Tour to Machu Picchu  1 Day

4 hours Tour to Machu Picchu with a Expedition tourist train ride approx into this spectacular land of the Incas, amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snow capped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle near the low Jungle. Aguas Calientes is set in 2,000 mts, then a shuttle bus will transport you to the top 2,400 mts back into the fantastic history to this magic place, sacred and mysterious town without name known as Machu-Picchu.

Train: Expedition tourist train

If you are looking for an adventure on your way to Machu Picchu at an unbeatable price, on a train with all the onboard comforts you could ask for, the PeruRail Expedition train has just what you need

The train cars of the PeruRail Expedition train are steeped in the designs of Incan culture, making them the perfect way to start your trip to the Machu Picchu citadel. The PeruRail Expedition gives you the chance to take in the unbelievable scenery and take incredible panoramic pictures of a journey unlike any other.

IMPORTANT TO BRING :

Original passport
Original ISIC student card if applicable

We recommend that you bring:  

A good-quality (and small) daypack. Maximum allowed in Machu Picchu is 25 liters, but the smaller the better
Long-sleeved shirts to prevent sunburn
Sun protection (sunscreen/sun hat/sunglasses)
Rainwear or poncho for the rainy season (December to April). Please note that it can still rain during the dry season
Fleece
Camera with extra batteries
Extra money for drinks and tips, souvenirs
Toiletries / toilet paper / small towel
Optional: Personal medical kit. Disinfectant, aspirin, stomach tablets, medicine to avoid altitude sickness, etc
Optional: Bathing suit for hot springs in Aguas Calientes

Summary: Tour to Machu Picchu with Expedition tourist train in 1 Day

At 6:45 am pick up and transfer from your hotel to Poroy Train Station. (Train leaves at 8:05 am)
The PeruRail Expedition train ride consists of spectacular views in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Inca farming terraces, snow capped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle near the low Jungle.
At 11:30 am, your guide will meet you at the train station, you will have a few minutes to get some lunch if you like and then a shuttle will take you from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu taking 30 minutes
At 12:30 pm you will enter Machu Picchu for the second session, and have a guided tour of 2 hours of Machu Picchu “The Old Sacred Mountain” and then you have some free time for taking photos, exploring the citadel
At any time with your guide, you can take the shuttle bus back to Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes)
At 6:40 pm, return by PeruRail Expedition train to Ollantaytambo and then private van to Cusco. Arriving at your hotel in Cusco approximately at around 10:30 pm