One Day Train Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Description
This one-day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco offers a seamless journey to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. After an early morning pickup, enjoy a scenic train ride along the picturesque Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a professional guide will lead a comprehensive 2 to 2.5-hour tour of the ancient citadel, exploring key sites such as the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone. After the tour, take some time to explore Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch at your leisure. The day concludes with a return train journey and evening arrival back in Cusco. - Early hotel pickup in Cusco for a smooth start to your day - Scenic train ride along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes - 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu’s main highlights - Designed for small groups for an intimate and personalized experience
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Cusco and a comfortable transfer to the train station.
Board your selected train service – Expedition, Vistadome, 360° Executive Class, or Voyager – and enjoy an unforgettable 1.5-hour ride through the Andes, passing rivers, valleys, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride will take you up the winding road to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (Approx. 3 hours) Explore the majestic Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas. Walk through its terraces, temples, shrines, stairways, and urban sectors while your expert guide reveals the history and mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on the circuit selected at the time of booking (1, 2, or 3), you will follow the designated route and immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the guided tour, you’ll also have free time to enjoy the citadel at your own pace.
From Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes After your guided visit to Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes either by bus or on foot, depending on the program you have reserved. If your package includes lunch, you will enjoy it at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes. If lunch is not included, you will have free time to choose from the many restaurants available in town.
From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo After lunch, you will board your train back to Ollantaytambo at the scheduled time. The train journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with the service depending on the train option you selected at the time of booking.
From Ollantaytambo to Cusco Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, our transfer staff will be waiting for you according to your train schedule. From there, you will travel comfortably back to Cusco (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours). Drop-off will be at your hotel or, depending on accessibility, at the nearest point to your accommodation.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up from any hotel located in the city center, as well as from Airbnb accommodations within the central area. To organize the exact pick-up location, please make sure to contact us 24 hours before the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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(11)
The company made the impossible happen, with little planning time put us in the circuit we wanted, high-quality support made by Elmer, always solving doubts and with good availability. About Machu Picchu I think that dispense comments, but I wanted to praise the guide Samuel who knew a lot about the local history, the best roads and places for photos.
Dear Rafa, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are truly happy to know that you enjoyed your Machu Picchu tour and that, even with limited planning time, our team was able to arrange everything so you could experience the circuit you wanted. It is also wonderful to hear that Elmer was able to support you throughout the process and provide clear and helpful assistance. We especially appreciate your kind words about our guide Samuel. We are glad to know that his knowledge of local history and his guidance through the best routes and photo spots made your visit even more special. Your feedback means a lot to our entire team, and we will be sure to share your comments with both Elmer and Samuel as motivation to continue delivering excellent service. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable experience.
What an amazing experience!!!! It is difficult to get to Machu Picchu from the airport. You need a taxi, train, and bus. They made it manageable and were very professional and thoughtful. They provided us a place to rest while we waited for our tour. They are excellent and effective communicators. We knew exactly what was next and they reassured us by calling and texting. Someone was already waiting for us at each stop. Bryan, our tour guide, was wonderful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Circuit 2 was incredible. Once in a lifetime experience. Since it was my first time in Cusco, I really appreciated the exceptional service I received from the staff. Worth every penny.
Everything was well organized from the pickup at our hotel in Cusco in the morning to the drop off at our hotel at night.
Dear Denis, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a smooth and well-organized experience on your Machu Picchu one-day trip. It is great to know that everything, from the hotel pickup in Cusco to your return in the evening, was handled efficiently and made your journey comfortable. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and encourage our team to continue delivering well-coordinated and reliable experiences for all our travelers. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable adventure.
Magical experience! Great guide and everything was well organized. It was great thank you!
Dear Emilie, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a magical experience on your Machu Picchu train trip and that everything was well organized. It is also wonderful to know that your guide contributed to making your visit even more special. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and motivate our entire team to continue delivering memorable experiences for all our travelers. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable adventure.
Amazing guided tour to Machu Pichu, difficult to capture in words how amazing the place is. Our guide Manuel made it even more enjoyable by providing excellent information and plenty of time to soak in the place.
Dear André, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing guided tour to Machu Picchu and that you enjoyed this incredible destination. It is wonderful to know that our guide Manuel made your experience even more enjoyable by providing excellent information and allowing you enough time to fully appreciate the site. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will be shared with Manuel, as feedback like yours is a great motivation for our entire team. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable adventure.
Machu Picchu was stunning today, the guide Manuel told us everything about the history of Machu Picchu. great experience and the company was excellent.
Dear Navigate10621100064 Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of Machu Picchu and that Manuel provided you with detailed and interesting information about its history. We will definitely pass your kind words on to him. It’s great to know you had a wonderful experience with our company. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for more unforgettable adventures!
Wonderful trip with good view, good guide and good overall experience. The company open up the time slot for me, know that was the only available time for me. So I was the only one in the tour. The guide, Manuel, was also great. He told me lots of information about the site and helped me take lots of picture.
Dear Traveler, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience on your Machu Picchu tour and that you enjoyed the views, the guide, and the overall organization of the trip. It is especially great to know that we were able to arrange a suitable time slot for you and provide a private experience, ensuring a more personalized visit. We are also very happy to hear that Manuel made your experience even more special by sharing detailed information about the site and helping you capture memorable photos. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will be shared with our entire team as motivation to continue delivering excellent service. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable adventure.
It was my first time in Machu Picchu, but I had a really nice time. I was thrilled to see the spectacular view from the train to the destination. The guide explained it to me at the ruins, and I was able to understand it deeply.
Dear Traveler, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful first visit to Machu Picchu and that you enjoyed the breathtaking scenery during the train journey. It is also great to know that our guide provided clear and detailed explanations, helping you better understand the history and significance of the site. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will be shared with our entire team as motivation to continue delivering high-quality experiences. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable adventure.
He is best guide in the world He take a picture very well and Whatever I want to know He told everything Never forget this experience in Machu picchu. Thank you 😊
Dear Explorer37070977019. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed your Machu Picchu experience. It was a pleasure to guide you, share the history, and help you capture great photos. I truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again someday in Peru!
I had an amazing experience. Manuel was the perfect guide. Very knowledgeable and well spoken. His tour was perfect for one day experience at Machu. The company was very reliable on provided all services on time.
Dear Ramina, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience on your one-day trip to Machu Picchu and that Manuel provided you with a knowledgeable, well-explained, and well-organized tour. It is also wonderful to know that our company’s punctuality and service reliability met your expectations throughout the journey. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will be shared with Manuel and our entire team as motivation to continue delivering excellent experiences. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable adventure.
