Machu Picchu Tour by Train – Full Day

Cusco, Perú

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Our one day Machu Picchu tour by train takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world.

Duration

Full Day

Max People

Min Age

Pickup

Bus

Overview

Following the route of the Urubamba River all the way to the cloud forest that surrounds Machu Picchu you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the high Andes throughout the course of the journey.

Then of course there is Machu Picchu!! Machu Picchu is considered a masterpiece of architecture and engineering. Its unique architectural features and landscape contribute to a veil of mystery woven around much of the literature published about the site. The magic and mystery of Machu Picchu is internationally recognized and it has been on the List of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO since 1983 as part of a cultural and ecological site known as the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

This one day Machu Picchu Tour has it all – dramatic scenery, soaring mountain peaks, heavenly views above the clouds… around every corner a scene that will literally take your breath away!

This is a lake fenced by high dramatic glacial peaks. Machupicchu Andes Marathon is a sustainable tour operator, our focus is to provide a top-notch service! We are proud to be a completely local indigenous company that promotes responsible tourism in Peru. You will see while hiking with us to Umantay lake that we work very hard to maintain our excellent reputation!

Join us on this one-day hiking Humantay lake and make the most of your time at this amazing gem!

What to bring our Machu Picchu adventure tour

Original Passport
Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
Warm jacket
T-shirts
Comfortable Trousers
Sun hat
Sun cream (SPF 35+)
Insect repellant
Personal medication
Camera

Included/Excluded

Professional English Speaking Tour Guide (Meet our Guides)
Transportation by private vehicle to and from Ollantaytambo
Round trip Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Entrance to Machu Picchu and 3 hour guided tour of the site
Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

Meals
Huayna Picchu Permit (this ticket can be purchased for an extra USD $75 per person).
Tips
Travel Insurance

Tour Plan

ITINERARY Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu Tour – Aguas Calientes

On the morning of your Machu Picchu tour you will be picked up early from your hotel in Cusco or Ollantaytambo, and you and your guide will be transported to Ollantaytambo train station by private vehicle.

Here you will catch the train to Aguas Calientes. The journey by train is stunning; changing from highlands to cloud forests along the way.

Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, you will take the bus to Machu Picchu for a three hour Machu Picchu tour. Your guide will give you a detailed tour on the culture and history of the city. You will visit the main temple, the Temple of the Condor, Inca king palace, the stone quarry and the sun observatory.

After your Machu Picchu tour you will have some time to be at the site or climb to Huayna Picchu mountain if you have elected to do this extra hike after your tour of Machu Picchu.

The ticket to climb Huayna Picchu mountain is not included in the price of your Machu Picchu Tour.

In the afternoon you will take the bus down to the station at Aguas Calientes, where you will catch the train back to either Ollantaytambo or to Poroy. You will then be driven from the train station back to Cusco in a private vehicle and we will drop you off at your hotel!