Machu Picchu Full-Day Tour from Cusco by Panoramic Train
Description
Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered one of the world's most remarkable destinations and a must-visit attraction in Peru. Spend a full day exploring the breathtaking Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on this unforgettable day trip. Surrounded by spectacular natural scenery, immerse yourself in the fascinating mysteries of this ancient Inca sanctuary while discovering its history and significance with the guidance of a professional local guide at Machu Picchu.
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Itinerary
Your journey begins with an early morning hotel pickup in Cusco (approximately between 5:30 and 6:30 a.m.). From Cusco, you will travel by private vehicle for about 1.5 hours to the Ollantaytambo train station. There, you will board the panoramic tourist train to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), a scenic journey of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Upon arrival, one of our representatives will be waiting for you at the station holding a sign with the company name to welcome and assist you.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will board the shuttle bus to Machu Picchu, where your professional guide will share the fascinating history and significance of this Wonder of the World. The guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to explore the citadel, learn about its most important landmarks, and capture unforgettable photos at the best viewpoints.
The incredible and magnificent Inca constructions, surrounded by the unique flora and fauna of Machu Picchu, offer the perfect setting to take photos and enjoy a fascinating experience with your guide throughout the archaeological site. You will also have the opportunity to appreciate the historic town of Aguas Calientes and its local artisan centers. At the end of the visit, you will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will board your train for the return journey to Cusco. The approximate arrival time in Cusco is around 9:30 p.m.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
It is important to note that some hotels and accomodations are located in areas where vehicle access is not allowed. In order for the pick-up to be as organized as possible, we ask you for the details of the hotel where you are staying.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- all passport details are very important for this experience
- MANDATORY: The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, to issue the entry. There is no ticket reservation.
- Travelers must arrive in Cusco city at least one day before the day tour to Machu Picchu. The Machu Picchu authorities do not accept travel date modifications on the admission ticket.
- MANDATORY: TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE, AND ONLY VALID FOR THE PERSON WHO TAKES THE TOUR WITH THE DATA THAT WAS USED IN THE RESERVATION
Reviews(1,022)
4:30am pick up, Would be nice to have a guide at the train stations to help a little, but other than that everything was pretty cool, 1 and done type trip,
Overall great experience. Well-organised schedule, professional guide, and friendly driver. A bit overpriced but still recommended.
Fantastic day, the team looked after us from start to finish, always on hand to make sure we understood where we needed to be and what time, Sam was very knowledgeable about Machu Picchu awesome day !
They guaranteed our tickets from the very first moment, which was what we needed after several incidents with the official website. They gave us peace of mind and security in that regard, which was what we needed.
A really well planned excursion. All the information on pick up was clear with a detailed itinerary for the day. There was a wildfire on the line which caused big delays but the company helped to ensure we get there and rearranged our transport and tickets to ensure we didn’t miss out on anything. We had a 2 hour tour at macchu picchu and the guide was very knowledgeable. We had a great experience thank you :)
Great experience. The team contacted me with instructions. 2 days before. Organized pick up and throughput during the day. Miguel, our guide was knowledgeable, kind and much aware of picture needs and he did the timekeeping so we could enjoy Pachamama.
Miguel was such an amazing tour guide . I learned a lot as a solo traveler and he made me feel very welcomed along with others on the tour. Definitely worth the money and the scenery was beautiful
I highly recommend Sara travel, they were very attentive. Everything was very organized, the staff very friendly, it is very safe, I loved my trip through Peru, and I will return 🇵🇪⛰️🙌 I made my reservation from Colombia.
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu recomendación y por confiar en nosotros para organizar tu aventura por Perú! Nos llena de alegría saber que te sentiste acompañada en todo momento, que disfrutaste de un viaje bien organizado y que nuestro equipo hizo que tu experiencia fuera segura y memorable. También nos encanta saber que nos elegiste desde Colombia para planificar tu viaje. Será un verdadero placer recibirte nuevamente para seguir descubriendo juntos las maravillas del Perú. ¡Hasta pronto!✨
This tour was perfectly scheduled. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave is a good understanding of this ancient civilization. 100% recommended
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the itinerary to be well organized. It's also great to know that your guide's knowledge helped bring the history and significance of this incredible ancient civilization to life. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Peru for another unforgettable adventure!
Once in a lifetime visit, with a great English speaking guide, and luckily great weather. Only difficulties were bus-train and train to bus transfers where you’re handed off to different “guides”. Sometimes that was confusing. Also, the bus ride from hotel to train station is a bit rough/bumpy, so be prepared!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that your visit to Machu Picchu was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and that you enjoyed the company of your English-speaking guide. It's wonderful that the weather was on your side, making the experience even more memorable. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the transfers between the bus and train. We understand that meeting different representatives along the way can sometimes be confusing, and we'll use your comments to continue improving our coordination and communication. Thank you as well for mentioning the road conditions—it's a helpful tip for future travelers. We truly appreciate your trust and hope to welcome you back to Peru for another unforgettable adventure!
