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Machu Picchu by Train – Full Day (Private)

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About this experience

Experience one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu, with a private full-day tour from the capital of the Incas, Cusco. From the town of Ollantaytambo, travel by train through beautiful Andean landscape, and arrive to the village of Aguas Calientes, from where you will set off to an adventure of a life time.

*Please let us know if you stay one night in Aguas Calientes, and we will adjust the itinerary according to that.

At a glance

  • Duration: 14 hr
  • Private experience

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Machu Picchu by Train - Full Day (Private)
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour14 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 14 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

Machu Picchu Bus From Aguas Calientes Guide

Plan the Machu Picchu bus from Aguas Calientes with confidence: secure timed Llaqta entry first, arrange bus transport separately, allow a buffer, and confirm current operating details before travel.

What is included

  • Private transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station (round trip)
  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (round trip)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Private professional tour guide
  • Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (round trip)
  • Entrance fee to Machu Picchu

Not included

  • Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu & Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes
  • Meals
  • Tips

Itinerary and highlights

Visit the spectacular lost city of the Incas. This amazing citadel is located on the top of mountain Machu Picchu and contains incredible architecture, culture and history from the times of the Incas.

From your hotel in Cusco, you will be transferred through the Sacred Valley to the train station of Ollantaytambo. From here, the train will take you through beautiful landscapes along the great Vilcanota River to the village of Aguas Calientes, where you will find neat restaurants and souvenir markets. In Aguas Calientes you will get picked up by an representative and be followed to the bus station where your bus ride to Machu Picchu will depart.

Once the gates to Machu Picchu open, your guide will take you through an amazing round trip in this amazing citadel. We will pass by all its temples, offering areas, Inca monuments and you will learn about its history and culture. If you are an adventurous person and want to see more of the site, you can also take a hike to the magnificent mountain Huayna Picchu. From there you can walk to the top of the mountain between Inca temples and houses and see Machu Picchu from many different angles. You can also hike down behind Huayna Picchu Mountain to its cave, where the Incas once kept mummies and sacred treasures. This hike is not included in the tour package and it's much recommended to book this hike several months in advance, due to its high popularity and restricted availability.

Once the adventure ends, you will take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for your train ride back to Ollantaytambo, where your driver will we waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco.

*Please let us know if you stay one night in Aguas Calientes, and we will adjust the itinerary according to that.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Pick-up at your hotel in Cusco (Pick-up time will be confimed)

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Cusco Unique Experience

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 14 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick-up at your hotel in Cusco (Pick-up time will be confimed)
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 5+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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