Highlights

Machu Picchu is considered at the same time a masterpiece of architecture and engineering. Also known as "The Lost Citadel of the Incas", this sacred city guards in its splendor a unique beauty and mystery in the world, which today is a World Heritage Site and wonder of the world, converted into one of the most appreciated tourist destinations. of the planet. whose magnetic force revitalizes all its visitors. This wonderful Inca citadel is located northwest of the city of Cusco, in the eastern mountain range of southern Peru, in the mountain range at 2,430 meters above sea level. halfway between the Andes and the Amazon jungle, it was a region colonized by Andean populations, not jungle, from the Vilcabamba and Sacred Valley regions. This tourist trip is usually done in a single day, round trip by train. "Welcome to the majestic Inca's citadel, wonder of the world" A story that you can tell but a mystery that you can never uncover. Welcome to the citadel of the Inca's empire called... "Macchu Picchu"

  • Bus to Ollantaytambo and board the train to Aguas Calientes.
  • Guided tour in Machu Picchu.
  • Bus to Aguas Calientes and returning by train and bus to Cuzco.
     

Start: Cusco, 04:00 AM (transport by bus to Ollantaytambo).

Finish: Cusco, 22:00 PM (transport will leave you near your hotel).

 

Important note

Last updated: June 2, 2022 12:13 PM

A note from Machu Picchu 1 day by Train

SAFE ADVENTURE - Covid 19

This activity includes the appropriate protective measures to guarantee your safety. In addition, our excursions are carried out in the open air and in small groups to reduce the risk of contagion. Remember to follow the indications of the staff during the tour.


Cancellation policy

Last updated: June 2, 2022 12:13 PM

CHANGES: Due to the pandemic, you can make changes to your reservation up to 48 hours before your trip at no additional cost.

NO SHOW AND CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel 30 days before the trip before 6:00 pm (Lima time), a 60% administrative charge will be applied. After this time, there is a cancellation or no show charge of 100%.

 

What to bring

What you may need during this experience

  • Sunscreen
  • Trekking shoes
  • Original passport
  • Personal snack and bottled water
  • Personal kit
  • Camera or video camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Mackintosh / waterproof poncho
  • Medium backpack between 20 and 25 litres
  • Lightweight or hiking clothes
  • Hat or sun hat
     

Not suitable for

We recommend the following to our travellers

  • Pregnant persons
  • People with asthma problems
PRE -Departure Briefing - Cuzco

Briefing with the guide of the route
This is a day prior to the tour, a brief talk will be given to all travellers for approximately 20 to 30 minutes where each point of the trip will be explained in detail, any doubts will be answered and finally they will be given the respective recommendations such as: what clothes should I bring, can I bring my suitcase, is it hot on the route, etc.

Day 1- Machu Picchu full day tour - Cuzco - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cuzco

Transport by bus to Ollantaytambo and board the train to Aguas Calientes for 1h 40min.
Our transfer will pick you up at your accommodation in Cuzco at 4:00 am with a minibus and we will head to Ollantaytambo train station. From there we will take the 6:10 - 6:40 am train to Aguas Calientes. The train journey takes 1 hour and a half, arriving in Aguas Calientes we will wait for our transfer and then take the bus to Machupicchu.

Guided tour in Machu Picchu
We will make the excursion with the guide to the citadel of Machupicchu, for 2 hours. Then you will be given free time where you can take a walk to the citadel, Passengers who have the visit to the Machupicchu Huaynapicchu Mountain will have to go to the entrance where they will have to climb for 1hr 30m and visit for a prudent time.after the guided tour and free time in Machu Picchu or the visit they will make to the Machu Picchu Mountain | Huaynapicchu Mountain.

Returning by bus to Aguas Calientes and returning by train and bus to Cuzco.
We will have to board the shared bus to Aguas Calientes, in Aguas Calientes you can visit optional sites such as (Hot Springs, Museum, Craft Center) and in the afternoon we will have to take the train back to Ollantaytambo. After the 2hrs train ride to Ollantaytambo, when we arrive to Ollantaytambo a staff will be waiting for you with a sign with the logo of the company to take you to board the bus that will take you to Cusco city for approximately 2hrs and will leave you near the hotel where you are staying.

Price Includes

  • Pick up from Hotel in Cusco
  • All Transfers during the tour
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Train ticket round trip Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo
  • Bus ticket round trip Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
  • Professional guide in Machu Picchu
            

Price Excludes

  • All types of meals during the trip