Peru · Archaeology

1-Day Machu Picchu Train Tour from Cusco with Guided Citadel Visit

1 Day Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel on a scenic 2-hour train journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
  • 02 Enjoy stunning views of the Urubamba River and the surrounding Andes mountains
  • 03 Explore Machu Picchu with a knowledgeable guide for approximately two and a half hours
  • 04 Visit the Temples of the Sun and the Condor, aqueducts, houses, and Sacred Terraces
  • 05 Learn about the history and significance of the Incan citadel

Embark on a full-day train journey from Cusco to the iconic Machu Picchu. Travel along the scenic route following the Urubamba River, surrounded by stunning high-Andean landscapes and cloud forests. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, meet your expert guide and take a short bus ride to the ancient Incan citadel. Explore the remarkable temples, aqueducts, and terraces while learning about the rich history and significance of this "Lost City of the Incas." After your guided tour, enjoy lunch in Aguas Calientes before returning by train to Ollantaytambo and transferring back to your hotel in Cusco.

Travel along the scenic route following the Urubamba River, surrounded by stunning high-Andean landscapes and cloud forests.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Full-Day Train Journey to Machu Picchu from Cusco

  • Early in the morning, meet your private transfer in the lobby of your hotel in Cusco.

  • Transfer to the Ollantaytambo train station.

  • Board a scenic train for a spectacular 2-hour journey following the Urubamba River through the high Andes to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town).

  • Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, meet your guide and proceed to the bus station.

  • Take a 25-minute bus ride up the mountain to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

  • Receive a brief orientation from your guide before beginning the tour.

  • Explore Machu Picchu Citadel on a guided tour lasting approximately two and a half hours. Visit remarkable sites including the Temples of the Sun and the Condor, aqueducts, houses, and Incan Sacred Terraces while learning about their history and significance.

  • After the tour, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes.

  • Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants in Aguas Calientes.

  • Board the train for the return journey to Ollantaytambo.

  • Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, meet your private transport and transfer back to your hotel in Cusco.

  • End of service.

Urubamba River, Machu Picchu Citadel, Aguas Calientes

Where this trip takes you

Urubamba River, Machu Picchu Citadel, Aguas Calientes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cusco 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation from your hotel to the train station and back
  • Round-trip expedition train tickets to Aguas Calientes
  • Round-trip bus tickets to Machu Picchu
  • Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu
  • Private guide (English-speaking)
  • Personal attention

What's Not Included

  • Meals
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance - you are strongly recommended to obtain travel insurance for the duration of your trip

What to bring

  • Original passport
  • ISIC card (if you are a student and want to qualify for the discount)
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
  • Warm jacket
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and film

Know before you go

  • We recommend this tour only if you are very short on time; otherwise, we highly recommend the 2-day, 1-night train tour option. We also offer luxury Machu Picchu tours.
  • It is strongly recommended to book your Machu Picchu tour in advance, as tickets can quickly sell out, especially from April to August.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel in Cusco
Tour start
Cusco, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cusco.

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