Cusco

Machu picchu one day by train all included

Cusco, Peru
machu picchu 1 dia
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From $315.00

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

  • 16 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in just one day on this exciting excursion. Depart from Cusco and head to the Ollantaytambo train station to catch your train. Then, enjoy a relaxing journey to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu. Take a guided tour of the ancient citadel and enjoy free time to explore or have lunch before heading back to Cusco.
  • Learn about the ancient Incas from your tour guide
  • Let a professional organize the long journey
  • All transportation and entrance tickets are included
  • Hassle-free transfers from your Cusco hotel

What's Included

  • Pick up in the hotel
  • Transportation Cusco / Ollantaytambo Station / Cusco
  • Ticket de Train Ollantaytambo / Aguas Calientes / Ollantaytambo ( Train voyaguer and expedition ) )
  • Ticket bus Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu ( circuit 2 all machu picchu)
  • Professional guide in Machupicchu ( English or Spanish )
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • F2MC+8F Cusco
    F2MC+8F9 Cusco, Peru

    Pick up from your hotel in Cusco or Airbnb

Pickup points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

“The 1-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco” is an ideal option for those who want to visit the impressive Inca city in just one day. Below we present a detailed itinerary so that you can fully enjoy your visit: Early departure from Cusco: In order to arrive at Machu Picchu on time, it is important to leave Cusco early. It is recommended that you get up around 3:30 am so that you can take a transportation from Cusco to the Ollantaytambo station, which takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. From there, you can take the first train at 5:40 am. Train journey to Aguas Calientes: The train will take you along the Sacred Valley to the Aguas Calientes station, which is the starting point for visiting Machu Picchu. The train journey takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes and is very pleasant, as you can enjoy impressive views of the Andean landscape and some Inca ruins. Upon arrival at the station, you will find your guide waiting for you at the door with a sign with your name. Bus ride to Machu Picchu: From Aguas Calientes, you will have to take a bus that will take you to the main entrance of Machu Picchu. The journey takes about 20 minutes and is very exciting, as you will see the impressive Inca city appear before your eyes. Guided tour of Machu Picchu: Once you arrive at the main entrance, you can begin your guided tour of Machu Picchu, which lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Return to Ollantaytambo and transportation to Cusco: At the end of your visit, Important: the guide does not accompany you from Cusco, the Guide waits for you at the door of the Aguas calientes station or (Machu Picchu Pueblo, your guide's job is only at 2 hours in Machu Picchu)

What To Expect

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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      Reviews

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      47 reviews
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      Once in a lifetime
      lisa_g, Nov 2023
      The tour is more of a service that gets everything together for you. They arrange all of the transports and then a guide at Machu Picchu but from place to place there is a bit of figuring things out. Overall it was worth it. Also there is a bunch of walking so be ready!!
      Horrible experience
      Lailani_H, Jul 2023
      The agency that confirmed my booking almost 3 weeks ago to go to Machu Picchu for 1 day emailed me 36 hrs before my Machu Picchu trip and changed my itinerary for 2 days and 1 night or cancel my trip. I cannot cancelled my trip coz I already in Cusco. I booked my hotel and made arrangements to my other tour in the city in advance and I have to cancelled all the things that I need to do (I cannot refund my hotel and tour coz last minute) just to see Machu Picchu. I was in Machu Picchu village and the guide who I met didn’t speak English at all. Then the day of the tour, the agency and the guide didn’t say anything about bus ticket. I was alone and trying to figure out how to get a ticket and finally the agency sent me a bus ticket so I can see the Machu Picchu. The agency both the bus ticket last minute after I asked where is my bus ticket. I was so stressed to this trip and spend more money than what it was. Horrible experience.
      Amazing
      Marco_G, May 2023
      Amazing experience beyond words. I will say that the first tour guide was a no show and created quite a problem. Viatour made up for it and got us with a reputable and very competent group to still be able to make it on another day. In the end it was all worth it and will continue to use viatour
      Good value, but not a 'tour'
      PaulRonald_A, Jul 2022
      Ok, so to start we did have a good time and we did get what we paid for in the description. However, I think other people's reviews have over-sold this. This is not a 'tour' but an 'arrangement'. You won't be part of a group and you won't have a tour guide. You will have a driver who takes you to the train station, where you have already been given tickets. When you get off the train someone else will take you to the bus stop and put you on the bus. At the entrance a guide will meet you, with other people from all different groups etc, that have also paid for this. Then when you leave Maccu Picchu it will be the same arrangement in reverse. This means that at certain points you don't really know what's happening and there can be some waiting around, as the fixers gather up other people from other tour companies. Overall, we had a good day at Maccu Picchu. My other advice would be not to use Viator. Personally I didn't like their communication and customer service. I think you could arrange a similar thing when you get to Cusco - there are plenty of tour companies providing this service.
      Mystic and magical.
      MrcioRuiz, Jul 2022
      Hot, wind, rain, cold and hot again. You can fell the energy and the power of the nature. Don't forget a light jaquet for all seasons or the only experience you will have is the Karate kid movie (put the jaquet, remove the jaquet...). Lol Enjoy. You will love it.
      Professional
      Ryszard_R, May 2022
      Even though train had engine failure which costed me 2h it was still possible to change guide / transport back and see everything. I strongly recommend to have internet on your phone
      Best day trip ever!
      Alexis_C, Feb 2022
      Incredible trip all around! It was very well organized, a staff member came directly to my hotel the night before to go over the details and they provided everything we needed! The tour guide was amazing, gave us plenty of information and always kept it interesting. Definitely worth the investment, as the trip would have been quite the headache otherwise. Best way to see Machu Picchu, hands down.
      Great experience
      Nina_C, Mar 2020
      Amazing service. Once I booked this tour I did not have to worry about a thing. All of my transportation and tickets were booked and covered.
      Great Trip to Machu Picchu
      Kenneth_M, Mar 2020
      The tour organizer was terrific! She carefully and thoughtfully created the experience and made sure everything ran perfectly.
      Trouble free Tour
      Kenneth_M, Mar 2020
      Everything worked as planned. I had to worry about nothing! While others had to make sure everything was lined up... I just showed up and enjoyed an amazing tour.
      Ótima empresa!
      Bruna_C, Aug 2022
      Ótima empresa! Pontuais, e deram assistência e orientação total durante todo o tempo. Guia Fernando foi sensacional!!

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