Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco 

14 hours

Easy

Local experts for an easy way to visit Machu Picchu, Feel the energy, hear the stories and history of one of the most attractive places over the World.


       


The much-awaited day to visit one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Boarding at Cusco or Ollantaytambo railway station. Departure in the selected train. Arrival at the Machu Picchu station. Assistance, from our staff to board the bus that will ascend up a winding road, with a spectacular view of the Urubamba river which forms a deep canyon. The Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, will greet us with its incredible terraces, staircases, ceremonial sites and urban areas. Energy exudes from the whole place. At the coordinated time, return by train and transfer to the hotel in Cusco.

All details are arranged: round trip railway ticket, bus up/down to the citadel, Machu Picchu admission ticket, and an incredible expert local guide.


Trains Services to Machu Picchu


Vistadome Peru Rail Train

Surrounded entirely by glass, with wagons having large panoramic windows offering incomparable scenic views and innumerous opportunities to capture spectacular snapshots, Vistadome travelers feel connected and part of the awesome landscape of Peru. Includes snacks in both ways, tea o coca leaf tea, show of peruvian dances and alpaca shop on board. Travelers prefer this train.


       


The Machu Picchu 360º Inca Rail Train

Panoramic train on the route to Machu Picchu with an exclusive design. Car viewpoint with self-service bar. Comfortable seats with pillows and tables blown up. Panoramic windows, in all the wagons including the lookout car, taller and wider than a conventional train.


       


Expedition Peru Rail Train

The travelers will sit comfortably and relaxed in cars that are completely surrounded by panoramic windows to be able to appreciate in full the beauty of the natural landscape, so that their experience begins in the train. 


       

 

The Voyager Inca Rail Train

A pleasant journey aboard elegant carriage with comfortable seats. The Voyager service coaches feature panoramic windows that enable full appreciation of the scenery in all its splendor.


       


Circuits inside Machu Picchu 

Our tour considers the trail circuit 1-2 (upper circuit), but it depends of the availability in the booking date. Last minute sales (2 monrhs before the departure date), many times consider circuit 3 (Machu Picchu top of the mountain and lower circuit of citadel) or Circuit 4 (Huayna Picchu/Huchuy Picchu and lower circuit of citadel) if the availabity of circuit 1-2 is sold out. You can check first with our sales team at tours@vipac.travel.


Click this link to get more information about the circuits of Machu Picchu. 


   

   


What's included?
    • Professional guided tour of Machu Picchu.
    • Local english/spanish speaking guide.
    • Pickup and drop-off from your lodging.
    • Admission ticket to Machu Picchu Citadel.
    • Round trip train ticket from Cusco or Ollantaytambo station, depending of the season or availability.
    • Shuttle bus ticket Machu Picchu town-Citadel-Machu Picchu town.
    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity
    • Food & drinks
    Please note
    • Passport required

    IMPORTANT

    • All traveler passport details are mandatory for the Machu Picchu Day Trip: Full name, Passport number, date of birth and nationality, otherwise the tour is not confirmed. VIPAC needs these information to issue the entrance fee.
    • Machu Picchu Admission ticket is not refundable, don´t accept ammends or date rescheduling.
    • Departure train times are depending of service and station that you depart from. Our staff will be confirmed all tour details on time.
    • Due to high demand and limited entrances to the citadel, VIPAC will issue your admission ticket on trails 1 or 2 as a priority. If they are not available, trail 4 will be provided, after prior coordination with the passenger before issuance. 
    • Travelers must arrive in Cusco at least one day before, VIPAC suggests to arrive with 2 days to manage some flight cancellation or delay.
    • This is shared basis tour, our team will contact you in Cusco to board your train and VIPAC guide will meet you at Machu Picchu town. 
    • There could be a waiting time of up to 40 minutes at Machu Picchu town, depending on your shift hour entrance. 
    • One day before we will contact you to send you the pick-up time and other details of the excursion. Up to 12 hours before starting the excursion,  only communicate with us directly through 3 channels: - Whatsapp (text only) +51 957 760 00, - Via email 24h@vipac.travel or - Call us directly: +01 6101911 To attend your inquiries or emergencies.
    • Some hotels or lodgings are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send hotel details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place if necessary.
    • Easter, July, August, September and New Year are peak seasons.
    What to bring
      • Sunglasses.
      • Comfortable clothes and shoes.
      • Hat & sunscreen cream 50 (the radiation is very high in the highlands).
      • Bottle water.
      • Power bank for your mobile phone.
      • Raincoat. Rainy season from December to March.
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