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Machupicchu by Train 1 Day

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  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Difficulty

    Low

  • Activities

    Trekking

  • Departures

    Daily

  • Minimum

    1 Passenger

Our one day train tour to Machu Picchu takes you on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. Following the route of the Urubamba River all the way to the cloud forest that surrounds Machu Picchu you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the high Andes throughout the course of the journey. On arrival to Aguas Calientes you are met by your guide and head straight up to Machu Picchu for your guided tour of the site.

Day 1: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Pick up from your hotel and leave from Cusco very early in the morning we’ll travel by turistic private bus to the living town of “Ollantaytambo” in the Sacred Valley where we’ll board our train to Aguas Calientes. With beautiful scenery throughout the journey the train journey itself is an experience. Following the course of the river down the Sacred Valley you’ll arrive to Aguas Calientes.

Upon your arrived to Aguas Calientes town, our tour guide will be there to greet you and take you to the bus station to head straight up to Machu Picchu “one of the seven wonder” for your guided tour. The tour lasts for about 2½  hours during which you’ll learn about the Incas and visit all the most important areas of the citadel.

After your tour you’ll have free time to explore the site by yourself. There are various areas that are not included in the tour such as the Inca bridge, you can ask your guide for suggestions. Later in the afternoon you take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes where you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then carry on by turistic private bus to Cusco. (The tour ends in your hotel)

Included:

  • Train to Machupichhu with Inca Rail Company or Peru Rail Expedition train (Round trip)
  • Entrances to Machu Picchu.
  • All transfers (from and to the hotel)
  • Professional, bilingual Tour Guide.
  • Buses to Machu Picchu (Round trip)

Not included:

  • Huayna Picchu entrance fee :Extra US$25
  • Upgrade train to the Vistadome:Extra US$ 55
  • Meal
  • Gratitudes.
  • Extra night in Aguas Calientes

What yo need to take:

  • 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 repellant
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and film