfolds, hour by hour, with everything you'll do and where.

  1. DAY 1

    A Day of Discovery and Wonder

    Morning: Beginning of the Adventure Pick-up from your hotel: Our Peru America Tours team will pick you up from your hotel in Ollantaytambo at the previously agreed time, to comfortably transfer you to the train station. Train journey to Aguas Calientes: Board the train and prepare for a scenic journey of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. During the trip, you will enjoy impressive views of the Sacred Valley, mountains covered in vegetation, and the mighty Urubamba River. The train will drop you off in the welcoming town of Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo), the gateway to the citadel. Arrival at Machu Picchu Bus ascent: Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, our guide will be waiting for you to accompany you to the bus station. You will board one of the buses that, in an exciting 25-minute ascent along a winding road (400-meter elevation gain), will take you directly to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Guided visit to the citadel: Once inside Machu Picchu, you will begin a tour of approximately 2 hours led by an expert guide from Peru America Tours. You will discover the best-kept secrets of this Inca masterpiece: The Main Plaza The Circular Tower The Intihuatana (Solar Clock) The Temple of the Sun The Temple of the Three Windows The urban and ceremonial complexes that make up this enigmatic city. Free time to explore: After the guided visit, you will have free time to continue exploring the citadel on your own, take the most iconic photographs, or simply sit and contemplate the mystical energy that envelops the place. Afternoon: Return and Farewell Descent and lunch: You will descend by bus back to Aguas Calientes, where a delicious included lunch awaits you at a cozy local restaurant. You can enjoy Peruvian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Return train to Ollantaytambo: In the afternoon, you will board the return train to Ollantaytambo. We recommend arriving at the station 20 minutes in advance. During the return trip, you can review your photos and relive the moments experienced as the train takes you back to the valley. Transfer to your hotel: Upon arriving at the Ollantaytambo station, our Peru America Tours team will be waiting for you to transfer you back to your hotel, concluding a perfect day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need, no surprises

The tour includes

  • Round-trip transfer from your hotel in Ollantaytambo to the train station.
  • Round-trip train ticket (Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo).
  • Bus up and down (Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes).
  • General entrance ticket to the Machu Picchu citadel.
  • Group guided tour with an official professional tourism guide.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes.
  • Permanent assistance and coordination by Peru America Tours.

GALLERY

The tour in pictures

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Do I need previous experience?

It is not required, but a moderate level of fitness is recommended. It is a moderate-difficulty tour: there are sustained uphill sections and you walk for several hours at altitude.

What is the best time to do it?

It can be done all year round. Between November and March it rains more, so bring a raincoat; the rest of the year the weather is dry and stable.

How high do we go and how do I prepare?

The highest point of the route is at 2,430 m. We recommend spending at least two days in Cusco before leaving, drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol the night before and eating light. If you feel any discomfort from the altitude, let the guide know: the team carries oxygen.

How many people are in the group?

We work with small groups: Max 12 people. This way the guide can look after each traveler and the pace adjusts to the group.

What does the price include?

Check the «Everything you need, no surprises» section of this same page: there you will find the detail of what is included and what is not. If you have any doubts, write to us on WhatsApp.

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