Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

14 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,Spanish

Language Offered

Overview

Spend a day exploring the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu during this all-inclusive day trip leaving from Cusco. Discover this renowned mountaintop Inca site with a guide, learning about its construction, history, and what daily life was like for its residents. The trip's relaxed, non-strenuous pace is a great option for first-time visitors, families and solo travelers alike, and features four different train ride options. The trip also includes round-trip hotel transport, transfer from Cusco to Machu Picchu (via train and bus) and the site entrance fee.

Day trip to Machu Picchu, one of the New7Wonders of the World, from Cusco
Enjoy a scenic rail tour that reveals great views of the landscapes
Learn the history behind the sacred city with a guided tour
Relax with all entrance fees, train and bus tickets and hotel transportation included
Choose from four train options to suit different budgets

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Departure & Return

What To Expect

Depart from Cusco in the morning, with pickup from your hotel and a transfer from the city center to your train station. Your departure location and travel experience will depend on the seating option you've selected (see the Itinerary below). Then enjoy a scenic train ride, offering stunning views of the mountainous terrain that makes up the area near Machu Picchu.Arrive in Aguas Calientes, the small village located at the base of this famous Inca site, and board a bus for the short ride to this sacred citadel. Completed around 1450, when the Inca Empire was at the peak of its power and influence, the site was left vacant within 100 years of its creation, thanks to the conquest of the Inca people by the Spanish. Though the site today remains abandoned, many believe Machu Picchu to be a key center of spiritual energy. Follow your guide through the main streets of this marvel of ancient engineering. Learn about the site's history and design as you meander through its town square, key religious sites, elaborate network of agricultural terraces and intricately-designed stone staircases. After completing your guided tour, you'll have time to explore on your own, taking some time for photos and to absorb the mystic energy of this one-of-a-kind site.After spending a few hours at the site, you'll return by bus to the train station in Aguas Calientes and then to your chosen train for the trip back to Cusco.IMPORTANT: Your passport details are needed for the Machu Picchu Day Trip (Full name and Passport ID). Please provide your passport details in the additional request box, otherwise the tour will not be confirmed.ItineraryExpedition Train Option:Transfer to the train station. Departure on the Expedition train to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the journey, we will appreciate the hanging bridge that signals the start of the Inca Trail. The railway follows the course of the Urubamba or Vilcanota River climbing down and entering a canyon until we reach Aguas Calientes, the town that is located at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain. We will board our mini-buses to climb to the remnants of the Sacred Citadel of the Incas, "Machu Picchu". Visit to this incredible archeological site that keeps indescribable magic and energy for those who haven't lived this experience before. We will tour the terraces, corridors, temples, the solar clock or "Intihuatana", and other sacred places kept by this citadel. In the afternoon, ride back to the town of Machu Picchu (former - Aguas Calientes) to catch the return train. Arrival at the station and return to Cusco.The Voyager Train Option:A train trip away to see one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. We arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist us on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps and urban areas. Energy is all around us. At the arranged time, we will take the train back to Cusco to be transferred to the hotel. Seeking to promote responsible tourism, Inca Rail offers authentic travel experiences between the mystical Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, providing its passengers safety, comfort and attention to every detail. This service has been designed for those who value comfort and space on board, while showcasing the spectacular Andean scenery.Well- padded seats, expansive panoramic windows, and the warmth of our service staff combine to ensure a gladdening experience that you will never forget.Vistadome Train Option:Transfer to the train station. Depart on the Vistadome train class to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the journey, we will appreciate the hanging bridge that signals the start of the Inca Trail. The railway follows the course of the Urubamba or Vilcanota River climbing down and entering a canyon until we reach Aguas Calientes, the town that is located at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain. We will board our mini-buses to climb to the remnants of the Sacred Citadel of the Incas, "Machu Picchu". Visit to this incredible archeological site that keeps indescribable magic and energy for those who haven't lived this experience before. We will tour the terraces, corridors, temples, the solar clock or "Intihuatana", and other sacred places kept by this citadel. In the afternoon, ride back to the town of Machu Picchu (former - Aguas Calientes) to catch the return train. Arrival at the station and return to Cusco. The 360Ã‚Â° Train Option:Transfer to the train station. Depart on the 360Ã‚Â° train class to the town of Aguas Calientes. During the journey, we will appreciate the hanging bridge that signals the start of the Inca Trail. The railway follows the course of the Urubamba or Vilcanota River climbing down and entering a canyon until we reach Aguas Calientes, the town that is located at the foot of Machu Picchu Mountain. We will board our mini-buses to climb to the remnants of the Sacred Citadel of the Incas, "Machu Picchu". Visit to this incredible archeological site that keeps indescribable magic and energy for those who haven't lived this experience before. We will tour the terraces, corridors, temples, the solar clock or "Intihuatana", and other sacred places kept by this citadel. In the afternoon, ride back to the town of Machu Picchu (former - Aguas Calientes) to catch the return train. Arrival at the station and return to Cusco.

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

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