Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

Highlights

  • Entrance fees included so your ticket is guaranteed

  • Views of the towering Andes Mountains from the train windows

  • Tour includes a guided tour of the ancient Inca site

  • Convenient round-trip transport from select Cusco hotels 

  • Great choice for families and first-time visitors

Summary

Start the day with early morning pickup from select hotels in Cusco and ride to the train station. Train options, which you can select when booking, include Expedition, Vistadome, and Executive Class. The basic Expedition train is upholstered with traditional indigenous fabrics, while The Executive Class features plush chairs with tables at each pair of seats. Traveling in Vistadome, you have glass on all sides and above your head, great for taking in the full scale of the massive peaks. The newest option, the 360 Train, also has panoramic glass and updated, comfortable seats. On arrival at Aguas Calientes, continue to the ruins on a small bus for a guided tour of Machu Picchu that explores ancient stairways, temples, and sweeping views. Finish the day with the beautiful return trip to Cusco.

Tour info

Duration
14 hours
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Why take this tour?

Visit Machu Picchu by train on a full-day trip from Cusco that takes the hassle out of exploring the spectacular Inca site. Pre-booking a tour ensures you have a ticket for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where daily visitor numbers are capped, and you explore the sprawling site with a guide. When booking, choose from a variety of train options, from budget-friendly to more modern.

What’s included?

  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu

  • Local English- or Spanish-speaking guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off. Note: Some hotels are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send hotel details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place if necessary.

  • Admission ticket to Machu Picchu

  • Selected round trip train ticket

  • Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

  • Gratuities

  • Lunch

  • Bottled water

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 14h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

All passengers over the age of 18 must present their fully vaccination certificate agaisnt COVID-19. Non-vaccinated travelers must have a RT-PCR (molecular) 72 hours before the train or flight departure. The vaccination card must be presented physically or virtually at entrance gate of public areas

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Viajes Pacifico

About operator:

Visit Machu Picchu by train on a full-day trip from Cusco that takes the hassle out of exploring the spectacular Inca site. Pre-booking a tour ensures you have a ticket for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where daily visitor numbers are capped, and you explore the sprawling site with a guide. When booking, choose from a variety of train options, from budget-friendly to more modern.

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