Machu Picchu by Train Tour 2D

Additional inclusions

• Pre-trek briefing
• Transfers as required
• Partial Boleto Turistico
• Entry fee to Machu Picchu

Transport

• Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes from Ollantaytambo
• Expedition return train to Ollantaytambo
• Private transportation between Cusco and Ollantaytambo
• Bus up and down to Machu Picchu

Meals

• Dinner in Aguas Calientes
• Lunch at Machu Picchu
• Box lunch on Day 1 (Option A) or Day 2 (Option B)

Trekking Team

• English/Spanish speaking guide

Accommodation

• 1 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes in a Standard hotel. This is a 3-star hotel with breakfast included and private bathroom. You can also upgrade to a higher quality hotel.

Meals

• Breakfast on the first morning.
• Dinner on the last night.

Other

• Entrance to the hot springs
• Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain permit
• Tips for the guide

We offer you the opportunity to personalize your trip and make your experience more comfortable through our Optional Extras and Upgrades. All options are available during the reservation process; please ask your sales consultant for more information.

• • Aguas Calientes Hotel Upgrade
  • Combine with any trek for a complete Cusco Experience!
  • If you’d like more flexibility in your return travel to Cusco, consider upgrading to the Executive class train. This upgrade must be requested at time of booking.

Important!

• • When calculating the cost of renting equipment, calculate using the length of the entire trip, not just the number of trekking days.
  • Please be careful with rented equipment! You are responsible for the cost of replacement if something is damaged or broken.
  • Any upgrades or trip extensions must be requested at time of booking.

On this trip, you will need to bring very little other than what your personal preferences dictate. For our comprehensive recommendations on what to pack during an Andean trek, see What To Bring. For more great suggestions, check out our blog about How to Prepare for a Trek in Peru.

• 5% off a day tour listed price when you also book a 3-day or longer trek operated by Apus Peru
• Youth 12-17: 5% off. A valid passport must be presented upon booking.
• Children 5-11 years: 15% off. A valid passport must be presented upon booking.
• Children 0-4 years: 75% off. A valid passport must be presented upon booking. Children under 4 will not count towards the total number of guests in a group, but will be charged 25% of the per person price based on final group size. For example, a group of 4 adults and one child under 4: adults will be charged the full price per person based on a group size of 4 and the child will be charged 25% of the per person price for a group of 4. Children under 3 will not be considered to occupy a seat on any train or bus, and instead must ride on a parent’s lap. Car seats, cribs and other baby needs may not be included and must be discussed in advance. For more information about travelling with infants and toddlers, please see this blog as well as the Age Requirements section of our Booking Conditions.

Remember that scans of the children’s passports need to accompany the booking in order to be eligible for the discount.

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• The times cited in this Machu Picchu by train itinerary are approximate. The program is subject to change, due to weather or other unexpected circumstances.
• Note that the option to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain is only available if you choose Option A for your Machu Picchu by train tour. These hikes require separate permits and must be reserved at the time of booking.

• Does this Machu Picchu by train tour sound like just what you were looking for? If you’re ready to book or just want to find out a bit more information, fill out the Inquiry Form in the top right-hand corner of this page to get the ball rolling. You’ll be connected with one of our amazing sales people who will be able to turn your dream of hiking in the Andes into a reality. For more information on the entire booking process, please see our How To Book page.
• Travel insurance is a must! World Nomads offers travel insurance for adventure activities.

After getting picked up at your Cusco hotel around 8am, we head to the Sacred Valley. Our first stop is Chinchero, a small village famous for its ancient weaving tradition. After a short visit, we continue to Ollantaytambo where we can have a tour of its interesting ruins followed by some free time to explore this lovely living Inca village, with its cobblestone streets and stone buildings. Do a little shopping, wander or enjoy coffee and a treat at one of the town’s cute cafes. 

In the afternoon we will take the train to Aguas Calientes, a stunning 1.5h journey through the magnificent Vilcanota Canyon. Arriving at Aguas Calientes, we will check into our accommodations. Time permitting, you can explore this village to do some souvenir shopping or check out the town’s namesake hot springs! We will have dinner together before tucking in for an early night, in preparation for tomorrow’s pre-dawn start.

Rise and shine! After our pre-dawn wake-up call we take one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu in order to appreciate this World Heritage Site and one of the Modern Wonders of the World in the early morning light. Your visit to Machu Picchu includes a 2-3h guided walking tour of the historic citadel.

If you’re feeling adventurous you may wish to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, but take note: this requires an extra permit, and they can sell out well in advance! Be sure to tell us at booking if you would like to add one of these hikes. For more tips on what to see, check out our Visiting Machu Picchu page.

After visiting Machu Picchu, you can take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes (or walk down!). From there, our Machu Picchu by train tour ends with a return trip to Cusco. In the afternoon, we take the the Expedition (tourist class) train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, where we will be met by our driver who will transfer you directly back to your hotel in Cusco. Total travel time is about 4 hours from Aguas Calientes to Cusco.

If you’d like to hike Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, let us know at the time of booking as it requires a separate permit.

We start our Machu Picchu by train journey early, driving from Cusco to Ollantaytambo in time to catch a morning train to Aguas Calientes. We will head up to Machu Picchu by bus in order to appreciate this World Heritage Site and one of the Modern Wonders of the World in the relative quiet of the afternoon.  With the largest crowds gone, you will have an exclusive chance to tour Machu Picchu with your guide in a more relaxed atmosphere. After lunch just outside the gates, enter the site where your guide will give you a 2-3h walking tour of the historic citadel.

After visiting Machu Picchu, you can take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes (or walk down!). We’ll have dinner together before spending the night in our Standard hotel.

Leaving Aguas Calientes early, we travel by train to Ollantaytambo, arriving in the late morning. This is the best time of day to visit the ruins that overlook this quaint living Incan town. You may have some free time to explore this lovely village, with its cobblestone streets and stone buildings. Do a little shopping, wander or enjoy coffee and a treat at one of the town’s cute cafes. 

From here, we continue on to Chinchero, a small village famous for its ancient weaving tradition. You will have a chance to explore Chinchero’s beautiful church and one of its many weaving centres. We then continue our journey back to Cusco where you will be dropped off at your hotel, thus concluding your Machu Picchu by train tour.