Explore the Inca citadel with enough time. It takes about 3 and a half hours to get there from Cusco, so breaking the journey into a 2-day tour is ideal. The first day you will enjoy the train journey along the Sacred Valley and explore Aguas Calientes village. After spending the night there you visit Machu Picchu in the early morning where it is less crowded. We come back to Cusco after lunch by a train and then by road.
- 2 days 1 night
- Dialy departures
- Group excursion
- Tourist transportation
- Train tickets
- Entrance fees
- Professional guide
- Hotel 3-star
Highlights
- Explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and visit the surroundings of Aguas Calientes village and find a museum, a botanical garden, and the hot springs. Travel by road and train and discover a magical world.
- Places to visit: Aguas Calientes village and Machu Picchu Inca citadel, which includes the lookout, temples, houses, farming terraces.
- Departures: Everyday at 7 am from Cusco.
- From: Your hotel in Cusco and back.
- Transport: Tourist van or minibus, and train.
- Overnights: 01 night in Aguas Calientes in a 3-star hotel.
Inclusions
- Pick up from the hotel in Cusco, and way back.
- Transfer to the train station in a tourist transport, van or minibus.
- Roundtrip train tickets in the train selected.
- Lunch at a tourist restaurant on day 1.
- 01 night at a 3-star hotel in Aguas Calientes. Request an upgrade to a 4-star or 5-star hotel.
- English-speaking professional tour guide.
- Roundtrip bus tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Transfer from the train station to your hotel in Cusco.
Extra hikes
- Request a reservation to lunch next to Machu Picchu at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge hotel, in the Tinkuy restaurant. This way you don’t have to take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for a meal.
- Additionally you have hike options to Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, buying an additional ticket.
From January to April the train departure is from Wanchaq station and a bus is taken to Ollantaytambo and from there begins the train journey. - There are two train options that depart and arrive at the same time. The Expedition train, called the tourist train, is comfortable and has affordable prices. The Vistadome is a panoramic train with upgraded services and wide windows to enjoy the scenery better. Also includes snacks and hot drinks along the way. The prices are not more expensive though. On the way back the Vistadome includes a fashion show and a folk dance show.
Booking terms
- A full payment is required to confirm the reservation.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are nonrefundable.
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the tour are 100% refundable less the 5% for administrative fees.
- You need to provide the hotel or place to be picked up for the tour, and it must be within the Historical Center of Cusco.
- If the access of your hotel is remote please ask if we can pick up from there.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Machu Picchu
07.00 am We pick up from your hotel in Cusco and take you to the train station, to take the 07.00 am train, Expedition or Vistadome (upgrade).
First you will travel towards Ollantaytambo station by road for about 2 hours. The train company includes this ride. Then you continue by train for 1 and a half hours towards Aguas Calientes town. You will travel along the Sacred Valley of the Incas, with beautiful landscapes composed of huge mountains and the Urubamba river that runs along the way.
Arrival at 12.11 pm. Finally at Aguas Calientes town, staff from your hotel will pick you up and lead you to their location. Ready for a delicious meal, you will enjoy of the pleasant climate and the charming village. It has many restaurants to taste Peruvian food.
The afternoon is free to enjoy the village. Among the attractions are the hot springs, the local Machu Picchu museum (Manuel Chavez Ballon), the hands & crafts market, Mandor botanical garden (1 hour of walking, 2km away), Machupicchu butterfly farm. Or you can request an extra ticket to visit Machu Picchu and explore on your own; it is also required roundtrip buses to get there.
Overnight: Aguas Calientes at a 3-star hotel. You can also request an upgrade.
From January to April the departure is from Wanchaq station and a bus is taken to Ollantaytambo and the train is taken from there towards Machu Picchu.
Day 2: Machu Picchu – Cusco
06.00 am: We get going early this morning. We pick you up from your hotel and we go to the bus station to make a line to take the bus.
For about 40 minutes, we will ride the bus up the mountain to Machu Picchu. The guided tour, which lasts for approximately two and a half hours, begins when we arrive.You’ll have the opportunity to visit Inca temples. In addition to sacred fountains, they constructed a number of temples dedicated to the sun, moon, stars, lightning, rainbow, puma, condor, and other natural phenomena.You will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch following the tour. After lunch you must go to your hotel and pick up your luggage, then go to the train station 30 minutes before the train departure.According to availability we will use the 03.20 pm or the 04.22 pm train.
You will travel back to Ollantaytambo station for one a a half hour, and from there continue by road for 2 hours back to Cusco City. We will pick you up from the Cusco City station, and take you to your hotel. End.
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The Tourist Trains
The tourist trains are comfortable and perfect to travel to Aguas Calientes town. There are two services available, the Expedition train from Perurail, and the Voyager from Incarail. Both services are good and share similar timetables.
We work with both and they are our partners so we have confidential rates and are able to provide competitive prices. In both cases the rountrip bus ticket from Cusco to Ollantaytambo is included.
They are less expensive that the Panoramic trains and has similar timetables. They have comfortable seats at a basic fare. The way of the railroad is the same as well as the train stations.
The Panoramic Trains
The panoramic trains are perfect to watch the Sacred Valley while traveling to Machu Picchu. There are two services available, the Vistadome from Perurail, and the 360° from Incarail. Both services share similar timetables.
Vistadome: Offers a more complete service, including complimentary snacks, live dance shows, and a fashion show featuring alpaca garments. This train Features comfortable seats, large tables, and panoramic windows for enjoying the scenic views.
The 360° Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail offers a unique experience with panoramic views. Each wagon features large windows on both sides, allowing for contemplative travel from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu Pueblo.
With reupholstered seats for 248 passengers, this train boasts dome-like UV-protected windows.
The Luxury Train
Those looking for an exclusive and luxurious experience in Peru need look no further. The Hiram Bingham has the best service onboard enjoying a scenic train ride. It has a lounge car, dinner car, observatory car to have fund and enjoy.
Voted “Best Train in the World” by readers of Conde Nast Traveller UK (2011). Ranked among the top 7 trains globally (Conde Nast Traveller magazine, 2010). Featured as one of the 10 most marvelous train routes worldwide (NBC).
The train is named after the American explorer Hiram Bingham, who rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911. The train offers a unique and luxurious way to travel to one of the most famous tourist destinations in South America.
Enjoy delicious meals onboard, including breakfast, brunch, and dinner, prepared by skilled chefs. Complimentary beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are available throughout the journey. Experience live music and entertainment during the trip. A guided tour of Machu Picchu is included, providing insights into its history and significance. Comfortable seating, elegant interiors, and impeccable service.
Machu Picchu Inca citadel:
Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city in Peru, rests high in the Andes Mountains. It was built in the 15th century, during the reign of the Inca emperor Pachacuti, and rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. It is renowned for its advanced dry-stone construction with structures seamlessly fitted together without the use of mortar. It has extensive agricultural terraces, which demonstrate sophisticated engineering techniques for water management. Machu Picchu is notable for its astronomical alignments, particularly the Intihuatana stone, which functioned as a solar clock or calendar. Today it is known as one on the seven wonders of the world.
Hiram Bingham
Hiram Bingham, an American explorer, is renowned for rediscovering Machu Picchu in 1911. Though local Quechua farmers had known of the site, it was Bingham who brought international attention to this Incan marvel. His expedition, sponsored by Yale University and the National Geographic Society, unveiled the ancient city’s splendor to the world, sparking global fascination. The artifacts found in the expeditions can be seen at Casa Concha Museum in Cusco city.
