Machu Picchu Full-Day
Glide through the Sacred Valley by train and spend the golden hours exploring the lost city with an expert local guide.
Your journey, stop by stop
A day to remember
Cusco → Ollantaytambo
Early transfer through the Sacred Valley to the train station (about 1.5 hours), with snacks and stories along the way.
Vistadome train
Roll beside the rushing Urubamba river through cloud forest with panoramic windows (about 1h45).
Bus up to the citadel
Wind up the switchbacks from Aguas Calientes to the gates of Machu Picchu.
Guided citadel tour
Around two and a half hours exploring terraces, temples and plazas as your guide brings the Inca world to life.
Free time & lunch
Soak up the views, then head down to Aguas Calientes for lunch at your own pace.
Return train
Scenic train back to Ollantaytambo, then minibus toward Cusco.
Back in Cusco
Arrive back in the city in the evening, full of wonder.
Who’s it for
- Every bucket-list traveller
- Couples, families & solo explorers
- History & nature lovers
Need to know
- Book months ahead — entry is timed & limited
- Bring your passport, plus sun & rain gear
- Clearest skies May–Sep; quieter in Apr & Oct
- Acclimatise in the Sacred Valley first
Machu Picchu circuits & routes
All 3 circuits and 10 routes with a map for each — download it free before you book your tickets.
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Trains to Machu Picchu
Expedition, Vistadome, Observatory or Hiram Bingham? All four compared, with stations and timetable.
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Altitude in Cusco & Machu Picchu
Symptoms, the altitude of every stop and a simple plan to avoid soroche.
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What to pack for Peru
A printable checklist with layers by season and the Machu Picchu entry rules.
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