Machupicchu Full Day with Vistadome Observatory Train
Description
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the sacred valleys of Urubamba and Vilcanota. The train's expansive panoramic windows offer breathtaking views of the Andes as you journey towards Machu Picchu, an archaeological gem that will connect you with Inca history. Book now and experience something truly unique. The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a marvel of Inca ingenuity embraced by a biodiverse haven, stands as a testament to both human and natural grandeur, christened as one of the world’s seven modern wonders. Private guided on Machu Picchu Tour. 100% operated by MINKAS Travel and guaranteed departures. Experienced tour guides and private transportation. Teamwork, good communication, and a positive attitude.
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Itinerary
We will pick you up from your accommodation heading to the PERU RAIL Train Station of San Pedro or Ollantyatambo where you will take a Vistadome Observatory Train heading towards the town of Aguas Calientes, the train trip consists of spectacular views of this wonderful land of the Incas, impressive landscapes of mountains and valleys, Inca agricultural platforms on both sides of the valley, snow-capped mountains and jungle subtropical near La Ceja. of Jungle. The sacred Vilcanota River will be our companion from Pachar until we reach Aguas Calientes (2040m) known as Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Arrival at Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes Town). Around 12:11 p.m. and the moment you get off the train, our staff will wait for you outside the train station, welcoming you. Because your permit for Machupicchu is at 2:00 pm, our staff will show you options of different restaurants where you can have lunch and you will have approximately 1 hour after finishing your lunch our transfer will pick you up from the restaurant and accompany you to the bus station. To take the bus to Machupicchu, the trip lasts around 25 minutes.
Upon arrival, you and your tour guide will enter Machupicchu “The Old Sacred Mountain” tour for more than 2 hours visiting the main places and sectors such as the great Intiwatana, The Temple of the Sun, the urban sector, the agricultural sector, among others, where the last emperors, priests, and priestesses took refuge and where the empire survived for 40 years after the arrival of the Spanish. Secret and mysterious citadel from the time of Emperor Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (IXInca Dynasty), the supposed builder of it. So apparently his existence was only known by the authorities and the priests of the Tawantinsuyo “The four lands of the empire”.
After finishing the Tour to Machupicchu, the bus ticket to Aguas Calientes is included. Once you are in the town of Aguas Calientes, we will leave you at the train station if you wish on the way to the train station you can stop and buy a coffee or you can also buy it at the train station itself while waiting for the departure of the train. The return train that we have considered is the one at 5:23 p.m. getting the Vistadome Observatory Train (please be at the train station 20 minutes before).
We travel by train at sunset, back to Cusco, with a live show of traditional Andean music and dances, you can stop by to enjoy your trip in the "Observation Bar Car". During your journey, savor a delicious snack made with local ingredients and enjoy a selection of foods and drinks on board. Which will be to the San Pedro Train Station, upon arrival you will get off the train our staff will wait for you with our Private Transportation and we will drop you off at your Hotel around 10:00 p.m.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our staff with their uniform and agency badges will pass to pick you up at your accommodation if the accommodation has reception will be waiting for you in that place. In places where you may not have access to transportation, such as the San Blas neighborhood, one day before your tour our team will coordinate with you the nearest point to board the transportation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Everything perfect, the attention before and during the tour, very professional, the pick up service very punctual, and the train vista dome observatory a marvel, the first part of the tour we were few and we touched the fortune of being the only ones who spoke Spanish in the car so the staff on board interacted a lot with us, the dance, the drinks, the music all beautiful, the best part was the journey to Ollantaytambo, after there was filled the train and it was already something noisy and chaotic with so many tourists, they will only have 2 opportunities to take photos in the back of the train in motion, take advantage of them and be of the first, then the other people arrive and everyone will leave in the photo, arriving in Aguascalientes the guide very punctual and very clear gave us the instructions to follow, I already had all the access tickets and then I tell you, Machu Piccchu, not for nothing wonderful, divine all the route, advice for this site, be careful with what they carry, are very strict in terms of letting in and that not to the sanctuary, if they see that you want to promote something they will remove it, the return was half by train half by bus, everything very tidy and the transfer to the hotel again very punctual, definitely the best day of my trip through Peru, a little bit expensive, but mega worth it, they will not regret, tips, comfortable and warm clothes and much sunscreen.
Top notch service, all the way round! Irwin is so respectful, caring and responsive. His tour guides, transportation team and everyone between was all kind, compassionate and made us feel safe! Would definitely recommend these business and can’t wait to use them again! Best experience!
The trip was so well-organized, the buses and trains to and back from Machu Picchu were clean and nice, the guide who took us through Machu Picchu was so knowledgeable that we could learn deeply about the history of Machu Picchu and the surrounding towns. I recommend this tour to everyone who is considering to visit Machu Picchu.
Absolutely brilliant service and extremely reliable. The amount of personal care that Irwin, Dario and others showed was genuinely awesome. We went on trips with them daily and they did an amazing job of organizing everything and communicating regularly. Nothing was too hard and they were absolutely patient to work within our requirements. I would highly recommend Minka to anyone and won't hesitate to use them again when we are here next. Thank you so much Irwin for making this so enjoyable and stress free.
Excellent visit to Machu Picchu with Minka's Travel I didn't expect better they were very available and accommodating for the visit, my visit was canceled by another company the day before my arrival in Cuzco they did everything to make sure everything went well for the visit! A special mention for Dario and Julio who were very involved in my visit thank you a lot !
Julio was the nicest, kindest guide we could have imagined. He was so generous with his knowledge, his time and his photography to ensure we got the most out of our afternoon at Machu Picchu. He even escorted us to a lovely local restaurant in town while we waited for our return train. If I could award Julio and his company 10/5, I would! They elevated what was already one of the best days of our lives and come highly recommended by us!
Great tour and very organized. Julian was a great guide--he was knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure our group has a good experience.
