Depart from Cusco in the morning, with pickup from your hotel and a transfer from the city center to your train station. Your departure location and travel experience depend on the seating option you’ve selected. Guests can choose from the Expedition train. Then enjoy a scenic train ride, offering stunning views of the mountainous terrain that makes up the area near Machu Picchu. Arrive in Aguas Calientes, the small village located at the base of this famous Inca site, and board a bus for a short ride to this sacred citadel. Completed around 1450, when the Inca Empire was at the peak of its power and influence, the site was left vacant within 100 years of its creation, thanks to the conquest of the Inca people by the Spanish Later return by bus to the train station in Aguas Calientes and then to your chosen train for the trip back to Cusco.
***For groups of up to 3 people, we're excited to offer you a complimentary upgrade to a private Machu Picchu guided tour***
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Local guide
✔ Bus tickets up/down
✔ Lunch
✔ Machu Picchu entrance
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Tip
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Museo Cusco
2. Chaski Hotel
3. Hotel Darenso
4. San Francisco Plaza Hotel
5. San Agustin Plaza
6. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
7. Casa Fideranda Hostel & Apartments
8. Xima Exclusive Cusco
9. Hotel Inkas Inn Cusco
10. Hostal Sol Imperial
11. La Casona de San Jeronimo - Hotel Boutique
12. Inkarri Regocijo Boutique Hotel
13. Casa Andina Premium Cusco
14. Kantu Progreso Inn
15. Sonesta Hotel Cusco
16. Royal Inn Cusco Hotel
17. InCasita Florida
18. Palacio del Inka, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco
19. Posada Inti Wasi
20. Capac Hotel II
Additional Info: For groups of up to 3 people, we're excited to offer you a complimentary upgrade
to a private Machu Picchu guided tour.
Itinerary
1
Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
Get into the world of the Inca on a fully guided day trip to mystical Machu Picchu. Access the awe-inspiring citadel by train and follow your guide through the main streets and carved stone stairways of these amazing ruins as you learn about the spiritual beliefs that abound at this sacred site.
The time is counted from the pick up in cuzco. In which a total of 12 hours including the train.
Duration: 3 hours
2
Aguas Calientes
Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, is the town located at the base of the famous Machu Picchu archaeological site in Peru. It serves as the main gateway for tourists visiting the ancient Incan citadel.
The town itself is nestled in a lush valley surrounded by stunning cloud forests and towering mountains. It's primarily a tourist hub, bustling with visitors exploring Machu Picchu or preparing to journey up to the archaeological site.
Aguas Calientes offers a range of amenities catering to travelers, including various accommodation options, restaurants serving both local and international cuisine, markets with artisanal crafts, and souvenir shops. The hot springs after which the town is named ("Aguas Calientes" translates to "hot waters") provide a relaxing retreat for some travelers looking to unwind after trekking or exploring the ruins.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
