This is the option of the Machu Picchu by train, of 2 days. where the first day you will have the option to stay one night in Aguas Calientes (City of Machupicchu), then the second day you will have the option to climb very early in the morning to Machu Picchu to see the sunrise, and you will have the option to climb the huayna picchu mountain.
All our tours start and finish in Cusco, for this, passenger have to arrive in Cusco at most one day before the tour departure.
LOCATION: CUSCO, MACHU PICCHU.
AVAILIBILITY: EVERY DAY.
DIFFICULTY: EASY BUT WITH LOT OF WALKING AROUND THE RUINS.
For this very special trip for you, we have departures every day, where you can choose the departure time from Cusco on the first day and also what time you would like to be back in Cusco on the second day, this will depend on what time you would like to arrive in Aguas Calientes (Town of Machupicchu) and how long time you would like to stay in Machupicchu, here you have a schedules simulation:
Example 1: I decide to leave at 9:00 a.m. from Cusco I would enjoy the scenery to arrive in Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu) I’ll be there at 1:30 p.m. I have the afternoon free to visit the hot springs; the next day I’ll go up to Machu Picchu very early to see the sunrise then I’ll walk till noon then I’ll be going back to Aguas Calientes to have lunch then, I take the train at 2:55 p.m. to be in Cusco around 6:30 p.m.
Example 2: I would like to stay the longest time possible in Machu Picchu and I want to climb up Waynapicchu or Machu Picchu mountain, so I decided to leave from Cusco at 5:30 a.m. on the first day and I’ll arrive in Machu picchu at 11:00 a.m. so I’ll leave my staff in the hotel and I’ll go up to visit all the afternoon Machu picchu, till 5:00 p.m. then I’ll be back in Aguas Calientes to enjoy the hot springs and on the second day I’ll go up again to Climb up the huayna picchu Mountain on the first group so I’ll be able to see sunrise so After Waynapicchu I’ll go back to the city to take a train at 6:20 to be in Cusco around 10:30 p.m.
Example 3: I don’t like to get up so early and return so late, I decide to leave from Cusco at 1:15 p.m. on the first day, I’ll be able to see the beautiful landscape in the bus and train before arrive in Aguas Calientes (Town of Machupicchu) I’ll be there at 5:00 p.m. a good time to visit the hot springs; the second day I want to have a good breakfast then I’ll go up to Machupicchu at 9:00 a.m. then I’ll visit Machupicchu till 2:30 p.m. after I’ll go back to Aguas Calientes to have lunch then I’ll take a train at 4:12 to be in Cusco at 7:45 p.m.
The tour according to your preference chooses the schedule, reserve and go, you’ll have an unforgettable journey where you ‘ll take great memories of the new wonder of the world “MACHUPICCHU”.
We have a daily departure from the two Train stations close to Cusco, the first one POROY TRAIN STATION (located to 30 minutes from Cusco) and the other OLLANTAYTAMBO TRAIN STATION (Located in the Sacred Valley, One and a half hours from Cusco). ALL OUR TOURS START AND FINISH IN CUSCO.
Between January 2 and April 30, 2017, services scheduled to arrive into and depart from Poroy Station will arrive at/leave from Ollantaytambo Station instead. Regular services departing from and arriving at Ollantaytambo Station will not be affected.
We pick you up at your accommodation according to the agreed time, then we’ll take you by car to the Poroy Train station (located 30 minutes from Cusco), from this place we’ll take three hours train ride, we’ll pass by small typical villages, nice valleys, snow-covered mountains and many local people performing their daily life, to arrive in Aguas Calientes (town of Machupicchu), arriving there, our staff will pick you up to take you to your hotel (Afternoon free), by night you’ll meet the guide to talk about the the next day Machu Picchu.
After breakfast you’ll go up by bus to the archaeological site of Machupicchu, where you’ll have two hours guiding tour, the guiding will be around the main places of the citadel, then, you’ll have free time to explore Machupicchu and take pictures by yourself (You’ll have the option to climb up to Waynapicchu mountain), after the free time we’ll return to Aguas Calientes where you’ll have free time to have lunch; depending of your train schedule you have to be in the train station ready to take your train that after three hours will arrive again in Poroy train station and from here we’ll bring you back to your accommodation in Cusco again.
THE VOYAGER MACHU PICCHU TRAIN (INCA RAIL)
Train Characteristics:
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDED 360° TRAIN
Train Characteristics:
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDED FIRST CLASS TRAIN
Train Characteristics:
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDED EXPEDITION TRAIN
Train Characteristics:
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDED VISTADOME TRAIN
The difference between the Expedition and Vistadome Trains (PeruRail) and 360° Trains (IncaRail) would be the seats and their taller and wider windows that make them more panoramic, besides the type of Snack; Hiram Bingham (PeruRail) and Presidential Train (IncaRail) are Luxury trains.
The difference between the two companies is not much, both of these go through the same route and the journey lasts the same time, Peru rail is the company that has more schedules available and Inca Rail a company very committed to the service, if you want more information about trains please inquire.
This Train Station is located to one and a half hours from Cusco, from these place you have different train departure during the day to go and come back.
the Ollantaytambo station is the best option for a trip to Machu Picchu by train, it is very crowded by the visitors who made the tour by the sacred valley of the Incas.
We’ll pick you up at the hotel in Cusco according to the agreed time, then we’ll take you by bus passing by beautiful landscapes and valleys, you’ll be able to see smalls villages with local people in the route, then you’ll arrive in Ollantaytambo’s Train station (located 1 and ½ hours from Cusco), from this place we’ll go by train one and a half hours to arrive in Aguas Calientes (town of Machu Picchu), once you arrive, our staff will take you to your accommodation (Afternoon free), by night you’ll meet the guide in the hotel to talk about the departure time for the next day “Machu Picchu”.
You’ll have the option to go up very early in the morning to Machupicchu to see the sunrise, the first bus departing at 5:30 a.m., the bus trip lasts (25 minutes), once you arrive you’ll have two hours guided tour, the guiding will be around the main places of the citadel, then, you’ll have free time to explore Machupicchu (you have the option to climb up to Waynapicchu Mountain) and take pictures by your own, after the free time you’ll return to Aguas Calientes where you’ll have a free time to have lunch; then you’ll take the train to go back to Ollantaytambo again, so there we’ll pick you up to bring you back by bus to Cusco and your hotel (Arrival time is according the train you choose)
Ollantaytambo is the train station where you have more train departures and arrivals.
Train Characteristics:
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDED 360° TRAIN
The difference between these two companies is not much, both of them go by the same way and the trip last the same 1 and 1/2 hours; Peru rail is the company who has more departures and Inca Rail a company committed with the tourist service; If you want more information about the trains please consult.
The Tour Package price can change according to the departure and arrival time and the kind of train you would like to take.
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDED VISTADOME TRAIN
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1.- I am just one person, can I join some group tour?
Yes, you can, we have departure every day, feel free to decide when to go.
2.- We don’t like to go in a big group, can we arrange a private tour?
Yes you can, our group tours go with 15 or 19 people, but if you want, you can also arrange a private tour, we have different rates for it depending on how many people you are.
3.- I will travel with my family, we have two 65 YO people, do you think, can they make it?
We had people on this tour from 70 and 75 YO, the tour is not hard, but you have some small hikes into the Inca Sites where there are many steps to go up and down if you think they are not to fit to do it, we recommend to take a Private tour, that will be a perfect plan to do the tour quite easily and smoothly.
4.- We want to take the tour included Wayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, do we have enough time to do it in the same day tour of Machu Picchu?
Yes, On this tour you will sleep in Aguas Calientes (Town of Machu Picchu) so you can take some of the first busses, the park opens at 6:00 am. suppose that you will get in at 7:00 am. First, you can climb the Mountain (2 or 3 and 1/2 hours hike) until 10:30 am. Then, you can go out to use the toilet or eat something and rest, then you can start the guided tour around the citadel (Around 2 hours) until 14:00 hrs. Then you will have free time to continue exploring on your own, the park is open until 5 pm. You will have like 10 hours to be there, the train departure to return is at 19:00 hrs.
5.- How about my luggage, can I take all my staff?, or where can I store it?
As this tour is only for 2 days we recommend to take only small backpacks because there are restrictions to take on the train, and also all the streets in Aguas Calientes have only pedestrian access. The rest of your stuff you can be stored at your accommodation in Cusco, All the Hotels have storage if you book the night for your way back, you can leave your stuff there, another option is that you can leave your stuff in our office, in the two options you don’t need to pay anything extra.
6.- How about the altitude, Are going to pass by other places higher than Cusco?
Cusco city is located in 3350 masl. (10990 Ft.) the only place higher than Cusco is Chinchero area 3750 masl. then you will descend to Aguas Calientes 2050 masl. Machu Picchu is located in 2450 masl (8038 Ft.); we always recommend to have at least one day in Cusco to acclimatize; altitude sickness is very different for everyone, sometimes you don’t have any problem.
