- Train: Aguas Calientes – Poroy
- Bus: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (Approx. 20 minutes)
- Guide: Local guide in Spanish/English
- Entrance: Machu Picchu Citadel
- Transfers: Train station – Hotel
Your full-day trip to Machu Picchu begins early in the morning with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. We will head to the train station in Poroy or Ollantaytambo, where you’ll board the Train to Aguas Calientes, the town located at the base of Machu Picchu. It’s a wonderful train journey along the sacred Vilcanota River, passing through ancient villages, lush landscapes, and snow-capped mountains.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes (also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo), your local guide will meet you at the train station and escort you to the bus for a scenic ride up the zigzagging road to the entrance of Machu Picchu.
After a short drive, you’ll arrive at the gates of Machu Picchu. Together with your professional guide, you’ll enter the Inca citadel and begin your three-hour guided tour of the archaeological complex. You’ll visit the most famous and spectacular areas, including the Guardhouse, Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and other key landmarks. As you walk, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Machu Picchu’s agricultural terraces, surrounding mountains, and deep valleys.
Later, you will exit Machu Picchu and take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll have free time for lunch at one of the many local restaurants (lunch not included). Finally, you will board the train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy. Upon arrival at the train station, our team will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco.
Included
- Meals: Not included.
- Transfer: Cusco – Poroy or Ollantaytambo train station. Bilingual assistant (English/Spanish).
- Train Ticket: From Poroy or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes train station.
- Tour Guide: Local bilingual guide (English/Spanish).
- Bus: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes (approx. 20 minutes).
- Entrance Ticket: Machu Picchu Citadel
- Train Ticket: From Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy.
- Transfer: From Ollantaytambo or Poroy train station to hotel in Cusco.
Rate Person
Expedition Train
| Price | 391 |
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Vistadome Train
| Price | 458 |
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Please bring the same document you presented to the agency, since the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with this information.
On all Machu Picchu train services, passengers may only carry hand luggage (backpack, purse, or briefcase) on the train to/from Machu Picchu weighing no more than 5kg / 11lb. Your other luggage will be available at your chosen hotel.
Allowed size: 62 linear inches / 157 cm (height + length + width)
Quantity Weight Size (height + length + width) 1 bag or backpack 5kg / 11lb 62″ / 157 cm
Comfortable and light clothing is recommended for visiting coastal areas of Peru, while warm clothing is advised for the high Andean zone. Visitors are not recommended to wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or revealing clothes when visiting religious temples or official buildings. Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and insect repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Please note that check-in at most hotels is from 1:00 pm onwards. Guests arriving earlier will be subject to room availability and may have to wait in the hotel lobby.
If the tour is canceled due to weather conditions, do I get a refund?
Tour cancellations due to bad weather conditions are not refundable, as they are factors beyond our control.
If my tour is canceled, is the Machu Picchu entrance fee refundable?
According to the latest policy updates from the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco (DDC), all entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are personal. Therefore, tickets purchased for Machu Picchu are non-reschedulable, non-transferable to another date and/or person, and non-refundable.
For the train trip to Machu Picchu, what should I do with my luggage? Should I leave it at the hotel or take it with me?
The train company that takes you to Machu Picchu does not allow luggage over 5 kg. This means that most people bring a smaller backpack for the day in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. If you’re unsure where your larger luggage will stay during this time, you can leave it at your hotel’s storage in Cusco at no extra cost.
Can I choose my seat number on the train?
Peru Rail and Inca Rail, the companies that operate train services to Machu Picchu, do not allow seat selection. Seat assignments are automatically made by the company’s system.
Which train do you recommend to Machu Picchu: EXPEDITION or VISTADOME?
We generally recommend booking the Expedition/Voyager train for the outbound journey and the panoramic Vistadome/360° train for the return trip. This is mainly because the outbound trains only have early departures, which would mean missing the guided visit to the Ollantaytambo archaeological site.
Is Yellow Fever vaccination mandatory?
The Yellow Fever vaccine is not mandatory for travelers visiting Peru, at least not for those exploring the cultural regions. However, it is an additional precaution, especially since Peru is a tropical country—recommended particularly for trips to the Amazon rainforest.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Travel insurance is not mandatory, but it is extremely important—especially for tourists planning to visit Peru.
Electrical outlets and voltage in Peru?
The standard voltage in Peru is 230 volts. However, some hotels have outlets with 110 volts, in which case there are transformers that reduce the voltage.
What is the best currency to use in Peru, dollars or soles, and where should I exchange?
Most establishments accept payments in both US dollars and soles (Peru’s currency), making these the most commonly used currencies in the country. Ideally, you should carry some US dollars and a smaller amount of soles for purchases at craft markets, for example. It is recommended to bring US dollars and exchange them in Peru at reliable exchange houses recommended by your travel agency.
What is the weather like in Peru?
The country’s climate is divided into two main seasons: rainy and dry.
The rainy season lasts from November to the end of March, while the dry season runs from April to October. In the Cusco and Machu Picchu region, temperatures vary greatly, but typically the maximum reaches around 24°C (75°F) and the minimum can drop close to 0°C (32°F).
In the Lima region, located on the Peruvian coast, temperatures are higher and range between 12°C (54°F) and 35°C (95°F).
PAYMENT METHODS
The agency requests a 50% deposit of the total cost of the services to be contracted. This deposit can be made through authorized payment systems. The client must pay the balance 15 days prior to arrival in Peru.
All reservation requests will be responded to via the same means within 48 hours at the latest. If you do not receive a response within the indicated timeframe, please contact our phone numbers: +51 989 781698 – +51 958 383038.
OPTION A: BANK TRANSFER
If you want to use this option, remember to increase the deposit amount by $24. This is the fee our bank requires for each transfer.
Account in dollars:
Payments must be made to the following bank account in Lima, PERU:
Name: PERU CREDIT BANK – MIRAFLORES AGENCY
Address: Larco Avenue # 611 MIRAFLORES, LIMA – PERU
Telephone: (+51) 3119898
Account number: 285-90887840-1-63
CCI: 00228519088784016350
Account name: PERU INKAS TOP SAC
SWIFT code: BCPLPEPL
OPTION B: CARD PAYMENTS
We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, and American Express. A 3% surcharge will be applied to the final tour amount for credit card payments. A payment link will be issued via We Travel through one of our representatives, allowing you to make the payment securely.
OPTION C: TRANSFER BY WESTERN UNION
With Western Union, you can quickly send and receive money between any agent or branch worldwide. Be sure to request the To Send Money form; send money in US dollars.
Western Union has offices internationally and also online at www.westernunion.com.
If using this method, please send an email confirming the deposit and the Western Union transaction number.
Beneficiary: Jose Luis Naivares Mamani
Address: General Collanta Q-2
Department: Cuzco
Province: Cuzco
District: Cuzco
Telephone: 913851073
Document Type: DNI
Document Number: 70418002
