Machu Picchu Full Day by Train

Itinerary

Transport to Ollantaytambo − Machu Picchu Guided Tour

Your day starts early with a pick-up from your hotel (or other agreed location) in Cusco by our friendly and professional driver. Ensure you have your essentials packed, including your passport, tickets, water, snacks, and a light jacket for the early morning chill.

Enjoy a comfortable and scenic drive to Ollantaytambo train station, which takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. On the way, you’ll pass through the stunning Sacred Valley, with its picturesque villages, rolling hills, and farmlands.

Board the Expedition Train at Ollantaytambo for a scenic journey to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). The train ride offers spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the surrounding Andes Mountains. Relax and enjoy the comfort of the train while you sip on a complimentary hot beverage and snack. You'll meet your guide and prepare for the short bus ride up (25 minutes) to the Machu Picchu site.

Machu Picchu tour

What's Included?

• Transfers In / Out.
• Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station (round trip).
• "Expeditions" Train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu (round trip).
• Professional bilingual tour guides English / Spanish.
• Entrance fee to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2, 3 or 1, subject to availability).
• Tour guided in Machu Picchu.
• Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip).

What's not Included?

• Entrance to additional sites like Huayna Picchu mountain, Huchuy Picchu or Great Cavern (+ Machu Picchu Circuit 3).
• Entrance to additional sites like Machu Picchu Mountain, Inti Punku or Inka Bridge (+ Machu Picchu Circuit 1).
• Additional costs or delays beyond our control, such as natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to passenger health issues (suffering from an illness or health problems), pandemic, changes in government policies, political instability, strikes, etc.

Note: Remember, Machu Picchu is a very popular destination with limited spaces. Therefore, it's essential to book in advance to secure your spot. If you don't, you may need to hire a private guide or adjust your schedule accordingly.

Additional Services

• Lunch at El Mapi. ($20.00 USD)
• Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge. ($45.00 USD)
• Huayna Picchu entrance, subject to availability and time slots: 7:00 am / 8:00 am / 9:00 am / 10:00 am ($75.00 USD)
• Machu Picchu mountain* entrance, subject to availability and time slots: 8:00 am / 9:00 am ($75.00 USD)
• Guided tour for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain*. ($75.00 USD per group)
• Upgrade to the Vistadome train (by way). ($45.00 USD)
• Upgrade to Vistadome Observatory train (by way). ($70.00 USD)
• Upgrade to Hirang Bingham train (by way). ($395.00 USD)

Note: Remember, Machu Picchu is a very popular destination with limited spaces. Therefore, it's essential to book in advance to secure your spot. If you don't, you may need to hire a private guide or adjust your schedule accordingly.

What to Bring?

• Original passport (and International Student Identity Card (ISIC) if applicable).
• Walking boots.
• Waterproof jacket / rain poncho.
• Warm jacket, hat and gloves.
• Sun hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
• Bottles of Water.
• Insect repellent.
• Toiletries.
• Personal medications.
• Camera and films.
• Torch with spare batteries (headlamps are the best).

PRICES

Discounts

• 18 - 24 years old: We offer a $20 discount per student. To qualify as a student, you must have a valid student identity card and be under 25 years of age at the time of your trip. Scan and email us the copy at the time of booking.
• Under 18 years old: We offer a $20 discount per child. (you will need to scan and email us a copy of the passports).

Important information

Machu Picchu Circuit 1 map

Machu Picchu Circuit 2 map

Machu Picchu Circuit 3 map

Machu Picchu Full Day by Train Map