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 tickets
- Professional guide
- Hotel 3-star
Itinerary
Discover and explore the Inca’s land and feel Peru’s magic with us!
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.
