Peru · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Tour to Machu Picchu from Poroy

14 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco via Poroy
  • 02 Scenic train journey to Aguas Calientes
  • 03 Guided visit of the Machu Picchu citadel
  • 04 Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 05 Free time for photos at Machu Picchu
  • 06 Optional climb of Huayna Picchu
  • 07 Private hotel transfers in Cusco included

Travel from Cusco to the legendary citadel of Machu Picchu on a full-day journey by train from Poroy. Ride through the Andes to Aguas Calientes, then continue by bus to one of Peru’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites for a guided visit through its remarkable terraces, stone streets, plazas, and sacred spaces.

Learn about the history of the Inca citadel as you explore with your guide, then enjoy free time to take in the scenery and capture photos of this extraordinary mountain setting. For more adventurous travellers, there is also the option to climb Huayna Picchu, subject to availability.

Machu Picchu means “Old Mountain”, and is located 80 miles on the northeast of the city of Cusco, in the Peruvian Andes Mountain Range, surrounded by the River Vilcanota.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cusco - Poroy Train Station

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco to go to the train station of Poroy in private transport.

Aguas Calientes Train Station

You will board the train and start the travel to Machu Picchu a little more than 3 hours’ journey to Aguas Calientes train station. Upon arrival, you will board the bus until the entrance of the wonderful Citadel of Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu guided tour

Machu Picchu means “Old Mountain”, and is located 80 miles on the northeast of the city of Cusco, in the Peruvian Andes Mountain Range, surrounded by the River Vilcanota. The citadel was built by the Inca Pachacutec between 1,400 and 1,500 A.D., being the exclusive housing of Inca aristocracy. Machu Picchu is located in a subtropical area with different microclimates, and has an altitude of 2,430 meters above sea level.

The guided tour will let you explore this awesome archeological site, also known as The Lost City of the Incas, for 2 hours. This place has an important local flora and fauna, surrounded by different types of orchids, and tree forests. Also, in this area lives insects, mammals, and birds as the “Gallito de las Rocas”, declared the Peruvian national bird.

Enjoy your free time in Machu Picchu taking pictures or if you are brave you can climb Huayna Picchu mountain (optional), and admire the entire citadel around. Huayna Picchu means “Young Mountain” and it has an altitude of 2,700 meters above sea level. It is a challenging climbing; however, it could be the best experience of your life.

Declared a World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu has incredible landscapes, and it was the main place of Inca’s farming, and the most important urban place from Incan Empire. Connected by different roads, known as Inca Trails, as the best way to promote trade throughout the Inca Empire territory. This place was the main residence of Inca Pachacutec and his family. Also, you have the option to back to Machu Picchu town and have lunch (optional).scapes, and it was the main place of Inca’s farming, and the most important urban place from the Incan Empire. Connected by different roads, known as Inca Trails, as the best way to promote trade throughout the Inca Empire territory. This place was the main residence of Inca Pachacutec and his family.

Aguas Calientes - Poroy - Cusco

After enjoying a full day in Machu Picchu, you should arrive at the train station of Aguas Calientes at the arrange time to back to Cusco City, arriving to Poroy train station first and take a private transport to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cusco. 2 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfer Hotel / Poroy Train Station / Hotel.
  • Round trip Train Expedition or Train Vistadome (according to choice).
  • Bus Up / Down The Citadel.

What's Not Included

  • Assistance in trains and during free time.

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • The guided tour lasts approximately two hours, and tours vary according to availability.
  • Trains time varies depending on their availability and season.
  • We recommend a good altitude acclimatization before start any activity.
  • We highly recommend to book this tour with at least 30 days in advance. The entrance fees of Machu Picchu tends to sell out quickly.
  • Pick up from centrally located downtown Cusco hotels
  • The Vistadome Regular Train features standard panoramic views and an on-board dance show. The Vistadome Observatory Train offers enhanced panoramic views, snacks, water, and an on-board dance show.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cusco.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cusco..

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