Cusco and Machu Picchu 4-Day Private Tour with Train and Airport Transfers
by Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c.
Overview
This private 4-day tour in Cusco includes professional guiding, airport transfers, and accommodations for three nights at Casa Andina 3-star hotels or similar. The tour begins with airport pickup and a half-day guided city tour of Cusco in the afternoon. The city tour visits Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), the Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman with its large stone constructions, Q’enqo religious center, Puca Pucara military site, and Tambomachay water temple. On the second day, the guide collects guests at 8:00 AM to take them to the train station for the Expedition Train departing around 11:30 AM to Aguas Calientes. The train ride lasts about three and a half hours with scenic views. Upon arrival, guests have the option to visit the Machu Picchu museum or relax at the thermal baths (entry fee not included). The third day starts early with breakfast and a 5:40 AM pickup from the hotel in Aguas Calientes. Guests take the bus up to Machu Picchu to watch sunrise, followed by a two-hour guided walking tour. After the tour, there is free time to explore the site independently. Later, guests take the bus back to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included), then board the train to Ollantaytambo. From there, transfers bring guests back to their hotel in Cusco. On the final day, after breakfast, the tour includes transportation to the airport according to the flight schedule, marking the end of the service. Included are breakfast each day, round-trip train tickets on the Expedition Train, entrance fee to Machu Picchu, round-trip bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu, guided tours in Machu Picchu and Cusco, airport transfers, and three nights of accommodation.
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Itinerary
Cusco Half-Day City Tour
After arrival in Cusco and hotel check-in, guests meet the guide for a briefing. At 1:00 PM, the half-day city tour begins, visiting Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), the Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman with its large stone walls weighing up to 120 tons, the Q’enqo religious center, Puca Pucara military site, and Tambomachay water temple. The afternoon and evening are free for guests to explore Cusco on their own.
240 min
Train to Aguas Calientes
Pickup is scheduled for 8:00 AM (to be confirmed) to transport guests to the train station. The train departs at 11:30 AM (time may change depending on availability and timetable changes) for a 3.5-hour trip to Aguas Calientes (Hot Springs Town), where guests will stay overnight. Visitors can go to the Machu Picchu 'Manuel Chávez Ballón' museum and orchid exhibition, open from 9:00 AM to 4.30 PM, located a 35-minute walk from Aguas Calientes to Puente Ruinas. There is also time to use the thermal baths, which cost 10 soles per person.
Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour and Return to Cusco
After breakfast, the guide picks up guests at 5:40 AM from the hotel. Guests take the bus up to Machu Picchu to see the sunrise, followed by a guided walking tour lasting about two hours. After the guided portion, guests can explore Machu Picchu independently. Later, they take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included), then board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Transfers from the train station bring guests to their hotel in Cusco.
240 min
Airport Transfer
Following breakfast on the final day, guests are transported to the airport according to their flight times, concluding the tour service.
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Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
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