Machu Picchu Day Trip

Machu Picchu Day Trip

Having picked you up from your hotel, we'll make our way to the train station, from where we'll make our way to Machu Picchu.

This train journey is one of the biggest surprises you'll encounter in Peru: the 112 kilometres (70 miles) and 1.5 hours fly by, as the glass-roofed train cuts a swathe through the unforgettable landscapes of rural Peru. Green-topped mountains, babbling brooks, and perhaps the occasional llama!

Once we arrive in Aguas Calientes, we'll take a 25 to 30-minute bus journey to the highest point on the mountain, where the Machu Picchu citadel can be found. Your first glimpse of this ancient Inca settlement is sure to stay with you forever.

In Machu Picchu, we'll take a guided tour lasting 2.5 hours so you can immerse yourself in the history, legends and secrets of the Inca citadel. We'll tour the narrow streets of the settlement, visit points of interest like the House of the Guardian, and take you back in time to the glory of the Incan empire.

With your camera full of photos, we'll take the bus back down to the village of Aguas Calientes. Here, you'll have between 2 and 5 hours of free time to have lunch and continue admiring the scenery before taking the train back up. The amount of free time you have will be dependent on the time we enter Machu Picchu and the return train times on the day of our tour.

Then, once back in Cusco, we'll take you back to your hotel by bus.

Panoramic Train

The excursion takes place on panoramic trains with enormous windows and a glass roof. Travelling on these trains makes you feel almost as though you're flying. You have the option to travel in economy class (Expedition or Voyager train) or first class (Vistadome The 360º train).

Pickup Point

Pickup is at the indicated time from hotels in the historic center of Cusco. In case your accommodation is not in the center, we'll meet you at the door of the Cathedral, in Plaza de Armas.

We'll confirm the exact pickup time, as it varies according to the availability of the trains.

Departure Stations & Duration

Trains to and from Cusco can operate from either Poroy station (30 minutes from Cusco) or Ollantaytambo station (1 hour and 30 minutes from Cusco), depending on availability. During the rainy season (December to March) the Poroy station is closed, so we'll go to Ollantaytambo by bus. We'll send you an email once the booking is confirmed, which includes the exact hotel pickup time and the station from which you'll take the train. 

The duration of the transfers will vary depending on the boarding station. The journey between Poroy and Aguas Calientes takes around 4 hours, and the journey between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes takes 1.5 hours.

Important Info

Please note that if the activity is canceled due to strikes or in the event of unfavorable weather conditions, you'll be offered an alternative date for the tour. If it can't be rescheduled, you'll be refunded the full amount of the activity, except for the entrance fee to Machu Picchu (approx. 200PEN), which is non-refundable.

Occasionally, due to high demand, tickets to Machu Picchu may be sold out. In this case, we would offer you an alternative route. Using the following links, you can consult the map of the regular route and the alternative route that we would follow in the event of not finding availability:

Route Info

Depending on the availability of the tour, different routes through Machu Picchu will be available. However, you should keep in mind that all the points mentioned in the itinerary will be visited, but the order of the itinerary may vary depending on the route. Below, you can see the different regular routes:

• Route 1-B
• Route 1-C 
• Route 1-D 
• Route 2-A
• Route 2-B
• Route 3-B
• Route 3-C 
• Route 3-D 

Last-Minute Day Trip

If you can't find availability for the dates you want, you can also book a last-minute 2 or 3-day trip to Machu Picchu. It's an excellent option to make the most of your time in Machu Picchu!