Peru · Archaeology

10-Hour Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco with Train and Guided Visit

10 Hours Round trip from Ollantaytambo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic train ride from Ollantaytambo through Peru's Andean highlands
  • 02 Views of the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the start of the Inca Trail
  • 03 Guided visit to the Sacred City of the Incas with a professional Peruvian guide
  • 04 Free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own after the guided tour

Behold Peru's picturesque landscapes on a train ride from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu. See the Sacred Valley of the Incas and the starting point of the Inca Trail as you travel through Peru's Andean highlands, passing farmlands, hills, and small Spanish colonial towns. Visit the Sacred City of the Incas with a professional Peruvian guide, then enjoy time to explore Machu Picchu on your own after the guided tour.

Behold Peru's picturesque landscapes on a train ride from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Machu Picchu by Train and Guided Visit from Cusco

  • Pickup from your hotel by bus early in the morning.

  • Travel to the train station at Ollantaytambo, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away, at about 2,850 meters above sea level.

  • Take the Expedition train (or Vistadome) to the city of Machu Picchu, with an approximate travel time of 1 hour and 45 minutes.

  • Along the way, witness the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas and the well-known starting point of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This city is located at the foot of Machu Picchu mountain, 2,050 meters above sea level.

  • Take a bus to visit the Sacred City of the Incas - Machu Picchu. The visit will be an unforgettable experience, with a professional Peruvian guide providing all the necessary information about the history of this city.

  • Explore the site on your own after the guided tour ends.

  • Descend to Machu Picchu town for lunch.

  • Board the train for the return trip to Cusco.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ollantaytambo 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfers from Cusco Airport to the hotel (send arrival date)

  • Transportation from Cusco to Ollantaytambo and back to Cusco (train station)

  • Expedition train departing at 6:10 am and Expedition train returning at 16:22 pm

  • Professional Peruvian guide in English or Spanish

  • Guided tour in Machu Picchu

  • Bus ride and descent

  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Tour start
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Ollantaytambo.

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