Peru · Archaeology

Full-Day Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with Vista Dome Train

1 Day Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas"
02 Enjoy a scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes
03 Take in free time to explore the citadel at your own pace
04 Choose an optional hike to the Inca Bridge, Sun Gate, or Huayna Picchu

Join this tour to Machu Picchu for an incredible insight into the lives and practices of the ancient Incan civilisation. This great archaeological heritage site, named "the Lost City of the Incas", offers a unique experience and a sense of pilgrimage to all those who visit.

Join this tour to Machu Picchu for an incredible insight into the lives and practices of the ancient Incan civilisation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey to Machu Picchu Citadel

Start early in the morning with a transfer from your hotel. Drive from the city for about 1.5 hours to Ollantaytambo, where the train station is located.
Continue on a train journey of about 2 hours to Aguas Calientes town.
Take the bus from Aguas Calientes for about 30 minutes to reach Machu Picchu.
Arrive at Machu Picchu, show your ticket at the checkpoint, and use the luggage room for your belongings. Then head out to explore the Machu Picchu citadel. After a guided tour of about 2.5 hours, you will have free time to explore the citadel at your own pace.
- You can choose to walk around, hike to the Sun Gate, hike to the Machu Picchu Inca Bridge, or simply relax. A worthwhile option is climbing Huayna Picchu, an extreme uphill hike of about 45 minutes.
Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes to reach the train station, and then return to Cusco.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cusco 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfer from hotel to train station and back to hotel
Round-trip Vista Dome class train tickets
Bus ticket (Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Aguas Calientes)
Machu Picchu entrance fee
All guiding expenses, food, bus, etc.
English-speaking Peruvian guide

What's Not Included

Lunch in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu
Optional overnight stay in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) for an extra price
Wayna Picchu mountain ticket - extra USD 12

Know before you go

Wayna Picchu mountain offers a beautiful panoramic landscape and costs an extra fee. Access is limited to only 400 people per day, so it needs to be booked in advance along with the Machu Picchu ticket.
During this tour, you will have free time in Aguas Calientes, where you can choose from different restaurant options in town.

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