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Day Trip to Machu Picchu by Train from Cusco

Overview

Experience Machu Picchu in One Day!

Start your adventure with a scenic train ride through the Andes to Aguas Calientes, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and lush valleys. From there, take a short bus ride to the legendary Inca citadel and enjoy a guided tour of its temples, terraces, plazas, and breathtaking viewpoints, while learning the fascinating history of the Inca civilization.

After your tour, enjoy some free time in Aguas Calientes for lunch or shopping before returning to Cusco in the evening, taking with you unforgettable memories of one of the world’s most iconic wonders.

Highlights:

Scenic train ride through the Andes and Sacred Valley

Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Explore ancient temples, terraces, and plazas

Free time in Aguas Calientes

Return to Cusco in the evening with unforgettable memories.

Highlights:

Scenic train ride through the Andes

Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Explore ancient temples and terraces

Free time in Aguas Calientes

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What's Included

✓ Included

Round Trip train from : Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
Round trip Transport from : Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco.
Round trip Bus from: Aguas Calientes - Machu pícchu - Aguas Calientes .
Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide:
Entrance ticket to Machu picchu. (subject to availability.)
Hotel pick-up :

✗ Not Included

Food and drinks (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, wine, soft drinks )

Itinerary

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Stop 1

You’ll be picked up from your Cusco hotel around 4:00 a.m. and taken to Ollantaytambo to board a scenic train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. From there, a short bus ride takes you to the entrance, where your adventure begins. Enjoy a 2–3 hour guided tour of Machu Picchu, exploring terraces, temples, plazas, and breathtaking viewpoints while learning the fascinating stories of the Inca civilization. Afterward, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and some free time before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo and a private transfer to your Cusco hotel, arriving around 7:00 p.m. It’s a full day you won’t forget!

Good to Know

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Original passport and copies (and Student card (ISIC) student card if applicable) green card if you are student
Note: you have to bring your student card to Machu Picchu because you are going to be required to show at the Machu Picchu control point
Travel Insurance card is essential
Hiking boots, Sandals or Flip Flops
Water proof jacket, Rain Poncho, T-shirts, Shorts pants, Comfortable trousers, Sun hat, Sun Block Sunglasses,Insect repellent 15 % of deet at least - no malaria risk reported, Toilet Paper, Personal Medication, flashlight (it is useful for early mornings), Plasters, Sandals, Bathing suit for hot springs in Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes
Emergency money at least 200- 300 extra soles (USD$120)
Walking poles (with rubber tips). They can also be hired from us (walking poles are not allowed into Machu Picchu city)