Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco with Train, Shuttle Bus, and Expert Guide
by VIPAC Travel
Choose from 15 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is a full-day bus and train tour lasting about 14 hours. It includes hotel pickup in Cusco and a transfer to the train station. Travelers take a 1.5-hour train ride to Aguas Calientes, choosing among several train classes such as Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager. Upon arrival, a shuttle bus carries visitors up the winding road to Machu Picchu. At Machu Picchu, a local expert guide leads a roughly two-and-a-half-hour tour on a marked path, covering terraces, shrines, steps, and urban areas of the Incan citadel. After the guided portion, there is time to explore independently. Visitors then return by shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes station to board the train back to Cusco. The day concludes with a transfer to the original hotel. Included are the Machu Picchu admission ticket for the morning shift, round-trip train or bimodal bus and train tickets from Cusco, shuttle bus tickets to Machu Picchu town, a bilingual expert guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco. Lunch, gratuities, and bottled water are not included. The operator requires traveler details for ticket issuance and enforces a strict cancellation policy. Due to limited capacity, booking 60 days in advance is recommended, with midday and afternoon shifts available for late bookings. Seasonal variations may require bimodal transportation via Ollantaytambo. Visitors must arrive in Cusco at least one day before the tour. The operator will confirm pickup times one day prior. Machu Picchu has three visitor circuits; priority is given to circuit 2, with alternatives offered if unavailable. Peruvian nationals must provide a valid DNI for ticket issuance. The Panoramic Circuit 1 can be added for up to two hours if desired.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cusco
Pickup from the hotel in Cusco and transfer to the train station to begin the journey.
Aguas Calientes
Train ride lasting about 1.5 hours with options such as Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager trains. Upon arrival, board a shuttle bus to ascend the road to Machu Picchu.
Machupicchu
A guided tour of approximately two and a half hours on a marked trail through Machu Picchu's terraces, shrines, steps, and urban areas. Time is also allotted for independent exploration.
180 min
Aguas Calientes
Return to Aguas Calientes station after the visit to board the train for the trip back to Cusco.
Cusco
Train journey back to Cusco followed by a transfer to the hotel to conclude the day.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco with Train, Shuttle Bus, and Expert Guide
by VIPAC Travel
Choose from 15 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$672Overview
This Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is a full-day bus and train tour lasting about 14 hours. It includes hotel pickup in Cusco and a transfer to the train station. Travelers take a 1.5-hour train ride to Aguas Calientes, choosing among several train classes such as Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager. Upon arrival, a shuttle bus carries visitors up the winding road to Machu Picchu. At Machu Picchu, a local expert guide leads a roughly two-and-a-half-hour tour on a marked path, covering terraces, shrines, steps, and urban areas of the Incan citadel. After the guided portion, there is time to explore independently. Visitors then return by shuttle bus to Aguas Calientes station to board the train back to Cusco. The day concludes with a transfer to the original hotel. Included are the Machu Picchu admission ticket for the morning shift, round-trip train or bimodal bus and train tickets from Cusco, shuttle bus tickets to Machu Picchu town, a bilingual expert guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco. Lunch, gratuities, and bottled water are not included. The operator requires traveler details for ticket issuance and enforces a strict cancellation policy. Due to limited capacity, booking 60 days in advance is recommended, with midday and afternoon shifts available for late bookings. Seasonal variations may require bimodal transportation via Ollantaytambo. Visitors must arrive in Cusco at least one day before the tour. The operator will confirm pickup times one day prior. Machu Picchu has three visitor circuits; priority is given to circuit 2, with alternatives offered if unavailable. Peruvian nationals must provide a valid DNI for ticket issuance. The Panoramic Circuit 1 can be added for up to two hours if desired.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cusco
Pickup from the hotel in Cusco and transfer to the train station to begin the journey.
Aguas Calientes
Train ride lasting about 1.5 hours with options such as Expedition, Vistadome, Executive Class 360, or Voyager trains. Upon arrival, board a shuttle bus to ascend the road to Machu Picchu.
Machupicchu
A guided tour of approximately two and a half hours on a marked trail through Machu Picchu's terraces, shrines, steps, and urban areas. Time is also allotted for independent exploration.
180 min
Aguas Calientes
Return to Aguas Calientes station after the visit to board the train for the trip back to Cusco.
Cusco
Train journey back to Cusco followed by a transfer to the hotel to conclude the day.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.