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A train dining car with passengers seated at tables, a waiter serving food, and a mountainous landscape visible through the windows. 1
Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city with terraced fields and stone structures. 2
A person in colorful traditional attire inside a vehicle with large windows. 3
A train interior with large windows and a high ceiling. 4
A train crossing a river with cattle on the bank. 5
By Peru Hikers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$586 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 16h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience the awe-inspiring Inca ruins of Machu Picchu, known as one of the New 7 Wonders of the modern world, on a full-day tour by the Expedition Train. Situated on a mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley, this well-preserved relic of Inca civilisation is South America’s most popular attraction, receiving an estimated 5,000 visitors daily. The Expedition Train, a fantastic train class provided by Perurail, offers a comfortable and stylish way to witness the wonder of Machu Picchu while passing through remote villages and historic sites, providing stunning views of the Andean landscape.
    Note:
    Passport photo is required to purchase tickets.
    We offer 3 Machu Picchu circuits:

    Circuit 1: Panoramic views, no temple visits.
    Circuit 2: Full tour with postcard photo and temple visits. BOOK 5 month in advance.
    Circuit 3: Lower entrance, no access to the photo platform, but includes temple visits.
    Please send your passport photos once you have made the reservation to arrange your trip.

Activity location

  • Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plaza de Armas
    • 08000, Cusco, Cusco, Peru

Check availability

Machu Picchu Tour Full Day by Train

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 5:30 AM
Price details
AU$585.97 x 2 AdultsAU$1,171.94
Total
Price is AU$1,171.94
Until Thu, 3 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Expedition train ticket return to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cusco.
  • Inclusions
    Pick up and drop off (Your safety is our priority)
  • Inclusions
    Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
  • Inclusions
    Expert Guides
  • Inclusions
    Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
  • Inclusions
    Snacks and drinks are offered depending on which train you select.
  • Inclusions
    The Machu Picchu ticket and circuit are provided according to availability.(book 5 month in advance)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks.

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Cusco

  • 3h
Your adventure to Machu Picchu begins with a meeting point pick-up between 4:30 am and 4:45 am, setting off for a train journey filled with stunning vistas.

Aguas Calientes

  • 2h
En route, you'll be captivated by the Inca landscape featuring snow-capped peaks, lush sub-tropical jungles, and ancient Inca agricultural terraces. The train brings you to Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, where your guide will be waiting to escort you on a 25-minute bus ride to the Machu Picchu citadel.

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Upon arrival, you'll embark on a 3-hour guided tour of the site. Your guide will enlighten you on Inca history and culture, highlighting the citadel's key areas. Post-tour, you'll have leisure time to wander and discover Machu Picchu at your own pace. Back in Aguas Calientes, you have the option to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Ollantaytambo (Pass by)

Your return journey commences with a train ride back to Ollantaytambo, departing either at 16:22 pm. or 6:10pm From there, depending on the availability, bus will ensure your smooth transfer back to meeting point, concluding your memorable excursion.

Plaza de Armas (Pass by)

End of tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Cusco
    • Cusco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Plaza de Armas
    • 08000, Cusco, Cusco, Peru

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