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One Day Machu Picchu by Train- Itinerary
For the One Day option you catch your choice of either the Backpacker train or the Vistadome.
Expedition option
(formally known as the backpacker option) This is the cheapest, but still a very comfortable way of getting to Machu Picchu. The excursion leaves at 6:15 am and includes the transfer from your hotel. You arrive in Machu Picchu around 10:15. A guided tour is included as well as the bus ticket from the train station to the ruins (roundtrip) and the entrance fee to the ruins. You arrive back in Cusco around 8:00 pm.
If you wish to climb Huayna Picchu, permits need to be organised at the time of booking.
Vistadome option
A more memorable way of visiting Machu Picchu. The trip leaves at 6:00 am and includes the transfer from your hotel. You arrive in Machu Picchu around 9:45. A guided tour is included, as well as the bus ticket from the train station to the ruins (roundtrip) and the entrance fee to the ruins. You arrive back in Cusco around 7:30 pm. Compared to the backpacker the Vistadome train is faster, has snack-service, bigger windows and is generally a more comfortable experience
If you wish to climb Huayna Picchu, permits need to be organised at the time of booking.
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Two day Machu Picchu by Train (with overnight in Aguas CalienteItinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
In this option you can spend Day 1 in the Sacred Valley or Cusco, making the most of your time, before transferring to Ollantaytambo to take a late afternoon train to Aguas Calientes. (See our options for Sacred Valley one day tours – an excellent combination!) After checking into your good standard Aguas Calientes hotel, you will have a nice dinner and then an early night.
Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco:
You will be up before dawn to take one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu, beating the crowds and having the opportunity to see this World Heritage site in the early morning light. You will have a 3 hour guided tour of the site and can climb Huayna Picchu in order to get that famous shot of Machu Picchu. (Permits need to be organised at the time of booking) Enjoy your buffet lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary lodge before taking the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and returning to Cusco via train and bus. This tour is highly recommended for those that want to experience Machu Picchu at dawn, and would like to spend more time at the site.
Aguas Calientes upgrade package (optional)
$105 per person on twin share basis This price doesn’t change depending on the number of people in the group. This package includes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Basic Hostal, (clean with hot water)
- Transfers as required
- Trains to/from Machu Picchu
- Entry fee to Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu
- Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
- Celebratory meal on night before Machu Picchu visit.
- Boxed lunch
- English/Spanish speaking guide service for 2.5 hour guided tour of Machu picchu.
AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS
(these discounts are not cumulative)
• Students: US$ 20.00 (students require a valid International Student Identity Card and must be below 26 years of age. Please beware that Youth Travel Cards are not valid)
• Teenagers: US$ 20.00 (up to 15 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
• Children: US$ 45.00 (up to 10 years of age, passport copy required for all bookings)
$30 off if you are also doing a 3 day plus trek with Apus Peru.
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You will need to email us to check availability, receive booking forms and then make your deposit. For our payment conditions and booking please refer to our Make a Booking page.
