Duration
Full Day
Package Type
Cultural
Activity Level
Moderate
Travel specialist
Our one-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco by train is ideal for people who are short on time but still want to visit this world-famous attraction. We’ll take you from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and then up to Machu Picchu, where you’ll have a guided tour with a highly knowledgeable local, and free time to explore the site on your own. After exploring this magnificent site, we’ll head back to Aguas Calientes and then back to Cusco by train.
Everything will be arranged for you on this Machu Picchu day trip, providing a fun and hassle-free way to see Machu Picchu – you’ll even have a complementary lunch at the beautiful Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. We can also arrange two optional extensions for you: You can choose to climb up Huayna Picchu, or trek up Machu Picchu Mountain, both of which offer spectacular views of Machu Picchu.
Your full-day trip to Machu Picchu begins early in the morning when we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. We’ll then drive to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where you’ll board the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes, the town that sits below Machu Picchu. It’s a wonderful train journey, following the sacred Vilcanota River and passing by ancient villages, lush landscapes and snow-capped mountains.
When you arrive at Aguas Calientes (als...
These poles are designed to help you endure long treks into rugged, remote areas with a heavy pack. If you need a little extra support when walking, an adjustable folding walking stick is ideal. It has an aluminium body with plastic handles and base, it folds away neatly for easy storage when not in use.
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