Machu Picchu 1-Day Tour From Cusco: Scenic Train Journey & Guided Archeological Site Visit
Machu Picchu
Embark on a scenic train journey through the Peruvian Andes to the cloud forest surrounding Machu Picchu. Explore the ancient ruins on a guided tour in this one-day adventure.
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu - - 5:00 AM We will pass through your hotel 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of Cusco, we will take you to the train station located in the town of Ollantaytambo (1 hour 30 minutes away by car) where we will board our train and then make the trip with destiny the town of “Aguas Calientes” (2000 m.a.s.l), which runs for 2 hours.\n\n- Arriving at the train station, our tour guide will be waiting with a sign with your names, with him you will go to the bus station, to ascend 400 m in height, a zigzag path for 30 minutes to reach the incredible Wonder World “Machu Picchu Sanctuary”, known as “The Lost City of the Incas”.\n\n- When you reach the citadel of Machu Picchu we will pass the control where you will have to deliver your ticket income, from this place the guided tour will start, visit the main venues of the city such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock , the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and cementeries, the tour will be for more than two hours.\n\n - At the end you will be given free time to stroll around the citadel and visit Machu Picchu on your own, then you will return to Aguas Calientes and take your food in one of the many restaurants (Lunch is not included in the package).\n\n- In the afternoon you will take the train back to Cusco (you must be at the train station 30 minutes before the departure time of your train), the return will follow the same route as the outward journey, arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo , we will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Cusco (1 hour trip by car and 30 minutes).
What's Included
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Roundtrip transportation from Cusco to Ollanta (train station)
- Knowledgeable Official Tourism Guide
- Bus tickets for the journey up and down to Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
- Train travel from Ollanta to Aguas Calientes and back
What's Not Included
- Entrance to Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain
Additional Information
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Our unique one-day train excursion to Machu Picchu takes you on one of the most memorable rail trips of your life
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During our single-day journey to Machu Picchu by train, you’ll travel downstream along the Urubamba River on an enchanting rail journey straight to the cloud forest that blankets Machu Picchu. Here, you will have the chance to soak in the unrivaled scenery of the Peruvian Andes throughout your voyage. As soon as you reach the town of Aguas Calientes, you’ll commence the splendid ascent to Machu Picchu, where you will embark on your guided exploration of the archaeological site.
Location
Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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