Ultimate 1-Day Machu Picchu Adventure by Train

Ultimate 1-Day Machu Picchu Adventure by Train

By Minka Peru Expeditions

Features

15h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

For many visitors to Peru and even South America, a visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is the long-anticipated highpoint of their trip. In a spectacular location, it’s the best-known archaeological site on the continent. This awe-inspiring ancient city was never revealed to the conquering Spaniards and was virtually forgotten until the early part of the 20th century.

Activity location

Ollantaytambo
- Ollantaytambo, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ollantaytambo
- Ollantaytambo, Peru

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Ultimate 1-Day Machu Picchu Adventure by Train

15h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 3:30 am

Price details

AU$600.68 x 1 AdultAU$600.68

Total

What's included, what's not

Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
Ticket to enter Machu Picchu
Train ticket Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo
Guided tour to Machu Picchu
Transport – Cusco – Ollantaytambo and back
Hotel Pickup with in the historical centre of Cusco.
Professional bilingual tour guide
Meals

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Cusco (Pass by)

Hotel Pickup (3:55am) At 3:55am, hotel pick-ups will begin, so make sure you're up early and ready to go. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to the train station in Ollantaytambo.

Ollantaytambo

1h 30m

Ollantaytambo Train Station (6:40am) Upon arrival at the Ollantaytambo train station, you’ll catch the 6:40am train, which will take you to Aguas Calientes. The journey will take about 1.5 hours, and you'll arrive in Aguas Calientes around 8:00am.

Aguas Calientes (Pass by)

Aguas Calientes (8:00am) Once you arrive at the train station in Aguas Calientes, your guide will meet you and take you to the bus for the ride to Machu Picchu. The bus ride is about 30 minutes, and you should arrive at the entrance to Machu Picchu around 8:45am.

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Arrival (Around 8:45 AM) You’ll arrive at Machu Picchu around 8:45 AM. After entering, your bilingual guide will take you on a tour of the ancient city, covering all major areas, lasting about 2.5 to 3 hours. Free Time at Machu Picchu After the tour, you’ll have free time to explore on your own. Wander and enjoy the views. If you wish, exit for a snack at the café and re-enter. Your ticket is valid all day, so explore at your leisure. Optional Huayna Picchu Hike If you'd like extra adventure, hike the Huayna Picchu mountain (tickets must be booked when purchasing Machu Picchu entry). The hike takes 1.5 to 2 hours return and is unguided. The entrance window for Huayna Picchu is from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, so if you choose it, your guided tour will be quicker to finish in time.

Aguas Calientes

Return to Aguas Calientes Once you’ve finished exploring Machu Picchu, you'll descend back to Aguas Calientes, the town named for its hot springs.

Cusco (Pass by)

Return Train to Cusco or Ollantaytambo After your time in Aguas Calientes, you have two options for returning: You can take the 4:12 PM train directly to Cusco.

Ollantaytambo (Pass by)

Alternatively, you can take the 7:00 PM train to Ollantaytambo (the journey is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes). If you take the 7:00 PM train to Ollantaytambo, a mini-bus will be waiting to take you to Cusco. The drive takes about 90 minutes.

Location

Activity location

Ollantaytambo
- Ollantaytambo, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ollantaytambo
- Ollantaytambo, Peru

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