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Machu Picchu Day Trip From Cusco

Starting From From $483.90 per person Current Project Expedition rate
1 Day 4.29 / 5 4 reviews Easy activity level Small Group Single Day Tour Operated by Viajes Pacifico
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The Experience

What your day looks like

The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at Cusco or Ollantaytambo railway station. Departure in the selected train. Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance, from our staff to board the bus that will ascend up a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba river which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will greet us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco.All details are arranged: round trip railway ticket, bus up/down to the citadel, Machu Picchu admission ticket, and an incredible expert local guide. Trains Services to Machu Picchu: Vistadome Train Surrounded entirely by glass, with wagons having large panoramic windows offering incomparable scenic views and innumerous opportunities to capture spectacular snapshots, Vistadome travelers feel connected and part of the awesome landscape of Peru. Includes snacks in both ways, tea o coca leaf tea, show of peruvian dances and alpaca shop on board. Travelers prefer this train. The 360º Machu Picchu Train Panoramic train on the route to Machu Picchu with an exclusive design. Car viewpoint with self-service bar. Comfortable seats with pillows and tables blown up. Panoramic windows, in all the wagons including the lookout car, taller and wider than a conventional train. Expedition Train The travelers will sit comfortably and relaxed in cars that are completely surrounded by panoramic windows to be able to appreciate in full the beauty of the natural landscape, so that their experience begins in the train. The Voyager Machu Picchu Train A pleasant journey aboard elegant carriage with comfortable seats. The Voyager service coaches feature panoramic windows that enable full appreciation of the scenery in all its splendor. Machu Picchu visit trails Our tour considers the trail circuit 1-2 (upper circuit), but it depends of the availability in the booking date. Last minute sales (2 monrhs before the departure date), many times consider circuit 3 (Machu Picchu top of the mountain and lower circuit of citadel) or Circuit 4 (Huayna Picchu/Huchuy Picchu and lower circuit of citadel) if the availabity of circuit 1-2 is sold out. You can check first with our sales team at tours@vipac.travel.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Feel the energy, hear the stories and history of one of the most attractive places in the World
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Cusco

Trains.

Continued

Cusco

Archaeological Exploration at Machu Picchu.

Continued

Cusco

Sightseeing at Intihuatana.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Professional guided tour of Machu Picchu Local English/Spanish-speaking guide Pickup and drop-off from your lodging Admission ticket to Machu Picchu Citadel Round-trip train ticket from Cusco or Ollantaytambo station, depending on the season or availability Shuttle bus ticket Machu Picchu town-Citadel-Machu Picchu town

Not Included

Meals Gratuities Services not mentioned

What to Bring

To issue your train ticket to Machu Picchu, you must provide your full name, passport number, nationality, and date of birth at least 15 days prior to your tour Sunglasses Comfortable clothes and shoes Hat & sunscreen cream 50 (the radiation is very high in the highlands) Bottle water Power bank for your mobile phone Raincoat (Rainy season from December to March)

Meeting & Pickup

Our full day tour to Machu Picchu departs from your hotel in downtown Cusco. If your hotel is located in an area outside our reach, you may make arrangements ahead of time to go to our Cusco Head Office. We offer round-trip transfer service to the railway station. You must send your pick-up details in advance. You may contact us by email or phone.

Planning Notes

Minimum age: 4 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2024-11-25 5.00 / 5

my clients are very satisfied with this tour and the guide also.

2024-02-10 4.00 / 5

Great long day .. would have preferred train from Cusco and tickets that changed our seats to view different sides . Great guide Ronald Machu is a must for all . Snacks on train were so so .

2023-04-14 5.00 / 5

Thank you to PE staff for helping me get more details for my clients to ensure everything went smoothly. My clients loved the tour!!

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