Machu Picchu Tour Full Day by Train
Description
Experience the awe-inspiring Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, known as one of the New 7 Wonders of the modern world, on a full-day tour by the Expedition Train. Situated on a mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley, this well-preserved relic of Inca civilization is South America’s most popular attraction, receiving an estimated 5,000 visitors daily. The Expedition Train, a fantastic train class provided by Perurail, offers a comfortable and stylish way to witness the wonder of Machu Picchu while passing through remote villages and historic sites, providing stunning views of the Andean landscape. Note: Passport photo is required to purchase tickets. We offer 3 Machu Picchu circuits: Circuit 1: Panoramic views, no temple visits. Circuit 2: Full tour with postcard photo and temple visits. BOOK 5 month in advance. Circuit 3: Lower entrance, no access to the photo platform, but includes temple visits. Please send your passport photos once you have made the reservation to arrange your trip.
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Itinerary
Your adventure to Machu Picchu begins with a meeting point pick-up between 4:30 am and 4:45 am, setting off for a train journey filled with stunning vistas.
En route, you'll be captivated by the Inca landscape featuring snow-capped peaks, lush sub-tropical jungles, and ancient Inca agricultural terraces. The train brings you to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, where your guide will be waiting to escort you on a 25-minute bus ride to the Machu Picchu citadel.
Upon arrival, you'll embark on a 3-hour guided tour of the site. Your guide will enlighten you on Inca history and culture, highlighting the citadel's key areas. Post-tour, you'll have leisure time to wander and discover Machu Picchu at your own pace. Back in Aguas Calientes, you have the option to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Your return journey commences with a train ride back to Ollantaytambo, departing either at 16:22 pm. or 6:10pm From there, depending on the availability, bus will ensure your smooth transfer back to meeting point, concluding your memorable excursion.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(265)
Isao was the best guide ever. He had so much history knowledge and helped us with reservations after our Machu Picchu tour. He took the best pictures and made our experience amazing. I felt like they cared for us every step of the way. Communication was top notch.
Isao was an amazing guide. We researched a lot about Machu Picchu but Isoa taught us so much about the history and culture we were amazed. He also made it fun and enjoyable for our whole family. He’s also fantastic at taking photographs. He knew more about good iPhone pictures than we did!
Wow, just wow. This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Our guide, Isao, made our experience even greater. He was very informative, friendly and courteous. Thanks to him and our drivers to and from Cusco, our tour went very smoothly.
Amazing experience. Our driver , Alex was right on time and dropped us off at the train station on time. Our guide, Isao, met us at the train station and brought us on an amazing tour of Machu Picchu. He was very friendly, cordial and knowledgeable. Afterwards, he brought us to a great restaurant for lunch, He truly loves his work.
Pretty fun honestly, the tour guide was good and he lead us to a restaurant afterwards and I give that a bonus bc I’m a foodie
Macchu Picchu is amazing to see. Our guide was wonderful and the trip provider was well organized and provided great detailed information regarding the excursion. Downside is that this is a long 15 hour day (and only two hours are at Macchu Picchu). Traffic everywhere.
My fiance and I had a great experience with Isao as our tour guide! He knew so much about Machu Picchu and was able to answer all our questions. He also knew all the best photo spots and took amazing pics for us. Highly recommend Isao!
The experience was spectacular from start to finish. Everything was perfectly organized, from the punctual pickup and train journey to the unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu itself. A special thank you to Isao, who made the experience even more memorable. His passion for the culture and history was evident throughout the tour, and he was an exceptional host and guide. We learned so much and truly appreciated his enthusiasm and knowledge. Highly recommended!
We had a great time at Machu Pichu. Our guide Isao was wonderful, he made sure we paused and enjoy the views, he took great pictures for us and also gave us the best explanations about the history behind this wonder. Also very the entire trip was very well schedule, every leg of our trip fell well scheduled and managed. We definite recommend Peru Hikers and Isao as a guide in Machu Pichu.
Our tour guide was excellent. He took such good care of us, and was very knowledgeable. He also recommended the most amazing restaurant in Aguascalientes. Loved him.
