From Cusco: Full-Day Tour to Machu Picchu by Train With Standard Expedition or Voyager Train

Choose between 4 train options on this full-day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco. Take the hassle out of exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a pre-booked ticket and roundtrip transportation.
Visit Machu Picchu by train on a full-day trip from Cusco that takes the hassle out of exploring the spectacular Inca site. Pre-booking a tour ensures you have a ticket for the Unesco World Heritage Site, where daily visitor numbers are capped, and you explore the sprawling site with a guide. When booking, choose from a variety of train options, from budget-friendly to more modern.

Itinerary:

Completed in approximately 1450 at the height of the Incan empire, Machu Picchu was abandoned less than 100 years later following the Spanish conquest of Peru. Today it is considered by many to be the new spiritual center of the world. From Cusco, you'll be transferred to the railway station to enjoy your 1.5-hour scenic rail tour to Aguas Calientes. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon.

The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. You can choose between four different types of train to go to Machu Picchu. Expedition option; created for adventurous passengers seeking comfort and security without the extra frills! Vistadome option; you'll enjoy beautiful panoramic windows to make the most of the spectacular scenery and allow for fantastic photo opportunities. Executive Class 360 Train option will let you enjoy 360 panoramic views from the train, where you'll be seated in comfortable, padded chairs with a fold-out table for your convenience. Voyager service aboard elegant carriage with comfortable seats. Its coaches feature panoramic windows that enable full appreciation of the scenery in all its splendour. These options offer snacks and beverages on board the train for your enjoyment (own expense).

Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes station, you'll board a small bus and head up to the ruins of the “sacred city”, Machu Picchu. Your expert guide will walk with you through the main streets of these amazing ruins. There will be time to be alone and fully embrace this magnificent wonder of the world, letting this once in a lifetime experience set in. In the afternoon you'll return to the train station in Aguas Calientes for the trip back to Cusco.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.