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A person in traditional attire standing on a grassy slope with a mountainous landscape in the background. 1
A group of hikers on a stone path with a mountainous landscape in the background. 2
Machu Picchu ruins with terraced fields and mountains in the background. 3
Machu Picchu ruins with tourists, a stone pathway, and mountains in the background. 4
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One Day Train Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco

By Haku Travel E.I.R.L
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is P 22,090 per adult
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Features

  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This one-day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco offers a seamless journey to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. After an early morning pickup, enjoy a scenic train ride along the picturesque Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, a professional guide will lead a comprehensive 2 to 2.5-hour tour of the ancient citadel, exploring key sites such as the Temple of the Sun and the Intihuatana stone. After the tour, take some time to explore Aguas Calientes and enjoy lunch at your leisure. The day concludes with a return train journey and evening arrival back in Cusco.

  • Early hotel pickup in Cusco for a smooth start to your day
  • Scenic train ride along the Urubamba River to Aguas Calientes
  • 2 to 2.5-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu’s main highlights
  • Designed for small groups for an intimate and personalized experience

Activity location

  • Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu, Peru

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Expedition Train – Circuit 3

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Budget - Circuit 3: Low-cost option with Expedition train, circuit 3 entry, one-way bus, and guided tour.
Pickup included

Price details
P 22,090.35 x 1 AdultP 22,090.35
Total
Price is P 22,090.35

Expedition Train Circuit 3

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Standard Circuit 3: Explore Machu Picchu’s lower area with Expedition train, circuit entry, bus tickets, guide, and hotel pickup.
Pickup included

Price details
P 23,997.87 x 1 AdultP 23,997.87
Total
Price is P 23,997.87

Vistadome Train – Circuit 3

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Premium - Circuit 3: Discover Machu Picchu’s lower-middle section with stunning views. Includes Vistadome train, entrance ticket, round-trip bus,
Pickup included

Price details
P 36,612.14 x 1 AdultP 36,612.14
Total
Price is P 36,612.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bus Tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu:
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    Tourist Transportation Ollantaytambo – Cusco:
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Premium: 360° or Vistadome.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Budget & Standard: Shared transport.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Budget & Standard: Expedition or Voyager (based on availability).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pickup: From your hotel or Airbnb located in the historic center of Cusco.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tourist Transportation Cusco – Ollantaytambo: Shared or private, depending on the selected service.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Budget & Standard: Expedition or Voyager.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Guide in Machu Picchu:
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Premium: Private transport.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Standard & Premium: Round-trip bus (up and down).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Premium: 360° or Vistadome panoramic train.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Train to Aguas Calientes:
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Train Back to Ollantaytambo:
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket: Includes access to Circuit 1, 2, or 3 (subject to availability).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pre-tour Briefing: One day before the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Premium: Private guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Budget: Only descent included (Aguas Calientes → Machu Picchu).
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Budget & Standard: Shared service (approx. 3 hours).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals or lunch (not included in Budget or Standard).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Travel insurance (highly recommended).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips or gratuities (optional).

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Cusco (Pass by)

Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Cusco and a comfortable transfer to the train station.

Ollantaytambo (Pass by)

Board your selected train service – Expedition, Vistadome, 360° Executive Class, or Voyager – and enjoy an unforgettable 1.5-hour ride through the Andes, passing rivers, valleys, and breathtaking mountain landscapes.

Aguas Calientes (Pass by)

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, a short bus ride will take you up the winding road to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu

  • 3h
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (Approx. 3 hours) Explore the majestic Machu Picchu, the legendary Lost City of the Incas. Walk through its terraces, temples, shrines, stairways, and urban sectors while your expert guide reveals the history and mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on the circuit selected at the time of booking (1, 2, or 3), you will follow the designated route and immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the guided tour, you’ll also have free time to enjoy the citadel at your own pace.

Aguas Calientes (Pass by)

From Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes After your guided visit to Machu Picchu, you will return to Aguas Calientes either by bus or on foot, depending on the program you have reserved. If your package includes lunch, you will enjoy it at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes. If lunch is not included, you will have free time to choose from the many restaurants available in town.

Ollantaytambo (Pass by)

From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo After lunch, you will board your train back to Ollantaytambo at the scheduled time. The train journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with the service depending on the train option you selected at the time of booking.

Cusco (Pass by)

From Ollantaytambo to Cusco Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, our transfer staff will be waiting for you according to your train schedule. From there, you will travel comfortably back to Cusco (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours). Drop-off will be at your hotel or, depending on accessibility, at the nearest point to your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu, Peru

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