Machu Picchu in 1 Day: By Train Expedition
Description
This Machu Picchu Full Day tour begins early with a pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to head to the Ollantaytambo train station, a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Once there, we’ll board the Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes. The journey, lasts 1.5hrs, and boasts incredible views of the Sacred Valley of Incas. Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, around 9:00 a.m., our guide will be waiting to take us to the Consettur bus station, from where we’ll ascend to Machu Picchu Citadel on a 25-minute journey. At Machu Picchu, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, exploring temples, plazas, and terraces while learning about the history and secrets of the majestic Inca Sanctuary. After the Machu Picchu trek, we’ll have free time to take photographs and explore independently. Then we descend again to Aguas Calientes, and, if time permits, relax in the famous Machu Picchu hot springs. Finally, we’ll take the return train to Ollantaytambo, and transfer back to Cusco.
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Itinerary
Machu Picchu Full Day tour begins early with a pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to head to the Ollantaytambo train station, a journey of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Then we’ll board the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes. The train journey, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, offers incredible views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Once in Aguas Calientes, around 9:00 a.m., our guide will be waiting to take us to the bus station, and continue to Machu Picchu on a 25-minute journey. At Machu Picchu, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of approximately 2 hours. Then we will have lunch and, if time permits, relax in the famous Machu Picchu hot springs. Finally, we’ll take the return train to Ollantaytambo, and transfer back to Cusco. With the Circuit 1A: You enter through the agricultural terraces and ascend to the Guardhouse, where you will take the famous photograph. Then the route continues to hike the sacred APU: Machu Picchu Mountain. Steep challenging hike with magnificent views and no crowds.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up every traveler from their accommodation
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
