Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour by Panoramic Train from Cusco
Description
Explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu on this full-day tour from Cusco. Begin your adventure with a morning pickup from your hotel, followed by a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes. Once you arrive, enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu, where you'll learn about its rich history and breathtaking architecture. After the tour, savor a delicious lunch and take the time to soak in the stunning surroundings before heading back. This experience is perfect for travelers looking for a comprehensive tour with expert guidance. - Full-day guided tour of Machu Picchu with hotel pickup - Scenic train ride from Cusco to Aguas Calientes included - Lunch provided during the tour - Small group size of up to 8 travelers for a personalized experience
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Itinerary
The tour begins early in the morning with 3:30am pickup from your hotel in Cusco. You’ll travel in a comfortable private vehicle to Ollantaytambo train station, located in the Sacred Valley. From there, you’ll board the train toward Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, enjoying beautiful views of the Andes and the Urubamba River along the way.
Board the train to Aguas Calientes town, enjoying a beautiful panoramic journey along the Urubamba River surrounded by majestic mountains and lush Andean landscapes. Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes train station, our staff will be waiting outside the station to assist you and guide you toward the bus that will take you up to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, where your guided visit begins.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our staff will be waiting outside the train station to meet you. From there, you will walk together to the bus station, where you’ll join the line to board the official bus to Machu Picchu. The scenic ride takes approximately 25 minutes, ascending the mountain until you reach the main entrance of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
After finishing the guided tour, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. Once in town, you’ll have some free time to enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants or explore the charming streets of Machu Picchu town before your return journey.
Before entering Machu Picchu, please have your passport ready for verification. Then, begin your two-hour guided exploration of this magnificent Inca citadel, walking through its terraces, stairways, temples, and finely carved stone structures. Your expert local guide will bring the site to life with stories and legends about its history, culture, and architecture, as you admire the breathtaking views of the surrounding Andean mountains and lush landscapes that make Machu Picchu one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Finally, at the scheduled time, you will board the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. Upon arrival, our private transport and staff will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco, marking the end of this unforgettable journey to Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo or Poroy, our staff will be waiting outside the train station to transfer you back to your hotel. Return times may vary depending on your Machu Picchu entrance schedule, usually between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., concluding this unforgettable adventure to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Finally we will drop off you in your hotel of cusco
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
One day before the tour, we will coordinate the exact pickup time with the passenger. Our staff will be waiting at the reception of your accommodation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
I booked a Machu Picchu tour with Peru Trekkers through GetYourGuide on February 3, 2026. Over three months before our visit on May 18. The tour included entrance tickets to Machu Picchu. I provided both passengers' passport numbers at the time of booking, which is all they needed to purchase the tickets online. They never bought them. On May 10, just days before our trip, they sent a generic WhatsApp message blaming a "policy change by the Ministry of Culture" and offered two options: extend my trip by 3 days (impossible) or accept a refund of the tour only. By then, online tickets for May 18 were completely sold out across all circuits. They had my passport numbers and three months to make a simple online purchase at tuboleto.cultura.pe, and they didn't. What followed was a nightmare. I had to restructure my entire itinerary at my own expense: change train tickets, book an extra hotel night, cancel a non-refundable reservation, and travel to Aguas Calientes a day early to try to buy presential tickets in person. Total additional cost: approximately $1,500 USD. Peru Trekkers offered zero help beyond a refund of their tour fee. Here's what every traveler should know: You can buy Machu Picchu tickets yourself at tuboleto.cultura.pe for about 152 soles (~$40 USD). Peru Trekkers charges you hundreds of dollars for a "tour package" that includes these same tickets, except in my case, they never actually bought them. Once you're in Aguas Calientes, you can hire a licensed local guide at the entrance for a fraction of what these operators charge. You don't need a middleman.
We truly lucked out scoring the circuit 2 tour last minute. Definitely recommend that route as a first timer since you get to see it all. Also recommend going with this booking if you're traveling from Cusco since it really took away the stress of working out the travel logistics. Our guide, Joel, made the experience all the better too! He had a ton of history and cool facts to share and did a great job at taking photos. Don't overthink it, just book it!
No AI, no fluff. A must do even if you’re stressed on time. My partner and I were pleasantly surprised at how smooth the process is, and most of it is handled in the background. All you have to do is show up. The trip is enhanced with a guide, and the right one at that. Shout out to Joel for his patience, knowledge, and expertise.
Joel was great. Very helpful and informative. So helpful and outgoing with us
We did our tour with Joel on Machu Picchu who was a great source of knowledge, information, stories, history, and only positive energy. He made this trip really special with all the explanations and being very dedicated to us. Highly recommend him!!
Had an amazing time overall! Lizandro was very knowledgeable and willing to take many photos for us. Only thing is we wished he spoke a little faster so we could get up to the top to see the main views before it rained. I’m sure he’s used to having to slow the tour down, perhaps for people to adjust to the elevation, but we are pretty fit and the tour felt dragged out at times along the climb. Otherwise, amazing!!!
Our guide Joel was wonderful! He was very timely, knowledgeable, and took phenomenal pictures. We took the tour at noon time slot, and found that the crowds were manageable. Although our trip was short, it went over very smoothly and was all around fantastic! Could not recommend any more highly to those thinking of visiting!
Great guide very informative and patient
We did the 12:00 pm circuit 2 your with Joel. Had an wonderful experience of the trip. Joel is a great tour guide to have. Very knowledgeable, accommodating and knows the place really well.
We booked our Mach Picchu trip with GetYourGuide. It exceeded all expectations and our guide Américo was brilliant. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
