MACHU PICCHU BY TOURIST TRAIN FULL DAY 2026 – FOREIGN TOURIST

FULL DAY

From $333.00 /person

Experience Peru’s most iconic destination in a single unforgettable day. Depart from Cusco by private transfer to Ollantaytambo, then board the tourist train (Peru Rail or Inca Rail) through stunning Andean scenery to Aguas Calientes. A bus takes you up to the gates of Machu Picchu — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the 7 Wonders of the World — where a certified guide leads you through the legendary “Lost City of the Incas” for approximately 2 hours. All transfers, round-trip train, bus to the Sanctuary, and entrance ticket included.

Information:

Machu Picchu Full Day: this is the day when you will have before your eyes one of the 7 Wonders of the World — the impressive Machu Picchu Sanctuary, which is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is Peru’s most visited tourist destination.

At the time coordinated with our operations team, and depending on your train schedule, we will pick you up at your hotel to begin this unforgettable experience. Our transport will take you to the train station in the charming town of Ollantaytambo, on a journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes through the beautiful Sacred Valley.

Once at the station, we will board the Peru Rail or Inca Rail train, according to your ticket, and embark on a scenic journey surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes heading to the town of Aguas Calientes (2,700 m a.s.l.). Upon arrival, our assistant will be waiting to accompany you to the bus station. From there, we will ascend 400 meters in altitude along a zigzag road until reaching the entrance of the majestic Machu Picchu Sanctuary, known worldwide as the “Lost City of the Incas.”

Upon your arrival, our specialized guide will welcome you and, once the group has gathered, we will begin the tour along the assigned circuit. For approximately 2 hours, we will explore the main sectors of the Inca citadel, while our guide shares fascinating accounts of its history, architecture, and cultural significance. You will also have time to capture unforgettable photographs and videos of this impressive site.

At the end of the visit, we will descend by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time to have lunch or stroll through the picturesque town. In the afternoon or evening, depending on your train schedule, you must check in at the station 25 minutes before departure to board the return train to Ollantaytambo. There, our driver will be waiting to transfer you comfortably back to the city of Cusco, where you will spend the night at your accommodation.

INCLUDES:

  • Transfer from Cusco hotel to Ollantaytambo station.
  • Expedition Peru Rail or Voyager Inca Rail train, subject to availability.
  • Professional guide in Spanish and English on a shared service basis.
  • Bus ride up and down to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary.
  • Entrance to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary.
  • Transfer from Ollantaytambo station to Cusco.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Meals.

FOREIGN TOURIST RATE — USD (US DOLLARS)

Rates per person in USD — Group / shared service, small group.

ANDEAN COMMUNITY RATE — USD (US DOLLARS)

Rates per person in USD — Group / shared service, small group.

Trains included

TREN EXPEDITION – PERURAIL

The traveler on the Expedition will be comfortable and relaxed, and will also be informed about the most important points of this ancient route that every adventurer should know. The Expedition has wagons fully covered by large windows so that the traveler is immersed in the beauty of the natural landscape, and make your experience to Machu Picchu begins on the train.

TREN VOYAGER- INCA RAIL

Start your journey enjoying comfortable seats and our excellent service. Enjoy the incredible scenery that surrounds the road to Machu Picchu between snow-capped peaks, towering mountains, meandering river and the change of vegetation until you enter the magical rainforest that houses the Inca Citadel. Large windows, background music, snacks and beverages for sale.

TREN VISTADOME OBSERVATORY

VISTADOME TRAIN SERVICE – PERU RAIL (PER SEGMENT): + USD 45.00 per person.

Surrounded entirely by glass, with carriages featuring large panoramic windows that offer unparalleled scenic views and countless opportunities to take spectacular photographs, travelers aboard the Vistadome connect with and feel part of Peru’s breathtaking landscape.

Peru Rail provides personalized, first-class service, allowing passengers to enjoy an unforgettable onboard experience. The Vistadome also features air conditioning and heating systems, leather seats that adapt to the body, offering comfort and relaxation throughout the journey. Snacks and beverages are also served.

TREN VISTADOME OBSERVATORY

VISTADOME OBSERVATORY TRAIN SERVICE PER SECTION: USD 75.00 per person.

The PeruRail Vistadome Observatory train travels the route between Cusco and Machu Picchu giving you a unique travel experience. An exclusive atmosphere that surrounds you with the magical landscape thanks to its panoramic windows and the observatory car, living an unforgettable journey and enjoying our culture up close through the music and the typical dance of the Saqra. Along the route, passengers will be able to move between the panoramic car and the elegant observatory car.

¿What to bring for the Machu Picchu Full Day Tour with Tourist Train?

  • Lightweight backpack or bag per person
  • Original documents used for the reservation (ID or passport)
  • Comfortable and lightweight walking shoes
  • Rain jacket or long poncho, especially during the rainy season
  • Long-sleeve shirts and long pants
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen and wide-brim hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal medications and toiletries (including contact lens solution, if needed)
  • Camera
  • Migration card (if staying overnight in Machu Picchu Town)
  • Cash in small bills and coins (Peruvian soles, US dollars, or euros)

FULL DAY

From:

$333.00

per person

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