About this experience
This is not only an excursion, it is a fully organized experience to Machu Picchu from Cusco, designed to offer comfort, efficiency and professional accompaniment at every stage of the trip.
✨ Stress-free logistics
We take care of everything: hotel pickup, private transportation to Ollantaytambo, tourist train, official bus and confirmed entrance to Machu Picchu.
Certified professional guide
You will explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide who will explain Inca engineering in a clear and dynamic way.
Tourist train journey
Enjoy one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world, surrounded by Andean mountains and the Urubamba River.
Reliable and well coordinated service
From first contact to your return to Cusco, our team monitors every detail to make your visit to Machu Picchu smooth, safe and memorable.
At a glance
- Duration: 15 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 15 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Sacred Valley Train to Machu Picchu Guide
Plan a Sacred Valley train trip to Machu Picchu with departure choices, 2026 timetable examples, entry-ticket steps, booking advice, and arrival logistics.
Sacred Valley Train Stations Guide
Compare Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, Pachar, and Cusco-side departure points for Machu Picchu trains, including bimodal transfers, 2026 access changes, arrival logistics, costs, and accessibility planning.
Cusco Airport Layover to the Sacred Valley Guide
Planning to leave Cusco Airport during a layover? Use this practical Sacred Valley guide to judge the timing, arrange a reliable return transfer, choose between Pisaq and Ollantaytambo, manage entry cutoffs, and avoid ri
What is included
- Aguas calientes bus ticket – Machu Picchu - Aguas calientes
- Private guide in Machu Picchu (select at time of booking)
- Entrance fee: Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Meeting a day earlier to receive information and details of the visit
- Train ticket (select your train class) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu circuit 2 (subject to availability)
- Private door-to-door service in modern vehicles (hotel pick-up and hotel drop-off)
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Food, drinks and tips
Itinerary and highlights
The adventure begins with pick-up from your hotel in the Historic Center of Cusco and transfer by tourist transport to the train station in Ollantaytambo, crossing the stunning Andean landscapes of the Sacred Valley.
From there, you will board the panoramic train bound for Aguas Calientes, enjoying spectacular views of the Urubamba River and the mountains surrounding this route considered one of the most beautiful in South America.
VOYAGER TRAIN or EXPEDITION : Travel in comfortable carriages with large windows to enjoy the scenery.
VISTADOME OR 360° TRAIN (PANORAMIC): With panoramic windows on walls and ceiling, this train connects you to nature. On the way back, enjoy a fashion show with baby alpaca garments that you can buy.
VISTADOME OBSERVATORY OR PRIME TRAIN: Enjoy an exclusive car with panoramic views and music typical of the Saqra, living an immersive journey between nature and culture.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our team will assist you to board the official bus that will take you to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, architectural jewel of the Inca Empire.
Within Machu Picchu, you will enjoy a professional guided tour in your language, where you will explore the most important sectors such as the Temple of the Sun, the Main Square, the Intihuatana and the agricultural terraces, while discovering the history, engineering and mystery that surround this world wonder. Our service ensures a clear, dynamic and enriching explanation so you can make the most of your visit.
After the tour, you will descend to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch, explore the village or relax before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo. Finally, here your driver will be waiting for you with a sign with his name written, to take him back to the city of Cusco, culminating a complete, safe and perfectly organized experience.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to visit Machu Picchu in a single day with efficient logistics, coordinated transfers and professional accompaniment from start to finish.
Meeting and pickup information
- 1️⃣ Free pick up in Cusco We offer free pick-up from anywhere in Cusco city, including hotels, hostels and Airbnb accommodation located near vehicular access. 2️⃣ Collection in the Sacred Valley of the Incas If you are staying in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we can also coordinate the pick-up or start of the tour from your hotel, house or apartment. This service is subject to prior coordination with our team to ensure efficient logistics.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Travel Cusco G
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- Due to the high worldwide demand and limited availability of official tickets to Machu Picchu, Travel Cusco G will manage your admission ticket prioritizing Circuits 1 or 2 + the classic panoramic photo, considered the most requested for offering the best views and the most complete experience within the Inca citadel; in the event of no availability on these circuits at the time of issuance, our team will immediately contact you to coordinate authorized official alternatives, ensuring transparency, secure confirmation and an organized visit to Machu Picchu with nominating tickets and professional logistics.
- Official tickets to Machu Picchu are allocated strictly according to the availability in force at the time of booking, so we recommend securing your Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco 2 to 3 months in advance to access Circuit 2, considered the most complete and requested to include the main archaeological sectors and the classic panoramic view; in the event that Circuit 2 is sold out due to high demand and limited daily capacity, our team will immediately contact you to coordinate the allocation of Circuit 1 or Circuit 3 as authorized official alternatives, guaranteeing your confirmed entry, organized logistics and an unforgettable experience in the Inca citadel.
- ABOUT THE BRIEFING OR BRIEFING: An official representative of Travel Cusco G will contact you one day in advance to coordinate the briefing (briefing), which can be held in the lobby of your hotel or in our offices located in the Historic Center of Cusco, as previously agreed; during this personalized session we will provide detailed information about your itinerary, key recommendations for your visit to Machu Picchu and we will deliver all official tickets included in the program (tickets, train and bus), ensuring organization, transparency and a fully confirmed and smooth experience.
- ABOUT THE WHEELCHAIR: this option is offered as a private tour at an extra cost but not all areas are wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
We offer free pick-up from anywhere in Cusco city, including hotels, hostels and Airbnb accommodation located near vehicular access.
2️⃣ Collection in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
If you are staying in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we can also coordinate the pick-up or start of the tour from your hotel, house or apartment. This service is subject to prior coordination with our team to ensure efficient logistics.
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
ABOUT THE WHEELCHAIR: this option is offered as a private tour at an extra cost but not all areas are wheelchair accessible.
What is the cancellation policy?
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