Machu Picchu Tour with Expedition Train 1 Day
Road
Duration
1 Days
Elevation
2.400 msnm
Level
Easy
Type
Group/Private
Trip Details
You can enjoy an unmatched and mesmerizing panoramic train journey, as you pass through the ancient towns of the Incas. Travel through the alpine meadows nestled amongst the green, brown and white peaks, the intricately formed valleys, layers of handmade Inca farming terraces, ridged snowcapped mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Amazon up to Aguas Calientes.
MACHU PICCHU TOUR BY EXPEDITION TRAIN – 1 DAY.
Wake up early to rise to a new day of adventure and mindfulness sharing the day with our majestic Machu Picchu. We pick you up at your hotel 4:00am, and then drive in our private van to Ollantaytambo Train Station to leave on 6.10am train. Travel through the alpine meadows nestled amongst the green, and white glacier peaks, the intricately formed valleys, layers of handmade Inca farming terraces, ridged snowcapped mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Amazon from Ollantaytambo.
The sacred Vilcanota River will be our companion until your arrival at Aguas Calientes. Your guide will meet you at the train station in Aguas Calientes at around 7:30am and transfer you to Machu Picchu on the shuttle bus. Following in the ancient and remote footsteps of the Lost City of the Incas, listen carefully the 2.5 hours of guided tour and cultural exchange of the history of Machu Picchu.
You will then be gifted with free time to explore, take photos, or hike to the Sun Gate until 12pm. Returning to Aguas Calientes, you will have time to catch lunch and take the early evening train at 4:22pm with Expedition train to Ollantaytambo, where we transfer you by private van back to your hotel in Cusco, arriving approximately by 8:30pm.
EXTRA HIKES.
- Hiking up to the SUN Gate: (no ticket is needed). It takes an hour hike from where you may enjoy the amazing angle view of Machu Picchu.
- Inca Bridge: (no ticket needed). It is a 25-minute walk from the citadel, great views.
- At 4:00am; transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the Train Station at Ollantaytambo. (Train leaves at 6:10 am)
- The train ride consists of spectacular views in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- At around 7:30am, your guide will meet you at the train station, He will transfer you to the shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu about a – 30 minutes ride.
- Upon arrival; your guide will give a guided tour of Machupicchu that lasts around 2.5 hours and then you have some free time for taking photos, exploring the citadel by yourself.
- By 12pm, you will take the shuttle back to Aguas Calientes town in time to enjoy lunch.
- At 4:22pm, return by Expedition Train to Ollantaytambo and transfer back to Cusco by van.
- Arriving to your hotel in Cusco approximately at 8:30pm.
- ***Hike of Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mt. not possible with the time schedule of a one-day tour.
What is included?
- Transfer at 4:00am from your hotel to Ollantaytambo by private van.
- Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Round-trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (30mins).
- Admission ticket for Machu Picchu Citadel.
- Guided tour in English 2 hours approximately – with a lot of free time for photos and extra hikes.
- (Small group from 2 to 8 people with an experienced English speaking guide).
- Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, then transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
What is not included?
- Hike of Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mt. not possible with the time schedule of a one-day tour.
- Drinks.
- Meals.
- Tips for your guide.
- “The Machu Picchu Tour is available on any date that is best for you, as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers”
Discount
- 18 to 25 years old: US$30 Information required on student card: name of university, student name,
- photo of student, expiration date etc. A copy of the card at booking is required & government approval
- for discount.
- Under 18 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Under 11 years old: US$40 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.