Explore the majestic Andes and legendary Machu Picchu on this scenic day trip. We'll travel to one of the 7 Wonders of the World and become immersed in its history and dreamlike landscapes.
Description
We'll pick you up at your hotel bright and early and head to the Ollantaytambo train station, where we'll board the train for Aguas Calientes. The adventure begins!
The train trip itself is a highlight of the journey - we'll travel along one of the most spectacular railways in the world. We'll cross overwhelmingly beautiful Andean landscapes, which we'll get great views of thanks to the glass roof of the train. After an hour and a half, we'll arrive in Aguas Calientes.
Once there, we'll hop on a bus which will take us to the top of the mountain, where the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu is located. Get your cameras ready! We'll begin a 2.5-hour guided tour during which our knowledgeable guide will share stories, legends, and secrets about this incredible place.
We'll stroll through the narrow passageways and enter places like the majestic House of the Guardian, which will give us an idea of the grandeur of the Incan civilization.
After the guided tour, we'll head back to Aguas Calientes. Before returning to the train, you'll have five hours of free time to have lunch and explore this charming Andean village on your own. Then, we'll meet up again at the train station and begin the journey back to Ollantaytambo.
The excursion will come to an end back at your hotel, where we'll arrive between 6 and 7 pm.
Panoramic train
We'll travel through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the breathtaking Andes Mountains aboard a train with massive windows and a glass roof, perfect for getting the best views of the scenery. Traveling in these trains is like flying! When making your reservation, you'll be able to choose whether you'd like to travel in tourist class (Expedition train) or first class (Vistadome train).
Discount for the Andean Community
People belonging to nations of the Andean Community, that is, those born in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, or Peru can receive a discount for this day trip to Machu Picchu.
Important
Occasionally, due to high demand, tickets to Machu Picchu may sell out. In this case, you would be offered an alternative route. Via the following links, you can check out the map of the regular route and the alternative routes in the event of unavailability:
Regular Routes
Alternative Routes
In the event that the alternative routes are sold out, you'll be provided with the remaining options (scenic tours), which carry an additional guide fee of between 70USD (for 1 person) and 35USD (for 2 people)
In the event that the is cancelled due to strikes or unfavourable weather conditions, you'll be given an alternative date for the tour. If the tour cannot be rescheduled, please that that the tour will be fully refunded for the activity, with the exception of the entrance fee to Machu Picchu (200PEN), which is non-cancellable.
